SKODAOctavia Combi 2024 - Present

　　Skoda facelifted the fourth generation of the Octavia in 2024, almost five years after the model’s introduction in late 2019, and besides the hatchback, it also updated the station wagon version, traditionally named the Combi in the automaker’s inventory.

　　In late 2019, Skoda launched the fourth generation of the Octavia. Unfortunately for the Czech automaker, the world pandemic started a few months later, and it had to shut down the assembly lines. Everyone went home and waited for better days. As a result, it wasn’t until the summer of 2020 that the car reached the dealers and customers could get it. Usually, Skoda used to upgrade its vehicles once every four years, so it postponed the update for Octavia’s fourth generation until early 2024. The new version was slightly longer, had an updated look, and featured better technologies.

　　At the front, the 2024 Octavia Combi sported new, second-generation MatrixLED headlights, which were available as an option. The black grille between them featured two sets of six vertical double slats that flanked the radar needed for the adaptive cruise control. Depending on the grade, the car could be equipped with LED fog lamps, which were also available for the lower trim levels.

　　From its profile, the long-roof version of the Octavia sported a new wheel design, with sizes ranging between 16- and 19-inch. The front of the car, up to the B-pillars, was similar to the hatchback, or Sedan as Skoda named it. At the same time, the rear doors were different, while the roof extended over the trunk space and ended with a spoiler that created a sporty look for the vehicle. At the back, the raked-forward tailgate sported part of the newly designed LED taillights, which stretched from the quarter panels. The rear bumper had a slightly different design, featured a small diffuser in the middle, and concealed the car’s exhaust.

　　Inside, customers were greeted by a new dashboard. The driver fronted a ten-inch digital display mounted inside the instrument cluster. They could also enjoy the new 13-inch touchscreen of the infotainment unit that stood atop the center stack. Skoda introduced a new system based on ChatGPT to provide customers with a better driving experience. The split-folding (4/2/4) bench seat in the back could accommodate up to three passengers on short trips. Behind them, the car retained the 640-liter (22.6 cu-ft) trunk with the rear seats up, which was the largest in the segment. Moreover, by folding down the rear bench seat, customers could expand the loading area up to 1,700 liters (60 cu-ft.).

　　Under the hood, Skoda installed a wide choice of engines ranging between 115 PS (113 hp) and 265 PS (260 hp), either gasoline or diesel. All versions were turbocharged, and some of them were available with mild-hybrid technology. The car was available with a front- or an all-wheel drive system. Depending on the version, customers could get the 2024 Octavia with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox.

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