Skoda Octavia Review - It's Worth The Hype

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[@smwatson1512]

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.

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[@anthonycbrown1952]

OSV production values remain very high. One can watch hundreds of Skoda reviews but I suspect few will reference the Caron symbol on the brand script / lettering or provide allusions @20:56 to artist Eugene Delacroix. I believe Jonathan Crouch is not presenting in this video as is noted in the video summary section. Thanks for another great review.

[@michaelooi3578]

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?

[@patterjak]

No, I agree, I always want it blowing in my face for the sensation, but they are often set a little low.

[@johnphelan6623]

Can you not pan most of the vents upward along with left and right?

[@constantin1959]

thank you for your informative video.

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[@antonoat]

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

[@Hugo-x9r8w]

I recently saw a Mazda 6 , 2012, 77.000 km (supposedly) with a lot of rust underneath!! so for Mazda your statement is true.

[@phil8437]

Like your reviews always professional and very detailed. Thanks

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[@clever1313]

Best review ever! Thank you!

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[@slugger7440]

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.

[@johncarden8985]

I agree. I have a 2019 version. The AC / ventilation is the non-driving control that you use the most. The previous version has easy-to-find and undertand rotary controls with integral push buttons. I would say it's not safe to effectively operate an iPad with your left hand whilst driving.

[@quietenglishman4179]

I couldn't agree more. I have a 2008 1.6 and it's a simple, well screwed together, affordable car with multi-link suspension. Now they're full of stuff no one really needs (or wants) which, of course, makes them too expensive. Just like the new Land Rover which is even more complicated I think the company has lost the plot. Most cars will be leased by folk who'll pay through the nose each month for the privilege and hand the car back after a couple of years. Not a realistic long-term prospect.

[@misterblort]

They had to up their prices because VW told them to..

[@Jeroenneman]

@@quietenglishman4179 I want the stuff the new cars have. What kind of stuff do you consider unnecessary? Heated seats? Panoramic roof?

[@quietenglishman4179]

@@Jeroenneman Sorry, I was overstating things rather. There must be many people who want their cars to be full of things other than three pedals, a proper handbrake and a steering wheel. I just feel there should be a good, honest stripped down version of cars like the Octavia which are affordable and can make reliable long-term vehicles with fewer luxuries to fail. Interestingly, my fun car is an ancient and fairly basic Audi TT; the only things which have gone wrong are one of the heated seats and the tiny led computer screen. QED.

[@chrislockey7706]

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

[@johnbower7452]

They're nice but as the car ages they do lose their hold; personally I'd rather a strut to hold it up; I found that on my Mondeo; she was 20 years old and the gas struts were beginning to lose their lift.

[@ivanowitch5477]

@@johnbower7452 some people don't wanna have their car for 20 years.. especially Octavia :D

[@philcarter3428]

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

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[@themav7232]

Excellent review. 👏

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[@modmod392]

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

[@dd9ag]

What issues?

[@modmod392]

Deelan Das Google...1.5Tsi Kangaroo and stalling

[@dd9ag]

Thanks. Interesting reading. Looks like they've sorted it in these new models but the fix for old ones isn't always successful! I'll stick to Toyotas! Lol

[@Pragwo1f]

Motoring journalists all seem to suggest that those problems have been sorted. However, when I asked a salesman in the local dealership, he said the problem was '80% cured.' Whatever, the Superb makes much more sense to me and is far better value for money than the latest Octavia.

[@David-bl1bt]

@@Pragwo1f ...will they be refunding 20% of your purchase price until it 100% C cured?

[@rightuppercut1426]

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

[@peterfox5897]

Whaaaaaat????

[@albertoruga661]

Top review. Thanks

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[@karimanwar590]

@0:32 somebody could've made some effort and hushed that fly off the front grill

[@doctordoctor5402]

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[@stevenvater8720]

Whst an excellent review!!

[@stevenvater8720]

I mean it, put all the others to shame

[@i20010]

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.

[@johncarden8985]

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?

[@maxwarren2000]

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???

[@johnbower7452]

I was told it's coming next year; so if you really want auto and can hang on in there... But just be aware prices of all import cars will go up in January.

[@johncarden8985]

@@johnbower7452 EU cars will not go up in price. The Brexit deal means no tariffs will be applied either way. If there is non-EU componentry in the car, tariffs may be applied, but this would not apply to Skoda's or any VAG group car.

[@zsoltpapp3363]

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

[@quietenglishman4179]

Well it's changed the way I feel about the Octavia: it's so full of unnecessary tech that will inevitable go wrong a few years down the line that I don't want one any more.

