The Škoda Octavia is a small family car (C-segment) produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since the end of 1996. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 1959 and 1971. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door liftback or five-door estate styles only.

In 2024, Skoda introduced an update for the fourth generation of its best-selling model, Octavia, enhancing the car’s exterior, interior, and some of its safety systems. The Czech automaker...

The Škoda Octavia is a small family car which was produced by Czechoslovakian automaker AZNP from 1959 to 1971, at their plant in Mladá Boleslav. It was introduced in January 1959 and was named Octavia as it was the eighth car produced by the nationalised Škoda company.

Apr 1, 2024 · Octavia’s story begins in 1959, in the heart of Czechoslovakia, when the first model with this name was launched. This was a stylish and spacious sedan, which stood out for its modern design and reliability. The Skoda Octavia was produced until 1971, when it was replaced by the Skoda 1000 MB.

Nov 11, 2019 · In the mid-1990s, the first OCTAVIAs of the modern-day generation inherited the legacy from the popular compact car. Sixty years ago, the distinguished ‘OCTAVIA’ name enhanced the ŠKODA portfolio for the first time. The fact that the name was derived from the Latin word ‘octavia’ was no coincidence.

Mladá Boleslav, 14 February 2024 – The success story of the modern Octavia began 27 years ago. Since 1996, Škoda Auto has produced four generations and more than seven million units of its best-seller. Its popularity with customers has been complemented by numerous prestigious international awards.

May 15, 2019 · The venerable Skoda Octavia is 60 years old. We drive all four generations, including the Scout 4x4 and vRS hot hatch. If you have never driven an Octavia, chances are you’ve travelled in...

In 1895, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement founded a company which today, as ŠKODA AUTO, is one of the five oldest car manufacturers in the world still producing vehicles. In 1905 they presented their first automobile, in 1959 the first OCTAVIA came onto the scene.

May 27, 2021 · The Octavia took its name from the Latin word for ‘eight’, being the eighth post-war car built at Skoda’s Mlada Boleslav factory in the Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia at the time). Its 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine sends 40hp to the rear wheels, giving a top speed of 70mph and 30.5mpg economy.

Mar 1, 2023 · Specifically, we’re talking about the Octavia Estate, which turns 25 years old this week. Škoda is actually one of Europe’s oldest automakers, with a lineage that goes back 127 years to when Václav Laurin and Václav Klement (Czech men are only allowed to be named Václav, see: Václav Havel) founded a bicycle company.