2021 Skoda Octavia RS iV review | does plug-in power improve the Octavia RS?

Using a plug-in hybrid powertrain to create the Skoda Octavia RS iV brings several benefits in terms of running costs and potentially lower tailpipe emissions, but will driving enthusiasts be enamoured by this combination? Read our full review here: www.completecar.ie/car-review...
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Contents of this video
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Exterior design
02:44 - Interior
06:06 - Driving
08:28 - Engine sound
09:42 - Summary

[@sachadsouza5569]

Great video! Thank you. We have had three Octavia VRS now, and also one Karoq. We asked Skoda Australia when they will bring this model in, and they have said they have no plans for the electric / Hybrid models. So disappointing! We want one!

[@Sound1Swhat1Love]

After this review i orders the RS IV. Did a test drive and i love it. Best value for money car imo.

[@CompletecarIe]

Good choice!

[@mayzx992]

nice review ! thanks

[@dastig18]

Haha that sports mode engine sound is so subaru boxer!

[@CompletecarIe]

Isn't it?!

[@logginsirl]

Great review, thanks!

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks for watching!

[@adyp]

Hi Dave. Cheers for the review, you covered everything very well as always. Having owned a much older vRS combi in the past I can appreciate the "do everything" role they play, but understandably they are less focused than say a GTI or Cupra. One thing I'd say is there is something about the honesty of the cars I like, as well as the rightness about how they feel in the cabin. Comments about being lower quality in feel than perhaps other members of the VAG house, seem to have been addressed with this model, and I really like the looks externally (hint of current TT about the front lights). With the advent of electrification it looks like a sensible short-term compromise regarding power/range anyway, but I'd like to see the full electric MEB version at some point.

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks Adrian. You're right about the honesty of these cars, this remains true in the latest generation of Octavia. And yes, there's a noticeable increase in cabin quality in both this version and other Octavias. I'd say the same with the SEAT Leon too. ^Dave

[@davedowell8880]

I have ordered my brand new RS iV after having the 2 litre tdi and a 2 litre tsi engined ones over the past few years. Great car with a lot of space and performance 👌

[@marklevy9]

What’s it like to drive if you never charge the battery?

[@stemuhl]

I love it. Great review BTW. 👍

[@CompletecarIe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gentixhaferraj3521]

Nice review! But if you don't like the fake sound, turn it off! Better have that option, right?

[@podge5555]

Really good reviewer

[@CompletecarIe]

Much appreciated!

[@bilibob5077]

This one or the next leon cupra St phev ?

[@s.neuhaus1512]

You forgot to mention, the hybrid version hasn’t also a mechanic LSD in the front axle as the 2.0 TSI does.

[@merrickcody1692]

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[@Pragwo1f]

As a Skoda fan and Octavia owner, I was curious to watch the review after reading a critical one in a Czech magazine. I like the more substantial look of the Octavia 4 over the Octavia 3, but hate the touchscreen and knee-level vents. Here it was slated for poor handling and traction, being overweight, the smaller boot and mediocre economy. There is a long way for Europeans to go in created works class hybrids and electric vehicles.

[@Dmaaaain]

A shame you didn't tell us about the kick I gives.. if it gives a kick full throttle? How it is when all power is applied on the motorway and so on.. is it quick? Can you feel the 1.4 tsi working together with the electric motor?

[@CompletecarIe]

It is quick but when being driven hard the 1.4 TSI does seem strained.

[@donalshanaghy6381]

A fantastic car but I wonder what kind of prices will apply.

[@CompletecarIe]

Waiting to get the full pricing details of the car for Ireland. ^DH

[@stevencampbell1150]

I'll be honest and say with the mileage of mainly motorway driving that I do that if I was to go for any of the VRS range, it'd be the TDI as I do 70 miles plus a day which would mean the car would easily at 70mph run out of charge early on in my commute meaning that despite the fact I'd have to charge it in both directions, one charge wouldn't even cover half the distance I need to get to work thereby meaning it's just a big petrol car lugging heavy batteries around and wouldn't be very fuel efficient for me. I understand that these hybrids whether they be plug in or not are going to be the way forward but for the time being and I would say in the future, diesel will still be king for me.

[@CompletecarIe]

You're right. PHEVs are great in a very specific circumstance, but diesel engines over much longer runs can prove more efficient including in terms of time. ^Dave

[@francescomaggio65]

Do you know tire size for 19 inch?

[@CompletecarIe]

The car I drove here was using 225/40 R19 tyres

[@jasondavies6220]

It's funny how the spec of the new skodas are so out of this world but now we just expect it this makes an old BMW M3 look like a shed of course it's still quick but we not talk about speed we talking about spec

[@neiljohno]

Can you do motorway speeds (120kph) on all electric without engine kicking in? If so, how many kilometres would you roughly get?

[@onoff314]

No he says 60km is Max with ev only

[@gandyhyoga6942]

Actually you can go up to 140kph on all electric. Of course you can't do 60km but the range is reduced to 20-25km if you keep the speed that up.

[@santerixdxd]

@@onoff314 bro…

[@onoff314]

@@santerixdxd sup bro

[@stuartmchugh1754]

I don’t think the Octavia Combi buyer will be the type of buyer to give up 150 litres of boot space. Plenty of anecdotal evidence out there that hybrid owners rarely charge their battery at all.

[@CompletecarIe]

It still has a pretty large boot though. It's just not as deep as the non-PHEV versions. ^DH

[@DrPepper22222]

@@CompletecarIe agree with Stuart, I value that boot space for loading bikes etc. Otherwise I would definitely consider the IV version.

[@DrPepper22222]

@@CompletecarIe Thanks very much for the great review by the way.

[@gerrycollins2335]

I doubt that it will achieve 60km in EV-only mode when driven normally. That claim (VW Group, remember) needs checking on the road.

[@CompletecarIe]

It has WLTP certification up to that figure, which is why we say "up to". It's possible, but not everyone may get that depending on conditions and driving style. ^DH

[@ioioccc]

I get 50 km regularly to a d from work

[@aakeister]

All VRS cars have had that sound generator for years, it’s not new on this model

[@CompletecarIe]

But it's much worse in this PHEV version

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CompletecarIe]

: )

[@binnieuk]

whats a tree spoke?

[@CompletecarIe]

Hi Will, do you have an issue with the way I speak? ^Dave

[@andybennett1133]

A 3 spoke

[@kozanostra84]

I am driving an Octavia RS 245 2019 Model, I don't think this hybrid deserves the vRS batch. RS representing power and sportiness for me, this car doesn't either.

[@Coinsen]

Mimimi

[@kozanostra84]

@@Coinsen that's your objective opinion? Think I won if so.

[@cezarrific]

true

[@CompletecarIe]

Interesting point. This plug-in hybrid model didn't feel as sporty or sharp as the ICE versions of past Octavia RS models. ^Dave

[@andybennett1133]

@@kozanostra84 what does Mimimi mean m8...?, I'm just asking cuz u answered it, I'm not tryin' to be clever or nothing.......👍😎

[@valleysofneptune]

It’s a Vrs , not Rs

[@CompletecarIe]

I'm afraid it's only 'vRS' in the UK. Everywhere else, it's 'RS', as in Ireland, where we are based.

[@tei1847]

1.4 + FAKE SOUND + some duracell bateries = VRS (from future ) version 38000€ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@mikec3405]

that fake sound is the worst "feature" imo