Skoda Octavia hatchback in-depth review - Carbuyer

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

I don’t know why people complain about this guys review style. I really like it. Always informative and no nonsense. You have my vote 🗳

[@Why_vern]

Agreed he's ace, reminds me of quentin Wilson 👍

[@paullester9204]

@@user2144 Its an Omega Seamaster 300m.

[@Salsahaj]

I like mr. Batchelor as well. He's in my top three list!

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

Well he's not bad, but my favorite is Mat Watson

[@waynemartin4881]

I’ve got one of these and it’s great, I’ve got the 1 litre engine and it’s very adequate for my needs. It’s a great motorway cruiser. I would highly recommend this Motor.

[@MLife1972]

Superb review. Oh wait, this is the Octavia.

[@Dragonblaster1]

BaBOOM tssss!

[@ameyakabra449]

Nice.

[@johncarden8985]

I had the pre facelift and now the new one, first time I've had the same car twice running, which says a lot. The qualities are space, interior quality, easy to drive, well spec'd, good performance and economy. I had the 1.4 SE Sport and now the 1.5 SEL. What is better: LED lights, upgrade from Xenon, self dip now and are as good as you can get. Just leave on Auto. I got 50 mpg from previous model and get 55 mpg from the 1.5. I drive at speed limits. The new one has cylinder deactivation, so runs on 2 cylinders at 70 on motorway, if not going uphill. What's worse: the facelift cabin now has reflective piano black, picking up street lights reflections and an unreadable speedometer in most daylight conditions, due to the numbers being white on light grey. Chrome surrounds to dials also reflect light and distract. They took a neat driver friendly design and made it worse. The new Alcantara and leather seats are flatter, harder and less comfortable than the previous version. That's my real world review doing 10,000 mainly business miles a year. I would be minded to get the upcoming replacement model next.

[@ImranChaudhry]

Great feedback thanks, I'm looking at the 1.5 Petrol maybe 2019 model in used market. Sad to hear the dial complaints, I like the simpler functional dash over my other choice Honda Civic.

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

I have owned an Octavia. Believe me, you do not need any other car. Massive boot, quiet, reliable, extremely competent without being exciting. Build quality excellent.

[@DanLMH]

been cruising around in one of these for two weeks, no complaints, 1.5TSI 52MPG motorway, 40MPG in London, comfy, quiet, smooth.

[@tsscorp]

Very nice review from mr. James Batchelor. Your reviews are getting better and better. Keep up the good job. Greetings from Greece.

[@DersimLondon]

I just got this for my wife as a take kids to school and do shopping car, I was super surprised how nice it is. I have the SE Technology 1.0 TSI with DSG, I honestly can’t complain. The apple car play screen is massive, and everything is super solid. Leases it for 2 years for £102 a month and would do again no regrets. Only thing I like to point out is at 4:50 in to video my car has latched which release and lower rear seats so no awkward leaning. Second point is I hope we get 40-50mpg as only had it 2 days.

[@kevin-pq6qj]

102 sounds like a great deal, do you mind telling me where you got it? Thank you.

[@DersimLondon]

doctor perro I saw a deal on Skoda Simpson and got my local dealer Marshall Skoda in Purley London to price match it as the Simpson Skoda dealer was too far for me in london., But after I put deposit down maybe two months I saw the same car was even cheaper. Currently they doing it for £99: www.simpsonsskoda.co.uk/pch-offers/se-tech-offer/ Most online lease companies had same offer on same model I would strongly recommend the DSG as it’s supper smooth and the radar distant control works better compared to the manual version. I got 1 litter version as it’s just local driving but they doing 1.5 littler for a little more. Before this I took advantage of a Skoda yeti Monte Carlo DSG for £60 a month. Both vehicles worked out with deposit 4K over 2 years with 8k and 10k miles. Honest I think it’s a super nice car at a great price. Would 100% get again. The autonomous breaking already helped us prevent a serious head ache.

[@kevin-pq6qj]

@@DersimLondon Thank you very much for the information, I went down to my local dealer in London and managed to get it price matched. I really appreciate your help; now I just have to wait 15 weeks!

[@DersimLondon]

doctor perro cool really happy for you, when the time Comes if you get another vehicle within the VW group they will extend your car at its current price till delivery. Why when mine took 3 months did not bother me. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have in the last 7 days

[@oldmanfromyork]

102 pounds per month? No vat? How? Glad it gets reviews just ordered the manual one.must be a huge deposit on that 2 year lease..

