Full review of the car "Skoda" A5. Octavia II - the leader in sales in Russia

Since a long time, most Russian motorists have grown fond of cars related to the golf class. The car of Czech origin "Skoda Octavia" A5 was not an exception. The history of this model began back in 1996. For twenty years the level of demand for it has never declined. The company throughout the entire time provided consumers with a car with an optimal ratio of price and quality.

In 2004, the second generation was introduced. This car made a good impression on the experts. They said with certainty that such famous models as Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Volkswagen Passat appeared a serious competitor in the face of the car "Skoda" A5. Octavia II with the updated characteristics immediately took the leading position in almost all markets of the world. Special popularity came after the presentation of the modernized model. Her presentation took place at an exhibition in Paris in 2008. Car enthusiasts were able to appreciate not only the design design, but also the technical equipment. They were pleased with the changes in the checkpoint and the introduction of new engine models.

Exterior

The exterior features of the car do not cause any vivid obsessions. Smooth lines, on the contrary, look very calm, this is what attracts the attention of the majority. The hood of the "Skoda" model A5 "Octavia" has several ribs, and together with the new radiator grille gives the car unprecedented power. The updated optics now smoothly go back. This performance casts a special individuality and attractiveness.

If you look at the side of the car, then immediately strikes a large hood. The window line is neat, with the correct calculation of the domed roof allowing the manufacturer to achieve a convenient arrangement of all passengers in the cabin.

Dimensions

The length of the "Octavia" A5 was 4569 mm, the width of the car is 1769 mm, the height of the updated sedan stopped at 1462 mm. The ground clearance is quite acceptable for driving on any type of road, it is 165 mm.

Salon Overview

On the inside, the car "Skoda" A5 "Octavia" fully corresponds to cars produced by the Volkswagen concern. Simplicity of the salon is perfectly combined with high quality of finishing materials. The driver will certainly like a large number of settings for the seats and the steering wheel. In addition, the new instrument panel received a pleasant backlight. A large number of control systems allows you to fully enjoy the car on the road. All the elements are located in the reach of the hand, while the steering wheel is installed buttons that are responsible for multimedia and cruise control. Going to travel in a five is a simple task for a car, because the interior is spacious, and the luggage compartment for 560 liters will allow you to take with you all the necessary things.

Technical tuning

"Skoda-Octavia" A5 in the technical equipment is well-equipped. As for the installed units, the manufacturer is not stingy here. As a "filling" can be installed engines ranging from 1.4 to 2 liters. At the same time, each of them is thought out to the smallest detail and brought to perfection, due to which they will show quite acceptable indicators on the road.

The most popular engines are 1.4 and 1.8, belonging to the TSI family. In addition, this line has a powerful version of a 2-liter engine. The consumption of diesel engine 1.4 is 7 liters. Among the gasoline units, the most popular, in addition to the city's 1,4, was a 1.6-liter unit. As the transmission on the car can be installed as a mechanic, and machine. The manual is presented in 5 stages or 6. The machine is also divided into two types: the DSG robot and the usual 6-speed box.

The car "Skoda" A5 "Octavia" is equipped with an independent suspension in front with an additional anti-roll bar, a multi-link system is provided behind.