Skoda Octavia 2025 review

The new Skoda Octavia Select base model is more affordable in Liftback guise, and costs the same as the existing Style in a Wagon body. We're talking $41,490 drive-away for the Liftback (like a big sedan but with a hatchback boot), or $43,990 drive-away for the estate or station wagon.

Both have the 1.4L turbo petrol engine and a traditional auto transmission with front-wheel drive, and they're so so SO easy to live with when it comes to the drive experience.

There are some new spec inclusions like a massive new screen inside, and plenty of great safety tech, too. But there are a few little things that might be worth waiting for in one of the higher-spec Octavias, which are coming soon - the Sportline and the RS (or vRS, as it's known in some markets).

I've called out the best alternatives in this review, too:

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00:00 Skoda Octavia facelift
00:27 Is it the right price?
02:13 What are the best alternatives?
03:50 Is it the right size?
06:12 Interior
13:23 Under the bonnet
14:16 Driving
18:12 Efficiency
18:57 Is it safe?
20:07 Ownership
21:01 Verdict

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[petercrawford]

I've always maintained that station wagons are under-rated and a better choice over a sedan.

[mighty_bunny]

Skoda are rapidly becoming one of my favourite auto makers and the Octavia is a prime example of why. Love it!

[supertaufiqr]

Octavia is one of the models that I am currently considering. Had a closer look at the RS in real life and it is tempting.

[Al-tqzt]

Waiting for your review of the new RS and the upgraded motor

[MHunt]

Im from the uk and i'm.on my third skoda octavia. My experience is its a massively practical car. Im glad to see the new one is just as promising. Only criticism is the hiding of the climate control. I love the physical dials in my older model... perhaps the next one will have them back like they have in a few other models.

[MarthaMansbridge]

Have had many Octavias going as far back as 1999. I don’t know why but they feel like they’re getting smaller - I guess this is just because everything else gets bigger. The last one I had was a 2017 model. I’ve found the engine range has dwindled and the petrol models are gutless. It’s a decent car and always has been and now in a limited segment so stands out more than before but I felt vulnerable in the latest one - felt like I was sitting on the floor whilst every other driver towered over me on the road. I think SUVs have replaced this segment long ago and most are as, if not more, practical.

[kmuinde]

some wagons really look good. this one is one of them, peug 508 as well

[aabhaspandit]

Can you please make a video for what video gear you use and some BTS clips Thx

[Electrotract]

The gearbox is an Aisin 8 speed( Toyota), its brilliant, i travel weekly on the M1 up and down 125 km each way and get 4.8 to 5.5km. per 100 km consumption i run on 98. If you do the math on km travel over say a year and factor in the price diff between 91 and 98octane and compare that to the extra money you outlay to purchase a hybrid, the Ovtavia os ahead overall with me over 4 to 5 years

[Lokito]

For the price this vehicle is very practical..
I would probably do away with the cloth seats and go for leather if it's an option.

[vrcommodore]

For a new car with all these haptics, seems pretty doable compared to these other new cars. I consider this car myself

[nialldunleavy]

Octavia owner here. Great car. But not in same league as Subaru/Mazda. Skoda superb is that bracket.
In fact if you're getting Subaru for similar price, it's a no - brainer.

[beograd]

Škoda has an option when you buy it from new to offer some extra packet deals inclusing keyless entry and other stuff, you just pay extra for those you want. Dont need to go for a model up if you desire only those things missing on base models. But more important than that is where is Octavia made for our market? BTW nice review as always.

[rickb]

We have the current generation Karoq and to open the door you just touch the inside of the door handle. To lock you press that little indentation on the outside of the handle (or use the buttons on yhe key fob obviously). This Octavia isn't the same??

[hlk_]

When are we getting a review of the Fabia Select? I havent seen a single review from an Australian creator

[markp]

Interesting that you mention issues with the "roadside assistance" provided by Skoda. On the only occasion we had to use it it was pathetic to the point of ignoring it and finding some other way around the issue. Other than that 3 years of Skoda ownership has been very positive.

[snoopy]

Which drives better, the Mazda 6 wagon or the Skoda?

[acde]

It's a practical car, but it's a shame that the 1.5 eTSI engine is still not coming to Australia for the facelifted model.

[splid-aspoonwithalid]

I agree, not having keyless entry (after having it on my last 3 cars) is enough to send me elsewhere. What’s drugs are the product planners and bean counters taking?! I can hear them now… lets leave out keyless entry at $40, 000+ in 2025 and to hell with losing sales 😮

[Greg-kj]

Does Skoda offer a flat floor option for the boot?
Why is the 1.5L engine not offered?