Octavia Scout - a real reasonable car company Skoda

"Octavia Scout is a real smart car of the Skoda concern. This definition deserves only the best models, - says a member of the board of directors of the company Frank Welch, responsible for technical development. "Our car offers customers a combination of off-road design, excellent performance, large interior space, a high level of safety. The novelty will become the founder of new standards in the segment of crossovers. "

The word "scout" is associated with American pioneers, although the literal translation of scout is "scout". The name itself alludes to the buyer for the outstanding features of a car. There is a deal of truth in it.

Sales

In our time, a car with four-wheel drive is unlikely to surprise anyone. This applies not only to SUVs, but also to passenger cars, which are abundant in our market. It should be noted that the Skoda range includes the all-wheel drive Octavia Combi, on the basis of which the Skoda Octavia Scout was built. 2014 was marked for the domestic buyer by the appearance of this model in our market. The first sales start in late spring or early summer.

Appearance

"Scout" in comparison with its base has more serious parameters. Acknowledgment to it - a road gleam: it on 40 mm more than at model Combi, and on 16 mm more, than at the all-wheel drive version. The car is equipped with powerful bumpers, moldings, 17-inch wheels with cast wheels Proteus. In addition to this, as is the case with the SUV, the model has additional protection of the bottom behind and in front.

But the all-wheel drive with all the "gadgets" does not mean that the car is able to overcome obstacles of any complexity.

The new Skoda Octavia Scout is available exclusively with two engine options: a 150-horsepower 2-liter FCI power unit or a 140-horsepower TDI PD diesel engine with a particulate filter. They both work together with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The basis of the all-wheel drive is a multi-plate clutch from Haldex, installed in front of the rear axle.

Salon

Once in the salon Octavia Scout, immediately draw attention to the typical German "roof", like the models Golf or Leon. Therefore, most of the devices and their placement are familiar. Also, one can not help noticing the "wet asphalt" chair and the nubuck insert of the same color. It looks very impressive.

But still there are minor problems with the ergonomics of the seats. They are narrow and long, and for passengers of a large build, the edges of the cushion can put a fair amount of pressure on the lower hips. This will have to get used to. With regard to adjusting the position of the chair, the backrest, the lumbar support, everything here is like that of the Leon model, that is, there is no electric adjustment - everything needs to be done manually. The electrical package of Skoda is poorer, for example, mirrors are not folded by pressing a button. But there is a hatch, control which delight will not cause.

The steering wheel is similar to the Seat: the layout of the multimedia system control buttons and on the center console is similar. But the "steering wheel" has a good margin of adjustment. It can be lowered practically to the knees or raised to the chest. As for the climate control unit and the display of the media system - they are more interesting than the Seat, but poorer than the German cars. The dashboard is not impressive. The same fuel level sensors and cooling system temperatures are not entirely understandable, and one has to look at first. Pleased trip computer display, which shows the average daily mileage, fuel consumption, recalls the need to refuel or undergo maintenance.

In the doors of the Octavia Scout, there are many pockets for coins and 0.5-liter bottles or aluminum cans. Under the armrest is hidden a box of decent size. On the wide back row of the second row there is also an armrest, also used as a table or as a hatch for lengthometers.

The front and rear seats are electrically heated, which is important in winter, taking into account the materials from which they are made. In the second row, people of medium height and high will be able to settle comfortably.

Trunk

Behind the back of the passengers of the second row is a roomy luggage compartment. Its volume can be increased to 1600 liters. For transportation of bulky goods this is quite enough. A small disadvantage is the lack of an opportunity to open the trunk from the cabin. No doubt there is a multi-key, but still it's not very convenient.

To the note: the hatch of the gas tank opens if you press it on the left side in the middle.

Octavia Scout: Features

"Scout" is not among the fast cars, but the car manufacturer guarantees that up to "hundreds" it will disperse in less than 10 seconds. Even with the gas pedal pressed into the floor and the accompanying powerful roar of the engine, there is no quick start - the car slowly and slowly accelerates. The arrow of the speedometer should reach a mark of 60 km / h in the first gear, but the speed limiter is triggered. From the second transfer there is noticeable pick-up, but it can not be called a serious overclocking.

Consumption

A small fuel consumption is a serious plus Octavia Scout. With quiet suburban driving, the on-board computer shows consumption in the area of 6 liters, in urban - 10-11 liters. This is a very good indicator, corresponding to the "passport" data.