The Skoda Octavia is going to get a new economical engine – the existing line of petrol units will be extended with the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.2 TSI/77 kW with direct injection that the manufacturer has been using in the Yeti for some time. With its performance and maximum torque of 175 Nm at 1,550 – 4,100 revs/min-1, this extremely responsive new engine is an ideal solution for both city and motorway driving. Optionally, the unit can be combined with a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic DSG.

Skoda Octavia

Pursuing the downsizing trend, i.e., lower volume & excellent power, this modern engine makes it possible to merge economical process and environmental friendliness with remarkable drive ability. With a combined consumption of 5.7 l/100 km, the Octavia 1.2 TSI complies with the EU5 and is now the most cost-effective petrol model of the Octavia cars. Furthermore, its low emission record (134g CO2/km) helps significantly in reducing Škoda’s average emissions profile. The automobile will be available from February 2010.

“We are really proud of our smallest engine in terms of volume, because it provides an ideal combination of state-of-the-art technology, economical operation and environmentally-friendly driving. It is an advanced unit that offers excellent drive ability under every circumstances,” said Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Škoda Auto BOD Member responsible for technological development.

The new engine continues Skoda’s tradition of over 110 years of quality in engine manufacturing. The Mladá Boleslav plant started producing this unit in 2009. Planning to reach 1,000 units/day this year, the facility employs 600 people in engine manufacturing and produces as many as 2,800 engines in total every day. Besides the 1.2 TSI, the plant produces two versions of the 1.2 HTP (two different power levels) and performs the finish assembly of the 1.4 MPI and the diesel units 1.4 TDI PD, 2.0 TDI PD, 2.0 TDI CR. [Source: Skoda]