[@Tarik1186]

I wonder if anyone knows the secret way to store away boot parcel shelf in these skodas, I see that Octavia's and Superb's reviews do not mention it. Well anyways, if anyone ever wants to hide the parcel shelf in their skoda for the use of the cavernous boot space, then upon removing it, look behind the rear seats, the shelf basically slides vertically behind the rear seats and the boot trim.

[@markheywood8236]

In the last five years I've had a Golf GT hatch (150hp), Leon estate (185hp AWD Xperience) and now Octavia SE-L (150hp). The Seat was the highest spec car and most attractive design. The Golf was narrowly the best quality interior and probably handled best. The Octavia is the most refined drive and has the most space/ practical touches. All three are fantastic mid-size family cars. Never had any mechanical issues with any of them (admittedly early days on the Skoda). Cash for cash you'll get more spec in the Seat and the Skoda. On the Octavia I've got 18 in alloys, digital virtual cockpit, winter pack and chrome pack - none of which I could have afforded if I went with the Golf.

[@EinkOLED]

I drove past asda in a silver skoda octavia, and whilst stopped 2 ladies opened up the boot, threw in their shopping and got into the back seat and gave me their address. I told them do I look like a taxi? They said yes.

[@loganjones1672]

Could you review the new Peugeot 508 please?

[@xenongames7533]

This needs to happen as soon as possible would love to see James's opinion on the eat8 gearbox

[@loganjones1672]

James Batchelor can’t wait, keep up the great reviews James!

[@pk-zx2vb]

Ultimate FAMILY car...comfy and quiet with masive boot...loads of space in the back and with the 1.5tsi and DSG there isn't a car close to offer so much for your money...you buy this for a reason...no emotions just pure work horse... The 1.6tdi would do 750-800 miles per tank... Vrs it's a bit pricey but then you have golf gti engine so can't complain... Well done Škoda👍 Btw yes i am from Czech😂

[@markheywood8236]

I'm not Czech and I've recently bought an Octavia SE-L 1.5 TSI 150ps DSG. So refined to drive. So spacious. Lots of little practical touches. Loads of spec/toys - 18 inch alloys, virtual cockpit, winter pack, chrome pack, leather and suede seats....and a free umbrella. Crazy value. Same spec and toys on a Golf would have been £4k or £100 per month more. My first Skoda, if it's mechanically reliable it wont be my last.

[@stephencurran5429]

I’ve had a 1.2 se hatchback for 9 years now it’s been a great workhorse the space inside is very good . Previously I’ve owned 3 Ford mondeos with the non turbo 1.8 engine and the 1.2 turbo engine feels just as powerful. The boot is massive and the hatchback opening makes it great for bulky items I can well understand why taxi drivers use Skodas

[@paultaylor9652]

A perfectly fine review of a very competent vw/skoda family car.

[@DehnusNorder]

And that is why you ask :"SKODA VERSION WHEN!" when dealing with VAG cars. Cheaper and Better in every way!

[@shroomyesc]

4:45 Interesting that in some markets there are pull levers in the boot to fold down the rear seats but not in others like the UK

[@MrJordanwain]

These levers are there in the estate in the UK

[@tomdolan2606]

Good review James and not a hint of badge snobbery

[@markopolo9559]

That 1.0L engine sounds really refined, normally 3 pot 1.0L sound like a lawn mower angine!

[@V_Dubya]

Why review a ‘facelift’ model about a year after it launched? It’s even a 67 plate but your video comes out in Oct 18.

[@cl0udc4sh]

I want to know to the price, please!

[@NigelRudyard]

Love this car.

[@MaximumJoy]

Ruined by the disgusting headlights

[@MLife1972]

Absolutely agree

[@thomashogan1985]

Agreed, was looking to get one until I saw the new lights

[@hothippo6013]

I wanted to buy an Octavia Combi, but I'm not sure the boot is that much more practical than on this hachback version. Thoughts?

[@i1bike]

Name of the song that starts on 2:00 -> ?

[@dharmateja4698]

comparing this car to golf regarding boot capacity is unfair...golf is a pure hatch back...but octavia is like a sedan model

[@mny8441]

It seems to be between a Golf and a Mondeo in terms of size

[@mercedes_and_more]

The reason he is comparing to a Golf is because it is built on the same MBQ platform and mechanicals, it's just Skoda have done a much better job of the packaging. Hence why they are the minicab of choice in UK.

