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Philip DAU
- 3 reviews
- 7 likes
RS 169 TSI
This is our first Skoda. Good build quality, super comfortable seats, very sophisticated electronics, best touch screen GPS I've used, great sound system. This is a seriously fast car but refined and nice to drive moderately too. Very comfortable for four occupants with plenty of leg room in the back. An enormous boot. This is a Golf GTi equivalent but with a character all its own. Ours has the 'Tech Pack', the 'Luxury pack' and the electric sunroof, as well as three years of pre-paid servicing -- really good value for just under $45K. After three weeks of ownership, I'm very impressed.
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RickSydney
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
2010 RS petrol wagon (DSG) - 100,000kms, hasn't missed a beat, grin factor is high
Just passed the 8 year anniversary since buying it new in April 2010, had an APR Stage I then Stage II retune done (2012 and 2015 respectively) and it runs as well as it ever has. Only just had the original battery replaced after almost 8 years! Love driving it. I get an oil change done every 6 months not 12 but that's just me, knowing I'd be keeping it long term. Always used 98 octane fuel but why wouldn't you anyway, these engines are hi-tech. Comfortable and fuel efficient when you want it to be, great fun to punt hard when you find a road w...Read more
ith a great series of bends and corners. Takes my family and all our gear (2 adults, 2 kids) in the huge boot. Highly recommended the Octavia RS. Would definitely consider another one if and when the times comes.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
The Gamble Paid Off
Took a gamble on a Skoda and got the diesel RS with both luxury and tech pack with 19" wheels. Previous 2 cars has been VW Passat' s but the latest version was 1/2 a size too big for my needs
The Skoda has been superb in the 38,000k's since new. I'm a 125kg half polish bloke and the electric seat is the most comfortable I've sat in period. Mid range acceleration is rapid and there is none of the DSG hesitation that some of the road testers talk about.
Fuel economy averages at 6.2l/100kms of mostly urban driving with my weight. I h...Read more
ave been down to 5km on a long run. Handling is very sure footed on the low profile tyres which are lasting far better than on my previous Passat. The boot size is immense and once got a large vanity in the back that amazed the supplier. Quality is fab. I am amazed how it the boots stood up to transporting 300kg of tiles and grout and reliability is spot on.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Harry32Canberra
Best to avoid.......
So disappointed in this car. Skoda dealership left me high and dry from day one. Rattles like a freight train inside the cabin (which didn't exist on the test drive) - have been back to servicing three times and they never ever resolve the rattling issues (I was told I needed to provide a log of information about inside and outside temperature during rattles?!?!? Even though they're there all the time). There is a particularly bad rattle from the driver side door panel near the window (still not fixed). Sat nav issues originally from the day I ...Read more
picked up my car, and the pin was in a completely different place to my actual location. Was told I had to wait for a software update (salesman was lying/had no idea as it was a connection to the aerial issue all along). Bangs and booms over the mildest of course roads. My 2014 polo had better NVH levels than this car. It's such a shame because it has a lovely engine and great infotainment/technology. If the cabin had been made to the same level as a VW it would be totally fine, but I'm really unhappy with it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
markAdelaide
- 7 reviews
- 4 likes
The best family sports wagon on the market
Hands down the best family sports wagon on the market today, a great blend of performance and practicality. Their is so much space in the back the kids love it, more tech than you can pick a stick at, highly recommend test driving one. Was my pick over the golf R and Levorg and I don’t regret it.
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Brent NMelbourne
Very Impressed Each Time I Drive It
We bought a 2018 Skoda Octavia wagon and received delivery in December 2017. We chose the wagon with luxury pack and electric tail gate. The car is mostly VW underpinnings and it shows in the build quality as well as inheriting some of the more premium features from its more expensive VW & Audi cousins. The TSI engine is powerful and a enjoyable to drive, the DSG gearbox take a little bit of getting used to at low speeds but great once moving. The adaptive cruise and lane assist is game changing in terms of freeway driving. Long drives are...Read more
far more relaxing and less taxing on the driver. The boot space is exceptional, in comparison to a Nissan X-Trail (our other car) it is MUCH more practical. Fuel consumption is very low, getting real world figures of 7L/s in city driving, often short distances as well. The car does need premium 95 fuel, although the higher price is offset by the lower fuel consumption in comparison with a similar car. All in all a great car at an amazing price (nothing comes close in terms of equipment and price). It would appear Skoda are trying to get into the Australian market by providing well equipped cars for low prices.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SkodaPANDASydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
Best sports wagon under 50k
Awesome car the Skoda RS and ultra practical in wagon form.... was a GTI owner until my kids started to complain about rear legroom so i sold up and bought the latest RS245 wagon. Feels exactly like a bigger version of the Golf GTI although not as nimble. If Skoda were to offer the awd like in the Golf R wagon it would wipe the floor with the Subaru Levorg. 5 year / unlimited warranty whats not to like.... keep up the good work Skoda.
