2014 Škoda Octavia Laurin & Klement

Next month’s Geneva International Motor Show will see Škoda unveil the new Octavia Laurin & Klement.

As with previous L&K models, the Octavia version gains some upmarket features. These include brown leather and Alcantara upholstery, an upgraded audio system and a four-spoke steering wheel. Also fitted are bi-xenon headlights, 18” ten-spoke alloy wheels and LED rear light clusters.

Skoda Octavia Laurin & Klement (2014) Rear Side
Skoda Octavia Estate Laurin & Klement (2014) Rear Side

The initial engine line-up for the Octavia Laurin & Klement is going to consist of a 177 bhp (132 kW / 180 PS) 1.8 litre TSI petrol and a 148 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) 2.0 litre TDI diesel, both of which are available with either a manual or automatic dual-clutch transmission. All-wheel drive can be specified too, but (somewhat confusingly) only with the petrol-automatic and diesel-manual combinations.

Later this year they are due to be joined by a more powerful 2.0 litre diesel option that produces 181 bhp (135 kW / 184 PS). It’ll be offered solely with an automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive, though.

UK prices for the Octavia Laurin & Klement have yet to be announced.

Related posts:
2014 Škoda Octavia Scout to debut in Geneva
2014 Škoda Octavia GreenLine launched
Škoda Yeti Laurin & Klement

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more

Ford launches Fiesta Metal

Image
The hot ST should hopefully be arriving in showrooms soon but, until that happens, the quickest Fiesta available will be the just-announced Metal special edition. Based on the existing three-door Zetec S, it comes complete with Ford’s Tuning Pack that lifts the 1.6 litre Duratec engine’s power by 13 bhp (8 kW / 14 PS) to 132 bhp (96 kW / 134 PS). Although top speed is virtually unchanged at 121 mph (195 km/h), the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time is slashed from 9.9 to 8.7 seconds. To go with the extra performance, the looks have been spruced up too. There are 17” black alloy wheels, twin chrome exhausts and a silver finish at the front for the aerofoil, grille surround and fog light bezels. Paintwork choice comprises Frozen White, Midnight Sky Metallic or Panther Black Metallic. The interior hasn’t been ignored, either. It gets Ebony Black leather sports seats, Piano Black trim, stainless steel door scuff plates and unique floor mats. Only 1,000 examples of the Ford F
Read more