In a world where SUV’s are the order of the day along comes a sedan that blows
your socks off. Skoda recently added a 140kW model to its Octavia range, the
140TSi Limited Edition at $52,490 drive-away joining 110kW Ambition and Style
grades launched earlier last year. While the entry Octavia 110TSI Ambition sedan
kicks off at $37,490 drive-away the new 140TSI Limited Edition takes the Czech
sedan into premium territory. A 2.0-litre turbo 140kW seven-speed dual clutch
automatic with three drive modes in a stylish yet subtle five door body that opens
to a sumptuous interior with ErgoComfort leather seats with heating, ventilation
and massage functions, a fabulous head up display, 10 airbags and even an iPad
holder for rear seat passengers. Complimented with a superbly laid out dash and
a new 10-inch infotainment screen. As I’ve recently commented regarding other
touch screens the volume control knob has been replaced by a slider control
which is simply not user friendly and takes your eyes off the road. The stop/start
function for example is also now buried in the infotainment screen menu. These
points aside you get a distinct feel in this 140 TSI Octavia Limited Edition that it is
batting in a much dearer segment – drive impressions next. I’m David Berthon

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