When young consumers choose a compact car that costs more than 100,000 yuan, good looks are often the first factor. Secondly, it must be able to satisfy a certain amount of driving pleasure, and the fuel economy performance must also be excellent enough. Under this kind of consum

When young consumers choose a compact car with a price of more than 100,000 yuan, good looks are often the first factor. Secondly, it must be able to satisfy a certain amount of driving pleasure, and the fuel economy performance must also be excellent enough. Under this kind of consumer demand, some models with a youthful, sporty appearance and economical and practical appearance have also been spawned. The Octavia under SAIC Volkswagen Skoda is one of them. The stylish and dynamic exterior design, mainstream power level and good fuel economy are favored by many consumers. The editor will talk to you today about whether the Octavia 2022 PRO TSI280 DSG luxury version (guide price 149,900) is worth recommending.

In terms of appearance, Octavia adopts a family-style design style, which is overall simple and elegant. The large air intake grille on the front face adopts a longitudinal design and is decorated with chrome strips, which enhances a certain sense of class. The headlights on both sides have a regular shape, and both high and low beams use LED light sources. They are equipped with functions such as automatic headlights, steering auxiliary lights, headlight height adjustment and delayed shut-off.

On the side of the car body, the waistline running from the front fender to the rear of the car is very sharp, and the line gradually extending upward under the door outlines a certain sense of hierarchy. Chrome trim strips are used around the windows to enhance a certain sense of class. The 18-inch wheels are stylish and beautiful, and the front and rear tires are 225/45 R18.

The rear of the vehicle adopts a family-style crystal cutting design style, with sharp lines and a certain sense of hierarchy. The blackened taillights are more beautiful in shape and have a certain degree of recognition when lit. The black surround at the bottom is equipped with a through-type red reflective strip and a single exhaust layout on both sides, adding a certain sense of sportiness.

In terms of interior, Octavia adopts an enveloping design style, and the overall functional areas are simple and clear. The main color of black seems a bit dull, but fortunately, the imitation wooden decorative panel that runs through the center console adds a bit of color to the interior of the car. The three-spoke flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel is stylish and beautiful, made of leather material, has a delicate feel, and supports four-way adjustment up and down, front and rear. The 10.3-inch full LCD instrument panel has a clear and clear display, and a wealth of driving information can be viewed. The center console is equipped with a 12.1-inch LCD screen that supports practical functions such as GPS navigation, Bluetooth/ car phone , CarLife, CarPlay, Internet of Vehicles, and voice recognition control systems.

In terms of space, the length, width and height of the Octavia are 4753x1832x1469mm, and the wheelbase is 2730mm. It is positioned as a compact car and adopts a 5-door and 5-seater layout. The overall seating space in the rear row is relatively spacious, and the central aisle has a certain bulge, which is not too high, ensuring the comfort of the middle rear row passenger. The daily volume of the luggage compartment is 528L. The rear seats can be folded down according to the proportion and can be expanded to a maximum of 1482L. The internal space is relatively regular and can meet daily household needs.

The power part is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 110kW (150Ps), a maximum torque of of 9250N·m, a maximum torque speed of 1750-3000rpm, and is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox . This set of power performance is at the mainstream level, the transmission response is relatively positive, and the fuel economy is well controlled. The NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is 5.5L/100km.

Editor’s summary: The overall comprehensive performance of Octavia is pretty good. The stylish and dynamic exterior design and simple interior style are really refreshing. The hatchback body structure brings space performance and mainstream power level at the same time. It has certain advantages among the class models, coupled with the consistent build quality and solid chassis performance of German cars, the editor thinks it is worth recommending.