Skoda to Phase Out Diesel Engines in Octavia by Mid-2027

Skoda will stop offering diesel engines in the Octavia model by mid-2027, shifting focus to hybrids and electric vehicles. Diesel will remain available only in the brand’s two largest models, the Superb and Kodiaq, as the company aligns with broader moves by Volkswagen to reduce diesel offerings.

Diesel Engines Declining Across Europe and Spain

Diesel’s popularity continues to fade. In Europe, diesel cars accounted for less than 8% of new registrations in early 2026. In Spain, diesel sales dropped even more sharply, falling below 5.5% of the market in 2025. Skoda itself has seen a clear fall in diesel demand: the Octavia’s diesel share recently shrank to around 25-33%, down from over half of its sales in previous years.

At the same time, Skoda’s deliveries of plug-in hybrids and electric cars are growing. Nearly 30% of the vehicles Skoda sold from January to September this year had plugs, up from 24% the previous year. Models like the Elroq and Enyaq rank among Europe’s top-selling electric vehicles.

Octavia Moves Away from Diesel, Embraces Hybrid Technology

The Octavia has long been associated with Skoda’s diesel engines, but that will change soon. Customers can still order the 2.0 TDI engine in 116 hp and 150 hp versions with a 7-speed DSG automatic until mid-2027. After that, diesel will disappear from the Octavia lineup.

Jiří Maláček, Skoda Auto’s head in the Czech Republic, confirmed that diesel engines will no longer be part of Octavia from mid-next year. He pointed out that while demand for diesel is falling sharply for the Octavia, it remains stronger in larger models, which is why the Superb and Kodiaq will continue to offer diesel options for now.

The Octavia will instead focus on petrol micro-hybrids and a new full hybrid model, the brand’s first. This hybrid is expected to be important, especially for fleet buyers who have traditionally favored diesel versions of the Octavia.

Diesel Likely to Fade from Larger Models Too

The future of diesel in the Superb and Kodiaq is less clear. Although these two models will keep diesel engines for now, it is believed the powertrain will eventually be phased out as tightening emissions rules such as Euro 7 increase compliance costs. Skoda has not confirmed when diesel will disappear from these models.

Skoda’s decision is partly driven by regulatory pressure and the need to reduce the average CO2 emissions of its fleet. Keeping diesel engines longer may make meeting future emissions standards more difficult and costly.

Market Impact and Model Sales

The Octavia remains Skoda’s best-selling model. It delivered about 138,000 units in the first nine months of the year, slightly down by 2.9%. The Kodiaq grew by nearly 12% to 107,800 units, while the Superb saw a drop of 7.3% in sales.

In Spain, diesel’s dramatic decline is clear, with sales dropping 47% in September compared to a year before. Electric vehicle registrations, meanwhile, are rising sharply, with over 116,000 units registered across January to October 2026, representing 11.6% of the market.

More details about the full hybrid Octavia version and the timeline for the diesel phase-out across all markets are expected as Skoda prepares for a second refresh of the model.

Source: Motor.es
Via: AutoDataLog

Source: motor.es