Ever since the fourth generation Octavia entered production last year, Skoda has constantly expanded the range by introducing different powertrains.
Now, the Czech compact car is available with a mild-hybrid assembly in the United Kingdom, in a premiere for the brand, with the model dubbed the Octavia e-Tec.
Power comes from a small 1.0-liter TSI petrol burner, rated at 110 PS (108 HP / 81 kW), which works in conjunction with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission as standard.
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The unit has three cylinders, a turbocharger with variable vane geometry, lightweight aluminum crankcase and pistons, and balanced connecting rods. It works together with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, which allows the car to coast with the ICE turned off for extended periods, according to Skoda, and a belt-driven starter alternator. The model features an energy recovery system as well.
Order books for the new Octavia e-Tec will open on September 22 in Great Britain, with the model available in the two body styles, liftback and estate, and two trim levels. For the Octavia SE First Edition, customers will have to pay a recommended retail price of £23,005 ($29,769), while the long-roof variant will become available from £23,985 ($31,037). The SE Technology spec will launch from £23,255 ($30,092) and £24,235 ($31,361) respectively.
This is only a first taste of the electrified Octavia, as the vehicle will be joined by the iV plug-in hybrid variant at a later date, and will also launch in the sporty vRS iV trim, which combines the 1.4-liter TSI with an electric motor for a total of 245 PS (242 HP / 180 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.
