XI '96: debut of Octavia built on the floor plate of the Golf IV; IX '97: premiere of the station wagon body; V '99: version with drive 4×4; VIII 2000: face lifting body, sports variety RS.
► Technical data
Chassis: Hb: 5-Door., dim. 4511/ 1731/1429 mm, great. trunk 528/ 1328 l; combi: trunk 548/1512 l. Motors: gasoline, Injection: 1.6/75-100 KM, 1.8 20V (5-cyl.)/125 KM, 1.8 20In turbo (5-cyl.)/150 KM, 2.0/115 KM; diesels: 1.9/68 KM, 1.9 turbo/75 hp and 1.9 TDI/90 HP.
Chassis: front-wheel drive or fixed 4×4, 5-speed gearbox. Isle of Man. or 4-speed. aut.; you will suspend. front niezal. Kol. McPherson, stabilizer, rear beam torsionally flexible.
► Faults
• immobilizer breakdowns
• damaged engine cover
• defects and wear of the undercarriage components (stabilizer, Shock absorbers)
• low durability of the clutch
• jamming sunroof
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 400
front fender 370
complete clutch 1222
brake pads (front) 201
windshield of the front door 120
timing drive 282
Skoda Octavia 1.6, 1997 r.
► Summary
Built on the basis of the Golf IV plate (small wheelbase) Octavia does not offer a lot of space on the rear uncomfortable (!) Couch. On the other hand, the trunk will meet the needs of every family. Volkswagen components help improve durability. Wide range of engine and equipment versions.
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