Maksim Kadakov announced that sales of the updated Skoda Octavia have begun in Kazakhstan, with pricing proving to be quite appealing. The liftback is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine delivering 204 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a DSG transmission. The new Octavia is priced at 19.8 million tenge, approximately $54,300.
The length of the Skoda Octavia is about 4689 mm (184 miles), the width is 1829 mm (72 miles), the height reaches 1486 mm (58 miles), and the wheelbase measures 2686 mm (106 miles). The trunk offers a volume of 600 liters in the liftback, with even more space in the Combi wagon version. The equipment includes a Virtual Cockpit digital dashboard, a large multimedia screen, and numerous assist systems – Front Assist, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, among others. Additionally, there are optional Matrix LED headlights that do not blind oncoming drivers.
Almaty, Kazakhstan has a history of offering competitive pricing for car brands like Skoda. The Kazakh tenge recently experienced fluctuations, affecting pricing. Modern vehicles use Matrix LED headlights to enhance visibility while reducing glare to oncoming traffic; Skoda’s inclusion of such features indicates their alignment with recent technological advancements in car safety.
