Skoda Shows Refreshed Octavia; Still Looks Better Than Jetta

by Justin Berkowitz

October 1st, 2008 11:57 AM

skoda shows refreshed octavia still looks better than jetta

For the Paris Auto Show and 2009 model year, Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda has updated its Jetta-based Octavia sedan. The refreshed car gets new headlights and tail lights; engineering changes are unlikely, even though this generation was introduced in 2004. This means it continues to be much cooler than the Jetta, by being cheaper (though having tragically bad resale value), offering the same engines and transmissions, and coming only in 5-door hatch and wagon configurations. I have argued for a news-cycle-eternity that VW should be selling the Octavia in the US with a VW logo right on the grill. This won’t happen, first and foremost because Volkswagen hates freedom and liberty. But also because … I’m not sure why. Have a look at the refreshed Octavia, and here’s to hoping the next gen Jetta (probably out in about a year) looks better than the current Corolla wannabe.

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Joeaverage on Oct 03, 2008

I like it...

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Joeaverage on Oct 03, 2008

I like it... Can I get one directly from the factory and skip the whole VWoA dealer network please?

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