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Skoda Octavia Estate (1998-2005) boot space, practicality and safety
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Octavia achieved a four-Euro NCAP rating in 2001 and has dual airbags and ABS (except on base-level LXi) as standard; sidebags and traction control are fitted to higher spec models. Although fitted with strong deadlocks and an immobiliser, only higher-spec Octavias get an alarm.
It’s easy to load up, as the boot has a low lip and wide opening and can carry a substantial cargo. The rear seats fold flat for extra room, if it’s needed. This makes it an ideal car for the buyer who needs a car for work as well as family life. There’s also a reasonably-sized glovebox and cupholders in the front.
Euro NCAP rating
Ratings for this model not available
Equipment and options
Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment
(9)
- ABS
- Body coloured bumpers
- Driver`s airbag
- Folding rear seats
- Height adjustable drivers seat
- PAS
- Passenger`s airbag
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Ambiente Standard Equipment
(12)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- CD Multichanger
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric mirrors
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Full size spare wheel
- Heated mirrors
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Rear electric windows
- Remote locking
Ambiente Optional Equipment
(3)
- Metallic Paint
- Service indicator
- Steel wheels
Classic Standard Equipment
(4)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- CD
- Central locking
- Cloth seat trim
Classic Optional Equipment
(5)
- Full size spare wheel
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Metallic Paint
- Service indicator
- Steel wheels
Elegance Standard Equipment
(17)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Alloy wheels
- CD Multichanger
- Climate control
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric mirrors
- Electric sunroof
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Full size spare wheel
- Headlight washers
- Heated mirrors
- Rear electric windows
- Remote locking
- Roof rails
- Side airbags
- Traction control
Elegance Optional Equipment
(4)
- Air conditioning
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Metallic Paint
- Service indicator
GLX Standard Equipment
(10)
- Air conditioning
- Central locking
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric mirrors
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Heated mirrors
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Rear electric windows
- Steel wheels
GLX Optional Equipment
- n/a
GLXi Standard Equipment
(11)
- Air conditioning
- Central locking
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric mirrors
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Heated mirrors
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Rear electric windows
- Steel wheels
- Traction control
GLXi Optional Equipment
- n/a
Laurin + Klement Standard Equipment
(21)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Alloy wheels
- CD Multichanger
- Climate control
- Cruise control
- Electric mirrors
- Electric sunroof
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Full size spare wheel
- Headlight washers
- Heated mirrors
- Heated seats
- Leather seat trim
- Metallic Paint
- Partial leather seat trim
- Rear electric windows
- Remote locking
- Roof rails
- Side airbags
- Traction control
Laurin + Klement Optional Equipment
(4)
- Air conditioning
- Audio remote
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Service indicator
SLX Standard Equipment
(17)
- Air conditioning
- Alloy wheels
- CD
- Central locking
- Climate control
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric mirrors
- Electric sunroof
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Heated mirrors
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Metallic Paint
- Rear electric windows
- Remote locking
- Side airbags
- Traction control
SLX Optional Equipment
- n/a
SLXi Standard Equipment
(9)
- Alloy wheels
- Electric mirrors
- Front electric windows
- Front fog lights
- Full size spare wheel
- Heated mirrors
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Rear electric windows
- Traction control
SLXi Optional Equipment
(11)
- Air conditioning
- CD
- Central locking
- Climate control
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric sunroof
- Heated seats
- Leather seat trim
- Metallic Paint
- Remote locking
- Side airbags
Dimensions
| Length | 4511mm - 4513mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1731mm - 1984mm |
| Height | 1374mm - 1481mm |
Review contents
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Overview
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Practicality & safety Currently reading
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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