This Is The Most Underrated Car! (Skoda Octavia RS Wagon 2024 Review)
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Detailed review and test of the 2024 Skoda Octavia RS wagon including price, practicality, interior, driving dynamics and more.
A facelift is coming, but is the Skoda Octavia RS still a great buy even without the forthcoming upgrades?
The Octavia won our 2022 Car of the Year award: • 20 cars, 1 winner! Wha...
The Skoda Octavia competes with a dwindling midsize car segment that also includes the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and Hyundai Sonata - plus EVs like the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and others.
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - 2022 COTY
0:41 - Still a good buy?
1:05 - In this video
1:30 - Wagon or liftback
1:49 - Styling
2:30 - Upcoming facelift
3:21 - Interior
8:36 - Back seats
11:03 - Boot space
12:02 - Driving dynamics
19:59 - Safety
20:30 - Fuel economy
20:40 - Servicing and warranty
21:08 - Our verdict
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5.2litres/100km up the east coast today, happy with that. Had it 3 years , great car
As the owner a 2021 Octavia RS that was part of VGA launch fleet, I suggest to anyone who is buying one to make sure the infotainment system firmware is up to date. 95% of the whinging in owners groups come from owners who's cars have an infotainment software version older then 1941 - released late in 2023. They've released updates every 6 months or so since launch.
Skoda dealers do not update this software unless there is a reported problem. Even then they can be resistant.
I'm just hoping Skoda Connect launches with the facelift so that we can get over the air updates. Something Skoda doesn't let you do over your home WiFi unlike Ford's Sync 3. Admittedly you can connect the current Octavia to your home WiFi but it does nothing - why?
To sum up my very long comment. I love my car, it's great and I'd recommend it to anyone. Just make sure you get the software updated.
I prefer the 140TSI Limited Edition. Comes with most everything this car does plus ventilated leather front seats and a couple of other bells and whistles for less. You lose power but your fuel economy is better. I think THAT is the most underrated of the lineup.
Unfortunately it was discontinued in 2022. Because it shared the same engine tune with the Cupra Leon V, VAG likely decided it was at risk of cannibalising sales because the price point was roughly the same. Likely why the Octavia Sportline doesn't come with the 140TSI as had been originally stated.
I have one on order and expect to pick it up in the next 2 weeks. Sometimes I wish I had waited for the updated version, but that's just life. Looking forward to picking it up!
Enjoy it. I know I'm enjoying my one.
I do wish you’d include the weight of the car in the Size and Chassis table when you do these videos. Such a fundamental parameter to any car, so easy to add. Just as relevant as length, wheelbase, width etc….thanks.
I love the boot space on this and everything that comes with it. You can ev even turn the mat around and use the rubber side if you are carrying cargo that is dirty. I didn't know this and ended up buying an extra accessory rubber mat the I placed on top.
I'm getting mine on friday and I absolutely cannot wait!
I know the feeling I couldn't wait to get mine last November.
A very slick and precise review; thank you. As a former Audi S3 and TT owner, this car is a reality check for me with a great spec and the EA888 engine in a great tune. This model would satisfy me.
I think the appeal for me also is that its the great VAG driveline but covered with a 7 year warranty!
In Europe we have 2.0 TSI 4X4 (HALDEX 6). 190 HP (on facelift Will be 204hp). Stage1 is 302-304hp. ECU MG1CS031 can have two maps. 😊
Here's the thing with roadside assistance. When i bought mine last November ib was told that you can get free road side assistance for every year for the duration of the warranty if you remember to bring in the car to be serviced every year or at the 15,000 km interval which is a great deal
It's a real jack of all trades it's amazing to drive especially on the open road. It's a real cruiser and makes long diver seamless. Took it from Sydney to Melbourne and back and it made the drive seem like half the time it is great car. The only major issue for me was the fuel economy around town especially with the stop start but it's improving as the car gets driven in. I guess that's what you get with a turbo. On the highway the last run I had down south to Bright it gave me over 800km range for the 50l tank it has. I was going at speed of just over 110km, which was amazing.
Interesting review. It's a shame that we don't get the Euro version of the RS in Aus as small things like electric adjusted seats and auto tow bar fitted would be great if they have that in Aus. There are some reviews that I've seen with the Facelift update already released in Europe with upgraded features.
