Skoda Octavia Estate (98-05) - Review

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Octavia was the model that wiped the smile off the face of Skoda’s critics for good. It was the fruition of more than seven years of Volkswagen input and finally put paid to stale old Skoda jokes. The estate makes a fine family car - roomy, well equipped, attractive and available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. The load area is a decent size and really useful for anyone who's looking for a car that doubles-up as a dependable workhorse.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

When Octavia was launched there were three trim levels. LXi has body coloured bumpers, height-adjustable rear seats and a radio cassette; GLXi adds tractions control, front fog lamps, heated rear windows and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Range-topping SLXi adds alloy wheels, uprated stereo and velour upholstery. The second generation models from October 2000 have Mercedes style badging. Classic is a similar trim to LXi; Ambiente adds air conditioning, on board computer, electric windows and a 6 CD autochanger; Elegance has 16-inch alloy wheels, electric sunroof and side airbags. Luxury spec Laurin & Klement has dark chrome alloy wheels, xenon headlamps and leather/Alcantara trim; 1.8T RS (from May 2001) has performance enhancements and sports seats.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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