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VinnyPerth
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Better than expected.
I bought Skoda octavia 1.8 TSI MY11 in 2014 dec to replace my old Barina. It was 3.5 years old and had 50000 kms on it. I have been using the same car even after 3 years. I have now traveled 60000 kms on that. It performs so well. Feels so good to drive. When you want the power turbo will kick in give you that extra boost. fuel economy is so good. I get 6.5L/100 consistently. I am thinking of replacing this skoda octavia with a newer one.
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Jay PenavaGold Coast
- 10 reviews
Solid Value For Money
I have now traveled just over 30K on my 2016 MY17 Octavia 1.4TSI 6 Speed Manual.
Now, keeping in mind i bought this car new and before that I owned a Honda AccordEuro which i also purchased new back in 2012, I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the Skoda.
Performance and handling are both relatively good. The engine is zippy enough and has enough power to comfortably transport 5 adults. Road noise is noticeable a tad more than when i was in the Honda but the price difference between the two reflects that.
Leg room is excellent, a...Read more
gain 5 adults are comfortable even on longer journeys. The cabin does feel a bit on the plastic side but everything is set out in a rather logical and driver friendly manner. For the price, the inclusions are class leading. I do a fair bit of highway driving so the adaptive cruise control, which comes standard, is heavenly. The car also comes with standard city assist and emergency breaking feature. At first i never thought it would be something i would use or even have any use of for that matter but lets just say it saved me at least twice now while my eyes were glued to my phone rather than the road.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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DanielCairns
- NE (Wagon) Style 110TSI (2015-2017)
- Verified purchase
Very poor warranty support
FINAL UPDATE 06/02/2018: The car repair was finally completed on Thursday 01/02/2018. We were looked after by a new service manager named [name removed] at the Cairns warranty dealership, who was a consummate professional, keeping us up to date at all times. He arranged a loan vehicle for the duration of the repair and we are very happy with his management of the repair. However, it is still worth pointing out that it took about a month due to Skoda carrying insufficient parts inventory in Australia. This is worth bearing in mind should yo...Read more
u choose to purchase a Skoda brand vehicle. It's also worth bearing in mind that none of this happened until I placed a link to this review on the Skoda Australia Facebook page. So thank you Product Review and thank you FaceBook! UPDATE 8/1/2018: Once again the car has lost all it's air con gas. The service agent has identified the problem as a faulty TX valve and leaking condenser. The good news is that it is covered by warranty. The bad news is that it will take 3 WEEKS for the parts to get here from overseas. Anyone, who has experienced a Cairns summer will understand that this essentially puts the car off the road until it is repaired. We will not be receiving a loan car. This level of service is so substandard. We currently have 12 of these vehicles in our fleet and will be changing back to Toyota as soon as it is economically viable. So much for that experiment. This review represents the final opportunity for Skoda to delight me with their customer service before I kick this brand to the kerb forever. ORIGINAL POST: We bought a Skoda Octavia in December 2016. Guess what? The air con gas leaked and this wasn't covered by warranty! Apparently the service agent in Cairns couldn't find the leak, therefore it wasn't a warranty repair as there was no category for them to select in the warranty system and "Someone has to pay". I am left wondering what the warranty might actually cover? I'm also wondering if someone from customer relations at Skoda might take the time to contact me and discuss?Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Mike
- 2 reviews
Extremely good value for money
I bought the MY18 Octavia Sport wagon petrol and I would definitely buy another, running costs are very low compared to other cars I was looking at. I'm averaging 6.0L/100km. I was worried about the small 50L fuel tank I thought I'd be filling up more often and more than once a week. I'm getting 750-800km to a tank. So I can often go 2 weeks without refueling. Despite requiring more expensive 95unleaded, my fuel bill is around $25-$40 per week and I drive anywhere between 350km-500km per week. So my weekly running costs are much lower than my p...Read more
