All the engines for this model had a manual transmission, with a multi plate clutch also transmitting a proportion of the power to the rear axle. In 1999, Škoda presented the first-generation Octavia Combi, its first modern 4×4 production model. Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing For more than 20 years, our all-wheel-drive models have been offering optimal traction on any surface, allowing people to leave the beaten track and do just that – explore more.” Our broad 4×4 portfolio appeals to people with a passion for seeking new experiences and a desire to discover something new every day. A key driver of this development is the strong global demand for models in the SUV segment. “Interest in our 4×4 models has grown steadily since the launch of the first Octavia Combi 4×4 in 1999.

Demand for Škoda’s 4×4 models remains high the company produced 106,118 four-wheel-drive vehicles in 2022. There are currently six model series on offer, including the Enyaq iV and Enyaq Coupé iV all electric SUVs, as well as the Octavia and Superb saloon and estate models alongside the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs.

Following the first-generation Škoda Octavia 4×4, Škoda has rolled out numerous other all‑wheel‑drive models. Mladá Boleslav, 17 January 2023 – Škoda Auto carried out its first tests involving 4×4 vehicles as early as the 1940s, and models with all-wheel drive have been an integral part of the Czech carmaker’s product portfolio since 1999.

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