Skoda Octavia Summary - Should YOU Buy One?

[@johnbradshaw5900]

The question is why spend more for a Golf or Audi A3 when the Octavia is basically the same car but with added space and practicality for less money? Especially now that the VW and Audi versions have both lost the high interior quality that was once their USP, Skoda don't lose anything on interior quality to VW or Audi anymore, if anything I prefer them.

[@majnuntech]

Not everyone wants an 5 meter car Parking and manoeuvres are the first pain points that come to mind

[@andrewwheeler8591]

Badge snobbery!

[@johnbradshaw5900]

@@majnuntech the Octavia is just under 4.7m I think, it's not that long, it's about 40cm longer than the Golf true but it isn't particularly large. I drive an Audi A6 which is about 4.9m and have never had any difficulties with parking.

[@RatimirRS]

Skoda is not quite on pair with either VW and especially with Audi yet. However, nor is the price. That being said, I'd rather go with a Hyundai or a Kia these days - better design and much more value, especially considering all of the safety stuff they're offering as standard on all variants.

[@johnbower7452]

I couldn't love my new MkIV Octavia more. For comfort and quality it even blows my old Ford Mondeo away completely; it really is that nice and the Mondeo was awesome.

[@eecommencal265]

Really appreciate these shorter videos. Much easier to engage with than the hour long in-depth production s

[@rivervalegroup]

Thank you for letting us know. We appreciate your feedback 👍

[@mikeriley1288]

Excellent review. Very professional. Best of all reviewers. Always watch.

[@rivervalegroup]

Thank you for watching, Mike. Appreciate the support 👍

[@modmod392]

Love the short and long review versions. Please be careful it is not simply a long spec review of size, measurement and tech. What is also important is how the cars drives, how it feels, is it quiet compared to other cars? Suspension etc etc. Realistic Service costs and residuals etc. Great work, keep it up 👍

[@rivervalegroup]

Many thanks for watching 👍

[@mikediskin3090]

That was a fantastic and balanced review of this simply superb car. Some reviews have been unfairly mean.

[@rivervalegroup]

Appreciate the great feedback, Mike. Are you thinking about getting an Octavia soon?

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Nice motor, especially like the boot opening.

[@gerrycollins2335]

Other reviewers have disliked the lower central AC vents on the new Octavia, because air is blown straight at their knees. The vents are obviously down there to make space for the large infotainment screen. Did you experience any discomfort from have cold/hot air jets at that level (as opposed to into clear space as on most cars).

[@baldnutbaz]

Go for the vrs version when available you won’t be disappointed

[@micko557]

2.0 TSI 4X4 or 1.5 TSI (with DCC) are best options.

[@stephencurran5429]

Skoda are shooting them selfs in the foot as regards to pricing they used to be value for money. I got a brand new mrk 3 octavia for 16 thousand pounds six years ago now they are way over 20 thousand pounds. Ford did the same thing there cars used to be really cheap . I am glad they have kept the rear windscreen wiper definitely need it in such a wet country like England but not a fan of the electric handbrake should of kept a proper manual one.

[@timjefferson1886]

Dimensions of the boot-space of the Octavia Estate iV (PHEV) would be useful. Thanks.

[@rivervalegroup]

Hi Tim, the new Skoda Octavia Estate has a 640-litre boot space. Let us know when you're ready to get yours - our team would love to make this your next car 👍📞 www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/

[@marcchabert5328]

Beautiful car and value for money !!!

[@rivervalegroup]

Thanks for watching, Marc. Our Vehicle Specialists can get you behind the wheel of this car, fill-in this quick form and we'll get in touch: bit.ly/39YHCml

[@johnchristmas7522]

I would have bought this car, what let it down for me was the I-PAD stuck in the dash. Like an afterthought, why not design a new dash, Like Hyundai or Kia or DS after all thats what the customer sees all the time.

[@johnp6987]

The rear wiper on the hatchback model spoils the look. The power boot is a nice option but you have to pair it with another option, thus increasing the price

[@gerrycollins2335]

I had a 2nd generation Octavia which had no rear wiper, and it didn't need one due to the acute angle of the hatchback. For me that was a major plus feature, compared with more upright hatchback rear ends on other cars when you rely on the wiper to clear only one third of the window area, especially in UK weather conditions. . Looking at the new model, it doesn't look like it needs a wiper either, for the same reason. I don't so much mind about the aesthetics, but if a wiper is actually needed on the new car, for me that would be a minus point.

[@nurankhan4113]

Would the 1.0 TSI engine cope in this car, and is economy good or bad

[@rivervalegroup]

Hi Nuran, if you live in the UK we can explore your options to find the specification that suits you best 👍 Get in touch here: bit.ly/319ZKoT​

[@nurankhan4113]

@@rivervalegroup yes I live in the UK, I love the diesels for economy but not a big fan of the dpf system tbh

[@aadi8568]

we got one of these in almost exactly the same spec but with energy blue instead

[@rivervalegroup]

Great minds think alike! How are you finding your Octavia?

[@aadi8568]

@@rivervalegroup finding it pretty good, it's great on long journeys and gets about 40 to 50+mpg. Quite good power and practicality is amazing

[@stephencurran5429]

Skoda are becoming really expensive now days just like ford did. Also there is far to much technology in cars some people just want a bog standard car without all these gimmicks if dacia were to build an octavia size car a lot of taxi drivers would be it

[@quietenglishman4179]

I was thinking the same thing. So expensive now and packed with technology which will go wrong further down the line. I'll stick to my basic, series two, 1.6 Octavia and run it until one of us packs up. I think they've rather lost the plot.

[@paul-k5q5z]

great car for no money