SKODA Octavia Combi Mild Hybrid
The Octavia Combi looks identical to the sedan for most parts, with the sole difference lying in its elongated greenhouse that has a much steeper rear windshield to meet the tailgate. With this, you get a generous 640 litres of boot space, but with a driving experience that isn't dissimilar to the sedan. Power is wrought from a capable 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine. While the sedan might be the common choice here, we reckon the stationwagon is the one to get with its gorgeous proportions and impeccable style.
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Stationwagons are loved by car enthusiasts for their ability to offer increased cargo volume without sacrificing driving dynamics in any way. Also, unlike the towering SUVs, wagons tend to have a low-slung roofline and a low ride-height - both characteristics that make a car look sleek and zippy.
Considering Skoda's 'Simply Clever' tagline, it isn't surprising the brand offers its popular Octavia in a stationwagon body style with even more cargo space, maximising practicality. In fact, practicality isn't the only thing that has been improved upon. The elongated greenhouse of the Octavia Combi, coupled with the slightly falling roofline that tapers towards the tailgate, results in a silhouette that's arguably even more stylish than its sedan counterpart.
While the main difference of the Octavia Combi lies in that longer roof, it still shares the same wheelbase and sports similar dimensions to the sedan. The result is a stationwagon that drives as well and easily as the sedan. If you have been sat in the driver seat without taking a look at the exterior of the car, there's a good chance that you wouldn't even be able to tell if you are driving the Combi or the sedan.
Get inside and the cabin is almost entirely identical to the sedan, and that isn't a bad thing - there's nothing that needs to be changed in this minimalist, sleek and well-thought out interior. You get the same crisp 10-inch infotainment screen with minimal buttons, and of course, Skoda's famed 'Simply Clever' touches such as the umbrella compartment within the driver's door and the phone pockets behind the front seats. The only thing that isn't identical is the increased rear headroom and the cavernous 640 litre boot space that expands to 1,700 litres, all thanks to the extended roofline.
With the Skoda Octavia Combi Mild hybrid, you get a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that puts out 148bhp along with a healthy 250Nm of torque to offer a refined and comfortable ride. Having a 48V mild-hybrid system also allows two-cylinder deactivation as well as coasting without any abrupt engine shut off or restarts.
The Skoda Octavia Combi is a fine stationwagon that manages to offer space, practicality, along with a great, dynamic drive that's better than most SUVs. If this sounds like what you are looking for in a car, you can't go wrong with it, and if you are seeking an even more dynamically-inclined drive, there's always the Octavia Combi RS as well.
Considering Skoda's 'Simply Clever' tagline, it isn't surprising the brand offers its popular Octavia in a stationwagon body style with even more cargo space, maximising practicality. In fact, practicality isn't the only thing that has been improved upon. The elongated greenhouse of the Octavia Combi, coupled with the slightly falling roofline that tapers towards the tailgate, results in a silhouette that's arguably even more stylish than its sedan counterpart.
While the main difference of the Octavia Combi lies in that longer roof, it still shares the same wheelbase and sports similar dimensions to the sedan. The result is a stationwagon that drives as well and easily as the sedan. If you have been sat in the driver seat without taking a look at the exterior of the car, there's a good chance that you wouldn't even be able to tell if you are driving the Combi or the sedan.
Get inside and the cabin is almost entirely identical to the sedan, and that isn't a bad thing - there's nothing that needs to be changed in this minimalist, sleek and well-thought out interior. You get the same crisp 10-inch infotainment screen with minimal buttons, and of course, Skoda's famed 'Simply Clever' touches such as the umbrella compartment within the driver's door and the phone pockets behind the front seats. The only thing that isn't identical is the increased rear headroom and the cavernous 640 litre boot space that expands to 1,700 litres, all thanks to the extended roofline.
With the Skoda Octavia Combi Mild hybrid, you get a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that puts out 148bhp along with a healthy 250Nm of torque to offer a refined and comfortable ride. Having a 48V mild-hybrid system also allows two-cylinder deactivation as well as coasting without any abrupt engine shut off or restarts.
The Skoda Octavia Combi is a fine stationwagon that manages to offer space, practicality, along with a great, dynamic drive that's better than most SUVs. If this sounds like what you are looking for in a car, you can't go wrong with it, and if you are seeking an even more dynamically-inclined drive, there's always the Octavia Combi RS as well.
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