2013 Skoda Octavia hatchback Photos, engines & full specs

Skoda introduced the third generation of its best-selling nameplate, the Octavia, in 2013, and it was one of the best choices for families in its price range.

The Czech automaker made the Octavia on the same MQB platform as the Golf 7 or the Audi A3 of the third generation. It also shared some underpinnings with its bigger siblings, the Superb and the Kodiaq. Thanks to this technical solution, prices for it were dropped but without sacrificing comfort or safety. Like in the previous generations, the Octavia was available as a hatchback or as a station wagon.

Sporting a cubist design language dominated by straight lines and clear edges. The Octavia featured a front fascia with angular-shaped headlights. They flanked the grille that was adorned with 21 vertical slats. Behind it, the automaker installed the radar for the adaptive cruise control and the AEBS when fitted with that. On the lower side of the bumper, the car sported a broad secondary grille needed for an additional cooling area, which also housed the fog lamps. At the back, the tailgate offered a vast loading space.

Inside, the vehicle featured nice materials above its price range. At the front, the bucket seats designed for comfort provided minimal side support. The dashboard sported a minimalist design, with a rounded instrument cluster where Skoda installed large dials for the speedometer and tachometer that flanked a TFT display between them. On the center stack, depending on the options, the Octavia featured a touchscreen for the infotainment system. In the back, there was plenty of legroom and headroom for up to three passengers, although the car's interior width was not that great. Behind it, the large trunk competed in size with larger vehicles. In addition, it could be expanded by lowering the split-folding rear bench seat.

Under the hood, Skoda installed a very wide range of turbocharged gasoline, and diesel engines mated with manual or automatic transmissions.