Skoda has announced two UK limited-edition versions of its multi award-winning Octavia – the Octavia SE Connect and Octavia vRS Blackline set to broaden its appeal even further as Skoda announces offers on both.

Octavia SE Connect

The Octavia SE Connect is based on the already highly popular SE trim, but features £1,680 worth of extra equipment. From 4 September 2012, Skoda is offering an additional 25% off the Octavia SE Connect, meaning this version of Skoda’s critically acclaimed model is available as a hatch from £13,990 OTR (originally £18,650 OTR); the price of the estate is reduced from £19,690 to £14,760 OTR.

The Octavia SE Connect comes with a 1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF engine and manual transmission. With exhaust CO2 emissions of just 119g/km, it is the ideal vehicle for both fleet and retail customers.
A generous standard equipment list extends to 16-inch ‘Crateris’ alloy wheels, rear acoustic parking sensors and GSM II telephone preparation and metallic paint, plus ŠKODA’s mobile device interface (MDI) connectivity package and Maxidot functionality.

2,000 of these cars are available to order now from Skoda retailers.

Octavia vRS Blackline

Skoda has announced details of a new limited-edition version of its performance flagship Octavia vRS family car, featuring a host of additional equipment at no extra cost.
Badged the Octavia vRS Blackline, the new model is on sale now in both hatch and estate body styles. Featuring stunning 18-inch black alloy wheels, the car boasts a standard specification list that includes acoustic rear parking sensors, Amundsen satellite navigation system, DAB radio and vRS leather upholstery. In total, this represents more than £1,900 of extras.

Three vibrant exterior colours are available: Candy White, Black Magic pearl effect or Race Blue metallic.

The Octavia vRS Blackline comes with Skoda’s 2.0-litre TDI CR 170PS DPF. Customers have the choice of either six-speed manual or six-speed DSG automatic transmissions.

Prices range from £21,260 to £23,495 OTR depending on which body style and gearbox is selected. In addition Skoda’s ‘pay no VAT’ still applies..

500 of these cars are now available nationwide to order from Skoda retailers.

Chris Horrell, product marketing manager for Skoda UK, commented: “Offering customers exceptional value is at the heart of our business, and I can think of no clearer indication of that than these two outstanding deals.”