Skoda has announced that ordering for the new Octavia range is now available in the U.K. The U.K. range features six engines, two body styles (Hatch and Estate) and seven familiar trim levels, including Scout and vRS. The range structure remains familiar with S, SE, SE Technology, SE L and Laurin & Klement. Order books for Scout and vRS models will open later.

The 2017 Octavia is distinguished by a new front and rear design that incorporates the latest evolution of the brand's celebrated design language. Featuring a distinctive new quad light layout, the revised front end incorporates full LED head light technology for the first time (standard on SE L, Laurin & Klement, Scout and vRS models), along with the same crystalline detailing that defines the look of the new Kodiaq.

The new model also introduces a host of new technologies. These include fully updated infotainment systems featuring capacitive all-glass displays measuring up to 9.2 inches. The range-topping Columbus system (standard on Laurin & Klement, optional on other models) also integrates a WLAN hotspot (for connection to a smartphone) and the option of a SIM module to allow the car to be independently connected to the Internet.