New price:
£19,000 - £31,040
PROS
- More spacious than ever
- Excellent value
- Range of efficient engines
- 4x4 version available
CONS
- Not terribly exciting
- Ride a little firm on 2WD versions
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Skoda Octavia Reviews
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Latest reviews
We have 4 reviews of recent Skoda Octavia models:
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New price: £24,660 - £27,790Read full review
PROS
- Excellent value for money
- Strong performance
- Practical
- Great to drive
CONS
- Diesel engine lacks excitement
- Twin-clutch gearbox reduces efficiency
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Genuinely great value for money, with bags of space and equipment
New price: £17,800 - £29,640Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive build quality
- Spacious boot
- Generous kit levels
- Lots of rear legroom
CONS
- Non-vRS models are dull to drive
- No hybrid option
- Bland interior
- Still some brand image issues
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Scout trim transforms practical wagon into rugged, well-equipped workhorse
New price: £27,240 - £30,345Read full reviewPROS
- Practical interior
- Genuine off-road ability
- Refined, quality interior
- Lots of standard equipment
CONS
- Not exciting
- More expensive than regular estate
- Only two engine and gearbox options
Older reviews
Estate (4 reviews)
2004 - 2013
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Used price: £1,469 - £10,526Read full review
PROS
Superb value for money, blends hot hatch ability with family car practicality, TDI engine available
CONS
Styling may be too subtle for some, interior dull for a sports hatch
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Used price: £601 - £8,995Read full review
PROS
Huge boot makes it an ideal family car, superbly reliable, good choice of engines, great value for money
CONS
Bootlip is high off the ground
1998 - 2005
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Used price: £172 - £2,288Read full review
PROS
Great engines, makes an excellent family used buy
CONS
Badge still lacks cachet among some
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Used price: £451 - £2,166Read full review
PROS
Performance at a bargain price, sturdy build, space
CONS
Skoda has limited performance car heritage
Hatchback (2 reviews)
2004 - 2013
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Used price: £483 - £8,615Read full review
PROS
Superb value for money, large boot space, well built interior, some great engines, reliable
CONS
Diesels are noisy, interior design quite drab
1998 - 2005
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Used price: £141 - £2,138Read full review
PROS
Quality, space, ride, reliability, value.
CONS
Traditional Skoda image, wind noise.
4x4 (1 review)
2004 - 2013
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Used price: £2,187 - £8,339Read full review
PROS
Practical mix between estate and off-roader, reliable and well built, comfortable
CONS
Won't satisfy the needs of more serious 4x4 buyers, limited engine choice
