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New Skoda Octavia targets company car drivers

  • Octavia vRS and SE L specced-up for company car users
  • Aggressive pricing and low BIK rates are the highlights
  • vRS gains 10hp and LED headlights, priced from £25,130 

Written by Keith Adams Published: 2 February 2017 Updated: 2 February 2017

Pricing and specification details for the 2017 Skoda Octavia – and the SE L and vRS models are targeting business users with a combination of value pricing, generous equipment and low running costs.

The SE L starts at £21,405 for the 1.4TSI version with 150hp, and is also available with the 1.6 TDI (115hp), and 2.0 TDI (150hp), with the top 4×4 2.0 TDI Estate version coming in at £25,855. BIK is between 19-24%, at 2016/2017 rates.

It’s equipped with adaptive cruise control, Amundsen 8-inch touchscreen navigation system, Wi-fi hotspot, and front and rear parking sensors, Alctantara and leather upholstery, full LED headlights, and an umbrella under the passenger seat!

The vRS is available as a 184hp TDI and 230hp TSI, and costs between £25,130 for the 2.0 TSI (230) hatch, and £29,330 for the TDI Estate in 4×4 form. Currently, the vRS is only available with 4×4 in TDI form. BIK rates are between 23-26%.

Equipment for the vRS includes sport seats and upholstery, full LED headlights, Performance mode selection and a super sport three-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with vRS logo and paddles for DSG models.

Order books open from 25th January, with deliveries in March.

For the full Skoda Octavia Review, click here

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