Skoda Octavia Scout goes off-road

The new Skoda Octavia Scout is the Volkswagen Golf 5-based version of the famous Audi Allroad. Of course, the car lacks Audi's luxurious comfort and safety features and you can't use it as a 'Thanks, I'm doing just fine' personal statement as well, but nevertheless the vehicle will get yourself from point A to point B even if there is no road between them.







The new Skoda Octavia Scout has at least one definite advantage against its relatives -- the Octavia Combi and the Combi 4x4. The Scout features a ground clearance which is respectively 40 and 16 millimeters higher, significantly raising a chance of successfully mastering a road covered in snow or mud. It is also 10 mm longer, 15 mm wider and 13 mm higher than the Octavia 4x4.

The Octavia Scout may be ordered with a choice of two VAG's four-bangers - the 2.0 TDI PD diesel, capable of producing a maximum of 140 horsepower, and the latest 2.0 FSI gasoline engine, featuring 150 hp, which is transmitted to the ground via the Haldex multi-plate clutch, installed in front of the rear axle. Unfortunately, Skoda says nothing about their torque capabilities.

The vehicle will be officially unveiled later this month during the upcoming motor show in Paris.

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