Škoda Octavia celebrates its 50th birthday

The Octavia name was also the first model to be developed internally in 1989 after Škoda became part of VW Group. The first concept car was made in 1992 with the vehicle then launched in 1996. An Octavia estate version was introduced two years later, followed by the Octavia 4x4.

In 2000 a new, modernised Octavia was introduced that is still manufactured in Mlada Boleslav today - the Octavia Tour. In February 2004 the company launched the second-generation Škoda Octavia, which was then facelifted in 2008.

Škoda, the Czech Republic's biggest car manufacturer has sold over 2 million Škoda Octavias worldwide and currently offers a vast range of trims, including the sporty Škoda Octavia RS and the Octavia Scout.