Octavia 1.8T Laurin & Klement version in Msia..

[Anokewee]

hi guys,

 

Just thought u guys might wanna know about the 1.8T L&K and Superb has just launched in Msia recently.

 

Read this article and pix below...

 

http://autoworld.com.my/emzine/Review/view...awReviewId=1300

 

Top Version of Skoda Octavia Now On Sale

Edited February 4, 2003 by Anokewee

[Saaber]

Hi,

 

Welcome to MCF.....

 

 

 

Do join us for for our weekly meetup....lots of fun...

[Rennsport]

Yep, I know one of the partner for AUTO Praha. They are enjoying good sales now. Since their prices are competiting with Auto Dunia / EUROMOBIL VW & AUDI. SKODA being VAG are using the same platform for OCTAVIA/GOLF and SUPERD/PASSAT.

[Anokewee]

hi,

 

Skoda is enjoying good sales? Must be in KL/Klang area... I can't see any of them of the roads in JB where i am from.

 

Actually i am hoping skoda will do well so that i can consider it in the future. I wouldn't want to get a car that is so rare that parts r ex and hard-to-find. Not to mention the potential huge depreciation.

[Renegade]

That's good news for VAG, I must say - nice to know they're expanding the reach of the less-prestigious makes beyond little S'pore.

 

Only one question - wasn't the Superb instead of the Octy that's based on the Passat platform ?

[Madsumm]

Octavia 1.6 is based on Bora platform with the older version of engine.

1.8T should be Passat.. not sure though.

 

Fabia is based on Polo platform.

[Wildwilly]

Fabia 1.4M - Skoda own Engine.

Fabia 1.4A - VW Polo Engine.

Octavia 1.6M Classic - VW older version Vento engine.

Octavia 1.6A Ambiente - VW current Bora Engine.

[Renegade]

1.6 on the Bora/A3 while the 1.8T on the Passat? That doesn't seem to make much sense, does it ?

 

I knew VAG was really into platform-sharing but I didn't realise it shared it to this level. Correct me if I got it wrong here but far as I recall, the following is the platform line-up for the VAG family:

 

Arosa, Lupo - 'sub-polo'

Ibiza, Fabia, Cordoba, Polo, Caddy - Polo

A3, Octy, Toad/Leon, Beetle, TT, Golf/Bora - A3/Golf, transverse engine mount

A4, Cabriolet - longitudinally-mounted engine platform

Passat, Superb - Passat (stretched A4 ?)

A6, Allroad - stretched (?) Passat

A8, Phaeton - A8

Edited February 7, 2003 by Renegade

[Seansene]

It's actually fewer platforms than that. Both the Arosa and Lupo used a chopped Polo platform, while the Passat, A4 and Superb also take an altered A6 platform. Which essentially mean three basic platforms for all those cars... talk about economies of scale!

[Seansene]

Ok, time for some clarification after doing proper homework... here is the list of platforms the VAG Group currently uses, and cars spawned from it:

 

A00 - Seat Arosa, Ibiza, Cordoba; Skoda Fabia; VW Lupo, Polo

 

A4 - Seat Leon, Toledo; Skoda Octavia; VW Golf, Bora, Beetle; Audi A3, TT

 

B5 - Skoda Superb; VW Passat; Audi old A4

 

B6 - Audi new A4

 

C5 - Audi A6, Allroad

 

D3 - VW Phaeton, Audi new A8; upcoming Bentleys

 

The only car in the empire with a unique chassis is Audi's A2, which uses an aluminium spaceframe similar to the much more expensive A8. Looks like it doesn't have a future...

[Danzdanz]

hi.

 

so i guess your malaysian right...

 

anyway do you know of anywhere in malaysia where they have half cut for this car for the 1.8t or accessories for the car???

[Anokewee]

Half cut stuff for Skoda? Hmm... maybe u can try the Kedai potong(half cut shops) in KL.... same 4 the accs shops too coz i still havent seen a single skoda in JB. I guess KL/Klang people r much more 'daring' to try new brands.

[C708]

WildW,

 

 

Just to clarify, Skoda does produce their own engines. Why should they ?? They are a wholly owned subsidiary of the VAG group where their policy is to share platforms, engines & technology. The 1.4m is a POLO 8v block ( 68bhp ), whereas the 16v is from the previous generation POLO ( 75 bhp ).

 

The Octy 1.6m is the 8v Vento engine rated @ 75bhp whilst the auto is the newer 100bhp engine, same as whats vailable on the stock 1.6m engines on the VAG range, Bora, Golf, Toledo & A4 ( old )

 

Edited April 20, 2003 by C708

[Danzdanz]

actually.... their engines are really produced by VW. the engine block and header and stuff....

only the stupid cover produced by the Skoda