The Czech brand introduced the Octavia Scout in 2020, along with the rest of the Octavia range in a completely online event due to the world pandemic situation.
The fourth generation of the Octavia offered more interior room and a new image. The car was built on the MQB Evo platform, which allowed a better integration for the mild-hybrid and hybrid versions. The Scout trim level was, just like its predecessors, a heightened and rugged version for the regular Octavia station-wagon.

The new model featured a broader and shorter grille at the front. The designers chose the cubism style for the Octavia, and it was translated on the Scout version as well. Both bumpers and the side-sills were fitted with black plastic trims to protect the underbody from chips. A fake silver plastic shield enhanced the look of the front bumper. The black plastic molds on the wheel-arches were already a typical design cue of the Octavia Scout and found their way onto the 2020 model.

The interior of the car was the same as the rest of the Octavia range. The interior design was specific for the trim level, with a mix of wood and green trims around the dashboard and the door panels. A 10” infotainment touch-screen display found its way on top of the center stack, in a free-floating design. Like its predecessors, the 2020 Octavia Scout offered more comfort due to the heated steering wheel and seats.

Under the hood, Skoda installed a choice of turbocharged diesel or gasoline engine. The big news was about the traction system. For the first time, the Scout version was available as a 2WD only, for specific engines.