Skoda Octavia 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

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The Skoda Octavia is very loosely based upon one of Volkswagen’s most popular models, the Golf. However, a larger body is traded for some of Volkswagen more premium touches. However, because the Octavia is such good value for money, it competes against much smaller rivals, such as the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, and Hyundai i30, which are certainly less practically. This 2017 model has just received a facelift, so what’s new? I’ll explore all this practical hatchback has to offer in this in-depth video review.
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@carwow 7 лет назад

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@TheKostasLab 6 лет назад

This is Škoda not a Skoda...

@81giorikas 6 лет назад

Dude, matt, mutt...whatever. Before stating subjectively that it is not as quiet as a golf, just either compare them at the same time, same brand of tires and same engine and then talk. Or even try to consult databases and/or other comparative tests that actually show that it is as or more quiet than the afforementioned VW.

@aniruddhamandal7253 6 лет назад

love this channel...!!

@eleonik76 6 лет назад

Its Skoda. Dull,stupid,cheap and uninspiring. And made of VW parts which means its crap too. Yeah,it has angular shape which some may equal to solidity and quality but underneath is..same VW toilet.

@yousseffarrah4116 5 лет назад

A can save 3500 box if am in an another country like morocco please tell me

@kr63 5 лет назад

This car’s design stood the test of time very well! The original design is from 2013 and today almost in 7 years later, it still looks good for another few years.

@andrewf7445 6 лет назад

I have the 2015 model, there actually is a place for the top tray in the boot, you lift it up and slide it down against the back of the seats, and you don't lose a lot of boot space either. I had the 2008 model too and it was the same. I'm a taxi driver, and in ten years in an Octavia I've never been unable to fit all the luggage in the boot. I clocked up 800,000km on the last one, great car.

@TF-qd8ru 5 лет назад

I'm not a taxi driver but am considering an Octavia, as i drive about 45,000 miles (around 75000 km) per year. What are your thoughts between 1.6tdi and 2.0tdi? I drive mainly motorway, 70-80mph (110-130kph) and am most concerned about fuel efficiency!

@saadmughal6276 5 лет назад

@@TF-qd8ru 1.6 tdi is more efficient afaik. My father has a 1.6, easily gets over 60mpg on the motorway, sometimes even 70 depending on conditions. Can do a full trip from Manchester to brimingham and back in £20

@TF-qd8ru 5 лет назад

@@saadmughal6276 do you know what the 2.0tdi would do for the same trip?

@saadmughal6276 5 лет назад

@@TF-qd8ru I wouldn't know that from real world usage but checking combined mpg figures (which, incidentally, are about the same as the figures my dad gets on the motorway) the 2L does only 2mpg less. Do bear in mind that you might be a tax band dearer because the larger engine is more pollutant. Still I think its around £30, whereas with the 1.6 you'd be around £20, or some models like my dad's only produce 99g/km with the 1.6 engine so that's £0. (it's the lowest trim and manual. Only add on it has is stop start) I'd imagine you could quite easily still manage Manchester to Birmingham and back in £20 with the 2.0.

@TF-qd8ru 5 лет назад

@@saadmughal6276 I ordered a Superb 2.0tdi DSG. I'm waiting for delivery, apparently it arrived in the UK two days ago

7 лет назад

If you don't need to fold down the back seats, then there is a place for the trunk cover just behind them, you just slide it in there. Then it is parallel to the backrest. Used it myself that way multiple times.

@simots 7 лет назад

Petr Lohnický exactly ! I was about to write about it but then I noticed your comment. It's a pretty clever way to store that trunk shelf. I wonder how Matt didn't see it! It's part of the simply clever philosophy of the brand.

7 лет назад

SHTT AS You wish ;-)

@TheMrMarkW 7 лет назад

Yep, was about to mention that. Quite a novel design tbh. Although I did have to read the manual to work it out :)

@BeingQreative 3 года назад

Petr, how?? Explain it to me please 😃

@user-sp7ix7lm9q 6 лет назад

Bought it, love it. Lots of space, huge trunk, 6-8L in city - great car for money.

