What is it?
The Skoda Octavia in facelifted NX form is the brand's bread-and-butter mid-size car, in sedan or wagon body. Pricing opens at $42,990 plus on-roads for the 110TSI Style Sedan and tops out at $55,490 plus on-roads for the RS Wagon, a sleeper that is unique in the Australian market.
The lineup runs from 110TSI Style Sedan at $42,990 plus on-roads, through to RS Wagon at $55,490 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
600 L sedan boot is the biggest in any non-luxury mid-size car, and the RS wagon at $55,490 plus on-roads is unique in the Australian market with GTI mechanicals in a wagon body.
No hybrid or PHEV offered for Australia in the facelift, with the previous TDI diesel dropped from the local line-up.
Should you buy the Octavia?
Reasons to buy
- 600 L sedan boot is the biggest in any non-luxury mid-size car, and the RS wagon at $55,490 plus on-roads is unique in the Australian market with GTI mechanicals in a wagon body.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2020), full driver-assist suite.
- 600 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid or PHEV offered for Australia in the facelift, with the previous TDI diesel dropped from the local line-up.
- You want a hybrid powertrain (Toyota Corolla Sedan), a cheaper mid-size hatch (Mazda 3), or a larger Skoda flagship (Superb).
- 110TSI 1.4 turbo feels under-engined in the wagon. The Scout wagon variant has not been confirmed for the facelift line-up locally.
- Top trim climbs to $55,490 plus on-roads.
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