[Auto-Moto] 2021 Skoda Octavia Pro for China with stretched wheelbase revealed

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It will be sold alongside the previous generation of the Octavia.

 
Many automakers, whether luxury or conventional, are enlarging their vehicles to better serve the needs of China, where rear legroom is of the utmost importance. This also applies to the Skoda Octavia.

Skoda Octavia 2021
The Octavia Pro is 64 millimeters (2.51 inches) longer than the global version, and has the most stretch between the axles, as it extended 44 millimeters to 2,730 millimeters. This means that customers can now enjoy near-excellent levels of legroom in a lower-segment car at a more affordable price.

 
Aside from the longer rear doors, the design remains true to the international variant. However, Skoda has designed new front and rear bumpers, similar to the Octavia RS, to give it a sportier appearance. It also has a couple of vibrant colors paired with black side mirror caps and wheels up to 18 inches.

The interior was carried over from the next-generation Octavio we're all familiar with, including a 12-inch touchscreen and an optional 10.25-inch digital driver's display. Skoda will sell the Pro version in China with a head-up display offered at an additional cost, with the latest driver assistance and safety systems now available.

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Under the hood is a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 150 horsepower (110 kilowatts) that will power the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

It has a multi-link suspension, while its international cousin has the more sophisticated configuration only in the high-end versions, such as the RS and Scout models.