@devinrai 7 лет назад

The more I look at those headlights, the more I like them. They actually grow on you.

@mariolosberg4257 6 лет назад

is everything ok with you...? lol I saw it alive they are sooo ugly...

@UnerasebleShotZz 5 лет назад

@@mariolosberg4257 Must be pretty scary to see living lights

@mariolosberg4257 5 лет назад

+Sekuoia ha ha ha...

@EqualsDeath 5 лет назад

especially when they are lit

@MrMO6847 5 лет назад

@@Firemarioflower wtf 😂😂

@klackon1 7 лет назад

As always, Mat, a good review. I like Skoda and bought a new Octavia 4 x 4 estate in 2005. Kept it four years and traded it in for a new BMW 5 SE with all the bells and whistles. Still don't know to this day why I did so. The Octavia was a great car and brilliant in snow. Though I really like my BMW it is not worth twice what I paid for my Octavia.

@Quotenbrtchen 6 лет назад

2:03 Cool octave you got there!

@MrMonoplayer 6 лет назад

The adaptive suspension is indeed able to absorb much more bumps than the stock suspension. It was the most remarkable improvement compared to its predecessor in my opinion.

@MyRealName 7 лет назад

This is the best value for money of any car in any class. Now go get a good deal for the remaining pre-facelift models..

@HypnOlli 7 лет назад

Right..The built quality is not that good in octavia...You can feel it if you sit in one...For example the door handles feel really cheap and other nasty plastics...

@EqualsDeath 5 лет назад

@@HypnOlli that's not true. I have a Passat 2010 and this octavia actually feels nicer

@dimsoneill 2 года назад

@@HypnOlli too much chronic for you bud! Your dud review gets a one bong spill rating.

@tomgl6684 Год назад

@@EqualsDeath A mid to high quality car from 2010 doesn't feel as nice as a value for money car released eight years later? Wow! What a shocker!

@EqualsDeath Год назад

@@tomgl6684 Octavia is 2013. Facelift has been done but it was really a small thing. After 3 years of driving it I have to say that it didn’t age very well. I actually feel that when I’m jumping the in Passat it’s more premium (especially the seats…. Oh the seats!!…)

@Massimilianop 7 лет назад

Hey Mat...would you do a rewiew of the Dacia Lodgy? Great work by the way, love the style od the show!

@wybrasko 6 лет назад

I actually love the headlights! Its quite a head turner!

@Edvard.Munchkin 5 лет назад

I'll be honest I hated the lights at first but now, I love it

@tank618 7 лет назад

7:04 there is a way to store the parcel shelf. Slightly raise the front of parcel shelf out of its pivot then slide down guide at the back of the seat.

@apathyzen9730 6 лет назад

7:05 Boot shelf can be placed vertically behind rear seats.

@mikezerker6925 6 лет назад

I always love these videos even if I don’t always love the cars in the videos

@Altairthehiddenone Год назад

I have a 2018 Octavia and Im absolutely in love with it! Upgraded from a 2010 VW Golf 1.6tdi. The Octavia is a fantastic car with great milage and also looks amazing in my opinion. Brilliant car overall!!

@dragospahontu Год назад

Is it reliable?

@Altairthehiddenone Год назад

@@dragospahontu I only have it about a month and a half and so far its been perfectly reliable, no issues at all and a dream to drive, very comfortable. Skodas are typically known for their reliability much the same as the VW Golf!

@dragospahontu Год назад

@@Altairthehiddenone What engine/transmission did you go for?

@Altairthehiddenone Год назад

@@dragospahontu i went for the 1.6 Litre diesel, manual transmission

@dragospahontu Год назад

@@Altairthehiddenone nice

@bwarpin2356 6 лет назад

The parcel shelf does have somewhere to fit when u are not using it... It fits parallel with the back seats

@sethrojen6458 7 лет назад

Pre facelift looks so much better. What were they thinking?

@Mgoblagulkablong 7 лет назад

VW wants to sell more Golfs because they are more expensive so they forced Skoda to make the Octavia uglier so people would buy the Golf instead.

