Bet you didnt expect someone in 2023 to be watching this whilst looking for a second hand car. ***Update I bought the Skoda 1.4, 2015 reg after watching the video in 2023. Now it's Oct 2024 and I'm very happy with my purchase. No issues. No nothing. Love the car.
@@ahronsumar5075 I actually bought one 1 year ago, after my first comment 😅 I'd highly recommend them. I purchased the 1.4 2015 version in blue. They feel a little lower than competitor vehicles. It feels as low as maybe a hatchback, but with much more comfort and incredible space throughout the car
I have the older octavia and done 350.000 km with it and no problem at all! I didn't have any issues with it it's a great car and the fuel consumption it's incredible,even more considering the size of the car
Haha,my dad is a cab driver,and while we went to the dealer to service my Yeti,while waiting he was introduced to this car.... He ended up ordering a mid-spec SE model after 2 days :D
I couldn't agree more, it's absolutely brilliant, it takes from you all the stress that you usually accumulate while driving in the city, yet he said that you have to operate brakes, throttle and gears, I wish it was 100% automatic
have one with the 1.8 tsi 180hp manual and it's an excellent car, with 17 inch wheels, a perfect balance of space, confort, sportiness-ish, great engine, etc, etc, etc.
:) Classic. I'm from Czech republic and I always drove Skodas (Favorit, Felicia, Estelle - I'm young, so I have old cars.) I'm happy you like the cars and that they are cheap for you. Unfortunately, in our country Skoda puts the prices very high, because they simply can afford to...
@@Badwarrior5 Well, they're not what you would cool, but they are good. I bet the parents of the teens that pick on other, who drive Skodas, drove Ladas back in the days of the cold war...
Gotta say the parking assist was impressive....I think we are getting used to seeing cars that can parallel park themselves but I've never seen a review of one before that can un-park itself and also park into a normal space for you too.....they always were good value though even before VW got them!
It looks much better in person than on videos, especially in silver color, which fits it best by far, I would not sell this car in any other color. And interior is just so well made, it feels like an Audi inside. Its definitely higher in quality than the current Passat, and almost as good as the new Golf or A3.
I can't think of any reasons to buy a Golf or a Passat over this, so well done Skoda! I can't even think of any reasons to buy a Superb over this, as you shouldn't need a car bigger than this Octavia. Apart from the somewhat awkward proportion, it's a good looking car.
Had two Skoda's an octavia and a fabia,fabia new,octavia two yrs old when I got it-neither fully broke down or ever failed to get me home but both had one electrical issue after another-there will never be a third....VAG group are where Mercedes was 15 years ago.
Yooka: Hi, I’m Yooka, and your video review made lots of sense. I’m getting this tomorrow at midday, Laylee is coming with me, and I think I might go for either the optional nets, or the optional armrest. I’m not kidding... By the way, I’m actually getting the used 2014 estate model. A day later... Yooka: Okay, what are my thoughts? Well, the boot is MASSIVE!, AKA the biggest in class, I also went for the optional nets to stop my things rolling about all over the place. And before you ask, yes, I got the more practical still estate version from 2014, and, in the rear, I have lots of room, so six footers should be just about okay in the rear. As for safety, and the driving experience, etc., well, I got several safety systems, and loads of parking aids, and overall, the driving experience was very sharp. The only problem was at the rear, because the seats didn’t fold completely flat. In fact, they almost did, but they didn’t. Overall, I’m very happy with this Skoda, because it’s a replacement for my Ford Focus Estate from 2012. And ultimately, I think it’s very practical, especially with the biggest boot in its class. Hope this helped. Goodbye. Another day later... (insert ear rape version of "Skoda. Simply Clever." jingle here) 7 months later… Bluey: I don’t actually drive.
The VA Group is setting the bar really high even for its "cheap" cars. With SEATs and Skodas looking good on the outside as well as on the inside and having such a quality feel to them, it's gonna get hard to compete with them.
But with fully loaded Octavia you get things from Merc C-class which you dont have on entry level Insignia, not even mid range Insignia, some not even on top spec one. For example you have to pay special extra on top spec to get Bi-Xenon headlamps. Which costs about 2 time more than Octavia.
Set to debut on July 11, the third-gen Octavia vRS is likely to be powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine producing about 220 hp (164 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. There are also talks about a second, more potent version offering 250 hp (186 kW).
Yes, the spring loaded nets are a massive problem on this car. In fact I've now stopped throwing things into the car from a distance after I almost got hit by my own boomeranging luggage!
You want him to say that Skoda is bad even if its good? Its a great car, thats a fact. Go test drive one and you will see that everything about it (except styling) is as good as it gets in its class and some things are even better than in cars of segment above.
