| In Shanghai, Czech car manufacturer Skoda launched | | | | developed to meet the requirements of modern |
| the sale of the Skoda vehicles which are | | | | clients and be environmentally friendly. I believe this |
| manufactured in China. The first offering of the car | | | | car will surpass the expectations of our Chinese |
| manufacturer is the Skoda Octavia and some of | | | | customers and will continue the success story that it |
| which have already been purchased and now owned | | | | has started in Europe. Moreover, we have built an |
| by Chinese car buyers. | | | | exclusive sales and service network in China to be |
| The Chinese auto market is currently the second | | | | where our customers are and to guarantee our high |
| largest automobile market in the world and Skoda | | | | quality of service also in this part of the world.” |
| sees it fit that they manufacture and sell Skoda | | | | The Skoda vehicles launched recently by the Czech |
| vehicles in the said country. The Chinese auto market | | | | car manufacturer are built in the Shanghai |
| is continually growing with sales increasing by two | | | | Volkswagen plant. The company will then sell the |
| digits. Last year alone, more than 4 million new | | | | China-made Skoda vehicles using their new sales |
| vehicles were sold in the country. For this year, | | | | network in the country. Skoda’s sales network is |
| experts expect sales to reach 4.9 million. | | | | currently comprised of more than 50 exclusive |
| Skoda reported that they have already received | | | | dealerships across the world. |
| more than 10,000 orders for the Skoda Octavia. The | | | | In the global market, the Skoda Octavia is offered |
| company started accepting orders for the small | | | | with a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines. The |
| family car in April 20 of this year. | | | | company is yet to announce whether they will be |
| At the launching of the Octavias, Fred Kappler, the | | | | offering the six gasoline and five diesel engines for |
| Auto BOD Member responsible for sales and | | | | the Octavia in China. Aside from the wide range of |
| marketing for Skoda, has this to say: “China has | | | | engine choices, trim level choice for the Octavia is |
| become a key market in Škoda Auto's global | | | | also numerous. The trim level for the Skoda Octavia |
| strategy and plays a substantial role in the future | | | | is compose of the Classic, Ambiente, 4x4, Sport, |
| development of our brand. The launch of the Octavia | | | | Elegance, Scout, Laurin&Klement, and the vRS. |
| marks the beginning of a new era at Škoda. The | | | | Optional features for the Octavia includes acoustic |
| Octavia has won many awards in Europe, offers | | | | front and rear parking sensors and a tire pressure |
| top-class quality and a unique design and is distinctive | | | | monitoring system. Active headrests are also offered |
| for its timeless elegance and attractive | | | | as optional features although it is a standard feature |
| appearance.” | | | | for the Laurin&Klement. Curtain airbags for passenger |
| The Octavia is designed to attract the attention of | | | | safety is an option for all trim level of the Octavia. |
| car buyers with its unique styling cues like the billet | | | | An electronic sunroof is also an optional feature. All in |
| grille that is accented by the Skoda logo. Kappler | | | | all, the Octavia is a family car with lots to offer to |
| extolled the Octavia’s virtues saying: “Using | | | | the increasing number of Chinese car buyers. |
| state-of-the-art technology, the vehicle as been | | | | |