@fugitive88888 7 лет назад

VW wanted them to downgrade not to be a competition to WV most likely xD

@Chiquita-CZ 7 лет назад

The designer parted ways with Škoda right after (went to BMW) so maybe he's decided to destroy any possible competition :D

@tadeasp0448 7 лет назад

Taky mě to napadlo =DDD, BTW Ahoj, já jsem taky čech =DDDD

@SXsoft99 7 лет назад

they wanted it to look more like a mercedes

@oldmanfromyork 5 лет назад

Thank you for an excellent review, very detailed.

@Dim4ik2012 3 года назад

I actually like how this car looks. Very cool for the money. AND if you chiptune them they can go pretty well as well

@shivibhatia1613 7 лет назад

really good sense of humor good review

@kaamerasilm 7 лет назад

Love my 2016 Octavia 👍

@matthew2863 7 лет назад

It is all nice,I love the full thing!

@jackdoyle6442 7 лет назад

Please review the "Skoda Superb Hatchback". Thanks, I'm loving these reviews.

@Dvlx1 6 лет назад

I like the split lights

@SauceTeeVee 6 лет назад

Pls review the estate version! I would like to order my next lease, but want to know if it's more pratical than the hatchback and better then the previous version.

@CarsByLal 4 года назад

Nice review

@unuseableb 6 лет назад

Skoda 2L diesel with awd and manual is very nice. Those seem to be pretty popular here in Finland

@mraeece 7 лет назад

Can you show the rear led lights on car reviews would have love to seen the rear leds of this car

@KazimKassam 7 лет назад

I think he means with LED's on

@mraeece 7 лет назад

Cool Guy I meant with them actually on, like Matt turning them on

@gozzoz7310 7 лет назад

Mat you are a legend...

@rolo_061 7 лет назад

the waiting list for 1.4 TSI 150 fps engine is ridiculous tho! 3-4 months waiting time.

@OtkaChalnik 7 лет назад

Matt do a review on the vrs version please

@stevenvater2681 2 года назад

I got a vrs245 recently ,its not the hottest out there but I think it's the best allrounder in hot hatch Market. A great drive.

@Jopoilija 6 лет назад

you can set the parcel shelf to the rear seat backrest

@viktorezatinia8984 7 лет назад

I think im the only one who likes that headlight design. Anyone else?

@MatWatsonCars 7 лет назад

It does look better in person than in the video TBH.

@TSpike73 7 лет назад

well, I once heard there was this guy from Cork who kinda didn't hate it...

@georgealex19 7 лет назад

Actually placed an order for the car and have grown quite fun of the headlights. At first they seemed strange, but now I likee them a lot. They give the car a unique look. Regardless of how you feel about the headlights, this facelift brings a lot more to the table than just them. The interior lights are great, new infotainment, led lheadlights with auto dimming based on traffic.... why would I care more on something that I won't ever see while driving than be glad for all the improvements in the cabin where it really counts.

@betterbeavailable 6 лет назад

I like it. Looks modern.

@SandeepKumar-gp9mm 6 лет назад

I like them too

@annekecornee 7 лет назад

Did your test model have Drive Mode Select? Does Sport Mode have an effect on the cornering stability at higher speeds?

@ViceCommando 7 лет назад

Same happened to Mercedes E-class while back. Hated it too. :(

@JurgenDX 7 лет назад

Saw it in the flesh, it looks a lot better in the real world. Especially in vRS guise 😁

@martinj.b.6696 7 лет назад

On this darker colour, the new headlights don't bother me that much. When you look at a silver one, it stands out and it's ugly.

@xLeidenFrost 4 года назад

The bumper on this trim makes it look hideous. The rs bumper looks better

@rupertfdr350 7 лет назад

I'm so early.. great review as usual :)

@davidszabo6404 5 лет назад

There is actually a place for the shelf in the booth but probably I will let you figure it out by your own

@Mech0z 7 лет назад

Can you start to do dB measurement ? Would be nice to compare, just saying its quieter is hard to use between 4 different models :)

@yousefdeeb01 5 лет назад

The headlights grown on me, and in my opinion it’s beautiful

@blazbohinc5735 5 лет назад

I like this review

@sapuvan 6 лет назад

Omg! Mat in glasses is LOVE! 😂

@SPYCRABFAN 6 лет назад

Really wish you could have test drove the vrs 230 model.

