Electric Technology Car News: The best-selling Skoda Octavia wagon in Europe has been reduced to a wagon in China. When will the spring come?

In the current car market, SUV has become the first choice for the public, with good driving and strong loading capacity. As for station wagon, more people think it is a manifestation of sentiment, with low usage rate and high price, so some car owners will not consider such models. However, the domestically produced Octavia station wagon is coming soon. It not only has a historical heritage overseas, but also its identity as a domestic car will make its price more affordable. Its appearance should make many wagon fans excited for a while.

The domestic Octavia Touring basically follows the appearance of the overseas Octavia Scout, with a crossover-style surround and a higher ground clearance, so it looks wilder. The shape of the headlights is the same as the modified Octavia sedan, and the split design is the most obvious feature. The top-end model uses LED light sources except for the front fog lights. Because it has a sexy tail compared to the sedan, the side shape of the Octavia Touring is very smooth and full, which is also the charm of the station wagon.

The 17-inch wheels are not big, but they are sturdy and sharp. The 45-degree tires give a sporty look. The rear 45-degree angle is the best angle to appreciate a station wagon. Except for the somewhat ordinary taillights, everything else is fine. Speaking of this, I have to mention that the taillights of the new Octavia sedan have been redesigned for the Chinese market to be closer to its big brother, the Superb, and look fresh.

The interior design is consistent with Volkswagen's style. Although there is nothing attractive in the design, the functions are well divided and easy to use. This 9-inch touch screen is not Volkswagen at first glance, because it is different from the familiar MIB system. It is an Android system. The UI design is not low-end and the functions are richer. It will be equipped in the future mid-to-high-end models when they leave the factory.

The instrument panel is a dual mechanical pointer instrument + monochrome driving computer display, which seems a bit outdated in an era when full LCD instruments are not rare. The glove box is a layered structure, the upper part is neatly shaped and suitable for storing the car manual, and the lower opening and volume are large, which is quite practical.

The domestic Octavia Touring is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 150 horsepower/5000rpm, a maximum torque of 250 Nm, 1750-3000rpm, and a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This power system has been widely used in Volkswagen's brand models in recent years and once enjoyed the reputation of a golden combination. It is not surprising that the domestic Octavia Touring uses this powertrain.

This year marks the tenth year that Skoda has entered the Chinese market, and the localization of the Octavia wagon is a gift to Chinese consumers. We know that wagons originated in North America and are popular in Europe, but they have not been popularized in the Chinese market for various reasons, with high prices being the primary reason. I think the localized Octavia wagon is a good start. If the listing price can really drop to within 150,000 yuan, then the desire of Chinese consumers who have a love for wagons to buy a real wagon will become within reach.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.