I thought that it would be a bit unpleasend to drive with the simple rear suspension, but it's actually pretty good. I'm curious if there is gonna be a big difference between the ride of the octavia Combi and the Golf 7 estate/wagon/station/variant because of the rear suspension.
I guess you're talking about the Seat Exeo... well, you're right in that case. But the other models are as new as a Polo/A1/Fabia, Golf/A3/Octavia. The good old Alteas will be replaced soon - I guess when a new Golf Plus comes out - if ever. Also a Skoda Yeti cousin will be appearing some time soon me thinks. Have a good day! :)
I didn't say that it makes the car worse. To me, resale value is important, I don't want to lose a load of money on my car when I come to change it. All I know is that both my parents got new cars around the same time - dad got an Octavia and mum an A3. Three years down the line and the A3 has lost less money than the Octavia. - Which undoubtably will be sold to taxi firm, where so many of these cars appear to end up. Plus, the A3 is such a nicer car!
Are u sure? Rapid shares platform with Polo sedan (or saloon) which is not in sale in the UK. But Octavia shares the platform with Jetta, Golf and Seat Toledo.
Petrols have always given better refinement whereas diesels have given bettermpg so most people now go for diesels. However, petrols are now catching up in terms of mpg, so I wonder if in a few years people will start switching back to petrols.
Both the Octavia and Superb are great cars but cars like the Insignia are in a class of its own and only Ford and VW owners wouldn't appreciated that - if you dig a little you will see it is the most awarded car considering reliability and Opel has less running costs than any of its competitors, it also doesn't have exterior paint in the interior (like the top of the line Octavia), the highway performance is also on great level and it doesn't feel vague with soft steering and suspension, etc....
unfortunately the VW group had some problems with the timing chain on the 1.2 tsi ...the engine that carbuyer keeps recommending. I know that the new octavia has a timing belt now...but only time can tell if it is durable .
Bet you didnt expect someone in 2023 to be watching this whilst looking for a second hand car.
***Update I bought the Skoda 1.4, 2015 reg after watching the video in 2023.
Now it's Oct 2024 and I'm very happy with my purchase. No issues. No nothing. Love the car.
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Literally what I'm doing lol
@@ahronsumar5075 I actually bought one 1 year ago, after my first comment 😅 I'd highly recommend them. I purchased the 1.4 2015 version in blue. They feel a little lower than competitor vehicles. It feels as low as maybe a hatchback, but with much more comfort and incredible space throughout the car
2024 and doing the same ..........Love an L&K Estate though, DSG in Beige, not easy to find in 2.0tdi.
Similarish, I purchased 1.14 TSI 2017 SE, absolutely love the engine & car in general, had it 4 years now.
Truly wonderful car. Works all the time, used in 142 taxi companies and 43 police forces alone! Best car that Skoda offer.
I have the older octavia and done 350.000 km with it and no problem at all! I didn't have any issues with it it's a great car and the fuel consumption it's incredible,even more considering the size of the car
It's a freaking Audi with a Skoda badge !!! Take my money, Skoda !
It's like having an Audi A4, with a very economical fuel engine consume
@@ArturoPerez-si2xkultimately slower though
@@lucutes2936no big deal, its fast enough and theres always the vrs if u want fast
I bought a used estate 1.4TSI DSG 4 years ago. What a buy! I love it every day I drive it.
Haha,my dad is a cab driver,and while we went to the dealer to service my Yeti,while waiting he was introduced to this car....
He ended up ordering a mid-spec SE model after 2 days :D
I'm not in the Market for a car, and I'm not even in Europe but I love watching these reviews.
Just bought one today. 2015 2.0 tdi manual. Love it
Overall, I found this car to be really impressive.
I couldn't agree more, it's absolutely brilliant, it takes from you all the stress that you usually accumulate while driving in the city, yet he said that you have to operate brakes, throttle and gears, I wish it was 100% automatic
have one with the 1.8 tsi 180hp manual and it's an excellent car, with 17 inch wheels, a perfect balance of space, confort, sportiness-ish, great engine, etc, etc, etc.
I really like this car, good looking, cheap, well equipped, spacious!
:) Classic. I'm from Czech republic and I always drove Skodas (Favorit, Felicia, Estelle - I'm young, so I have old cars.) I'm happy you like the cars and that they are cheap for you. Unfortunately, in our country Skoda puts the prices very high, because they simply can afford to...
Here in Finland teens get picked on for having a skoda
@@Badwarrior5 Well, they're not what you would cool, but they are good. I bet the parents of the teens that pick on other, who drive Skodas, drove Ladas back in the days of the cold war...
I dreamed of a Sköda Octavia from 2004 to 2012 (second generation) and want it for my first car
@@Badwarrior5 Skodas actually have a cool image now because they’re seen as the clever persons car who isn’t a slave to snobby badges
Size doesn't matter. As long as its you Mat!
