The revised Octavia Scout offers enhanced off-road capabilities and extra equipment.

The final model in the latest Octavia line-up to be facelifted, the reworked Octavia Scout brings the latest front-end, as well as LED fog lights and tail lights, along with bespoke Octavia scout features including silver-coloured underbody protection at the front and the rear.

In addition, the Rough-Road package is also part of standard equipment and features plastic covering for the undercarriage as well as the brake and fuel lines.

The Skoda Octavia Scout also offers an extra 30mm ground clearance compared to the estate while ramp angles have been increased to 16.6 degrees at the front and 14.5 degrees at the rear. Both axles are fitted with an electronic differential lock as standard and the Scout also offers an Off-Road function. All-wheel drive with electronically controlled, hydraulic multi-plate clutch is carried over and comes as standard.

Depending on the market, three engines are available: one petrol and two diesels. The 180hp 1.8 TSI has a top speed of 216kph, with 0-100kph in 7.8 seconds, combined consumption of 6.8l/100km and CO2 emissions of 158g/km.

The lower-powered 150hp 2.0 TDI brings a top speed of 207kph, 0-100kph in 9.1 seconds, official combined consumption of 5.0l/100km and CO2 of 130g/km. For the 184hp 2.0 TDI, the figures are 219kph top speed, 0-100kph in 7.8 seconds, official combined consumption of 5.1l/100 km and CO2 of 133g/km.

As with the other Octavia models, the latest Scout brings an enhanced infotainment system. All of the capacitive touch displays feature a glass design. As the top-of-the-line version, the Columbus navigation system has a 9.2-inch monitor and an LTE module, and provides passengers with a Wi-Fi hotspot. The automatic ‘eCall’ emergency call is available as an option.

Driver assistance systems include Trailer Assist, Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert.

The Crew Protect Assist function, which closes windows and the sunroof in the event of an impending accident and tensions the seat belts on the front seats, is connected to the improved Front Assist function, which includes the City Emergency Brake and predictive Pedestrian Protection functions.

Park Assist’s functions have also been further enhanced.