This car has won love and respect among car owners in all CIS countries. This is not surprising, because for many years it has been providing the most favorable ratio between prestige and price! So that new model Skoda Octavia A7 (we wrote about the previous one), there is no doubt that it will not shame its predecessors, because it has absorbed all the best and has become even a little better.

Reviews of the Skoda Octavia:

Exterior:

• It is made in the best traditions of the Volkswagen concern. Smooth lines, deliberate modesty, successfully combined with style, charisma and solidity - this is exactly the impression the new A7 makes. In profile, it is very similar to a sedan, the branded radiator grill has not gone anywhere, the modest and solid stern is decorated with the same lights. Truly - "Simply brilliant!"
• The universal is less popular, but created according to the same principles - rationalism at the head of the image.

• However, such an officialdom may not be to everyone's liking. The classic and, to some extent, insipid design is clearly not to the liking of fans of eccentric and stylish sports cars from Japan and France, although in terms of dynamics, the Octavia may be ahead of many of them ...

Engines:

Traditionally, a wide range of power units is presented for the German car industry, among which there are both gasoline and diesel ones.

The list opens with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine. Despite the modest volume, its characteristics are impressive - thanks to the turbocharging, the engine power is 105 hp. s, and the torque is 175 Nm! Moreover, it is already available from 1400 rpm. It accelerates the car to a hundred in 10.3 seconds, which is very good for such a modest volume. Even with him at the crossroads, you won't have to peer into the footsteps of the leaders.

Next comes a turbocharged 1.4-liter petrol unit. It is even more powerful - 140 "horses" under the hood and as much as 250 Nm of traction, which is available from 1500 rpm! Not all competitors can come close to such numbers. Acceleration to hundreds in 8.4 seconds. impressive ... This is ideal for the city and for the highway.

Well, the 1.8TSI engine became the most powerful and fastest. This "beast" produces 180 liters. from. and has a diesel traction of 250 Nm, and it is available from the very bottom - from 1250 rpm! 7.3 sec. up to 100 km / h! With him, you can leave behind all the assorted bully at traffic lights. In addition, all these engines are not only powerful and high-torque, but also very economical - gasoline consumption does not exceed 6.4 liters when driving in a combined cycle.

The 2-liter, 143-horsepower turbodiesel is also a bit apart. It just has a huge torque of 320 Nm, and it delivers maximum thrust in the optimal operating range - from 1750 to 3000 rpm. Fuel consumption is surprisingly low - only 5 liters in the city-highway cycle. Nevertheless, in spite of the fact that it consumes "diesel fuel", with acceleration up to a hundred in 8.9 seconds. such an engine will leave behind many "gasoline workers".

• The disadvantages of such power units include the complexity of the design and, as a result, the high cost of operation and repair, as well as great risks when buying a car for secondary market - Octavia A7 may require a serious application of hands and funds ...

Gearbox, suspension and drive:

With regard to the chassis, the different versions have significant differences. The front suspension for all modifications is made according to the standard and time-tested McPherson scheme. As for the rear, there is an independent multi-link on the modifications with the 1.8TSI engine. In all other cases, a torsion beam is installed at the back. In principle, even a beam fully justifies itself in terms of handling, however, the presence of a top engine of 180 "horses" obliges ... In a pair, such a suspension is available exclusively for front-wheel drive.

Gearboxes are also tricky. The car can be equipped with either “mechanics” or “automatic”, but this is not a traditional torque converter, but a preselective transmission, which provides dynamics and efficiency, not worse, and sometimes even better than with a “handle”. In addition, there are no jolts and pauses when switching, typical for a conventional automatic transmission.

The number of gears in the manual transmission varies - if the weakest version with a 1.2 TSI engine has a 5-speed gearbox, then all other gasoline modifications are equipped with MT with 6 gears. What is most interesting - manual transmission is not provided for diesel engines at all.

