2024 Skoda Octavia - Luxury Midsize Sedan in Details

Thanks: ERYA OTOMOTİV

The 2024 Skoda Octavia is like a nice comforting cup of tea – a staple of the car market that ultimately, above all else, continues to be reassuring. That might make it sound boring, but just as there’s a difference between tea made with care and tea slung together without thought, while the fundamental principles of the Octavia may be basic in a world filled with fancy SUV and electric vehicles, it remains a carefully executed, very well-rounded family car.

Although there are no real surprises about this facelifted model, that doesn’t mean you should let it pass you by without consideration. The updated Octavia continues to be great value, comes well equipped and, as ever, some of the thinking and everyday practical touches are rather smart.

To get the full effect you need the more expensive second-generation matrix LED version – the standard items are also LED but have a more subtle daytime running light signature – but either way the light output is brighter and the changes successfully make the car seem wider. Helped by the accompanying bumper redesign.

New rear lights – again in two versions, depending on spec – a redesigned rear bumper, and some changes to the wheel designs complete the exterior makeover. The return of Sportline specification offers buyers a dash of extra attitude below the range-topping vRS, with lowered suspension, progressive steering, and gloss black finishing to areas that are otherwise chrome on the outside.

Speaking of deleting shiny stuff, the Octavia’s interior now has highlights in ‘Unique Dark Chrome’ instead of the bright original finish. And although you can’t tell, many of the plastics are now more sustainably sourced. All models get a generous new 13.0-inch infotainment screen, alongside a 10.0-inch digital instrument cluster.

New Skoda ‘Design Selections’ give buyers more choices of cabin trim, while the 15W wireless phone charger is three times as powerful as before. It also includes a cooling system to reduce overheating, a problem I experienced enough in the old version to prompt me to use wired charging on longer trips where I was relying on the Android Auto connection. Apple CarPlay is standard, too.

Increased safety kit is the final enhancement, with features such as Turn Assist (stops you turning into other traffic…) now standard. Intelligent and Remote Park Assist functions are coming later.

Entry-level is the 114bhp version of that 1.5 TSI; with the standard six-speed manual gearbox this will do 0-62mph in 10.4sec and 126mph flat out. Opt for the seven-speed DSG automatic and this becomes an e-Tec motor with mild-hybrid assistance; on paper this is slower (0-62mph in 10.6sec) but in reality it will feel keener, thanks to the extra gear and small but noticeable torque-boost from the starter-generator.

[avalentingabriel]

I bought one in August 2024, manual gearbox, diesel: recommend for long journeys.

[feelms]

Why do only half of the rear lights light up and not the entire line??

[RolandHawlett]

Народная тачка у нас была. Жаль, что теперь очень дорогая...

[RobertDumitrescu-rs]

Jeee..that back seat center from legs area console ruins the car!

[bonnguyen]

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