The Skoda Octavia Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
Published: 10th February 2009
Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th birthday this year after the first production of the best-seller took place in 1959. The Skoda Octavia replaced the Skoda 440, also known as 'Spartak'.
The company magazine 'Ventil' explained the meaning of the name in their 6th January 1959 issue.
"Our new vehicle has a new name too - the Skoda Octavia, as it is the eighth model produced by our nationalised industry."
The Skoda Octavia was the first model to be developed internally in 1989 after Skoda became part of VW Group. The first concept car was made in 1992. The vehicle was launched in 1996; its Octavia estate version was introduced two years later, followed by the Octavia 4x4.
In 2000 a new, modernised Skoda Octavia was introduced that is still manufactured in Mlada Boleslav today - the Octavia Tour. In February 2004 the company launched the second-generation Skoda Octavia, which was then facelifted in 2008.
Skoda, the Czech Republic's biggest car manufacturer has sold over 2 million Skoda Octavias worldwide and currently offers a vast range of trims, including the sporty Skoda Octavia RS and the Octavia Scout.
Skoda Octavia
Our Skoda Octavia Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Octavia range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £11,540 - £20,500
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Models in the range: 22
We have road tested the Skoda Octavia, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Skoda Octavia Review - Nov 2004
Skoda Octavia Review - Jan 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 14th Oct 2009