“195 kilowatts of torque” at 15:45 had me confused…😂
Have 4X4 2.0 TSI 190hp with DCC,same acceleration like vRS. Like my 3rd Octavia. In ECO mode fuel consumption is 4.6L,Normal 6.3L. Haldex gen6 is wery good.
This way looks better than a golf R wagon! wish they made a souped up version!
Decent review but wouldn't go near it personally, far too many infotainment horror stories out there with the current model
Not to mention the many issues that plague VAG
I've heard patches have fixed it, was common on 2021 modles
I have a kamiq that had a start/stop issue that was fixed with software
I've had it brand new since November. No issues with the infortainment system yet. Hopefully it stayes that way.
FYI it’s called a vRS 😂
Mamba green is cool, impossible to overlook. A neighbor 50 yards away in Pilsen has Enyaq Coupe in Mamba Green. Attracts my eyes more than the other 100 cars on the street combined. Fifty percent due to the Enyaq Coupe shape, fifty percent due to the color. It is toxic, refreshing, and similar to the snake. Search for mamba green snake. Porsche has its own color called mamba green but it is just another dark leaf green color with a wrong name.... VRS is a great but expensive bonus.
I love this colour, its really cool. Bit like the Ute's by Holden (I think) a few years back and the Kawasaki Ninja motorbike.
Can someone tell me how to reset the trip computer on the vrs. I don't mean resetting the since start or long term. Does it have a trip computer.
I can’t find the green on Skoda website. The white is the no charge Color now, and the green is gone, anyone know what happened?
It took me a while but that colour is awesome. Every car these days seem to be on a grey scale between black and white. Boring.
Charging extra for white paint? Do they want to chase customers away?
I think that mamba green is cheaper not because it is cheaper to make than white but because the color acts as an advertisement for the brand.
Great cars and more reliable than people think. Dealer service can be very disappointing though
100% which is why after buying one I service it independently and only independently.
Doesn't it void your warranty if you service it independently. If not that's great I myself am not that mechanically minded so will need to put up with the skoda service dealer. Hopefully I have an ok experience.
@@wasupdoc1738 nope not at all. That's a common misconception and I wish people would understand that they are not tied to having their cars serviced at a dealership in order for a warranty to be valid. I will say however that dealership servicing can make a warranty claim process easier, as the onus will be on you to prove that any servicing done independently meets the requirements of the manufacturers service schedule in case of a dispute with the manufacturer during a warranty claim. This should not be an issue tbh if your chosen mechanical workshop does the work required per the schedule and verifies it in the car's service book or in the service job invoice (which you ofc keep for your record).
I want to love this but the word “acceptable” was used often during this review. I’m conflicted by the context. Acceptable to me is ok but not great. Is there a better performance wagon for the money?
This looks the best in its class both in and out. However, as with all Euros, I choose Japanese quality and reliability. Just my opinion
The only direct Japanese competitor to this is the WRX Sportwagon. The CVT in that concerns the hell out of me.
As someone who bought an Octavia RS in 2010 (my first Euro car) and still has it 135,000kms later believe me these things are underrated and suffer from having the same reputation as their VW stablemates. My Octavia RS (with DSG) has been faultless, and I mean literally not a single fault over 14 years...and counting!
I believe you. My sister in law has the 2014 and has had the same experience it's an amazing car. One of the reasons why we went and bought a brand new one last year for ourselves. Hopefully our experience will be the same.
Love the sports wagon look. Why does the car have a transmission tunnel in the rear if it's front wheel drive? Strange.
It's not actually a transmission tunnel, if you put it up on a hoist all that's there is the exhaust piping but I guess overseas they have AWD models? That's probably what the tunnel has been built for.
I was wondering the same thing.
That makes sense. It is odd though having it in a front wheeler. But it doesn't bother me. I'm generally the one driving 😄
Too much use of "Classy" and "Elegant". The car is sporty, not Golf R or BMW M-esk but sporty enough. As a owner of the first gen of this shape (Combi), the Octavia RS was and still is a great car.
Good cars but lots of dealer problems ,
Reviews should cover the longer term to be any use … Skoda Australia and their dealers are a poor bunch ….
I've bought a 2020 Skoda Fabia, and I've had a great experience so far. Had some issues with the car, such as AC problems and the rear washer breaking, but was rectified relatively quickly. I do live on the Gold Coast so I can understand the experience may be different/worse depending on where you live.
