Next Generation Skoda Octavia Coming with Golf 7 Platform and Engines

SkodaSkodaCzech Rep., 1895 > present57 models
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is testing the next generation OctaviaSkoda Octavia (Modern)Czech Rep., 1996 > present3 series
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that will debut next year. The third generation car will ride on the same platform MQB as the Golf VIIVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
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and also share its engines. The same platform is used on the Seat LeonSeat Seat Leon Gen.3Spain, 2012 > present146 versions
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and Audi A3Audi A3 Gen.3 [Typ 8V]Germany, 2012 > present275 versions
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.

It appears that the next generation Octavia will follow VWVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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Group's current design idiom of clean, unadorned and handsome designs. It is drawing most of its inspiration from the Vision DSkoda VisionDCzech Rep., 2011 > 201114 photos
concept but with a slightly reworked rear. Like the previous generations it will continue to be a notchback. 

Engines will be shared with the rest of the Volkswagen Group family. The top version of the Octavia, the RS, will likely get the same 220ps, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as the next GTI. 

The Estate model will come later. 

Source: Car Scoop