25-03-12, 01:39 PM
(25-03-12, 11:59 AM)VNA link Wrote:Quote:Skoda are Czech... VW don't get involved beyond financing them, and they get a bit touchy about it...
VW supplies the chassis and running gear.
Octavia is based on the VW golf. So you get a golf chassis and engines. Much roomier car than a golf however.
But yes it's basically a German car with a Czech body and styling.
There's a good chance an Octavia will replace my ageing boring Bora when the time comes. Would love the petrol VRSi but considering the price of fuel it'll probably be the diesel job. Nice cars.
In fact it shares a platform with the Jetta but they do a fair bit more than just body and styling - at least they did when I worked for them in Prague last year.
Maybe they've changed since?
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