[@zsoltpapp3363]

I agree but you can always go for a base model. Most of the tests will show you cars with high trim levels

[@quietenglishman4179]

@@zsoltpapp3363 Good point, although even base models these days are loaded with tech. I guess it's cheaper to make a solid state dash board than one with lots of buttons.

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[@BangBang-ew3wq]

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

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[@johncarden8985]

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.

[@exs3574]

FYI this guy's pronunciation is absolutely correct. Exactly how it sounds in Czech Republic and rest of EU countries.

[@Aphorism89]

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...

[@doctordoctor5402]

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!

[@therealbautzfluencer]

No, from Bugatti Veyron down to the Citygo, all engineered in Wolfsburg. Only exception are Porsche and some of the large SUVs which come from Audi Ingolstadt.

[@doctordoctor5402]

@@therealbautzfluencer Skoda have their own research and development department, design studios, test centre's for engines, hydropulse durability testing and highly advanced factories. they manufacture 1.0 and 1.2 litre TSI for numerous other VW group cars at their main Mlada Boleslav plant, and also DSG gearboxes which are also widely used throughout the group. Skoda also manufactures the Seat Ateca at it's Kvasiny plant. by the way, I am a Skoda historian, so I think I know more than a few facts about this 125 year old company!!!!!!!!!

[@therealbautzfluencer]

@@doctordoctor5402 Yes, they do a lot of manufacturing for the rest of the group (I think even Bugatti parts), even have the production engineering lead, but development is happening in Wolfsburg.

[@doctordoctor5402]

@@therealbautzfluencer So what are Skoda designers, engineers, R&D and technicians doing in Mlada Boleslav then? Twiddling their thumbs all day long!

[@therealbautzfluencer]

@@doctordoctor5402 They do production engineering (working on production lines, production processes...), where VWs lead is in Mlada Bleslav. But car design is done in Golfsburg.

[@MrSammcauley]

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

[@starlight4671]

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 ?

[@David-bl1bt]

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

[@danielmiaou1926]

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

[@rivervalegroup]

Hi Daniel, you can use the SmartLink feature to mirror the screen from your Android or Apple smartphone on the car's infotainment system. You can then play music from the apps on your phone 👍

[@danielmiaou1926]

@@rivervalegroup thank you very much really appreciate it and the review was amazing

[@nissetuta]

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.

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[@descarroll2039]

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

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Never had one ugly car. I have a beautiful 508

[@doctordoctor5402]

nowhere near as reliable as the Octavia

[@patterjak]

That's a very attractive design, the 508. Stylish & sporty looking

[@jamieflanagan7946]

Are Peugeot even comparable? French flair unrelaibility and gremlins. Meh! They lost their way after the 405.

[@seth1455]

Thinking of buying a 508, how are you liking yours ?

[@dsinghr]

Alloys look horrendous

[@johncarden8985]

In agree the alloys don't look good, but in practice the 16" alloys have the distinct advantages of better ride, better grip in snow and you are less likely to "kerb" them.

[@seth1455]

I think that colour blue was not a good pick, very unflattering

[@stephencurran5429]

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 .

[@MartinJG100]

Bland styling compared with the Mk3.

[@quatz1981]

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

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[@buijs1967]

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

[@eliorbenaroch8319]

too much ads

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[@gerrycollins2335]

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".

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Hi Gerry, sorry to hear that. We appreciate your feedback and will take it on-board. We strive to give our viewers a comprehensive look at the vehicles we review to help people make an informed buying decision.

[@Manakuski]

I can tell you it's absolute shit to drive. The chassis is loose like a boat and the throttlepedal has way too much travel and it's way too stiff. The DSG gearbox has no clue which gear to use if you actually try to drive the car unless you put it to sportmode. There's not much feedback through the steering wheel and the whole car wobbles around everywhere (also does not pass the moose test, dangerous, check teknikens värld test). The engines are really good and the brakes too, with good feel through the pedal. If only the chassis was any good, probably it is in the RS version. However DSG remains to be a shitbox still, a manual RS 2.0 TSI would probably be the best one to drive, the rest are outright dangerous due to the chassis being unsafe.

[@leesmith9299]

he or she = they

[@keyboardandpranil]

Its alloys designs😒😟😟

[@jamesdaly1401]

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

[@doctordoctor5402]

Then choose some different ones!!!!! many available!!!!

[@jamesdaly1401]

@@doctordoctor5402 who'd of thought.

[@mynameisatkinson9766]

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

[@Petr1331]

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

[@orbis051]

I drive a Focus from 2015. and I have driven an Octavia from last year. The Focus drives far better even though it is 5 years older and to me that is the most important thing.