Skoda is launching a revised version of its Octavia Scout that offers enhanced off-road capabilities and extra equipment.

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.

Two engines will be available in the UK and cover a 148bhp 2.0 TDI, which offers 0-62 mph in 9.1 seconds with a top speed of 129mph, official combined fuel consumption of 56.5 mpg and CO2 emissions of 130g/km.

There’s also a higher-powered 181bhp model with a top speed of 136mph, 0-62 mph in 7.8 seconds, official combined consumption of 55.4mpg 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.