Looks like the Skoda Octavia RS ticks a lot of boxes. Actually, it seems it ticks all of them. 😉
With loads of space, plenty of power under to hood, creature comforts galore and priced right, the Octavia could just set a new standard in the highly competitive Euro car class.
Here’s what CarSales had to say in their review.
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I love that ‘got my money’s worth’ feel that you get with a Euro badge, but do you know what I love even more? A good deal. Which brings me to today’s drive, the Skoda Octavia RS. And before we into it, let me set the tone for those not familiar with Skoda, because many aren’t. It’s part of the Volkswagen family, whose members include Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche, to name just a few. The fact is, with good genes come good things.
The Octavia is Skoda’s top selling with the Kodiaq SUV chomping at its heels of course. But the appeal of the Octavia is broad. Its hot hatch underpinnings combined with the wagon flexibility, make it quite the family car, and far from boring. On the go, the Skoda feels like a weighty, substantial car, but it never feels cumbersome.
That 2L turbo delivers power and fast. Switch to sport mode and use your pedal shifts for even more fun. Standard tech is good in this vehicle, and we’ve ticked some options too.
The short story is you are not left wanting. There’s a big touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android auto connectivity, wireless phone charging, satellite navigation, a reversing camera with front and rear sensors, and auto parking. Driver assist technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring. The Octavia RS straddles sporty and family friendly in a most convincing way, where there are few compromises. The second row is actually a really nice play to be.
You’ve got big, comfy, heated seats, two USB charge points, you’ve got backseat pockets, heaps of legroom, an armrest with cup holders. And in this car, we’ve got the benefit of this big glass, dual sunroof, which makes it really quite bright an area out here. Sure, it’s a sign of my life stage that I get excited about a good boot, but I know I’m not alone. And Skoda is king of the boots. The power tailgate reveals a voluminous boot, but wait, there’s more.
I love the reversible floor mat, carpet or protective rubber. Genius. Then we have dual blinds. This one can carry up to three kg, while this one hides the contents of your boot. Plenty of anchor points and clever net systems make this a very smart book indeed. At the end of the day, I’m hard pressed to find true fault with the Octavia. And electric park brake would be nice. The hard plastics and common touch points aren’t quite at Audi levels of tactility, but nor are they priced as such.
There’s actually something to be said for more robust plastics with kids on board. On the flipside, I do worry a little bit about how the plush Alcantara seats will deal with spillages.
The Skoda Octavia RS is proof you can have your cake and eat it too. Sporting credentials and family friendly values brings something for everyone. It’s a yes from me.
Source: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/skoda-octavia-rs-2019-video-review-119948/
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