@skodanorman 7 лет назад

Matt, you can slide the parcel shelf down behind the rear seats when it's not in use.

@MatWatsonCars 7 лет назад

Ahhh. Yes you can.

@danielfernandes466 6 лет назад

Review the Octavia VRS please

@MK77755r 6 лет назад

Mat please do a review on Skoda Fabia. I would appreciate a lot. Thanks already :)

@lesand5484 6 лет назад

I actually like the way how the inner parts of the headlights continue the shape of the grill though I don't like how boxy the lights are... It just looks too old-school.

@bhanukumarkunkodh9092 5 лет назад

Please do the OCTAVIA VRS.. love from India ❤️

@shiredri3342 7 лет назад

the headlights get led/xenon lights as standart now? or only in the high levels

@vikassharma_101 7 лет назад

what about the ambient lighting no mentions or did I miss something?

@zakariasaafan2954 5 лет назад

The parcel shelf slides behind the rear seats!!

@loverichardson9954 7 лет назад

Could you please do a review on the Volvo v90 cross country and the Tesla model x (if you find a p100d that would be great)? Please reply!

@AM-un5eb 5 лет назад

You can put the parcel shelf in the boot behind the rear seats there is a slot there?

@Deuteross 7 лет назад

Mat, I think you should adjust rear headrests when sampling rear space. In some modern cars they don't extend enough, so as to prevent neck injury in an event of a rear-end crash.

@versace6928 7 лет назад

can you do a review of skoda superb , or mazde 6 ?

@RDB61 7 лет назад

I dont know if it came to the UK but if its possible can you review the Renault Talisman diesel?

@Miki-So 6 лет назад

@Carwow, Skoda Octavia models made in 2015 has same space in the back seat like the one in the video?

@Bryan-fg3ey 6 лет назад

My thoughts on my 17 plate 'normal headlights' 1.6tdi select estate. 11 months old, 24'000 miles (all by me) Good Satnav is great (albeit odd to get a postcode into at first) Adaptive cruise control is fantastic Economy (for me with a manual) has never dropped lower than 50 mpg Centre arm rest is hight and length adjustable The 12 v charges (1 in the front,1 in the boot) are live 24/7 Digital speedo is nice and large Boot is massive Still on its original tyres. Steering lock (turning circle) is almost on par with a London taxi Ice scrapper in the fuel flap seemed like a stupid idea when I picked the car up last March,for the last month it has seemed a brilliant idea Bad The seat squabs are short The 1.6 diesel (in 110 bhp) has chuff all torque,so often a gearchange down is required Mirrors don't fold when you lock the car Headlight brightness is nothing special Bonnet (as matt says) is heavy and gas struts would be nice Brake pads (original) cover the alloys in brake dust Hill hold (it has a manual handbrake,but also electronic Hill hold) is rather violent when driven through (it holds for 3 seconds) My battery went flat(a issue known to skoda but only whispered about) resulting in an AA call out and warrenty battery change at skoda Small petrol tank,but big fuel gauge All in all the best company car I have had to date.

@o1Eagle 7 лет назад

How would Astra K compare in quality of materials inside and sound isolation?

@miska2177 6 лет назад

Octavia RS is great. Nice sporty car with a small price. I would recommend it.

@sumercan2002 7 лет назад

It's practical and cheaper, perfect match. My uncle had a skoda for 20 years and it was sturdy.

@necrosbowen 5 лет назад

you were wrong on the parcel shelf it slots behind the rear seats like in the smaller skodas

@conjugate121 7 лет назад

Please do a review of suzuki Ciaz sedan

@isaackondoh1764 7 лет назад

Why doesn't skoda open up the market in North America? I'm sure they'd be a hit

@gootywooty 7 лет назад

Isaac Kondoh There's literally no reason as to why Skoda would do good in the US.

