Skoda unveils bold new look for much-loved motor with tech overhaul including Chat GPT & punchier power
The new look is distinct from the rest of the Skoda line-up
SKODA has revealed a brand-new motor complete with artificial intelligence integrated into the infotainment system.
The new Octavia is set to be one of the brands most technologically advanced models after the Czech outfit announced it would be fitted with ChatGPT.
According to their latest comms, the AI tech will be installed into the infotainment software’s voice assistant, with Skoda promising flexibility and advancements “far beyond” its current capabilities.
Unlike the new Kodiaq and Superb models, it will not have the three “smart dials” which provides a physical interface for various functions.
Octavia drivers instead will only be able to use the touchscreen to adjust things like the temperature, driver modes and sat-nav.
What’s more, Skoda’s new interior shows the emphasis the manufacturer has made on sustainability for their new motors.
The leather seats, which are normally made using chemical dyes, are now made from coffee husks, while recycled fibres make up the cloth seats in the Lodge and Sportline interiors.
The “Simply Clever” ice scraper and optional umbrella have also made the switch to using more sustainable materials, according to Skoda.
Underneath the hood, the Octavia pushes for efficiency with a reworked 1.5-litre powerplant turbocharger which will minimise thermal losses and boost economy.
For drivers who choose the automatic model, they’re promised better fuel efficiency – as the car will be able to coast with the engine completely off.
The Octavia 4×4 will not be available for the launch, but will return to showrooms in 2025.
Skoda hasn’t announced the UK pricing for the new motor, but it is expected to start at a slightly higher price than the outgoing model, which costs £24,540 in hatchback guise and £26,495 as an estate.
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