Octavia 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4687 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1531 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,526 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone Climatronic climate control as standard along with an 8-inch Bolero touchscreen that includes SmartLink+ for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Basic cruise control with speed limiter is fitted. Front and rear parking sensors come standard. Heated front seats, a heated multifunction leather steering wheel and LED ambient lighting are standard. Front Assist with City Emergency Brake and pedestrian protection, Blind Spot Detect, Lane Assist and a reversing camera are optional.
Boot space measures 610 litres with seats up and expands to 1740 litres with the rear seats folded. The loading sill sits at 667 mm and the opening is 1010 mm wide.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 2000 kg depending on engine, with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Payload is 645 kg including driver. Nose weight is 80 kg.
The Rough-Road package is standard and includes raised suspension for 171 mm ground clearance plus underbody protection. All-wheel drive is standard on all versions.
The cabin offers generous space with one of the largest interiors in class thanks to the long wheelbase, raised seating for a good view, high-quality materials and Scout logos on seats and wheel. Standard heated front seats use breathable Thermo-Flux covers that double air and moisture permeability. A heated three-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel is standard along with ten-colour LED ambient lighting in the door trims and illuminated door handles. Power multi-way front seats with memory are available on higher specs, as is a panoramic sunroof and heated outer rear seats.
Fuel tank capacity 55 litres.
Combined fuel use from 5.0 l/100 km (2.0 TDI) to 6.8 l/100 km (1.8 TSI).
Service intervals fixed every 15 000 km or 1 year, or variable up to 30 000 km or 2 years.
Euro NCAP five stars for the Octavia generation (2013 test, covers this facelift).
Standard safety includes multiple airbags (up to nine), ESC, ABS, multi-collision brake and Front Assist with City Emergency Brake plus predictive pedestrian protection.
Engines are efficient EU6 units: 1.8 TSI petrol at 6.8 l/100 km combined and 2.0 TDI diesels at about 5.0-5.1 l/100 km. The 55-litre tank supports decent range for an all-wheel-drive estate.
Servicing follows fixed QI4 intervals of 15 000 km or yearly oil changes, or a variable QI6 scheme up to 30 000 km or two years when using the correct oil. Brake fluid needs changing after the first three years then every two years.
The Octavia scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2013 with 93 percent adult and 86 percent child protection. the rating applies to this Scout facelift. Standard kit covers driver and passenger airbags, side and head airbags, driver knee airbag, ESC, ABS, XDS+, multi-collision brake and Front Assist City Emergency Brake with pedestrian detection. Blind Spot Detect, Rear Traffic Alert and other aids are available.
Keeping the car means using prescribed oils for the variable interval option and regular checks on the rough-road underbody protection. All-wheel drive and the multi-link rear axle support everyday and light off-road use with good durability when serviced on schedule.
Length 4687 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1531 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (Octavia 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Octavia Scout technical specifications, 10 April 2017, Exterior dimensions are unchanged on the 14 January 2019 technical sheet, No battery capacity or electric range is published.