Skoda traveled the paths of sophistication with a number of badges in sedan repertoire, but the off-road is been remained an exception for the Caezh based carmaker always. However, only handfuls are there to name for the Skoda off-roader in global markets at present, Yeti and Fabia Scout are the most popular ones from stable of Volkswagen owned automaker.
Appropriate to the expectations, a report on internet revealed that Skoda is planning an Octavia Scout for launching it in Europe by August 2014. It will be dwelled with some off-road looks, by means of new front and rear bumpers, unpainted wheel arch, 20mm raised height, and more off-road aesthetical jargons. By the time we assume that engine specifications would remain the same as of it is present there in sedan version, which the report claimed that all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, both the options will be made available in the market when it will be rolled out.
To an addition, Skoda has is reported to be rolling out an luxury version of Octavia dubbed as ‘Laurin & Klement edition’ soon. It is said to be having the xenon headlights, LED tail lamps, 18-inch alloys to mark the exclusive notes on exteriors. On interiors, the leather seats with wood accent and chrome trim running across the cabin will delish the whole package. New dashboard and revamped speed dials is said to be just added as the icing on assorted German cake.
Courtesy: Autocar
