The first updated Škoda Octavia has rolled off the production line at the manufacturer’s Kvasiny plant. The plant’s capacity is being used to produce additional units of the new model to keep up with demand, whilst the manufacturing of the new-generation Superb is moving to the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava.
Production of the Octavia at the Mlada Boleslav plant will also continue simultaneously, freeing up capacity for the Enyaq, Enyaq Coupe and Elroq models.
“By producing additional units of the Škoda Octavia at our Kvasiny plant we are making efficient use of our flexible production network and fully utilising the capacities of our plants. In addition to comprehensively preparing for the production launch of additional Octavia units at Kvasiny, we have established a training centre providing the ideal setting to further train and upskill our team. I sincerely thank everyone involved in this project for their effort and dedication throughout the process.”
- Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics
The Škoda Karoq and Kodiaq are also produced at the Kvasiny plant. Whilst the production launch for the fourth-generation Octavia was being prepared, the carmaker opened a training centre equipped with state-of-the-art technology and three robotic workstations for practical training, as well as two classrooms for advanced theory.
Since the Octavia was first introduced in 1996, there have been around 7.5 million units produced across four modern generations.
The first modern generation model rolled off the Mlada Bolselav production line in 1996 and by 1998, Škoda had introduced the more spacious Octavia Estate version, as well as the first all-wheel drive variant in 1999.
The second-generation model was produced between 2004 and 2013, offering an upgraded engine range, improved technology and a more robust body with large, radiator grille. The third generation was built on the then-new Volkswagen MQB A platform, increasing the model’s boot capacity to an impressive 590 for the hatchback and 610 for the estate. Split headlights and LED technology were introduced in 2017.
The current, fourth-generation Octavia was first introduced in 2019 and built on an updated MQB platform. Mild-hybrid technology was introduced along with a refreshed overall design, Matrix-LED headlights and enhanced safety and comfort features. Exciting new functions such as ChatGPT integration into the voice assistant were also introduced.
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