Most recently appeared Skoda Octavia Scout 2014 Year of release. She was presented at an exhibition in Geneva. A feature of this car is that it is a station wagon, but at the same time it has some qualities of a crossover, such as high ground clearance. Such hybrids always arouse the wild interest of the public.

Octavia Scout is positioned as a crossover, but it is not, because this car is a wagon by 100%, it just has improved passable qualities - all-wheel drive and high, 18-cm clearance.

The first Octavia station wagons began to be produced in 2007, but after 2 years, in 2009, the first generation of the Scout version with improved off-road qualities came out. The Skoda Octavia Scout 2014 is the second generation of the off-road version of the Octavia station wagon.

Externally, the car looks quite aggressive, like a crossover, and its technical characteristics position this car reliable and passable, now we will understand in more detail the true purpose of this car, in the city this car will definitely feel good, is another question.

Exterior car design

Внешне последнее поколение Skoda Octavia Scout выглядит таким же скромным и простым. Во многом эта простота обусловлена тем, что кузов отделан черным неокрашенным пластиком, который выглядит очень просто. Многим автомобилистам, в том числе ярым фанатам автомобилей Шкода, эта простота очень нравится, любителям езды по бездорожью важно, чтобы машина была с хорошей защитой днища, чтобы она не ржавела, была неприхотливой в использовании и служила долго верой и правдой.

The appearance of the car makes it clear that the Skoda Scout is a reliable car. In addition, the 17-inch wheels, dual exhaust pipe and bumper with fog lights add a new sports car notes, so the car looks moderately aggressive and sporty.

Но несмотря на некоторую агрессию во внешнем дизайне, Skoda Octavia Scout — это универсал, предназначенный для путешествий всей семьей, причем на большие расстояния.

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Salon wagon

Interior Design Skoda Octavia Scout it is distinguished by its conservatism, nothing particularly new in the cabin is visible, but the cabin is spacious and cozy, and the driver with passengers will be comfortable in it: the ergonomics are high, the control buttons are conveniently located, the instruments are well read. The dashboard is monochrome, the speedometer is green, the same as it was before.

But despite the fact that the interior is simple, everything is done very high quality, at a high level. In the interior trim are used mainly standard colors such as black, gold and brown.

Salon basic trimmed with high-quality fabric, and more expensive equipment comes with a leather interior. All equipment, regardless of the cost made very high quality, conscientiously. In the car for a long time, nothing will creak or rattle.

As for the shortcomings in the cabin, they also have - this is an inconvenient placement of the music volume control. However, upon closer acquaintance with the car, you immediately realize that these are just trifles that are not visible against the background of all the advantages of this car.

There is another very important point - the trunk of a station wagon. In the Skoda Octavia Scout, things are pretty good with him - the amount of luggage is 610 liters. To increase the volume to 1,740 liters, simply folding the rear row of seats is enough. Also in the cabin there are various pockets in which you can store small things, cup holders, large niches in the doorway.

Car safety

Octavia Scout 2014 passed tests for frontal and lateral collision. When hit, the driver and passengers remain safe. Children who are in the cabin of the car are also perfectly protected if you use chairs for children.

This car uses many other useful systems that enhance the safety of the car, such as EDL, ABS, ESP and helper when climbing uphill.

Modifications

Scout 2014 is equipped with the same power units as the predecessor - 2 petrol and 1 diesel versions. Gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters have a capacity of 105 and 180 liters. with. The most powerful diesel engine - 192 liters. with., its volume is equal to 2 liters. In the future, there will still be a 3-liter FSI engine, which will be even more powerful. Scout cars with gasoline engines are now available on the Russian market.

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Cost of

Skoda Octavia Scout 2014 is a Czech wagon-crossover, which should not be produced in large quantities, it refers to niche, image cars. Since this is a rare car, not everyone can buy such a car.

Prices for all dealers are different, but on average, the basic equipment will start with 970000 rubles.

Those for whom the basic version is too easy can order more expensive equipment with a leather interior, 3-spoke leather steering wheel, climate control, a sunroof and a new robot box. The price of this configuration will cost about 1170000 rubles.

Other characteristics of the car

В Skoda Octavia Scout установлен полный привод с муфтой Haldex, которая используется и в новом Skoda Yeti. Трансмиссия для этого автомобиля - 6-ти ступенчатый автомат, или в качестве опции - бесступенчатый вариатор.

A car with a gasoline engine accelerates to a hundred in just 9 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 210 km / h. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle does not exceed 8 liters per 100 km. run The diesel version consumes about 6 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.

Skoda Octavia Scout - это автомобиль, который идеально подходит для езды по городским улицам и проселочным дорожкам, входит в повороты даже на большой скорости, отлично держит дорогу, а подвеска достаточно мягкая, съедает мелкие неровности. На мокрой и заснеженной дороге благодаря полному приводу машина легко преодолевает все эти сложные участки. Для обеспечения комфортной езды на скользкой дороге на помощь водителю пришла система ARS, также в машине работает система, помогающая при подъеме на горку.

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As for the ride on the real road, then everything is not so simple - it is better not to even try to overcome serious areas, such as swamps, deep puddles, etc.

Skoda Scout is a family car

Updated Scary Scout 2014 - This is a promising car that has excellent technical characteristics and a good price, which is slightly lower compared to competitors. But for the success of this car, Czech manufacturers have to work seriously, because today there are quite a few station wagons who also have excellent driving characteristics, and their appearance is more modern. Therefore, Skoda, it is desirable to somehow refresh the design of external and internal.

But in general, the Skoda Scout is just perfect for traveling by a large family, it’s very convenient to go shopping or go on a picnic or somewhere else on this car. Remarkable driving characteristics, safety, reliability and capacity attract a considerable number of families. Skoda Octavia Scout 2014 is a car designed for outdoor activities, it has a lot of free space in the trunk, in which you can easily put a tent, fishing rods, a bicycle and many other necessary things.

In Russia, the Skoda brand is becoming more and more popular every year thanks to good prices for models of this brand.

We are confident that this video test drive will help you verify the merits of the 2014 model year Skoda Octavia Scout and may even become an incentive to buy this car: