Whether it be a family holiday, the big weekly shop or a trip to the country with the mountain bike in the boot: the new ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT, available exclusively as an estate, is the perfect vehicle for many occasions. Featuring a Rough-Road package as standard, including underbody protection and 15 mm more ground clearance, the OCTAVIA SCOUT is equipped for off-road driving too and is a popular choice for towing a caravan, horse box or boat trailer.
When fitted with a 147-kW (200-PS) 2.0 TDI engine, the ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT can even tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2,000 kg. Like its OCTAVIA siblings, the SCOUT, which at 4,703 mm and 1,829 mm is now 16 mm longer and 15 mm wider respectively, offers an even more generous amount of space than its predecessor. The largest boot capacity in the segment has increased by a further 30 l to now 640 l. The SCOUT can be ordered with innovative full LED Matrix headlights, which are available for the first time for the OCTAVIA and allow drivers to have the high beam on at all times. The car also offers an animated Coming/Leaving Home function and bears ‘ŠKODA’ in individual lettering on its tailgate.
The new SCOUT now comes with a new 2.0 TDI EVO delivering 147 kW (200 PS) and 400 Nm – the most powerful diesel engine in OCTAVIA history. Furthermore, ŠKODA is offering the OCTAVIA SCOUT with front-wheel drive in addition to all-wheel drive. Customers can also opt for a 2.0 TDI with an output of 85 kW (115 PS) and a 1.5 TSI delivering 110 kW (150 PS), each with manual 6 speed transmission, or an e-TEC version of the 1.5 TSI featuring 7-speed DSG and mild hybrid technology. ŠKODA exclusively offers the two range-topping engines – a 2.0 TSI outputting of 140 kW (190 PS) and a 2.0 TDI delivering 147 kW (200 PS) – as well as a 2.0 TDI offering 110 kW (150 PS) with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed DSG.
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT’s state-of-the-art 4×4 technology automatically transfers part of the driving torque to the rear wheels within a fraction of a second when the front axle no longer has sufficient traction. This ensures safety in mud and snow just as well as on dry tarmac, and even improves propulsion off-road or when towing a trailer. ŠKODA’s all-wheel drive is linked to assistance systems such as ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESC (Electronic Stabilisation Control), the EDS electronic differential lock and its extension XDS+.
The control electronics can therefore react to changing driving conditions within milliseconds and also control individual wheels in a targeted manner. When coasting, at low load or when travelling in a straight line, the vehicle is largely driven via the front axle. Whenever the driving situation requires it, the rear axle is activated to generate additional traction. The optional Off-Road mode, as part of Driving Mode Select, provides even better driving performance on rough terrain.
The centrepiece of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA’s all-wheel-drive system is a sixth-generation electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. For this new generation, the clutch has been comprehensively redesigned. It is nearly 0.8 kg lighter and its efficiency has been optimised thanks to the use of low-friction oil, reduced bearing preload and refined internal lubrication. This allows for very low fuel consumption, even during 4×4 operation.
The system now features an integrated electronic control unit (ECU), meaning the previous external one is no longer needed. This ECU considers the specific requirements based on the selected driving mode and adjusts the car’s performance accordingly. In Eco mode, for example, the software assesses the customer’s driving style to determine whether all-wheel drive is currently required and, if necessary, completely shuts off the electric motor which drives the oil pump. If 4×4 drive is required, the system is reengaged in next to no time.
Skoda Octavia Scout Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 4,703/1,829/1,488*(1,487**)/2,688*(2,680**) mm
▪ Ground clearance – 163* (161**) mm
▪ Kerb weight – 1,390-1,772 kg
▪ Cargo volume – 640 litre
1.5 TSI/110 kW
▪ Engine – 1.5-litre (1,498 cc), 4-cylinder in-line, turbo petrol
▪ Max output – 150 hp (110 kW) at 5,000-6,000 rpm
▪ Max torque – 250 Nm at 1,500-3,500 rpm
▪ Transmission – 6-speed manual/7-speed dual-clutch (DSG); FWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 8.7 seconds
▪ Top speed (DSG) – 220 (218) km/h
▪ Fuel consumption (DSG) – 5.6-6.0 (5.5-5.9) l/100km combined
2.0 TDI/85 kW
▪ Engine – 2.0-litre (1,968 cc), 4-cylinder in-line, turbo diesel
▪ Max output – 116 hp (85 kW) at 2,750-4,250 rpm
▪ Max torque – 300 Nm at 1,600-2,500 rpm
▪ Transmission – 6-speed manual, FWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 10.6 seconds
▪ Top speed – 201 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 4.3-4.6 l/100km combined
2.0 TDI/110 kW 4x4
▪ Engine – 2.0-litre (1,968 cc), 4-cylinder in-line, turbo diesel
▪ Max output – 150 hp (110 kW) at 3,000-4,200 rpm
▪ Max torque – 360 Nm at 1,600-2,750 rpm
▪ Transmission – 7-speed dual-clutch, AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 8.7 seconds
▪ Top speed – 211 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 5.4-5.6 l/100km combined
2.0 TDI/147 kW 4x4
▪ Engine – 2.0-litre (1,968 cc), 4-cylinder in-line, turbo diesel
▪ Max output – 200 hp (147 kW) at 3,600-4,100 rpm
▪ Max torque – 400 Nm at 1,750-3,500 rpm
▪ Transmission – 7-speed dual-clutch, AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 6.8 seconds
▪ Top speed – 230 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 5.7-5.9 l/100km combined
* With compound link crank-axle
** With multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser