Skoda Octavia Hatchback
Skoda Octavia review ![Skoda Octavia UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ueCARECo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718779887/autoexpress/2024/06/Skoda%20Octavia%20UK%202024-13.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ueCARECo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718779887/autoexpress/2024/06/Skoda%20Octavia%20UK%202024-13.jpg)
Skoda Octavia review
The latest Skoda Octavia cranks up the quality, but it’s just as practical and family-friendly as ever
3 Jul 2024
New Skoda Octavia 2024 facelift review: entry-level hatch is great value![Skoda Octavia UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ueCARECo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718779887/autoexpress/2024/06/Skoda%20Octavia%20UK%202024-13.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia UK - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ueCARECo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718779887/autoexpress/2024/06/Skoda%20Octavia%20UK%202024-13.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia 2024 facelift review: entry-level hatch is great value
Entry-level trim could be the sweet in the updated Skoda Octavia's range
19 Jun 2024
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test![Skoda Octavia Long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CaXALJHF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624868769/autoexpress/2021/06/Skoda%20Octavia%201.5%20TSI%20long%20termer%20-5.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CaXALJHF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624868769/autoexpress/2021/06/Skoda%20Octavia%201.5%20TSI%20long%20termer%20-5.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
28 Jun 2021
Skoda Octavia review![Skoda Octavia 2017 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yMi6hE8n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183678/autoexpress/2017/02/_dsc0438.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 2017 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yMi6hE8n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183678/autoexpress/2017/02/_dsc0438.jpg)
Skoda Octavia review
The Skoda Octavia is a subtle alternative to the Volkswagen Golf that offers more space and better value
6 Apr 2020
New Skoda Octavia Sportline 2019 review![Skoda Octavia Sportline - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hZdu8kr2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247778/autoexpress/2019/06/dsc_5294.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Sportline - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hZdu8kr2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247778/autoexpress/2019/06/dsc_5294.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia Sportline 2019 review
The Skoda Octavia Sportline adds plenty of racy styling, but is it a really just a sheep in wolf's clothing? We find out...
7 Jun 2019
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk2, 2004-2013) review![Used Skoda Octavia Mk2 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--N96CRI4d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659014686/autoexpress/2022/07/Used%20Skoda%20Octavia%20Mk2-8.jpg)
![Used Skoda Octavia Mk2 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--N96CRI4d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659014686/autoexpress/2022/07/Used%20Skoda%20Octavia%20Mk2-8.jpg)
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk2, 2004-2013) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk2 (2004-2013)
13 Jun 2018
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk3, 2013-2020) review![Used Skoda Octavia - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OltKUw4g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/2018/06/skoda-octavia-007.jpg)
![Used Skoda Octavia - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OltKUw4g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/2018/06/skoda-octavia-007.jpg)
Used Skoda Octavia (Mk3, 2013-2020) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk3 (2013-2020)
13 Jun 2018
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New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review![Skoda Octavia 2017 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yMi6hE8n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183678/autoexpress/2017/02/_dsc0438.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 2017 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yMi6hE8n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183678/autoexpress/2017/02/_dsc0438.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review
More tech and a new look refresh the tried, tested and popular Skoda Octavia package
8 Feb 2017
New Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 review![Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3ve8UD6M--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184368/autoexpress/2016/08/skoda-1-8.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3ve8UD6M--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184368/autoexpress/2016/08/skoda-1-8.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 review
New 1.0 TSI engine in the Skoda Octavia makes the Czech hatch a company car bargain
3 Aug 2016
Skoda Octavia GreenLine review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--b-mXRDxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248014/autoexpress/3/97/skoda_octavia_frontaction02.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--b-mXRDxR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248014/autoexpress/3/97/skoda_octavia_frontaction02.jpg)
Skoda Octavia GreenLine review
Skoda Octavia GreenLine promises 88mpg, but demands a few compromises
17 May 2014
Skoda Octavia Coupe set for Geneva show![Skoda Octavia Coupe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vLD35Bj9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255369/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-coupe.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Coupe](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vLD35Bj9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255369/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-coupe.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Coupe set for Geneva show
A new Skoda Octavia Coupe is set to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and will be a rival for the VW CC
11 Dec 2013
Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE - £16,000-£20,000![Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mhx2rWQA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249118/autoexpress/_k3c2350.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mhx2rWQA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249118/autoexpress/_k3c2350.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE - £16,000-£20,000
Skoda has performed well in our tow car contests over the years, and it maintains its excellent record this time round.
9 Oct 2013
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI![Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI SE](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--k0OlYCIE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-1-front-tracking.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI SE](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--k0OlYCIE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-1-front-tracking.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
We try out the spacious new VW Golf-rivalling Skoda Octavia on British roads for the first time
15 Apr 2013
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE![Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---Idhsp1v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255366/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-1-front-cornering.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---Idhsp1v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255366/autoexpress/skoda-octavia-1-front-cornering.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE
The punchy turbocharged Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI offers great pace - but it could be cheaper
4 Apr 2013
Skoda Octavia vs rivals![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n1UxaT8j--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184198/autoexpress/header_62.jpg)
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Skoda Octavia vs rivals
The all-new Skoda Octavia adds more luxury to the spacious, top-value package. But can it beat the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic?
