Skoda gives new Octavia more 'emotional' appeal

The sketches of the forthcoming Octavia hatchback show an update of Skoda’s design language with pronounced body creases, a thicker edge to the grille and more complex structure to the front end.

October 18, 2019 10:49 AM

Skoda’s new Octavia has been designed to give it much more “emotional” appeal compared with the outgoing model, according to the Czech automaker.

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