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Skoda Octavia G-TEC CNG Variant Heads To Geneva motor Show
Skoda has announced a compressed natural gas variant of its popular Octavia. Called the Octavia G-TEC, the CNG variant will be available in both Combi (estate vehicle) and saloon version of the vehicle. The Octavia CNG will make its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. This is the automaker's second CNG model after the natural gas powered Citigo.
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"The natural gas engine is an important element in the ŠKODA sustainability strategy and and is now making its way into our best-selling model series," says Dr. Frank Welsch, ŠKODA Board Member for Technical Development. "Using CNG technology makes sense, as it combines environmentally-friendly mobility with affordability. The Octavia G-TEC is making our Octavia series even more attractive and eco-friendly."
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Octavia G-TEC is powered by a turbocharged 1.4 liter TSI petrol engine rated at 110 HP.
The EU6 compliant engine emits 97g/km of CO2. Skoda claims the Octavia G-TEC requires 5.4 cubic metres of natural gas per 100km or 3.5kg of CNG.
On CNG alone, the Octavia G-TEC can deliver a range 410 km which can extend to 1330 km with the combined use of petrol.
The Octavia G-TECH also gets stop-start and regenerative braking. Pricing is yet to be announced.