[@Sfekke]

2:40 Seems like someone got a little too excited about it being so spacious

[@MrTrull1]

It's a long time since I've seen a reviewer so excited about a boot! lol 👍

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

You should see the face of an Albanian mobster when he see's a promising boot like this one.

[@alfredoramos56]

The facelift has been out for some time already. Do you know if we can expect a new Octavia coming soon? Thanks

[@alanwhite881]

Apparently 2020 from a skoda press release a couple of days ago

[@BackyardSpaceProgram]

Great as always James! Keep up the good work!

[@andrewhaines8603]

Quentin Wilson springs to mind. Similar vocal style! Not a criticism by the way.

[@oxcart4172]

I see what u mean!

[@mikedavies4387]

It's great car iv got the vrs the kit you get is good

[@menifo4334]

Now you remembered? This facelift has been around for like a year or so?

[@peshpeshabdulla]

Really beautiful

[@Sauws]

How old is this car? Cause I got mine on Jan 18, fully kitted with the 9.2 GPS but mine does not have an AUX port...

[@prototypBudgiE]

Unfortunately they killed it off in the model year 18 update. Same with the Karoq (never had one to start with) and Kodiaq and recently facelifted Fabia with MY19 updates.

[@FlyingEriksen]

2006 called,- it wants its design back!

[@crojan1]

Oh the wit.

[@gabexvideos7363]

What is the difference between 1.4 and 1.5 engine?

[@betaman7988]

100cc

[@Eddiestab]

0.1 - what do I win?

[@7amda]

Why does it look like a Mercedes E class 2010 from the front lol

[@ryanmansfield7262]

That is just what I thought the first time I saw this car, Mercedes done a much better job with spiting the headlights this Octavia just looks ugly other than that I like it

[@nopegaming2117]

Is it possible to get this in the u.s

[@ek9107]

No

[@juancarlossandoval4761]

What country is Skoda from?

[@chrismichal8242]

Juan Carlos Sandoval Czech republic

[@shroomyesc]

At least here Škoda isn't really that budget of a brand I mean this Octavia in base trim with absolutely no equipment whatsoever costs just marginally less than a brand new Ford Focus Titanium and actually 1000€ more than an entry level Golf

[@prototypBudgiE]

Yeah, I have to agree. The UK spec isn't well equipped at all, regardless of what James says - S doesn't even come with rear electric windows, yet costs about £17 000 making it a bit on the expensive side compared to others. Also, the build quality is certainly reflected at that price too. The headlights however are actually full LED, the tail lights now get LEDs as standard, just not for the reverse, fog and indicators. Previously, they were all halogen bulbs with only higher specs plus vRS getting a few LEDs in the tail lights.

[@AdrianNelson1507]

Got to agree, since the 2005 model there's been a creep towards lower spec/higher price. In the early days they were stonking value, nowadays not so much. The secret got out!

[@russcattell955i]

Actually 70 mpg is pure fantasy. Our Fabia Combi with the same 1.6 tdi uses at best 48 mpg in town & 52 or slighty better out in the country.

[@blazbohinc4964]

the 1.5TSI 150hp in octavia is advertised to do 5.1L/100km. While this is true is you drive in 6th gear 80km/h on straight road in eco mode, I get 6.8L long term consumption according to trip computer and around 6.4L according to what distance I can drive with a full tank (50L, cca 750km) So.. the reality is - manufacturer figures aren't made up, but real world performance is disgustingly worse than what they advertise.

[@Jackron_03]

Well done you uploaded this late

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Why were those headlights signed off as a good design ? Madness! Great car apart from them.

[@xtremesplit1321]

Who is worried that carbuyer hasn’t uploaded in a while

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

I don't get it why you always have the worse looking headlights and taillights in your reviews. These taillights are exactly the same as the 2013 version, but in Sweden for example, the new LED headlights (not full LED, but with LED bar) and taillights are standard.

[@TalesFromTheBlahSide]

I do like a car that doesn't try hard to be a fashion accessory.

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

Wonderful Car! 😍 And can get double or triple of those baggages

Ohh that step on the boot kills it.. Why skoda why couldn't you make it flat or why don't you add a piece to make it flat

[@SquareoftheyearFM]

Beige trousers for a beige car?

[@elie4875]

perfectly perfect

[@balkishore25]

Who can count the number of times word "perfectly" was used in this video?

[@jamiep61]

Could you review the New Honda CR-V

[@neilhollands4863]

Not a fan of the facelift although I think it works better on the RS models.

