Škoda Auto marks the 30th anniversary of the modern Octavia with almost 7.9 million units produced across four generations.
When did production of the first modern-generation Škoda Octavia begin?
Series production of the first modern-generation Škoda Octavia began on 3 September 1996.
How many Škoda Octavia units have been produced over the past 30 years?
Almost 7.9 million units of the Škoda Octavia have been produced over the past three decades.
Where is the current fourth-generation Škoda Octavia manufactured?
The fourth-generation model is produced in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny in the Czech Republic, as well as in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.
What was the boot capacity of the first-generation Škoda Octavia liftback?
The first-generation liftback featured a 528-litre boot.
When was the first Škoda Octavia RS introduced?
The first Octavia RS debuted in the year 2000.
What features were included in the third-generation Octavia GreenLine version?
The GreenLine version featured special underbody panelling, brake energy recuperation and low-rolling-resistance tyres to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
What safety updates were introduced to the fourth-generation Octavia in 2024?
The 2024 update introduced up to ten airbags and an upgraded Attention and Drowsiness Assist system with a new fatigue assessment algorithm.
What was the historic production period of the original Octavia model name?
The historic Octavia model name was originally used for a vehicle produced between 1959 and 1971.