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Skoda Octavia RS TSI (2024)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
More power, new looks and a bigger infotainment screen for the excellent Skoda Octavia RS.
by Matt Robinson
More power, new looks and a bigger infotainment screen for the excellent Skoda Octavia RS.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2024)
Nov 2024 - Irish Review
Is the Skoda Octavia Combi estate a good option for Irish buyers still needing diesel power?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Is the Skoda Octavia Combi estate a good option for Irish buyers still needing diesel power?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
Diesel still has a place in the revised Skoda Octavia - tested here in practical Combi estate format.
by Matt Robinson
Diesel still has a place in the revised Skoda Octavia - tested here in practical Combi estate format.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI 150 (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
Mild facelift time for the fourth-gen Skoda Octavia, and it remains as brilliant as it ever has been.
by Matt Robinson
Mild facelift time for the fourth-gen Skoda Octavia, and it remains as brilliant as it ever has been.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (2021)
Aug 2021 - Irish Review
Does the diesel version of the Skoda Octavia RS still appeal, now that there's a plug-in hybrid version, too?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Does the diesel version of the Skoda Octavia RS still appeal, now that there's a plug-in hybrid version, too?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Skoda Octavia iV hybrid (2021)
Oct 2020 - International First Drive Review
The plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV gets a 60-kilometre electric range.
by Dave Humphreys
The plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV gets a 60-kilometre electric range.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2020)
Sep 2020 - Irish Review
The Octavia has, since it was first launched, pushed Skoda to new heights in Ireland. Here’s the new estate.
by Neil Briscoe
The Octavia has, since it was first launched, pushed Skoda to new heights in Ireland. Here’s the new estate.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda Octavia Combi RS iV (2021)
Sep 2020 - International First Drive Review
Does the Skoda Octavia RS lose some of its dynamic edge in 'iV' plug-in hybrid guise?
by Dave Humphreys
Does the Skoda Octavia RS lose some of its dynamic edge in 'iV' plug-in hybrid guise?
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2020)
Jul 2020 - International First Drive Review
Improvements to the latest Skoda Octavia Combi make it seem peerless.
by Dave Humphreys
Improvements to the latest Skoda Octavia Combi make it seem peerless.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (2020)
Jul 2020 - International First Drive Review
The Skoda Octavia evolves with a fresh design and a step up in quality.
by Dave Humphreys
The Skoda Octavia evolves with a fresh design and a step up in quality.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI Soleil (2019)
Oct 2019 - Irish Review
Skoda Octavia Soleil comes loaded with equipment and an appealing price.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia Soleil comes loaded with equipment and an appealing price.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Apr 2018 - Irish Review
Skoda's hottest Octavia might just be better than the Golf GTI it's based on.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda's hottest Octavia might just be better than the Golf GTI it's based on.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Jul 2017 - Irish Review
Ubiquitous on Irish roads, the Skoda Octavia receives a mid-life facelift that further cements its place on top of the family hatchback tree.
by Maurice Malone
Ubiquitous on Irish roads, the Skoda Octavia receives a mid-life facelift that further cements its place on top of the family hatchback tree.
by Maurice Malone
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
We know you'll buy the diesel, but the best updated Skoda Octavia RS is the 230hp petrol option.
by Matt Robinson
We know you'll buy the diesel, but the best updated Skoda Octavia RS is the 230hp petrol option.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia Scout
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
Off-roading Skoda Octavia Scout estate gets four headlights; is still brilliant.
by Matt Robinson
Off-roading Skoda Octavia Scout estate gets four headlights; is still brilliant.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
Skoda facelifts the Octavia RS; we test drive it in practical diesel Combi DSG guise.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda facelifts the Octavia RS; we test drive it in practical diesel Combi DSG guise.
by Matt Robinson
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
Revised Skoda Octavia means tweaked performance and an improved interior.
by Dave Humphreys
Revised Skoda Octavia means tweaked performance and an improved interior.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
Mid-life revisions improve the already impressive Skoda Octavia.
by Kyle Fortune
Mid-life revisions improve the already impressive Skoda Octavia.
by Kyle Fortune
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Jan 2017 - Irish Review
It shouldn't work, but a 1.0-litre petrol engined Skoda Octavia is one of the picks of the whole range.
by Shane O' Donoghue
It shouldn't work, but a 1.0-litre petrol engined Skoda Octavia is one of the picks of the whole range.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
New 1.0-litre three-cylinder Skoda Octavia packs a surprising punch.
by Dave Humphreys
New 1.0-litre three-cylinder Skoda Octavia packs a surprising punch.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Mar 2016 - Irish Review
The Octavia RS was already pretty terrific. This more powerful, more honed version just makes it that much better.
by Neil Briscoe
The Octavia RS was already pretty terrific. This more powerful, more honed version just makes it that much better.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Sep 2015 - International First Drive Review
Skoda turns up its Octavia RS with new 230 version.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda turns up its Octavia RS with new 230 version.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia Scout
May 2015 - Irish Review
Skoda's Octavia Scout provides an alternative route to the well-beaten SUV path.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda's Octavia Scout provides an alternative route to the well-beaten SUV path.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia L&K
Dec 2014 - Irish Review
Is the Skoda Octavia ready to assume the Superb's mantle? In L&K spec we reckon so.
by Paul Healy
Is the Skoda Octavia ready to assume the Superb's mantle? In L&K spec we reckon so.
by Paul Healy
Skoda Octavia Scout
Jul 2014 - International First Drive Review
Skoda's new off-road estate surprises with some genuine mud-plugging ability.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda's new off-road estate surprises with some genuine mud-plugging ability.
by Neil Briscoe
Skoda Octavia RS TSI
Mar 2014 - Irish Review
Skoda's Octavia RS, with petrol power, gets closer to the mighty Golf GTI than ever.
by Paul Healy
Skoda's Octavia RS, with petrol power, gets closer to the mighty Golf GTI than ever.
by Paul Healy
Skoda Octavia Combi 4x4
Feb 2014 - Irish Review
Fancy all-wheel drive in your Skoda estate? This new Octavia Combi fits the bill.
by Dave Humphreys
Fancy all-wheel drive in your Skoda estate? This new Octavia Combi fits the bill.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Aug 2013 - Irish Review
So, what's the hottest Skoda estate money can buy like to live with on Irish roads?
by Shane O' Donoghue
So, what's the hottest Skoda estate money can buy like to live with on Irish roads?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Jul 2013 - International First Drive Review
Skoda ups the performance stakes with its latest Octavia RS.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda ups the performance stakes with its latest Octavia RS.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia
Jul 2013 - Irish Review
The Czech brand returns with the first all-new Octavia since 2004, and it's a big improvement.
by Dave Humphreys
The Czech brand returns with the first all-new Octavia since 2004, and it's a big improvement.
by Dave Humphreys
Skoda Octavia
Jan 2013 - International First Drive Review
Skoda's top seller grows up, both literally and figuratively.
by Paul Healy
Skoda's top seller grows up, both literally and figuratively.
by Paul Healy
Skoda Octavia Combi RS
Aug 2010 - Irish Review
Could Skoda have created its own niche with the Octavia Combi RS TDI?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Could Skoda have created its own niche with the Octavia Combi RS TDI?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Skoda Octavia
May 2009 - Irish Review
Is the facelifted Skoda Octavia the most under-rated car on sale in Ireland?
by Paddy Comyn
Is the facelifted Skoda Octavia the most under-rated car on sale in Ireland?
by Paddy Comyn