DSGs can also be different - gasoline models are equipped with a 7-band box, while only a 6-band is available for a turbodiesel.

• Such a variety of choices, of course, cannot but rejoice, but for the owner, this abundance can turn into considerable expenses. If to manual transmission questions almost never arise, then there are more than enough of them in relation to preselective transmissions. When driving for a long time, the box heats up, jerks and jerks appear when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear. In addition, this type of gearbox is extremely expensive to repair due to the complexity of the design and relative novelty. Therefore, when purchasing a car with DSG, service must be carried out exclusively at the dealer and not "fly away" from the warranty.

Interior:

The salon is made in German soundly and efficiently. As in the exterior, officialdom prevails in the interior. The location of the controls is thought out as if a car is made for each client individually - you can use the keys and dials with your eyes closed. The seats are very comfortable, the "tidy" is perfectly readable, the steering wheel fits nicely in your hands, there is enough space in the back for three passengers, and you can take 568 liters of luggage on the way (1558 liters with the rear sofa unfolded!).

• However, the story with the exterior can repeat itself - many do not like such "dryness" and severity in the interior of the "Czech". Many people say that the word design is alien to the creators of Skoda. However, design is not for everybody.

Prices:

The price for this car starts from 589,900 rubles. That is how much they ask for the basic version with a 1.2 TSI engine and manual transmission. For DSG, you will have to pay from 647,900 rubles. 1.4-liter modification will cost from 764,900 rubles. for manual transmission and from 804 900 rubles. for AT. The top motor costs from 839,900 rubles. for "mechanics" and from 879,900 for "automatic". Diesel price tag - from 924 900 rubles

Many owners note that the Skoda Octavia is an incredibly reliable and unpretentious car. Nevertheless, even such a reliable and proven car is not completely devoid of some malfunctions and problems that can suddenly await every owner. Today we will look into the causes of most A5 and A7 faults and learn how to quickly find the source of the problem.

Electrician

One of the most sensational and frequent problems with A5 and A7 owners is an airbag error that occurs, on average, on every second car plowing through the roads. An airbag error occurs when the car often drives in humid climates, or has some defect in a part supplied from the factory.

An error in the security system on Octavia can manifest itself in the form of a corresponding warning lightlocated on the dashboard. As a rule, errors in the operation of one or another airbag sensor occur already at the start of the engine - when the ECU checks all the electronics and internal intelligence.

On both the A5 and A7, the airbag error is due to wrong job electronic contacts located in the middle pillar of the doors. It often turns out that in wet weather, water penetrates the wiring, and the wires connecting the side airbag crash sensor to the power wiring turn sour and stop contacting normally at the joints.

In this case, the owners of the Skoda Octavia A5 proceed as follows.

• The corrugation from the front door is removed, and the airbag wiring terminal is removed outside. As a rule, sour wires are visible immediately.
• To make the airbag error go away, it is worth cleaning the joints with a special spray that will dissolve the oxide and bring the wiring of A5 and A7 in order.

Climatic installation

Unfortunately, an error related to the operation of airbags is not the only problem that may await the owner of the Tour. Often, the owner is faced with extraneous echoes in the cabin, which were not there before, and cannot immediately find the source of the unpleasant sound.

One of the most common extraneous sounds in the cabin it is a loud, characteristic whistle. The owners noticed that if on the Tour such a problem arose quite often, then on the A5 and A7 it practically outlived its usefulness.

However, the manufacturer of Tours could not completely eliminate this problem, and gradually the owners learned to quickly deal with it.

If a distinct whistle is heard in the cabin, somewhat reminiscent of a creak, then we are certainly talking about a malfunctioning stove motor.

Why does this problem arise with what is it connected with?

The answer to this question is simple and obvious. During its operation, the car is constantly faced with the penetration of dirty air from outside. To combat this situation on the Tour, there is a whole system of filters that protects the engine, climate control system and fuel injection system from premature clogging and failure.