revious 4cyl Honda Accord. Octavia is a 1.4L turbo engine, I was worried it would be like a ride on lawn mower (slow as hell) but has more than enough power, I work in the hills so I drive up a long windy Hill every morning easily. It comes standard with 8 inch infotainment system, it's the best system I've ever seen in a car, high definition, no matter how much glare from the sun is on it u can see it clearly. Also reverse camera is HD. It has Android auto and apple car play standard even in cheapest model, which seriously makes all the difference, I speak to the car to navigate on Google maps, no more typing in addresses ever again, I even use my voice to tell google to play any song in the world that I want and it will play it. Voice control works flawlessly in android auto, even making phone calls or sending text msgs while driving is a piece of cake. However if u want to rely on skodas voice recognition u will find it useless along with most other cars. With Android auto I will never ever ever need to use a cd Player again or a USB with music on it. Just use Spotify or google play music. When I was looking at cars, I decided if it didn't have Android auto and apple car play I would take it off the list and I'm glad I stuck to that. I bought the wagon as I wanted to put my German Shepherd in the boot as I hated him damaging the back seats of my old car. I was worried the boot would be too small but he fits easily, I think he prefers the boot to the back seat anyway, as he used to hate going in the car now he loves it.Purchased in October 2021 for $34,850.00.
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Androo1970Hobart
- 13 reviews
Ticks just about every box.
Bought my 110TSI wagon new in April 2016 and overall it has been a very well equipped, reliable and economical car that I really enjoy driving, but I have found 3 things to be aware of before you buy.1
1) The base model doesn't have independent rear suspension and it can get pretty bouncy back there. (Both my kids have complained of travel sickness)
2) The tow ball is rated at 75KG, which eliminates being able to tow just anything other than a small trailer of boat.
3) The front wheel drive really struggles for grip when going uphill on an ...Read more
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TonyOLaunceston, Tasmania
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Octavia RS 147kw - a Golf GTi for $10k less
Rewarding to drive, very practical, and fast enough to surprise your friends. All the features I wanted (manual transmission, SatNav, good stereo) for around $40k. It suffered the known VAG timing chain tensioner failure at 6.5 years / 125,000km and Skoda Australia helped out with all the parts and most of the labour costs. I'm keeping the car for at least another 2 years at which point I'll probably buy a new Octavia RS.
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MalekSydney
- 6 reviews
Oil Consumption
the octavia tsi models have extensive oil consumption & transmission problems (1 lt per 1000km ) depends on the oil quality however it has good performance and luxurious design, strong body and engine . navigation and air conditioning are excellent .
Good economy fuel for performance . Great exterior looks and adaptive cruise control comes standard even on the base model
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RexPerth
- 2 reviews
- 3 likes
Very Good value and zero reliability problems
This is our 2nd Octavia. We now have a 2.0 litre, diesel wagon, 6 speed dsg automatic with the safety extra's "tech pack", which is definately worth getting - radar distance control and other features. The transmission is quick changing and smooth even under harder acceleration. Very punchy motor for a diesel. The amount of overall kit you get for the price of the car is is very good. Very good night driving lights. My wife drives the car to Northam from Perth 5 days per week, very hilly for 25 % of the trip ( about 180 kms round journey). Ha...Read more
d racked up over 190,000km since buying the wgn new mid 2014. Has been economical, 6 - 7 ltres/100 kms and totally reliable We've had a few VW golfs and Passats in the past, which were also vg, but they are not as good value for money as the 2 Skodas we've had. Good quality materials used inside the car . The brakes on the car are excellent. I have a reasonably high performance car, the brakes on it do not feel as strong as the Skoda's. No problem with legroom at all, i'm 6 feet, heaps of headroom and the seats are comfortable. I wouldn't get leather seats again as they're cold first thing in the morning in winter. I personally dont like how the motor turns off when you stop at traffic lights (built in to save fuel), but you can press a button that overrides it for the whole journey. The "Canton" make entertainment system has excellent sound quality. Gps is also very easy to use.The back seats fold almost flat and has plenty of room. We take our 60 kg bull mastiff and our pugs all to the dog beach with no problems. Has a reversible back mat. Is hard, plastic ribbed one side and carpet the other side. When the dogs come back to the car from the beach its easy to hose the sand off the plastic side of the mat when you get home.You can hear the diesel motor but its not overly loud . Nice car to steer/drive, better than my late model Subaru, which surprised me, because the Subaru is all wheel drive and Skoda is front wheel drive. The servicing costs are normal, nothing over the top if you take them to a good local mechanic and not the official dealer. Last service, oil change and normal