[@kuko2925]

Why these engines are not coming to India

[@Dannypopso]

The skoda grill ages the cars 25 years

[@scottishfanta]

Take it it has a fatigue sensor because they octavias are purely bought by taxi companies

[@Chipchase780]

They really fucked up with those split headlights didn’t they ? They’ll revert to the previous version with the next facelift.

[@Bull1the1Great]

I was always biased towards citroen and škoda

[@advancelast1740]

Oops thought it was Car Wow.

[@leebottrill4044]

Criminal styling.

[@MK-je7kz]

Yeah. It's seems super practical car, but especially the interior design is directly from the 80s. It's just a tool to move people and stuff around and it looks like it. A van in a car form.

[@comedyman112]

wtf do you mean? the interior is 99% golf 7.5, which is elegant and of a high quality

[@EqualsDeath]

@@MK-je7kzyou have no taste. let me guess, you enjoy Citroen interiors

[@MK-je7kz]

If I don't like dreary sea of gray I don't have taste? Yeah right. Even the logo on the steering wheel is shades of gray while the actual Skoda logo is green. If Citroen has a one dab of color inside the car, yes, I like it's interior styling more than this.

[@marcoganzo4266]

Next year the New care Will be Here...

[@daedaluslv2032]

How about driving it up a hill with 4 passangers? Total fail for a 1.0 ...

[@callmefi9561]

Kinda looks like a Saab at the front.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

Well spotted, I had the same thoughts on this one. The last version of the 9-3 I would say.

[@Ian-sc0155]

It must be subliminal. I've just sold my Saab and bought a new Octavia SE Estate. It has been great so far and I do not see it aging or depreciating as fast as some think. The DSG box is superb. Laugh if you like if a badge snob but I'll still have a smile when you're long gone!

[@qbal7562]

A must for private hire drivers, but dull for everyone else!

[@urbanspaceman7183]

Why on earth would you want to model yourself on Quentin Willson?

[@giulicon]

You litterally copied carwow and changed the guy that presents it and the voice lol

[@williambouma7386]

Isn't this just a rebadged jetta?

[@melodymaker9711]

Good review. Dull car

[@andreadevetak4325]

There is 590 litres!

[@petercavellini3232]

Only a# good as VW will allow?, or am I being cynical.....?🤔😏🤨😎

[@samueljanostak7928]

Liftback, not hatchback. Thank you very much.

[@gberdousis]

Small family hatcback?? Really?

[@Mr.SneakyShadow]

"It's perfectly fine" For a Skoda, Ps. If you wear a rolex watch this isn't the car for you,

[@vighdavid9495]

Seems like a Dacia Logan, but it actually more expensive.

[@maartendemuynck3653]

You're spot on. Perhaps Skoda can draw inspiration from this for an advertising campaign: "a Dacia Logan for twice the money".

[@SuperPirateMe]

Buy one and let us know in a review !

[@vighdavid9495]

SuperMe I don’t buy petrol powered car anymore, I have now a full electric Nissan Leaf.

[@MrRohanThomas]

they all look the same.. wtf

[@alanjenkinson7812]

That interior is so dated, lets a great car down

[@DaxXx988]

Utterly booooring looks, outside and in.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

Yes, but boring isn't necessarily bad, is it ?

[@scoopermg8226]

@@WolfgangVonKempelen838 It's not a good thing.

[@crojan1]

Reliability is boring ?????

[@Vodny]

There are lot of fancy and extravagant cars out there, but they're not as good as Octavia. It's a car, it's a machine and it should work well and be practical, which is. In this price pool you don't get a better car I bet.

[@EqualsDeath]

it's not boring, it's VW. just like BMW are always very rigorous, black, no no nonsense. what's a non boring car to you? especially inside

[@BehonestBestitchedup]

Ford Focus review..only mention of electric was the front seats! Why publish these crap biased reviews? If Ford refuse to embrace the future I advise you to disassociate your company from them.

[@alukardFE]

Meh

[@scoopermg8226]

Boring

[@sullysullivan1187]

Damn me no like ih.

[@petternilsson1155]

Not a hatchback its a sedan!!! A hatchback is for an example an A-class or a Renault clio

[@sythysto8391]

It's a Hatchback disguised as a Sedan. You don't see the "hatch"? The trunk opens like a door. So it's a Hatchback.

[@bigstar4831]

This should be called gay man car reviews

[@n4jdi409]

Skoda-simply never

[@ahron-m8437]

Al Ansaar so get an Arabic car.. ow there isn’t one