The stove is no exception to the rule, and for it good work on A5 and A7, as well as on an older version of the Tour, the air must be constantly cleaned from dirt and foreign particles. Unfortunately, this important condition is not always met, and if this situation was somehow resolved on the Skoda Octavia A5 and A7, then on the Tour version the filter may simply be absent. Thus, gradually dust settles on the motor, the grease is worn out, and the mentioned extraneous sound appears.

This trouble on the Skoda Tour is solved "head-on".

• First, you should disassemble the stove and thoroughly clean it from dust. It will not be superfluous to apply air pressure and a compressor, this will provide better cleaning.
• Next, the system is lubricated and assembled.
• In addition, it is worth installing cabin filter from A5 or A7, as an alternative, you can use components of domestic production.

Suspension

Driving on bad roads cannot but affect the condition of some suspension elements. Most often, parts such as shock absorbers, silent blocks and springs fail, which take on the lion's share of the load and quickly lose their properties.

In the case of Skoda, in addition, those parts that have a factory defect, inconspicuous cracks, and make themselves felt completely suddenly may fail.

Stabilizer struts have one of these problems. Their malfunction is indicated by a characteristic knock coming from below. A quick diagnosis and replacement of a part under warranty usually helps. Otherwise, the cause should be looked elsewhere.

Summing up

Despite its reliability and unpretentiousness, the Skoda liftback has some typical problemsrequiring prompt repair. If you find the source of the problem in time, you can avoid more serious and expensive repairs and enjoy owning a Skoda for many years.

Skoda Octavia of the third generation.

Oddly enough, the premiere new Skoda The 3rd generation Octavia A7 ran quite calmly. There was no excessive public attention to the new Czech woman. Perhaps this was due to the late release of the model (competitors released Octavia's classmates six months or a year earlier). But in any case, the new third Skoda took its toll in the very first months of sales - as much as 54% of the total number of cars sold by the Czech brand in Russia fell on the new Octavia A7!

In Europe, sales started in the fall of 2012, and Skoda Octavia A7 came to our country in the spring of 2013.

To say that the car has changed a lot for the better would be offended by the owners of the previous generation. And they will do the right thing, because the 2nd generation still looks quite fashionable. But the third generation of Octavia has become completely different - faceted, or something.

Exterior new items from Skoda

Skoda Octavia of the third generation - rear view.

This car is bright in its own way and on the road stands out from the crowd. They look after him to find out what kind of brand it is. Aggressive stripes on the hood and sides of the car are very well drawn. The design has become more predatory and edgy. The headlights show a challenge to all competitors. Yes, they are, by and large, not.

Octavia is clearly the leader in its C-class both in size (4659x1814x1461mm) and in the amount of functionality, of which there are so many in it that all together it pulls a class higher.

The new MCuBi modular platform (MQB) on which the Octavia is built is also native to the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. And it showed itself very well as in driving performance, and issues of spaciousness of the cabin. Indeed, in comparison with the previous generation, the wheelbase has become 108 mm longer (2685 mm).

At the same time, the 3rd generation Octavia "lost weight" by 102 kg thanks to the use of new materials.

The ground clearance of the A7 is 155 mm, which is quite a comfortable figure for a passenger car.

The car badge also underwent changes, from green with the brand's inscription, it was transformed into chrome, and the inscription was completely removed. And now he settled down in a comfortable niche of the radiator grill.

Luggage compartment Skoda Octavia

Luggage compartment in Skoda Octavia since 2012.

Body type Octavia liftback. That is, it looks like a sedan, and the fifth door opens with the glass. This body type has a clear plus is a wide loading space and the absence of a partition between the trunk and rear seats, like a sedan. Accordingly, transferring the refrigerator for the new Octavia is not a problem. Moreover, the trunk volume is 568 liters, and when folded rear seats reaches a record 1554 liters. More only y.

Car interior

Skoda Octavia salon amazes with composure and solidity.