2010 Octavia RS wagon (DSG) bought brand new and it's got 135,000kms and counting. Not a single fault. It's been fantastic. I did one dealer service and never again, dealer servicing is just hit and miss, they don't care about your car. Independent servicing every time!
I'm baffled why it does have a high centre transmission tunnel if it's a front wheel drive
Shame no all wheel drive option to excuse the transmission tunnel in the rear seats for front wheel drive only car 😂
The same body is used for the AWD Scout version
In Europe we have 2.0 TSI 4X4 190hp (same acceleration like vRS ) Facelift Will be WITH 204hp (+14hp only bigger air intake).
Yes I would have loved the all wheel drive for here down under. It's a shame we only get the raised transmission tunnel and not the all wheel drive itself.
I had a look at this and Mazda 6 Wagon Atenza, i choose the Mazda 6, its a far nicer and more refined car.
This is going back quite some time (2010) but I actually made the opposite choice after driving both! Mazda6 wagon was 'nice' but tbh boring to drive, the RS just hit all the right notes for me as a keen driver.
I found it struggles getting the power down from take off. Frustrating if you want to get away with any urgency.
Just have your foot lightly on the brake and the take off is not an issue. Also turn off start stop function.
@@cthorno2991 I sold it… was a frustrating car to own.
I think being a turbo it can have that slight lag but I've never had issues with the take oft it actually gets off the line pretty quickly. There is the launch mode which I haven't tried yet. A bit hard to do around town tbh.
I think the New Zealand Cops/Police use these. maybe not the 2024 model yet.
Correct 👍🏼
Personally, I would like to get it in this colour just to annoy my neighbours. 😅
195kw of torque?? How does that get past the editor.
*370Nm. When you make a lot of content, there will be a few inevitable errors that aren’t caught. Very sorry for the inconvenience!
Ultimately, overall, ultimately!
Cool got it, thanks!
You’re welcome!
I think it would be a great car. Unfortunately service/support from Volkswagen group in Australia is severely lacking, so it’s a no.
I hope my experience won't be as bad as I've heard others have had it. I really love my vrs and will see for the first service in November
Wagons.....especially sport wagons........over appliance SUV's any day!!
When you don’t have $280k for an Audi RS6 go for the Octavia RS wagon 😂
How is it underrated if it costs 30k? For 7k less you get a Dacia Jogger with 700 liters of boot space
We don’t have Dacias in Australia for a start 😂
Not much of a wagon if the rear seats don't fold flat
Hi Murray, Skoda says "...Enjoy clever solutions that, simply, work. Peerless...", but yet they are unable to provide a flat floor between the boot and the folded rear seats. This is simply not clever, it is very disappointing. From my understanding Skoda does have an option in Europe providing a raised boot floor to match the rear folded seats to provide a reasonably flat floor, but unfortunately Skoda Australia does not provide this. The raised boot floor should come as standard (hopefully they provide this with the upcoming Octavia), which may also enable the fitment of a full size spare tyre. The Mazda 6 wagon does have a reasonable flat floor with the rear seats folded, which for me makes it more appearing than the Octavia wagon here. Cheers.
Haha was waiting for the Flat Earthers...err sorry, Flat Floorers to make an appearance!
Only royalty and A-list celebrities can afford it. Very expensive for a personal transportation machine.
Is it really expensive than the other estate like Mercedes, Audi and so on
SWISS ARMY KNIFE !!!!!!!!
Maybe note where Skoda is from……..
Mah-m-bah.
What a useless comment 😂
I'd take a Subaru Levorg over this any day.
Only if you’re buying second hand. Levorg not currently sold in Australia.
The Levorg is 130kw, way down on power. Snooze
And that tells me everything I need to know about you lol
Too expensive for what it offers.
This Is The Most Un-reliable car
there, fixed, and the reason it doesn't sell - if you are happy with an unreliable car, you get a cheap Chinese
No, it’s not the most unreliable car. Or the most reliable. This brand is mid-pack in terms of reliability surveys.
@@chasingcars has always had the best build quality out of the VAG
@@chasingcars true, I just couldn't miss the opportunity of re-using your title
@@chasingcarsin fact in Europe Skoda comes out consistently ahead of VW and Audi in customer satisfaction surveys, and has done for well over a decade now...
This most English unreliable comment for Write say what Not sure
It's a VRS, not RS
I think in the UK it's an RS and everywhere else an VRS, I'm not sure the reason. I know I read it somewhere but can't recall why