2008 Spec Octavia

Makefish · 23-05-2007, 00:32

Anyone know what the changes are on the 2008 MY? It was covered a little in the 'Alcantara Thread' but I wondered if anyone had insider knowledge as to the changes.

dstev2000 · 23-05-2007, 16:30

I am keen to know what the spec is and also when to order to grab a 2008 MY car.

I'm putting my money on curtain airbags as standard as most competitors have them now.

**VRStu** · 23-05-2007, 17:10

I phoned SUK this afternoon and was told that there were no differances - I'm not sure I believe that. Also told that build started this week for them, I do believe that.

Tom_vRS · 23-05-2007, 17:13

I think that maxidot may well be standard too...

vRSLen · 23-05-2007, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I think that maxidot may well be standard too...

For what it must cost them to fit it I see no reason for it not to

dstev2000 · 23-05-2007, 17:15

So, if I ordered a vRS last week and my ordered L&K hasn't been made yet does that mean both cars could be MY08's? If so it'll be interesting to see if any of the options I have paid for are standard

**VRStu** · 23-05-2007, 17:40

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Originally Posted by dstev2000

So, if I ordered a vRS last week and my ordered L&K hasn't been made yet does that mean both cars could be MY08's? If so it'll be interesting to see if any of the options I have paid for are standard

I would think so. I think Skoda normally make changes in May and hence the deals on the 2007MY Octavia vRS.

Gula faran · 23-05-2007, 17:52

Don´t know what it is but it´s new on Octavia

Superb 2 seems to get active tempostat and Fabia II Estate looks like last gen Peugeot SW. Pic of estate that I saw yesterday was confermed by Skoda chief dealer.

vimto2000 · 23-05-2007, 22:32

Hmm left pic might mean another cigrette lighter socket!

RobbySpurs · 24-05-2007, 09:26

It could be 12v plug socket in the boot?

Little feature I had in my Leon Cupra R but sadly not present in my Octy.

The other pciture looks like the cap that goes over a windscreen washer bottle.

swing · 24-05-2007, 10:26

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Originally Posted by RobbySpurs

The other pciture looks like the cap that goes over a windscreen washer bottle.

..but with what looks like a power plug logo on it. I wonder if there are offering an additional 12v / laptop charging socket type thing.

gadgetman · 24-05-2007, 11:20

Aren't they dropping the 2.0FSI in favour of the 1.8TFSI?

Also heard something when last at dealer about maxidot and MFSW being standard on the Elegance, and the VRS getting the MFSW steering wheel. Also the L&K getting xenons & front parking aid as std?

Could all be sales BS tho.

Gula faran · 24-05-2007, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Aren't they dropping the 2.0FSI in favour of the 1.8TFSI?

Also heard something when last at dealer about maxidot and MFSW being standard on the Elegance, and the VRS getting the MFSW steering wheel. Also the L&K getting xenons & front parking aid as std?

Could all be sales BS tho.

Scout and 4x4 will still have 2.0FSI.

1.8T FSI Octavia HB

Cyl volym 1798 cm3
118 kW @ 5000 to 6200 vrm
184 lbs-ft @ 1500 to 4200 vrm
Topspeed 138 mph
0-62 8,2 s
Fuel 38 mpg

MPM · 24-05-2007, 16:23

Quote:

Also told that build started this week for them

I hope this is correct

Mine is being built this week

MPM

gadgetman · 24-05-2007, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPM

I hope this is correct

Mine is being built this week

MPM

Doesn't that only apply from orders from this point forward though, rather than pre-existing?

That's how I was lead to beleive as mine was built during a change to std spec, yet mine has the spec as detailed in the brochure which was out when ordered.

Niall · 24-05-2007, 17:17

Given that Skoda UK have only just updated their Octavia brochure on the website to brag about JD Power Results as well as detail the Scout and "New" L&K is it not likely that this brochure will also show the MY2008 changes if any? (of which I can't see any changes in spec from previous years, especially with regards to Maxidot and Curtain Airbags). It would seem a bit silly to bring out a new brochure if you were imminently changing specs to match some of the rumours flying around here!

Brochure Here

This would certainly be in line with what they told Stu. I would imagine that small changes between model years won't make it into the brochure and won't be known by your average dealer, or be of super significant importance such as the power socket. E.g. I didn't loose too much sleep when I found out my work colleagues 02 Octy Elegance Estate has a parking ticket holder on the A-Pillar and my Y reg doesn't...

Niall

alltorque · 24-05-2007, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

Don´t know what it is but it´s new on Octavia

Superb 2 seems to get active tempostat and Fabia II Estate looks like last gen Peugeot SW. Pic of estate that I saw yesterday was confermed by Skoda chief dealer.

Left piccy is certainly an auxiliary power socket, same as fitted in the new Fabia, (next to the 3.5mm jack point to connect your iPod/MP3 player - at last).

Fellwalker · 25-05-2007, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall

... I didn't loose too much sleep when I found out my work colleagues 02 Octy Elegance Estate has a parking ticket holder on the A-Pillar and my Y reg doesn't...

Niall

I miss my parking ticket holder. My windscreen got cracked by a stone, and the replacement does not have the holder. Now I'm back to sticky bits on the windscreen - how old fashioned!

VRS195 · 26-05-2007, 00:41

According to a dealers NSR (factory order process) calendar Skoda New Model Year MY2008 starts last week of May 2007.

The new brochures only came out in first week of May so unlikely any other changes not in brochure. Incidentally I notice that vRS PD170 has gone up by £20 - this may be just the new road tax though.