20 Feb 2013
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI![Skoda Octavia front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--btYGy3SI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183177/autoexpress/1-skoda-front-cornering.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--btYGy3SI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183177/autoexpress/1-skoda-front-cornering.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Can a tiny 1.2-litre engine work in this new, even bigger Skoda Octavia? We drive it to find out
5 Feb 2013
New Skoda Octavia review![New Skoda Octavia review](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BRzGTgR3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249141/autoexpress/ae-skoda-octavia-site-thumb.jpg.jpg)
![New Skoda Octavia review](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BRzGTgR3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249141/autoexpress/ae-skoda-octavia-site-thumb.jpg.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia review
We travelled to Portugal to drive the all-new Skoda Octavia for the first time
23 Jan 2013
New Skoda Octavia prices![Skoda Octavia prices](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ds-FHQta--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255375/autoexpress/skoda-octavia_0.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia prices](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ds-FHQta--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255375/autoexpress/skoda-octavia_0.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia prices
Skoda has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Octavia, ahead of its on-sale date in March
16 Jan 2013
New Skoda Octavia![2013 Skoda Octavia front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QscvwjaR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/6/45/skoda-octavia-1_3_0_0_0.jpg)
![2013 Skoda Octavia front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QscvwjaR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184370/autoexpress/6/45/skoda-octavia-1_3_0_0_0.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia
The all-new Skoda Octavia hatch is bigger and cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf, but is it better?
16 Jan 2013
New Skoda Octavia![Skoda Octavia front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vr68O5oS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241594/autoexpress/1_octavia_front.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vr68O5oS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241594/autoexpress/1_octavia_front.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia
We get behind the wheel of a prototype version of the bigger, more luxurious, new Skoda Octavia
12 Dec 2012
Skoda Octavia review![Skoda Octavia Hatchback](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--72nekrQD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253696/autoexpress/images/car_photo_451987.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Hatchback](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--72nekrQD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253696/autoexpress/images/car_photo_451987.jpg)
Skoda Octavia review
The Skoda Octavia offers great value for money and it's a great family car, too
5 May 2012
Skoda Octavia Scout![skoda octavia](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--evLuRtE4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253065/autoexpress/images/car_photo_382312.jpg)
![skoda octavia](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--evLuRtE4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253065/autoexpress/images/car_photo_382312.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Scout
A consummate all-rounder – that’s our verdict on Czech star after a hugely impressive nine months with us.
14 Jul 2010
Skoda Octavia Scout![Skoda Octavia Scout](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ruu1INuF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252897/autoexpress/images/car_photo_367618.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Scout](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ruu1INuF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252897/autoexpress/images/car_photo_367618.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Scout
A key role in our most dramatic photoshoot ever saw Czech model hailed by all as a real runway success!
23 Apr 2010
Skoda Octavia Scout![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OlNCqLtW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252417/autoexpress/images/car_photo_323479.jpg)
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Skoda Octavia Scout
Skoda facelifts its 4x4 estate in the face of new competition
7 Aug 2009
Skoda Octavia VRS![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--b9cyNmYo--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562252389/autoexpress/images/car_photo_320359.jpg)
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Skoda Octavia VRS
Fast family car has long been a hit – so is latest model the best yet?
24 Jul 2009
Ford Mondeo ST TDCi vs Octavia vRS![Skoda Octavia vRS vs Ford Mondeo ST TDCi](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xKkJ6KKt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251925/autoexpress/images/car_photo_298929.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia vRS vs Ford Mondeo ST TDCi](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xKkJ6KKt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251925/autoexpress/images/car_photo_298929.jpg)
Ford Mondeo ST TDCi vs Octavia vRS
Hot diesels from Skoda and Ford are bargains right now. Which is our choice?
9 Jan 2009
Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vgL9vXYI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251762/autoexpress/images/car_photo_288015.jpg)
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Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance
Award-winning Czech hatch gets a bold new face
17 Oct 2008
Skoda Octavia vs Ford Mondeo![skoda octavia mondeo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zdpa5Uui--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251529/autoexpress/images/car_photo_264408.jpg)
![skoda octavia mondeo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zdpa5Uui--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251529/autoexpress/images/car_photo_264408.jpg)
Skoda Octavia vs Ford Mondeo
Driver Power champ for the past two years faces its toughest battle yet, as it meets our 2007 Car of the Year...
2 Jun 2008
Skoda Octavia review![Skoda Octavia](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ErrNI8o_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250339/autoexpress/images/car_photo_214844.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ErrNI8o_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250339/autoexpress/images/car_photo_214844.jpg)
Skoda Octavia review
One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.
17 Sep 2007
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance![Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI Elegance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hhPUxl3e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250686/autoexpress/images/car_photo_222210.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI Elegance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hhPUxl3e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250686/autoexpress/images/car_photo_222210.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance
Skoda's new turbocharged Octavia 1.8 TSI is both frugal and powerful
22 Aug 2007
Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 FSI![Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 FSI](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yoOvJsNq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250541/autoexpress/images/car_photo_219140.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 FSI](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yoOvJsNq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250541/autoexpress/images/car_photo_219140.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 FSI
The Octavia has few problems tackling rough terrain, and performs well on gravel tracks
12 Jun 2007
Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI![Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZLXaTOLk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250312/autoexpress/images/car_photo_213539.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZLXaTOLk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562250312/autoexpress/images/car_photo_213539.jpg)
Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI
Added practicality and style makes the Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI an excellent all-rounder
27 Feb 2007