18 May 2014

SKODA launches flagship L&K Octavia

The premium flagship version of the SKODA Octavia is now on sale in Ireland, writes Trish Whelan.

The Octavia Laurin & Klement comes with the highest levels of specification and comfort available in the Octavia range, building on the specification of the Elegance grade.

Exterior equipment on the L & K version includes new 18-inch Turbine alloy wheels, Bi-xenon headlights combined with LEDs. The interior gets brown Alcantara and leather upholstery with electrically heated and adjustable driver's and from passenger seats. A 10-speaker sound system is provided for superior sound quality. It also possesses extras such as Bluetooth with voice control, Telescopic front headlight washers and Cornering front fog lights all as standard.

"The Octavia receives the top treatment hot on the heels of the Suberb L & K version, offering the finest of luxury and comfort in what remains our most important model," explains Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing & Product at SKODA Ireland.

Buyers can choose between the 1.8 TSI petrol engine putting out 180bhp or a 2.0 150bhp TDI diesel with a choice of six-speed manual or 7-speed DSG in both engines. There's also the option of 4WD initially only for the Combi models, but a saloon 4x4 will follow in Q4 of this year.

Saloon prices are from €31,995 for the 2.0 TDI 150bhp to €34,910 for the 1.8 petrol DSG; while Combi wagon prices are from €33,470-€39,850. Prices exclude delivery charges.