Also NSR calendar shows factory closes for last two or three weeks in August and last week of December.

rsbspt · 26-05-2007, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Anyone know what the changes are on the 2008 MY? It was covered a little in the 'Alcantara Thread' but I wondered if anyone had insider knowledge as to the changes.

Don't know about 2008 MY, but sometime in the 2008 calender year the Octy will be facelifted, incorperating the newer style grille now seen on the Fabia and recently facelifted Superb.

Gula faran · 26-05-2007, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Doesn't that only apply from orders from this point forward though, rather than pre-existing?

That's how I was lead to beleive as mine was built during a change to std spec, yet mine has the spec as detailed in the brochure which was out when ordered.

In Sweden you can order 1.8T FSI from 25/6 but 2.0 FSI will still remain until 24/9

1.6 FSI will be replaced by 1.4 TSI 122 hp

CARSCOOP

Gula faran · 26-05-2007, 15:34

Today.

AutoRevue.cz - Novinky Å*kody pro dalÅ¡Ã* modelovÃ½ rok v praxi (pokraÄujeme)

Makefish · 26-05-2007, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

Today.

AutoRevue.cz - Novinky Å*kody pro dalÅ¡Ã* modelovÃ½ rok v praxi (pokraÄujeme)

Great but I cannot read Czech, can you get a translation and also of this page.

Gula faran · 27-05-2007, 10:56

No, sorry.
The numbers in this AutoRevue.cz - VelkÃ© zmÄ›ny v nabÃ*dce Å*kody pro novÃ½ modelovÃ½ rok are the week number of the year.
A new thing for Sweden is that 1.6 MPI will be for sale with E85 fuel by the end of the year or early next year. Perhaps you have E85 in UK to

Gula faran · 27-05-2007, 21:55

The word Brilliant you see on top is the new colour for Skoda. Octavia will have it from week 37. It looks like White metallic.

23-05-2007, 00:32	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	2008 Spec Octavia Anyone know what the changes are on the 2008 MY? It was covered a little in the 'Alcantara Thread' but I wondered if anyone had insider knowledge as to the changes. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

23-05-2007, 16:30	#2
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia I am keen to know what the spec is and also when to order to grab a 2008 MY car. I'm putting my money on curtain airbags as standard as most competitors have them now. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

23-05-2007, 17:10	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia I phoned SUK this afternoon and was told that there were no differances - I'm not sure I believe that. Also told that build started this week for them, I do believe that. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

23-05-2007, 17:13	#4
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia I think that maxidot may well be standard too... __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

23-05-2007, 17:15	#6
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia So, if I ordered a vRS last week and my ordered L&K hasn't been made yet does that mean both cars could be MY08's? If so it'll be interesting to see if any of the options I have paid for are standard __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

23-05-2007, 17:52	#8
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Don´t know what it is but it´s new on Octavia Superb 2 seems to get active tempostat and Fabia II Estate looks like last gen Peugeot SW. Pic of estate that I saw yesterday was confermed by Skoda chief dealer. __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

23-05-2007, 22:32	#9
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 428 Members Car: L&K Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Hmm left pic might mean another cigrette lighter socket!

24-05-2007, 09:26	#10
RobbySpurs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 53 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia It could be 12v plug socket in the boot? Little feature I had in my Leon Cupra R but sadly not present in my Octy. The other pciture looks like the cap that goes over a windscreen washer bottle.

24-05-2007, 11:20	#12
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Aren't they dropping the 2.0FSI in favour of the 1.8TFSI? Also heard something when last at dealer about maxidot and MFSW being standard on the Elegance, and the VRS getting the MFSW steering wheel. Also the L&K getting xenons & front parking aid as std? Could all be sales BS tho.

24-05-2007, 17:17	#16
Niall Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 128 Members Car: Octavia TDi Scout Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Given that Skoda UK have only just updated their Octavia brochure on the website to brag about JD Power Results as well as detail the Scout and "New" L&K is it not likely that this brochure will also show the MY2008 changes if any? (of which I can't see any changes in spec from previous years, especially with regards to Maxidot and Curtain Airbags). It would seem a bit silly to bring out a new brochure if you were imminently changing specs to match some of the rumours flying around here! Brochure Here This would certainly be in line with what they told Stu. I would imagine that small changes between model years won't make it into the brochure and won't be known by your average dealer, or be of super significant importance such as the power socket. E.g. I didn't loose too much sleep when I found out my work colleagues 02 Octy Elegance Estate has a parking ticket holder on the A-Pillar and my Y reg doesn't... Niall

26-05-2007, 00:41	#19
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia vRS PD195 Estate Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia According to a dealers NSR (factory order process) calendar Skoda New Model Year MY2008 starts last week of May 2007. The new brochures only came out in first week of May so unlikely any other changes not in brochure. Incidentally I notice that vRS PD170 has gone up by £20 - this may be just the new road tax though. Also NSR calendar shows factory closes for last two or three weeks in August and last week of December. __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

26-05-2007, 15:34	#22
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Today. AutoRevue.cz - Novinky Åkody pro dalÅ¡Ã modelovÃ½ rok v praxi (pokraÄujeme) __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

27-05-2007, 10:56	#24
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia No, sorry. The numbers in this AutoRevue.cz - VelkÃ© zmÄ›ny v nabÃdce Åkody pro novÃ½ modelovÃ½ rok are the week number of the year. A new thing for Sweden is that 1.6 MPI will be for sale with E85 fuel by the end of the year or early next year. Perhaps you have E85 in UK to __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

27-05-2007, 21:55	#25
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia The word Brilliant you see on top is the new colour for Skoda. Octavia will have it from week 37. It looks like White metallic. __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

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