The Skoda A7 salon has become a little wider - by 4.5 cm, and longer - by 6 cm.This has a positive effect on legroom rear passengers... Although it cannot be said that the 2nd generation was cramped in Octavia, by no means.

Perfectly crafted dashboard, everything is in its place, logically correctly located. Intuitively, you reach for exactly the button you want to press.

It's even indecent to talk about the quality of the assembly, since the Germans, and Skoda has been part of the WAG concern for 25 years, they assemble their cars perfectly.

If we talk about the interior design of a car, then it is pragmatic, restrained and expensive. Moreover, this applies both to the trim of the seats and dashboard, and to the overall impression of the cabin.

Very comfortable fit with a bunch of seat adjustments. A wheel has a decent range for departure. This car is very comfortable.

This car is convenient for all passengers, not just the driver.

Functional features of Skoda Octavia

Even in the very initial configuration, the Active Skoda has:

• 2 airbags
• On-board computer
• Electrically adjustable mirrors and heating
• Driver's seat height adjustment
• Cooled compartment in the glove compartment and many other necessary and simply pleasant functions.

And already in maximum configuration will be:

• 220 volt socket
• Car parker
• Maxi Dot
• Start-Stop system and much more.

Convenient little things - a cooling compartment and a 220-volt socket.

Engine and transmissions of the new Octavia

Concerning selection of motors for Skoda Octavia, then the main ones for today are 3: 1.4l - 150 liters. s., 1.6 l - 110 l. from. and 1.8 liters - 180 horses.

All engines are gasoline, and diesel engines are not yet brought to Russia, due to the low quality of diesel fuel in our country.

Transmission represented by 5 and 6-speed mechanics, 6-speed automatic and DSG robot with 6 or 7 steps. In general, there are plenty to choose from.

Complete sets the new Skoda Octavia also has three: Active, Ambition and Style.

Summing up, I can only say that this car was created for comfort coupled with speed. Therefore, if you like long trips on weekends and the comfort of daily trains around the city, this is your car.

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The novelty was presented in December 2012. Thanks to the work of the chief designer of the project, Josef Kaban, the car has managed to combine such important properties as striking appearance and practicality, for which all previous generations of Octavia were famous.

If we compare the body of the second and third generation liftback, then the following changes in overall dimensions are obtained:

Length 4659 (+90 mm.);

Width 1814 (+45 mm.);

Height 1476 (+14 mm.);

Wheelbase 2686 (+108 mm.);

Ground clearance 155 (-9 mm.);

Front track width 1549 (+8 mm.);

Rear track width 1520 (+6 mm.).

The trunk volume has also increased - for the liftback up to 568/1558 liters, for the station wagon (Comb) up to 588/1718 liters.

In 2017, the Skoda Octavia A7 was restyled, as a result of which some dimensions slightly changed, so the length was increased to 4670 mm., and the width of the rear track began to have a value of 1540 mm. In addition, the headlights have changed, taillights, front and rear bumpers, as well as a radiator grill. You can view comparative photos of the Octavia versions of dorestyling and restyling. There is only one change in the power units, the 2.0 TSI engine now has 230 hp, versus 220 hp. on dorestyling. A car with a 1.8 TSI engine can now be selected with either front wheel drive, or with all-wheel drive, which is realized thanks to the multi-plate clutch and its control unit. At least changes in the cabin.

Skoda Octavia III engines.

Dorestyling in the Russian Federation had 4 types to choose from power plants from gasoline fuel is one aspirated 1.6 MPI (mod. CWVA engine) with 110 hp. at 5800 rpm and three turbocharged 1.4 TSI (CHPA and CZDA) with 140 and 150 hp. at 5000-6000 rpm, 1.8 TSI (CJSA; CJSB) with 180 hp at 5100-6200 rpm, as well as 2.0 TSI (CHHB) with a maximum power of 220 hp. at 4500-6200 rpm. Our diesel engine was represented by only one 2.0 liter turbo engine. TDI CR (CKFC; CRMB; CYKA) with a maximum power of 150 hp at 3500-4000 rpm. As I wrote above, with the advent of restyling, the 2.0 TSI installation added an additional 10 hp to the power.

