Skoda Octavia Review - It's Worth The Hype

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What an outstanding review of what seems incredible value in this segment! Thank you 👏👍😀

Whst an excellent review!!

Don't like the rear lights and the 16inch wheels 🤮 I will go for 2022 st line focus wagon with multilink all around.

Here's a question-
Im a taxi driver and I'm about to upgrade from my 2.0 DSG Diesel, I was looking at the Toyota Corolla full hybrid but I'd rather stay octavia if I can.
Currently I can get around 22pence per mile on a mixed cycle - if you bought a PHEV, is it comparable if you don't have the facility to plug it in ?

Have the 1.0 auto mild hybrid estate. More than adequate power and very quiet. Got 67 mpg on a recent trip which was mix of motorway and urban . Se tech has enough toys to make this a very spacious practical and affordable estate. Appreciate this version won't appeal to the petrol heads - but VRS is available so something for everyone

I really like this car but like all cars these days they are just so damn expensive.

Considering the hybrid version. Question for anyone willing to answer:
Is it possible ot drive it on sequencial shifts only, so I can fully control the shifting?

Automatic cars are a nightmare to drive (for me) with the car randomly deciging when you need to drop a gear or not...

Its alloys designs😒😟😟

Skoda is no longer a cheap affordable car anymore I really think they have shot them selves in the foot. They should of stayed a budget brand and not go up market because you can get vw and Audi already. Another thing there is far to much technical stuff to many gadgets which a lot of people do not really need .

The warranty on this car let's it down badly......

Want to order myself one but current delivery time in NL is a whopping 14 months …..

Call me a pedant, but I think it is "Octayvia", not "Octarvia". A trawl of various pronunciation sites confirmed this.
"Octarvia" sounds posh, which the Octavia definitely isn't!
I like the fact that I am not posing in one of the well known premium brands. The secret is that this car is just as good for engineering and internal quality and far more practical for space.

Thoroughest review ever, love it!

Very annoying the way the presenter has to walk into shot at the beginning of every scene. Next time, get a professional director, please.

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Why did you not mention the VW golf variant or sportswagon that has the same wheelbase or Seat leon ST? Is Skoda really cheaper or better? Since you didnt test that Golf alternative this review is not complete. This speeachy review is great but lack in considering the comparing apples to Apples. The short wheelbase golf 8 is a midget compared to Golf long wheelbase alternatives so it is not comparable. Please be real.

Best review ever! Thank you!

Focus is far behind Skoda in terms of build quality, interior and space. And 1,6 diasel was crap.

SUPERB AND THOROUGH REVIEW.THANK YOU.GOD'S SPEED.

Too much tech and specs, not enough (in fact nothing) about "what's it like to drive?", which is what matters to most drivers. The slogan of OSV is after all "Car and Driving".

I have had 1.4 150 bhp 6 speed manual and 1.5 150 bhp 6 speed manual.
Great cars, but undergeared.
Following the accurate gear change indicator you are in top gear at 40 mph on level ground.
The 1.5 has max torque at very low revs, 1500 rpm.
Does the new 1.5 manual have a higher final drive?

What if I want to put on my own music. What are some possible ways? Like any USB ports?

Very good and thorough review! Alas, I cant upgrade as they dont offer the 1.8 turbo I have in my 2015 Octavia. Its all digital & efficiency these days.

Excellent review. 👏

@ 55.16....Bad advice suggesting strapping your sausage to the steering wheel to fool the travel assist. 🤣

Why would i change the way i think about Skoda? They always made solid cars for the price.

Top review. Thanks

Alloys look horrendous

Quality car and a good review, but German development team? the Octavia was designed and engineered in the Czech Republic (Mlada Boleslav) by Skoda's own research and development technicians!

Bland styling compared with the Mk3.

Never had one ugly car. I have a beautiful 508

Good informative review. Just tried to spec an SEl with the 1.5 petrol and a DSG, no sir you can't have that. Why???

Wud fit them wheels on a wheel barrow...ugly

Those first edition alloys are a real turn off, think I’d choose wheel rims over these 🤢

As usual, a very good and detailed review. Just a thought, does anyone else (besides me) think that most interiors of new cars are designed with the central air vents sited too low - they direct air at the driver's hand or armpit?

Gas struts for the bonnet lift, even the new Golf doesn't get those!

The last gen estate is probably the best value car on the road. They're a bit pricey now and the touchscreen-only controls are a no from me.

Problem with Skoda now is they're no longer really the thinking man's brand of car. They are established and the prices show that. Too many things on the options list now and when you add it all up, it just feels like its the same as its German parent company's products. The overly touchy touch screen was a fail imo as well. "I want AC controls embedded in touch screens"... said no one ever.

Great detail....have VW Group sorted the terrible issues with the 1.5 Tsi engine ?

Like your reviews always professional and very detailed. Thanks

Thank you for reviews . I still waiting compares videos .