ŠKODA’S NEW OCTAVIA SPORTLINE COSTS the same as the existing Octavia Style, but comes complete with extras that enhance the design and dynamic appeal of the Octavia Liftback and Wagon line-up.
Priced from $40,590 (plus on road costs) or a national $42,490 driveaway for the Octavia SportLine Liftback, and $41,890 or a national $43,990 driveaway for the Octavia SportLine Wagon, the pair offer 15 exterior, interior and chassis extras.
As part of the ownership experience offered by Škoda – including a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and available seven-year capped-price servicing – the Octavia SportLine will be available with guaranteed future value and finance offers by Škoda Choice: from $114 per week after a 20 percent deposit, at a 6.99 percent p.a. comparison rate on a 5-year term.
On the outside the SportLine is distinguished by a gloss-black front grille, gloss-black mirrors, gloss-black brand and model badging, gloss-black rear spoiler (Liftback only) or roof rails (Wagon only), a rear diffuser, front spoiler, matte-black window surrounds, dual exhaust tips and front guard SportLine badging.
Inside the SportLine adds a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddles, sports comfort front seats with integrated head rests, aluminium pedals and black rooflining/pillar trim.
A new Drive Mode selector enables a choice of Eco, Normal and Sport modes.
The additional Sport mode focuses on enhancing the responses of the steering, 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. It also complements the 15mm-lower sports suspension standard on the Octavia SportLine Liftback and Wagon line-up.
Škoda Australia head of marketing and product Kieran Merrigan said, “The most popular Octavia in Australia is the RS Wagon with all the options, so it is a design, dynamics and value win for Škoda customers to be offered the Octavia SportLine for the same price as the Octavia Style.”
“The SportLine builds on the extensive features set of the Style while combining with Škoda’s European-best ownership proposition of a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and optional seven-year service pack offer,” he said.
“The Octavia SportLine follows the high-value lead of the Kamiq Run-Out and new Karoq SUVs released over the past two months, offering customers in key segments a new range of affordable, high-quality, dynamic European offerings.”
Both the Octavia Style and SportLine feature 18-inch alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlamps with adaptive high-beam, front and rear parking sensors, Park Assist, Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, heated exterior mirrors with driver auto dimming, power tailgate, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, and 10-inch screen with satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
Options include $770 or $1170 (Velvet Red only) paint, and a $2450 Five Year/75,000km or $2800 Seven Year/105,000km Service Pack. The latter works out at just $400 per service including major intervals.
A panoramic sunroof is available on Wagon variants for $1900 and a Premium Pack is available on both bodystyles for $3200 – incorporating Emergency Assist, Adaptive Lane Guidance, DAB+ digital radio, power adjustable front seats, heated front and outboard rear seats, tri-zone climate control and additional USB-C outlets including behind the centre rear-view mirror.
The Škoda Octavia SportLine is available to order now ahead of a late February arrival.