The most popular engine for 2017 can be called the 1.4 TSI, which is the most optimal in terms of such aggregate characteristics as price, dynamics and efficiency. The engine is part of the EA211 powertrain series, which replaced the EA111 series. 1.4 TSI EA211, unlike its predecessor, has an aluminum block with cast iron liners, the cylinder diameter has been reduced by 2.0 mm. up to 74.5 mm .. Crankshaft became lighter, the piston stroke is 80.0 mm. The cylinder head has 16 valves, two camshafts... Unlike 1.4 TSI EA111, the exhaust manifold, which is integrated into the cylinder head itself, is now located at the back. On engine versions 140-150 hp phase shifters are located both at the inlet and outlet (not to be confused with the 122 hp version, in which the phase shifter is located only at the inlet). A belt is used as a drive, the replacement interval of which is 70-90 thousand km.

Of typical problems all gasoline engines can be noted replacement on the early runs of the thermostat. Cases of failure of the turbine actuator (turbocharger regulator) are not uncommon. Until September 2014, this problem was solved by a full replacement of the turbine, after which changes were made to the design and the boost regulator could be replaced without replacing the turbine. 1.6 MPI engines are the simplest of all, but they also have problems - failure of the air conditioner compressor, gasoline pump, as well as increased oil consumption up to 0.5 l / 1000 km. More details about the 1.6 MPI engine in various modifications can be found

Power plants 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI from the EA888 series have a timing chain drive. Maslozhor these engines also did not bypass, but the cases became isolated, in contrast to the previous generations of these motors. Let me remind you that the main reason for the increased appetite of the previous generation 1.8-2.0 TSI engine for oil was coking drain holes oil scraper rings. As a rule, the beginning of the coking process began at runs of 50-60 thousand km, the complete coking of the drainage rings was completed at runs of 100-120 thousand km. The dealer then replaces the pistons with a drainage of greater capacity. On the new 1.8-2.0-liter engines, oil zhor is found, judging by the specialized forums, but these cases are isolated. In general, it is considered that the most problem-free gasoline engines the Skoda Octavia A7 are 1.8-liter.

The turbo diesel 2.0 TDI CR is also good. A fairly reliable and unpretentious unit. The only jamb is the timing belt tensioner, which fails ahead of time and asks for a replacement on runs of 140-150 thousand km.

Skoda Octavia A7 transmission.

For 1.6 liter engine. there are two options: 5-st. Manual transmission and 6-speed. Automatic transmission. On engines 1.4 and 1.8 they are already putting 6-speed. Manual transmission or DSG-7. The manual transmission in both cases is considered to be very reliable, as a quibble, early wear of the bearings can be noted, which leads to a characteristic howl, but in general nothing critical. The hydromechanical automatic transmission is also very reliable, but up to 120-150 thousand km. mileage may be a problem with the valve body. A lot has already been written about DSG7 (DQ200) and you can read about it and , but it must be added that compared to earlier versions robotic boxes of this model, by our time they have improved significantly and the percentage of breakdowns has significantly decreased ... although, of course, in my opinion of an amateur, this is a bad option for a quiet operation of the car, especially if the car warranty is over.))) For restyling Skoda Octavia A7 2017 with 1.8 TSI engine with four-wheel drive, as well as on 2.0 TDI CR and 2.0 TSI, DSG6 (DQ250) is installed, which is considered more reliable, the main thing is timely replacement oil (interval 50-60 thousand km), prevent wheel slip and try to push less in traffic jams. Resource DSG-6 at correct operation can reach 200-250 thousand km. without opening.

Suspension Skoda Octavia A7.