I just bought this car today (2016 Blue , 1.2l petrol manual) 😁
Gotta say the parking assist was impressive....I think we are getting used to seeing cars that can parallel park themselves but I've never seen a review of one before that can un-park itself and also park into a normal space for you too.....they always were good value though even before VW got them!
Now they can drive itself
It looks much better in person than on videos, especially in silver color, which fits it best by far, I would not sell this car in any other color. And interior is just so well made, it feels like an Audi inside. Its definitely higher in quality than the current Passat, and almost as good as the new Golf or A3.
If I had scratched that 6 series infront of me, I'd be off quicker than you could see.
WhiteSlift 😭🤑👿
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I can't think of any reasons to buy a Golf or a Passat over this, so well done Skoda! I can't even think of any reasons to buy a Superb over this, as you shouldn't need a car bigger than this Octavia. Apart from the somewhat awkward proportion, it's a good looking car.
Had two Skoda's an octavia and a fabia,fabia new,octavia two yrs old when I got it-neither fully broke down or ever failed to get me home but both had one electrical issue after another-there will never be a third....VAG group are where Mercedes was 15 years ago.
Great review Mat! Never seen a parking aid that gets you out of a space before! Well done!!
Yooka: Hi, I’m Yooka, and your video review made lots of sense. I’m getting this tomorrow at midday, Laylee is coming with me, and I think I might go for either the optional nets, or the optional armrest. I’m not kidding... By the way, I’m actually getting the used 2014 estate model.
A day later...
Yooka: Okay, what are my thoughts? Well, the boot is MASSIVE!, AKA the biggest in class, I also went for the optional nets to stop my things rolling about all over the place. And before you ask, yes, I got the more practical still estate version from 2014, and, in the rear, I have lots of room, so six footers should be just about okay in the rear. As for safety, and the driving experience, etc., well, I got several safety systems, and loads of parking aids, and overall, the driving experience was very sharp. The only problem was at the rear, because the seats didn’t fold completely flat. In fact, they almost did, but they didn’t. Overall, I’m very happy with this Skoda, because it’s a replacement for my Ford Focus Estate from 2012. And ultimately, I think it’s very practical, especially with the biggest boot in its class. Hope this helped. Goodbye.
Another day later...
(insert ear rape version of "Skoda. Simply Clever." jingle here)
7 months later…
Bluey: I don’t actually drive.
Gotta say, this new Octavia does float my boat!
Nice. I wish we had Skoda over here. Thanks.
The VA Group is setting the bar really high even for its "cheap" cars. With SEATs and Skodas looking good on the outside as well as on the inside and having such a quality feel to them, it's gonna get hard to compete with them.
great review!!! i will buy it with DSG and TDI 150... this park extra is great!
But with fully loaded Octavia you get things from Merc C-class which you dont have on entry level Insignia, not even mid range Insignia, some not even on top spec one. For example you have to pay special extra on top spec to get Bi-Xenon headlamps. Which costs about 2 time more than Octavia.
The cars you guys drive in the uk look pretty awesome, I really want to move there!
Matt is the best reviewer on the youtube..
You are my favourite car reviewer mate
Set to debut on July 11, the third-gen Octavia vRS is likely to be powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine producing about 220 hp (164 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. There are also talks about a second, more potent version offering 250 hp (186 kW).
Before Honda Civic became its 2016 self, Skoda has done it already.
Taxi drivers will be loving this
Yes, the spring loaded nets are a massive problem on this car. In fact I've now stopped throwing things into the car from a distance after I almost got hit by my own boomeranging luggage!
A young mat Watson good god
Matt best reviewer ever
I wish we have this in our country. That parking system was great!
You want him to say that Skoda is bad even if its good? Its a great car, thats a fact. Go test drive one and you will see that everything about it (except styling) is as good as it gets in its class and some things are even better than in cars of segment above.
Amazing parking system... Quite impressive.
I thought that it would be a bit unpleasend to drive with the simple rear suspension, but it's actually pretty good. I'm curious if there is gonna be a big difference between the ride of the octavia Combi and the Golf 7 estate/wagon/station/variant because of the rear suspension.
The flat boot floor is on Estate version Matt.
I guess you're talking about the Seat Exeo... well, you're right in that case. But the other models are as new as a Polo/A1/Fabia, Golf/A3/Octavia. The good old Alteas will be replaced soon - I guess when a new Golf Plus comes out - if ever. Also a Skoda Yeti cousin will be appearing some time soon me thinks.
Have a good day! :)
These are used for taxis a lot because they're one of the most reliable cars out there, when i was in the taxi i saw one of these get 115 mpg!