@u9477 7 лет назад

perhaps they would do good in canada but americans want bigger engines and skoda has small engines so they wouldnt do good in us which has a large share in the north america market

@derbigpr500 7 лет назад

AMericans are too superficial and clueless about cars to be able to appreciate something as a Skoda that has an understated quality. In other words, not enough fake chrome and shiny plastic to appear to americans.

@i1bike 7 лет назад

Isaac Kondoh stupid car for stupid people, it would work

@kylemontano228 5 лет назад

Isaac Kondoh as an American, I wish they did

@stevenlaguardia3538 7 лет назад

Matt you just hit 100 reviews! Celebrate?!?!

@johncarden8985 5 лет назад

I'm about to take delivery of my second Octavia. First time I have leased the same car twice in a row. I have a 1.4 TSI SE Sport and am getting. 1.5 TSI SE L. Capacious, fast, economic, comfortable, quality interior and well equipped. The new car has the new more economical 150 bhp engine, leather/Alcantara, LED headlights. I have to say though, why do reviewers feel the need to be incessantly overcheerful and belabour us with their "humour"?

@mafazrahman1900 Год назад

British people are just spoilt. This car is a dream car for people in most other nations and is such a beautiful car to look at and drive

@akhilvarghese2498 7 лет назад

Hi Matt, if you get a chance, could you please do a video on the current diesels legislation that is being planned on? is it worth getting a diesel now and will the price drop dramatically ? thanks Akhil.

@Shiakri2388 7 лет назад

Would love to see a review of the Mazda 3. Seems like an interesting (slightly less expensive?) alternative to the likes of the Golf and Focus.

@sic22l 7 лет назад

Slightly more expensive to buy and own, lacking torque, with harsh suspension and old infotainment system.

@Shiakri2388 7 лет назад

What is it that makes it more expensive to own? Wouldn't be a fan if it had an uncomfortable ride

@Shiakri2388 7 лет назад

Why is it a rubbish car?

@JAnx01 7 лет назад

It's not less expensive where I live, but I must applaud the petrol engines. While the rest of the industry downsized its engines, Mazda did the complete opposite. The base engine is a 1.5L, but I'd avoid that one because you can get a proper 2.0L with 120hp or 150hp and it's great for low fuel consumption at highway speeds, instant torque and low maintenance. I'd much MUCH rather have a 2.0L 4 naturally aspirated engine, than the 1.0L or 1.4L TSI forced-induction engines that VW currently offers (the rest of the industry is doing similar stunts). Small petrol engines actually use more fuel when you go fast and downsizing with turbos equals shorter longevity. Car companies are reducing their production costs by producing these small turbo engines and increasing maintenance costs for the consumer, which is a disaster.

@sic22l 7 лет назад

Very little of this instant torque, 1.4 TSI is much quicker. And more economical in real life. Mazda's 2.0 Skyactiv isn't all that economical. Here's actual consumption scored in similar conditions: Model / advertised consumption / tested real world consumption Ford Focus 1.0 EB 125hp / 4.7 l/100km / 7.0 l/100km Honda Civic IX 1.8 140hp / 6.1 l/100km / 7.7 l/100km Kia Cee'd 1.0 turbo 120hp/ 4.9 l/100km / 7.1 l/100km Mazda 3 2.0 120hp M/T / 5.1 l/100km / 7.4 l/100km Nissan Pulsar 1.2 115hp/ 5.0 l/100km / 6.6 l/100km Opel Astra 1.4T 125hp / 5.1 l/100km / 7.0 l/100km Peugeot 308 1.2 130hp / 4.6 l/100km / 6.2 l/100km Renault Megane 1.2 130hp/ 5.3 l/100km / 7.1 l/100km Seat Leon 1.4 TSI 125hp/ 5.2 l/100km / 6.4 l/100km VW Golf 1.4 TSI 125hp / 5.2 l/100km / 6.4 l/100km In the real world 1.4 TSI uses 1l/100km less than 2.0 Skyactiv.

