New price:
£19,515 - £32,370
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
All the latest information on Skoda's Octavia range. Read expert and owner Skoda Octavia reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse the photo gallery and get accurate pricing for any Skoda Octavia.
Plus, get a great deal on new Skoda Octavia cars for sale and a range of used Skoda Octavia cars for sale.
Latest reviews
We have 3 reviews of recent Skoda Octavia models:
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Genuinely great value for money, with bags of space and equipment
New price: £18,315 - £31,170Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive build quality
- Spacious boot
- Generous kit levels
- Lots of rear legroom
CONS
- Non-vRS models can be 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: £30,955 - £30,955Read 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 (5 reviews)
2013 onwards
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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
2004 - 2013
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Used price: £1,280 - £10,644Read 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: £518 - £8,065Read 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 - £2,502Read full review
PROS
Great engines, makes an excellent family used buy
CONS
Badge still lacks cachet among some
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Used price: £441 - £2,208Read 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: £415 - £7,732Read 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 - £2,322Read 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: £2,037 - £8,579Read 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
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