As a world premiere, Skoda is going to present the subtly facelifted Octavia at the Paris Motor Show that runs from 2-19 October, 2008. Key exterior enhancements include the newly shaped headlamps, a more robust radiator grille, restyled bumpers and tail lamp covers. Inside, Skoda redesigned the steering wheel, the dashboard (white-backlit), the air conditioning controls and the decorative strips on the doors and the central console. Furthermore, new upholstery fabrics are available across all equipment levels. -Continued
Other improvements include the new adaptive xenon headlamps and the installation of front ‘WOKS’ headrests that promise to offer more effective rear impact protection. Under the bonnet, the only change concerns the addition of the VW Group’s new 1.4-liter TSI turbocharged gasoline engine that generates an output of 122 HP. The new TSI unit can be combined with a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic DSG transmission.
