We don’t do business fleet news because it is terminally boring. But any news involving Skoda grabs our attention. Skoda’s pathway to perfection has gathered pace over the last 5 years, and today it actually does “VW” better than VW. To appeal to fleet customers Skoda has introduced the fleet friendly on the purse strings SE Technology. Prices for the business fleet friendly Octavia SE Technology start from a P11D of £22,410, BiK from 28% for the 1.5 TSI 150PS hatch model. Skoda’s SE Technology models are acclaimed for their practicality, high equipment levels and remarkable value for money.
The business fleet friendly Octavia SE Technology models offer two engine options with power outputs ranging from 115PS to 150PS. The petrol option is a 1.5 TSI 150PS while the diesel offering is a 2.0 TDI unit that develops 115PS. Both drive through a six-speed manual gearbox. Standard equipment includes 16-inch Twister AERO alloy wheels, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, two-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel, voice control and front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist.
The all-new Octavia SE Technology also includes Front Assist, Lane Assist and up to nine airbags, including a driver knee airbag and rear side airbags. These features, plus optional crew protect assist combine to make the new model the safest Octavia ever.
To provide business drivers with the best possible connectivity on the road, all SE Technology models are equipped with Skoda’s range-topping Columbus infotainment system with 10-inch touchscreen display and digital Virtual Cockpit.
The new interior combines class-leading practicality with outstanding functionality and high-quality materials. The estate’s boot capacity, which is the largest in the segment, has increased by another 30 litres to 640 litres. The hatch can now hold 600 litres – 10 litres more than before.
The new business fleet friendly model is available to order now, with first deliveries expected later this summer with additional variants scheduled to arrive by the end of the year.
