Skoda Octavia 2009 Qatar Prices & Specs

The Octavia is based on the Volkswagen Golf platform, and has received a facelift for 2009. The range of engines and options has seemingly been paired down for the GCC, considering its low sales volumes. The base engine on offer is the outdated 1.6-litre 4-cylinder with a 6-speed auto, while a turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder with a 7-speed automanual was offered in some GCC countries. By late 2010, only the base engine and a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder were offered. The Octavia is one of the more unique cars in its segment, with the look of a proper sedan, but with a lift-up rear hatch for loading luggage. It was initially available in most markets here in basic Classic and upmarket Ambiente trims. The Classic version offers steel wheels with hubcaps, manually operated rear windows, halogen headlights and black rubbing strips. Later, most local markets got only Ambiente, Ambiente Plus, Elegance and sporty RS trims. Available features, depending on trim, include power windows with anti-pinch feature, height adjustable steering wheel dual-tone fabric seats, remote central locking, dual-zone climate control a/c, cruise control, a multi-function display, a CD/MP3 stereo with AUX input, electric mirrors with integrated turn signals, Xenon headlights with washer system, 17-inch alloy wheels and colour-coded exterior trim. The RS gets the VW GTI engine, Bluetooth, 18-inch wheels, parking sensors, sunroof, rear spoiler and directional Xenon headlights. Among the available safety features are stability control, ABS, dual front and side airbags and optional rear park sensors.