checks made was just over 200 bucks. The dsg transmission is one thing the local mechanic might not be able to do a service on. I cant recall why not. I think it may have had something to do with specialized tools needed. The transmission service is not something that happens very much in the log book service schedule. Because the car is basically a rebadged Volkswagen, I found a mechanic who works mostly on VW's. The transmission service was about 300 dollars which isnt too bad. Car continues to surprise us with features we didnt know it had. My wife was about 5 kms from home recently and feeling quite tired, having just driven about 100 kms. She said a warning message for " driver rest break" came up and an alarm sounded from the dash display. It startled her momentarily. Long story short, vehicle monitors your overall steering responses and if it detects a change a warning is given. The car has a lot of very useful features which have not been inclusive in previous makes of cars we have owned.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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cogniumSydney
- 2 reviews
Pretty good
Positives - Performs well; looks good; deceptively has plenty of room (fantastic boot space); great connectivity to devices (2 at once); nice gearbox; nice tech options
Negatives - air conditioning keeps playing up, stops working intermittently (Skoda can't fix); no adjustable headrest; odd high pitched noises while driving as it warms up; gear stick leather started peeling after 3 months
Overall happy with the car, but the air-conditioning issue is a big one that Skoda aren't able to resolve
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SaliseroMelbourne
- 5 reviews
Performace with a great Value
First of all disregard all the previous stigma related to the Skoda brand back in the day, because they have definitely picked up their game with the Octavia RS. Just done my first 10k on the 2017 RS TSI Sedan without a problem so here's a few points to consider once you had your test drive:
1- I could definitely vouch for the good performance and the even better steering and handling. Good economy fuel for performance with roughly 8-9 L/100KM. Great exterior looks and adaptive cruise control comes standard even on the base model.
2- Inte...Read more
rior is well-designed with a huge central screen with android auto and apple carplay which are a huge plus adding more useful features to the default navigation system - especially since traffic isn't included in Australia for some reason, however a con for the hard plastics similar to VW cars. 3- Regardless of its sports marketing, it comes with generous space actually practical with great overall size for families plus a huge boot for a sedan, however I did find the sport seat with bolsters to be a bit uncomfortable, i got used it to it by now but would still consider it a con. Overall recommended !Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Very annoying road noise solved!
I've had my 2011 1.4 Diesel Wagon for 9 months now. Bought it with 39 000Km on the clock from a Govt Auction. Amazing value. Problem was (as per the research I had done) that the road noise was really loud; significantly louder than my 1997 Peugeot 406 Diesel Wagon that it replaced. Very bad at about 60kmh, then OK till about 90kmh then loud again.Even thought the tyres still had about a year of tread on them, I changed them for newies and voila! Road noise gone.
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Parts availability
I bought my Octavia vrs sedan from Essendon Skoda in March of this year, I have always liked the Octavia body shape and size and was happy with my car but realised at less than 2000km there was a rattling sound from the transmission when idling with the clutch pedal released. I assumed that the car had a faulty clutch release bearing and booked the car in for a weeks time.
After inspection by the garage I was told that the Dual mass flywheel had unacceptable tolerances and would have to be replaced.
This is where my gripe with Skoda begins, ...Read more
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SamNew Delhi
Recurring Gear Box Faults of Skoda Octavia
Fact is that in a span of 6 months the vehicle's clutch and gear box has broken down twice which points to the fact that either its faulty workmanship or the parts used had manufacturing defects. From the problems seen and reported by various clients, all point to the fact that the parts are faulty. Its morally unethical on the part of Skoda to demand half a lac from the clients every 4 to 6 months for this.
Its upto the new clients to keep in mind that this is an inherent problem and needs to be fixed by Skoda before anyone thinks of purchasing Skoda Octavia in 2017, lest the Gear Box assembly is fixed by Skoda manufacturers. Till such time extreme precaution in deciding to purchase should be taken.
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I have skoda octavia mk2 2008 to make air recirculating button on the AC must be on . Sometimes i need to make it on while AC off. Any solution or update for this problem?
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