Skoda is now taking orders for the updated Octavia, which is expected to arrive in the summer.

The mid-life facelift brings a boost to the model's performance and technology.

It as been given a visual overhaul, with new bumpers and redesigned lights. 

Prices start at £26,775, for the Octavia hatchback and £27,775 for the Octavia estate.

On the inside, there's a new infotainment screen with a larger 13-inch display. The system also integrates ChatGPT into the car's existing voice control system.

Improvements over the outgoing model include updated LED headlights, enhanced driver assistance systems and revisions to the keyless entry to include walkaway locking.

Skoda has reduced the powertrain line-up for the new model. Entry-level versions are now powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, rather than a 1.0-litre unit.

The 1.5-litre engine is available with power outputs of 116PS and 150PS.Versions equipped with an automatic gearbox also have mild-hybrid technology.

A more powerful 2.0-litre petrol engine is available with 204PS, alongside a range-topping 265PS VRS version.

Two diesel engines complete the line-up, with 116PS or 150PS.

Skoda stopped taking orders for its popular plug-in hybrid engine in late 2022. The brand has not detailed any plug-in powertrains for the new Octavia.

The revised Octavia introduces new Simply Clever features. An optional automatic retractable luggage compartment cover can be fitted to the estate to make access to the cargo area easier.

There's a dedicated storage box to hold rear passengers’ bags, cups and bottles, while the multifunction pocket in the luggage compartment now has two variable hooks.

The optional tablet holder on the back of the front seats is now also available for the sports seats and the ice scraper in the fuel filler flap and the optional umbrella in the front door are now made from sustainable materials.

The facelifted Octavia is available to order with four trim level options: SE Technology, SE L, SportLine and vRS.

The standard specification includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED front and rear lights, heated front seats, sat-nav, digital instruments, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging with an inbuilt cooling function, electrically folding door mirrors and Turn Assist.

The new SE L variant adds larger 17-inch alloy wheels, microsuede and artificial leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel and heated windscreen, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist Plus, Keyless entry with walk-away locking and an Electrically operated boot with Virtual Pedal.

SportLine models feature sports seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss black sports styling, Sports suspension (lowered by 15mm) and Progressive dynamic steering.

vRS models get 19-inch alloy wheels, full LED Matrix headlights and a bespoke vRS Design Selection interior. Pricing for the new vRS models will be confirmed at a later date. 

The updated Octavia will join the recently refreshed Scala and Kamiq, along with Skoda's all-new Kodiaq and Superb models, as part of it's overhauled line-up for 2024.

2024 Skoda Octavia hatchback pricing:

Model	Price OTR
SE Technology 1.5 TSI 116 PS manual	£26,775
SE Technology 1.5 TSI e-TEC 116 PS DSG	£28,815
SE Technology 2.0 TDI 116 PS	£29,320
SE Technology 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG	£31,720
SE L 1.5 TSI 150 PS manual	£31,250
SE L 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS DSG	£33,290
SE L 2.0 TDI 116 PS	£32,370
SE L 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG	£34,770
SportLine 1.5 TSI 150 PS manual	£32,255
SportLine 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150 PS DSG	£34,295
vRS 2.0 TSI 265 PS DSG	TBC

 

2024 Skoda Octavia estate pricing:

Model	Price
SE Technology 1.5 TSI 116 PS manual	£27,755
SE Technology 1.5 TSI e-TEC 116 PS DSG	£29,795
SE Technology 2.0 TDI 116 PS	£30,300
SE Technology 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG	£32,700
SE L 1.5 TSI 150 PS manual	£32,480
SE L 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS DSG	£34,520
SE L 2.0 TDI 116 PS	£33,600
SE L 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG	£36,000
SportLine 1.5 TSI 150 PS manual	£33,285
SportLine 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150 PS DSG	£35,325
vRS 2.0 TSI 265 PS DSG	TBC