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Mladá Boleslav, 30 April 2013 – In launching the new ŠKODA Octavia Combi 4×4, ŠKODA ignites the next stage of its models fireworks. The third generation of the Octavia Combi 4×4 combines an all-wheel drive's high utility with the attractive qualities of an estate car that is as elegant as it its practical. Two diesel engines (77kW 1.6 TDI, 110 kW 2.0 TDI) and a petrol engine (132 kW 1.8 TSI) are available to power this all-wheeler. Mileage and emissions figures of the Octavia Combi 4×4 have been improved by an average of 14 per cent compared to the predecessor model.

The new Octavia Combi 4×4 impresses with amazing handling both on easy terrain and in treacherous situations. This is possible thanks to cutting-edge all-wheel technology based on a fifth-generation Haldex clutch. Also, the car is fitted with an electronic differential lock (EDL) on its front and rear axle from the entry-level version upward. A finely tuned interplay of these innovative technologies ensures high pulling power on slippery surfaces as well as on gradients, excellent driving-off behaviour and very good acceleration figures.

At the same time, this most recent addition to the Octavia family boasts all of the outstanding product qualities of the front-wheel drive new ŠKODA Octavia Combi: a generous space offering, high functionality, numerous "Simply Clever" ideas, innovative safety and comfort systems, high efficiency and a dynamically elegant design.

Market launch of the new ŠKODA Octavia Combi 4×4 will begin in June 2013. The new all-wheel drive model will be available in the "Ambition" and "Elegance" trim levels. The brand intends the car's third generation to expand the success of the all-wheel-drive Octavia. The first ŠKODA Octavia Combi 4×4 saw its debut in 1999.

In launching the new Octavia Combi 4×4, ŠKODA once again demonstrates its high competence in all-wheel drive technology. The 4×4 models contribute significantly to the brand's success, all-wheel drives accounting for almost 20 per cent of 2012 sales of the Octavia Combi. Besides the Octavia Combi, ŠKODA offers all-wheel drive versions of the Superb saloon, the Superb Combi and of course the Yeti compact SUV. More and more customers opt for the comfort and performance of all-wheel drive ŠKODAs, the Octavia Combi 4×4 proving especially popular in Alpine countries and in Scandinavia. In 2012, in Switzerland, for instance, 55 per cent of Octavia Combi customers chose the 4×4 variant, in Austria, 41 per cent and in Norway, 61 per cent. In Sweden and Russia, too, more than one third of all Octavia Combi customers chose an all-wheel drive.

Excellent driving and handling qualities in almost any situation

The all-wheel drive in the new Octavia Combi 4×4 ranks among the currently most advanced and efficient all-wheel drive technologies. This technology guarantees optimum driving dynamics, a maximum of active safety and fuel economy.

For the first time in a ŠKODA, the new Octavia Combi 4×4 features the fifth and most recent generation of the innovative Haldex clutch. Compared to the Haldex-4 clutch employed in the existing all-wheel drive Octavia, it is 1.4 kilogrammes lighter. The new technology no longer requires a pressure accumulator and will react to any influences on propulsion within milliseconds.

Also, the standard EDL differential lock, which is active on both the front and the rear axle, provides an added contribution to driving stability.

Haldex-5 clutch: power distribution to the millisecond

The controller of the Haldex-5 clutch has been programmed to provide most of the power to the front axle in normal driving operation and at low engine speeds. This electronic clutch pre-control saves fuel because the rear axle will only be engaged if this is necessary. While the clutch is open, friction losses will be lower resulting in improved mileage.

If necessary, the rear wheels can be activated continuously within fractions of a second and be so quickly that loss of traction is virtually avoided. As soon as more torque is required on the rear axle or the wheels need more grip, the electronics will activate the rear wheels.

This power distribution will always conform to the relevant situation. A controller permanently computes the ideal torque for the rear wheels, which is then applied through a variable pressure to the clutch plates, a packet of which are pressed together hydraulically. Pressure will increase in proportion to the torque required on the rear wheels. Even when the Octavia Combi 4×4 starts off or accelerates quickly, the wheels will normally not spin.

The most important parameter for the activation of the Haldex-5 clutch is the engine torque as requested by the driver. Further parameters such as wheel speed and steering angle will also enter into the control unit's computations.

EDL guarantees start-up and curve behaviour

As a rule, the third generation of the Octavia Combi 4×4 comes fitted with an electronic differential lock (EDL). EDL ensures stable starting-up on difficult terrain and is active both on the front and the rear axle.

While the Haldex clutch acts as a longitudinal lock, the EDL electronic differential lock's task is that of a transversal lock. This facilitates constant and comfortable starting-up on road surfaces with uneven grip. If a wheel should spin, the technology will brake it, thus transferring power to the opposite wheel. An added benefit of this is reduced tyre wear. The electronic differential lock will operate at lower speeds.

Two diesel engines, one petrol engine

The new ŠKODA Octavia Combi 4×4 is available with two diesel engines and one petrol engine. Diesels on offer are the 77 kW 1.6 TDI and 110 kW 2.0 TDI. The petrol engine is 132 kW 1.8 TSI. All three engines also power the front-wheel drive Octavia.

Fuel consumption in the new Octavia Combi 4×4 is significantly lower than in its predecessor, having declined by an average of 14 per cent. This has been possible thanks to a 40 kg reduction in weight, improvements in all-wheel technology and use of efficient Green tec engines with start-stop-technology and brake energy recuperation standard.

The 77 kW (105 hp) 1.6 TDI Green tec in the new Octavia Combi 4×4 will consume 4.5 l/100 km, and CO2 emissions are 119 g/km. Transmission is a manual six-speed. The maximum torque of 250 Nm is achieved between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm. This entry-level engine will accelerate the new Octavia Combi 4×4 to 100 km/h in 11.7 seconds. Top speed is 188 km/h.

The 110 kW (150 hp) 2.0 TDI Green tec will consume 4.9 l of diesel per 100 km and emit 124 g/km of CO2. Transmission is a manual six-speed. Maximum torque of 320 Nm is achieved between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. Top speed is 213 km/h, 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is 8.7 seconds.

The 132 kW (180 hp) 1.8 TSI Green tec is exclusively available with an automatic six-speed DSG. Combined fuel consumption is 6.7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions are 156 g/km. Maximum torque of 280 Nm is achieved between 1,350 and 4,500 rpm. This engine will take the Octavia Combi 4×4 to a top speed of 227 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds.

Cutting-edge chassis with improved axles

Contributing to excellent handling in the new Octavia Combi 4×4 is a stable chassis. Suspending the front wheels is a MacPherson front axle with an all-new lower wishbone. Thanks to material and construction improvements, the new front axle is 2.8 kg lighter than its predecessor. At the rear, the Octavia Combi 4×4 employs an innovative multilink axle, which has especially been improved for weight and made 4 kg lighter. In addition, a new configuration of tie rod bearings has improved transversal stability in the front axle.

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