The SKODA Octavia Review from The Taxi Centre
Skoda Octavia Review
The award-winning model has been a best-selling taxi for the last 20 years. Find out why the Skoda Octavia could be the perfect taxi for you.
- The SKODA Octavia has long been an influential choice in the taxi industry. This is due to its distinctive design, easy driving characteristics, and practical technology.
- In fact, it has been one of the most popular selling taxis for the last 20 years, and was named Best Family Car for Practicality at the What Car? 2023 Awards.
- With prices starting from just £19,995, the SKODA Octavia offers an affordable option for taxi drivers. It also shares some traits of its popular sibling - the SKODA Scala.
- Highlights of the SKODA Octavia include its iconic front profile and longer proportions. This offers both enhanced room for passengers and excellent boot space.
The Skoda Octavia is truly great value for money. Since the award-winning model’s first appearance as a hatchback, it has been going from strength to strength every year. The best-selling OCTAVIA has been one of the most popular taxis in the last 20 years.
The model was named as the ‘Best Family Car for Practicality’ in the prestigious What Car? Awards this year, demonstrating its success.
The popularity of this car comes as no surprise, thanks to its reliability and performance. The model is known for its spacious interior and intelligent safety technology, making it a perfect taxi.
The prices for a Skoda Octavia start from £19,995 and there are several flexible finance options to choose from. The hatchback also offers several trim choices.
Read on to learn all about what the Skoda Octavia has to offer.
Table of Contents
1. Driving Experience of Skoda Octavia
3. Stay Connected with the Octavia
6. Smart Technologies on the Octavia
Personalised Driving Experience of the Skoda Octavia
Choose your powertrain from the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engines or 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI engine with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. If you prefer diesel, you can choose the 2.0-litre TDI engine, with an automatic gearbox.
The Skoda Octavia features a ‘shift by wire’ technology, which ensures maximum comfort while on the road. The innovative system helps to reduce strain on the engine by choosing when to change gear. This will give you more freedom to enjoy the ride.
The smart Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system is also there to optimise your driving experience. The DCC analyses the driving situations and adjusts the damping and steering to provide a smoother journey.
You can adjust the five DCC ride settings in the centre console to match your individual needs. As a taxi driver, you will be driving on different types of roads regularly. The sporty DCC system ensures a dynamic drive when needed and puts you in control.
Spacious Interior of the Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia interior is all you need for a spacious taxi. The latest model has seen an increase in the distance between the front and rear, creating more space for passengers.
Fit in everything you need and more with the Skoda Octavia boot space. The generous boot of the hatchback fits an impressive 600 litres and 1,555 litres with folded rear seats.
The comfortable cabin is adjustable according to your individual needs. Adapt the seat position, change the LED ambient lighting colour, and much more. The interior of the Octavia feels comfortable for both you and your passengers.
The cabin of the Skoda Octavia is packed with handy storage solutions. The front door compartments store a 1.5-litre bottle, and the Jumbo Box in the front armrest cools down your snacks.
You can control entertainment and live navigation with the multimedia 10-inch display. The smart touch slider operation also enables you to adjust the volume level without having to touch the screen.
The Virtual Cockpit of the Skoda Octavia displays all the important driver information easily at eye-level meaning you can view maps and driving data with a simple glance.
Stay Connected with the Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia includes several connectivity features to make sure you won’t miss a thing. Get satellite navigation and traffic reports to help you plan your routes. In case of an accident, you can call the emergency services with the Emergency Call function.
Allow your passengers to charge their smartphones or other devices with the roof-mounted USB ports. These are located next to the rear-view mirror panel for easy access.
Stylish Design of the Skoda Octavia
The dynamic lines of the Skoda Octavia give the car a sense of safety. Sharp details combined with a revised stylish grille give the car its signature look. The smart creases along the side panels and the 19-inch alloy wheels also help make a strong stance.
The classy detailing enhances the overall aesthetic, resulting in a stylish design. The full LED rear lights show the distinctive slim C-shape crystalline style, making sure that you won’t go unnoticed.
Additional features include an electrically adjustable panoramic sunroof. You can bring in the sunlight and fresh air with just the push of a button.
Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia makes a spacious, roomy taxi with generous proportions. Its length ranges between 4,689mm-4,702mm, while the width measures 1,829mm. With 1,455mm-1,470mm height, passengers will have plenty of headroom inside to sit comfortably.
Skoda Octavia delivers Smart Technologies
The Skoda Octavia features the latest driver assistance technologies, helping keep everyone safe. Benefit from systems such as Blind Spot Detection, making lane changes safer.
Let the Adaptive Cruise Control give you a hand by maintaining a safer distance from the vehicle ahead. Keep you and the people around you safe with the aid of Front Assist with predictive pedestrian protection.
Useful additional features such as Virtual Pedal, make every journey feel easier. Simply, slide your foot under the rear bumper to open the boot hands-free. This is particularly useful if your passengers have plenty of luggage and your hands are full.
Will the Skoda Octavia be your next taxi?
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