| At the beginning of December 1895 the mechanic | | | | because of its strength, sophistication and value for |
| Václav Laurin and the book-seller | | | | money. The model was based purely on Volkswagen |
| Václav Klement, both bicycle enthusiasts, | | | | Golf but considerably with larger body that tenders |
| started manufacturing bicycles of their own design, | | | | better comfort. And although the chassis is not |
| patriotically named Slavia in the nationalist atmosphere | | | | working really well, it can still go along with ease even |
| of the end of the 19th century. A few years later, in | | | | on twisty curves and will go fine even on extra long |
| 1899, the Laurin & Klement Co. began producing | | | | journeys. One seen problem with this vehicle is it |
| motorcycles, which were soon successful and gained | | | | creates enormous wind noise which can go even on |
| several racing victories. After initial experiments at the | | | | the cabin at motorway travelling speed and because |
| turn of century, producing of motorcycles was | | | | of its flaws; the company decided that in the year |
| gradually replaced by automobiles form 1905 onward. | | | | 2000, the first generation will have a facelift. After then, |
| Many, many years later in the creation of Skoda | | | | it was still being marketed most particularly in Germany, |
| Octavia, the company laboured hard in producing the | | | | Asia, and West Europe where it bears the name as |
| most advanced technology therefore making every | | | | Octavia Tour. |
| part to be high in quality and with outstanding technical | | | | Moreover, the second generation Skoda Octavia was |
| specifications. Basically, the Skoda Octavia is a small | | | | released in 2004 which was based on the A platform |
| family car created by Skoda Auto in the year 1996. | | | | and other Volkswagen Group of cars which include |
| The name itself was patterned after a certain model | | | | VW Golf V, Audi A3 II, SEAT Altea, SEAT Leon II, |
| which was originally released in 1959 and 1971. | | | | VW Touran, and VW Golf Plus. In India, it was named |
| The vibrant and fresh interior of the Skoda Octavia will | | | | as Laura to better set it aside from the first model. |
| guarantee every passenger to have a relaxed feeling | | | | Manufacturers of the second generation were able to |
| while boarding to their destination. It is mounted with | | | | skilfully incorporate all the good point of the first |
| excellent Volkswagen Group switchgear as well as | | | | generation to while eliminating all the weak points. At |
| good quality plastics. Space is never an issue since | | | | the present, it features more legroom for rear seat |
| there is sufficient room for both front and rear seat | | | | passengers as well as augments ground clearance at |
| occupants and it is designed in such a way that it will | | | | front and rear in order to diminish the menace of |
| be a cosy place to stay in. The hatchback's boot is | | | | grounding on steep ramps or facing kerbs. On 2006, |
| huge. Its dashboard which was fashioned using PU | | | | an off-road version was launched into public in the third |
| technology is transparent with smooth curves and | | | | quarter of the year which was named as Octavia |
| surface that will be very pleasing to touch. Controls | | | | Scout which characterizes a Haldex four-wheel drive |
| are properly arranged and numerous storage | | | | manipulated by a computer-controlled clutch-based |
| compartments are mounted that will only make staying | | | | centre-differential. In addition, it also features a |
| inside as comfortable as one longed for in a vehicle. | | | | 4×4 that offers 24 mm higher ground clearance |
| Moreover, all of its upholstery are carefully made | | | | compared to the standard versions. |
| therefore creating beautiful ambiance within. And with | | | | The revolutionized in Skoda Octavia model only |
| all these features, what more would you look in a | | | | proves of the company's commitment to improve their |
| vehicle? | | | | model to answer the demand of their supporters. And |
| In essence, the first generation Skoda Octavia which | | | | they are also highly sensitive to what their critics had |
| was launched in the year 1996 paved the way to | | | | to say because they believe that these people would |
| make the company renowned in the automotive world. | | | | help them in the improvement of their models making |
| Upon its released, it harboured a huge success | | | | them a competitive brand in the automotive world. |