斯柯达昨天刚刚发布了明锐RS改款车，今天又发布了明锐家族的Scout改款车。该车同样采用了分立式前大灯，内部光源从原来的双氙气变成全部LED。包括雾灯和尾灯组在内的车身组件也进行了轻度改款，但改款幅度不像前大灯那么明显。110千瓦/150马力2.0升TDI以前只搭配六速手动变速器，现在可搭配七速双离合自动变速器。另外还有132千瓦/180马力1.8升TSI和135千瓦/184马力汽油引擎则没有变化。这款车不仅比明锐Combi高30毫米，而且车身采用了独特的银色车头和车底护板以彰显其粗犷性。该车还标配前后轴电控差速器锁止，而它的越野功能使其能更好的应对崎岖路面。这次斯柯达没有发布车辆内装照片，但目前已经知道该车可选装加热方向盘，此外，信息娱乐系统也获得更新，配备了电容触控显示屏，提供了三款信息娱乐系统,分别为Bolero、Amundsen和顶配的Columbus，前两个显示屏尺寸分别为6.5和8英寸，最后一个为9.2英寸。有趣的是，Scout还配备了名为“Thermo-Flux”的空气净化系统，通过这套系统可以针对车内空间的湿度进行调整，由此保证车内的舒适性。与明锐Combi一样，该车行李箱容积也是610立升，如果将后排椅背折叠放平可提升至1740立升。该车将于明年初上市，斯柯达将在新车临近上市时公布价格。
2017 Skoda Octavia Scout facelift gets 7-speed DSG for 150-hp TDI engine
It was only yesterday when Skoda unveiled the Octavia RS facelift and now the last member of the family to receive a mid-cycle refresh is showing off its revisions. Unsurprisingly, the Scout gets the same split headlight arrangement and makes the switch from the previous bi-xenon (with LED daytime running lights) setup to a full-LED look. Some mild cosmetic revisions to the fog lights and taillights have also been applied, but these are less obvious than the new headlight layout.
Previously offered only with a six-speed manual gearbox, the 2.0 TDI engine with 150 horsepower (110 kilowatts) can now be hooked up to a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 1.8 TSI with 180 hp (132 kW) and the stronger 2.0 TDI producing 184 hp (135 kW) will continue to be available without any changes.
Sitting 30 mm higher than the Octavia Combi upon which it’s based, the rugged Scout can also be distinguished by its silver front and rear underbody protection. Also standard are the electronic differential locks at both front and rear axles, while an off-road function will make the Octavia Scout more competent when the going gets tough.
Photos of the cabin have not been released, but we already know Skoda will give buyers the option of a heated steering wheel. In addition, there are revamped infotainment systems with capacitive-touch screens with a bump in size from 6.5 to 8 inches for Bolero and Amundsen, whereas the top-spec Columbus has jumped from 8 to 9.2 inches.
Interestingly, the Octavia Scout facelift will have seats equipped with a so-called “Thermo-Flux” function capable of automatically increasing the air and moisture permeability from time to time to boost comfort regardless of the climatic conditions. Just like the regular Combi, its off-road counterpart can swallow up to 610 liters of your luggage thanks to its massive trunk. Fold down the rear seats and the volume increases to a whopping 1,740 liters.
Skoda will have the revised Octavia Scout on sale early next year, with pricing to be announced closer to the model's launch.