@samuelbjorklund4103 7 лет назад

do a review on the mercedes e class estate 2017

@muaz91 6 лет назад

Does it have a flashlight and ice scraper too?

@kathulemerald8000 6 лет назад

The whole fold-over back-seats for the extra ease of boot space is probably the only bad thing about what Skoda is doing with their cars. That is, just letting the back of the seats fold over, instead of the dual fold.. or whatever :) But honestly how often do you use that, really. Amazing car manufacturer and can't wait to see what they do in the future.

@ramyokash306 3 года назад

Was this the top trim of Octavia you are reviewing?

@pssecho 5 лет назад

Hi, I recently bought a new octavia, 1.5 TSI; and I already ran into an issue: avg. speed, consumption and distance reset randomly all three functions (current, long term and since refueling). Did anyone else have this problem, and what did you do with it? (Other than taking it back to the dealer).

@izmactavish 7 лет назад

Can you guys review CLA 250?? Because I don't really watch other car channel than carwow

@user-wt4te7fu6i 6 лет назад

3:48 Not a tethering point but a place to hang your bags so they don't slide around

@bellicromanx 6 лет назад

Is 1.8 TSI option not available in UK?

@weasternspirit 7 лет назад

I love the headlights :D very good car and review!

@comensky 7 лет назад

7:08 Mat - its supposed to go behind back seat row, the space is designed for that parcel shelf :) Skoda thought of that!

@mattluxton 6 лет назад

Certainly the most "interesting" headlight design for a long while! From some angles they look ok. Like when viewing the car from the back about a mile away.

@alcatraz5382 4 года назад

Yeaaa this car isn't really the "budget" car where I come from

@us_er_Max 3 года назад

yeah, for example in India it's a premium brand

@shashikantnipanikar860 3 года назад

Yeah if you compare them with cheap Maruti’s in India. But if you compare it with 3 series or C class, it’s cheap.

@HZVVJ 5 лет назад

Can you do a vRS one?

@admiralpicard2010 7 лет назад

Mat does a good impression of Clark Kent wearing glasses.

@kamrulalom8610 3 года назад

@themillionswillrise753 7 лет назад

you going to review the VRS?

@irishman6124 4 года назад

No their over priced

@SamKhan-rd4rs 6 лет назад

2013 Skoda did parking by itself. You should have showed that feature here again if this one is capable enough

@SugarBlood15 7 лет назад

they just split the headlights in half. But its just so quirky and kinda funny that i like it

@sanujan100 7 лет назад

please review Ford kuga 2017

@Denver542 6 лет назад

No cup holders in the front center?

@urbanspaceman7183 6 месяцев назад

You could always put the parcel shelf on top of the luggage.

@adamlees4496 6 лет назад

Lights are fine.best value family car on a budget.

@kinocchio 7 лет назад

Can you review Hyundai Genesis

@sk4tec 7 лет назад

I would totally get one in VRS. In a lot of ways Skoda is the VAGs "people's car". More room than my e92

@reko3103 7 лет назад

Is this a more affordable Audi A5 Sportback?

@idkwuisp7626 5 лет назад

where i live, the Golf GTD is actually 2 grand cheaper than the Octavia RS diesel with same engine... not a hard pick now is it

@harveybirdman74 7 лет назад

Those headlights are going to cost Skoda a lot of sales.

@noodlefoo 7 лет назад

Previous model is so elegant looking, now it is just plain butt ugly.

@rextetron 7 лет назад

Yup, I wonder who's responsible of those? He/she should be fired immediately. I'm yet to bump into a person who likes the revised look...

@chiraggokharu8960 7 лет назад

meMe

@CompilationSS 6 лет назад

Haha. The main designer went to BMW. funny

@GiacoC 6 лет назад

those headlights are the main thing I started to consider buying Skoda because it looks class

@JMNTN 7 лет назад

I don't understand why they still not put gas struts in the hood, it is so cheap to add and makes it so much easier for the mechanic or even for checking fluids