Comes to Australia in October !!! Yay
I didn't say that it makes the car worse. To me, resale value is important, I don't want to lose a load of money on my car when I come to change it. All I know is that both my parents got new cars around the same time - dad got an Octavia and mum an A3. Three years down the line and the A3 has lost less money than the Octavia. - Which undoubtably will be sold to taxi firm, where so many of these cars appear to end up. Plus, the A3 is such a nicer car!
Pretty much all cars from the VW group look good right now, IMO.
2.0 tdi is the one to go for. Really powerfull with low consumption.
are the engines reliable? read about timing chain snapping and they dont last too long
dude, I think you never drove one ... it has one of the best build quality you can find in Europe ... its same good as any VW.
This car looks really nice, especially with those wheels
I want this car....! it seems very balanced choice to me... nice review, as well..
AC is pretty standard nowadays but up until a few years ago it was an extra especially in smaller city cars.
Cannot wait for the vRS :D
I’ve a 2014 vrs, superb machine!
i use to have vrs 2014 but got problem with starting, long cranking
@@alansbaburs did u sell it ?
@@myyt7590
Car is sold, was unable to fix this problem unfortunately
@@alansbaburs oh sorry man hope it gets well soon haha jk .
Yeah, I think you are right! That's exactly how the platforms are used
It comes with air conditioning really Matt
does it have paddle shifts???
Are u sure? Rapid shares platform with Polo sedan (or saloon) which is not in sale in the UK. But Octavia shares the platform with Jetta, Golf and Seat Toledo.
Wow. Looks like Skoda's competitors are gonna have a hard time beating this if you look at the overall package.
7 minutes of Mat?! This will be good ;)
amazing car...Design is subtle , classy and looks a lot an Audi/BMW hybrid.Great interior , great value..I love it so much.I wish to own one ^_^
great skoda! great review!
Rapid and Octavia is the best looking skoda ever!
It looks very nice!
Matt can you do review of the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust? :)
Love the auto park feature!
Omg look at that interior!
this car is amazing, cant wait to get one, i just cant decide which color!!!
Great to see you again, Mat... But kindly review MB CLS 550 4Matic please!!! :(
I like the car, it's the best looking of all the vw group at the moment. I know, i am crazy ;)
Luv skoda! Great car...great video too...
Yeeeeey :D , iam so proud cause I've just bought it a week ago ;)
got a quick question.
in every review he say this car got Air Conditioning.
why point it out? are there any cars sold in UK without a AC?
who enchanged the skoda and audi logo?
great review
Matt please what car do U drive personaly ? :)
Impressive package for the money.
Try dark blue colors, they fit very well on it. Or typical White or Black.
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in Russia we love the Skoda Octavia. But we have very expensive prices on them as well as any other cars.
A new Skoda Octavia in Russia is only 589,900RUB / €13,200. In my country, a new Skoda Octavia is 1,900,000RUB / €28,600 :P
(Cheapest model)
When You look at the Display You can really see the volkswagen family resemblance. It looks pretty much the same in the new Golf.
Indeed! An awesome car!
Dark blue looks amazing on it. Or classic black or white.
From 84 (in 1,2L petrol) to 180 (in 1,8L petrol)
Or in vRS version 220 HP
I love this car. I rented one in Ireland and didn't want to return it
Petrols have always given better refinement whereas diesels have given bettermpg so most people now go for diesels. However, petrols are now catching up in terms of mpg, so I wonder if in a few years people will start switching back to petrols.
Both the Octavia and Superb are great cars but cars like the Insignia are in a class of its own and only Ford and VW owners wouldn't appreciated that - if you dig a little you will see it is the most awarded car considering reliability and Opel has less running costs than any of its competitors, it also doesn't have exterior paint in the interior (like the top of the line Octavia), the highway performance is also on great level and it doesn't feel vague with soft steering and suspension, etc....
Classic @MatWatson days
Imagine all those new scratches down the left hand side. 😭
Did this guy take tips from Alan Partridge?!
Sheer brilliance!
It obvious that the brake are gonna be very sharp because it has the automatic transmission and the brake operates the clutch(s)
the vRS version isn't out yet. But I've heard it'll have 2 liter petrol engine.
this car i amazing. i love the parking features.
can you make a review of the Kia Optima?
had the O2 1.9 TDI for 5Y not a single problem
everything's good. a great car. but what I've noticed that the steering wheel is on the wrong side! What happenned?
unfortunately the VW group had some problems with the timing chain on the 1.2 tsi ...the engine that carbuyer keeps recommending. I know that the new octavia has a timing belt now...but only time can tell if it is durable .
Nice review, please try the estate version :)
DAB digital radio is included!
Matt please, review the new seat leon