2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift Variants Explained

The Skoda Octavia is available in three variants, Ambition, Style and Style Plus. Let's see how the variants are segregated.

The Ambition comes with the following features as standard:

Design

- 16-inch Velorum alloy wheels

- Light brushed decor on front centre console and door panels

- Beige fabric upholstery

- Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Comfort And Convenience

- Height-adjustable driver seat

- Rear armrest with cup holders

- Front armrest - height and length adjustable

- Dual-zone climate control

- Rear AC vents

- Power-adjustable outside mirrors

- Tinted power windows

- Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment

- Multi-info display

- Reading lamps for rear seat occupants

- Boot light

- Glove box light

- 6 luggage anchoring points in boot

- 60:40 split rear seat

- Cooled glovebox

- Bottle holders in front doors

- Front and rear cup holders

- Removable rear parcel shelf

- Touchscreen infotainment system

- USB, AUX, Bluetooth and SD card reader

- Steering-mounted controls

- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Safety

- Halogen headlights

- LED daytime running lights

- LED taillamps

- Warning lights on front doors

- Outside mirror defogger with timer

- Rear windscreen defogger with timer

- ABS with EBD

- Electronic stability control

- Rear parking sensors

- Dual airbags

- Seatbelt pre-tensioners for front seats

- Front and rear height-adjustable headrests

- ISOFIX child seat anchors

- Underbody protection

- Fuel cut off in case of crash 

In addition to the standard kit, the Style variant adds following features:

Design

- Chrome window line and inserts on front and rear bumpers

- Beige leather upholstery

- Leather-wrapped gear and handbrake lever

Comfort And Convenience

- Height-adjustable front passenger seat

- Adjustable lumbar support

- Large 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system

- Power-folding outside mirrors

- Rain-sensing wipers

- Cruise control

- Steering-mounted paddle shifters

- Follow-me-home headlamps

- Puddle lights

- 2 USB charging ports for rear passengers

- Small trash can for rear passengers

- Under seat storage compartment

Safety

- Automatic adaptive LED headlights with washer

- CrystalGlo LED daytime running lights

- Cornering lights

- Curtain airbags

- Front parking sensors

- Reversing camera

- Auto-dimming internal and external mirror

The top-of-the-line, Style Plus variant offers the whole shebang of safety, style and convenience features. In addition to the Style option, the Style Plus gets the following functions:

Design

- 16-inch Alcatras alloys

- Dark brushed decor on front centre console and door panels

- Rear spoiler (for petrol models only)

- Panoramic sunroof

- Colour LCD animated multi-info display

- Programmable LED ambient lighting

Comfort And Convenience

- Remote closing of electric sunroof

- Keyless entry and push-button start

- 12-way power adjustable driver seat with memory function

- Sattelite navigation system

- Retractable sunshade for rear windshield

- Memory setting for outside mirror positions

- Automatic parking system

- Net storage pouch and foldable baggage hook in boot

Safety

- Tyre pressure monitoring system

- Thorax airbags

- Fatigue alert warning

- Auto tilt outside mirrors on reverse gear selection

The Style variant offers the best balance of style, must-have and good-to-have features. That doesn't mean the Style Plus doesn't have a few tricks up its sleeve as it isn't just a visual upgrade over the Style trim.

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