prices are higher across the board in auto industry due to stricter eco regulations and added safety equipment - new octavia is slightly more expensive than the old one while bringing more tech and interior space it's still a good buy - if you disagree, do name a better buy than octavia
As an owner of a 2017 Octavia Kombi in Ambition trim(In Poland), I am more impressed with the previous generation then this new one. I think the mk4 is overpriced, Skoda is about value and at almost 28Euro for the base model, I just sent see the value anymore.
Everything was good before you announced the price. It's clear all those technologies, displays, LEDs, chromes, USB ports and ambient lightings cost money, but 40K for Octavia?! Pardon me.
Love the useful features like the usb socket for a dashcam, all cars should be made with that today, front and rear otherwise running a cable is highly awkward and unsightly. The screen should always be placed above the vents for safety, so you dont look down too far while driving. Great review Marek (please remove the music)
Actually a good decision if you find one at a bargain. Overall, not so many real life changes. I actually prefer the AC buttons and gauges in the O3 FL I’ve been using since late 2017.
@@georgealex19 Pretty much, let's hope that more concerns do not go that route. As of current, I consider touch A/C controls without physical option a deal breaker.
I have driven the new Octavia and i couldn't get over the fact how lousy it was to drive. Also interior wasn't half as nice in real life as it looked on pictures. And I absolutely hated the fact that it has no separated HVAC controls. And to top it all it was pretty expensive. All in all I think the previous model was better at what it's supposed to be. New model's premium aspirations are completely unrealistic.
After 6 commercial breaks and two long ad sections about a car theft device and endless and recitals of the car catalogue I had to stop watching this video, sorry!
Ads are something YT inserts. This is how I make money. Yes, the J&K placement helps me run this channel. What do you think is missing from this review? I'm happy to answer your questions.
@@MarekDrives the invideo ads can be manual added. 1-2 per video are more then enough... especially when you have a sponsored video 😁 just my 0,02 €. Ps. The video was good. I wanted to buy the new Octavia, now I'll wait for the 5th gen...😏
As with previous generations, Octavia is a fleet car, companies buy it for about half of the list price. The company often makes profit on second hand sale, lol. No private buyer should buy this crap for a price of Ceed SW+life time service costs. Appreciate Marek's honest review, watching UK reviews gives me headache - can't believe some people call this engine "punchy", average emision victim.
Sometimes we all fall in the trap of repeating certain things. A diesel is usually "punchy" vs. a "gutless" normally aspirated engine, etc. I especially like when they say a car is "taut" :)
I would take this over the new Golf estate as the spy shots show the estate looks really bad and I prefer the interior on this by a lot especially since the golf is cost cutting now too. But it just doesn't seem as much of a complete product as some other Skoda models? In the size class if I didn't need an estate I'd still go Scala.
The key issue happens in my Superb. You have to keep your phone well away from the key. I have the top audio screen on mine. Server also times in the past three years it has blanked out, lost sat nav or Apple Music. Also, I think the price of the yearly subscription for the connected services is ridiculous. £75 for a few bits of info and google maps is a lot for a family. Otherwise, I’d order the new model this year if Skoda hadn’t gotten so greedy. They have cut many of the standard luxuries from the equivalent trim, relegating them to the expensive options list. I ordered DCC with this car. It has proved to be a total waste of nearly £1k
I've experienced the lane assist warning when driving long time in a straight line and once the parking function was not available for no reason. Restarting fixed the problem. Computers... :D
First of all another great review! I was between octavia and corolla ts ! After a lot thought I get the corolla! Overall the octavia could be a little better but the corolla its slightly smaller have better fuel consumption In city have youthful appeal 6 years warranty and as journalists says its take the turns better! Also I'm a toyota fan 😅
I have the superb sportline 190 dsg tdi , this looks a bit too boring to be considered , in the Uk they show pics of the car with 19" multispoke rims. But you cant get them as thats not uk spec. All in all reminded me of the boring Volvo hatchback whatever that model is. The VRS maybe the one
Seems that vag are becoming lazy about making their cars- errors, bugs, etc. But worst of all - they copy-paste a lot of stuff from « elder » models - Skoda and Seat from VW, VW from Audi and on, and therefore the bugs are reproduced . Noisy Suspension at low speeds on bumpy roads with DCC option looks like a « trademark » on new Skodas. The issues Marek mentioned in his ps are very common to those I face in Superb mark IV which had been released a year ago. Same applies to Scala and new golf - they are raw. What I know for certain, my next car will not be a Vag (although Porsche will do)))
Way to expensive Skoda... I've been driving Skodas since 2005.. my Octiva is now 10 thousand euros more expensive for the same trim. So my next car will not be a Skoda unfortunately.
Rear reminds Avensis, agree with that. For test car price I think it is possible to buy similar size from premium segment. Maybe relatively high price to encourage Scala sales? In Lithuania I read some stories when individuals come to Škoda dealer and salesman put only little attention to them because he wants to buy only one car, not a fleet:)
Now this is a car! Too many gadgets on a Skoda I would not recommend but a couple of friends of mine have Kodiaqs and those cars are almost faultless(obviously leased and will be returned before the turbo fails, which at some point it has to).
Thanks for the video. For the first time I would consider other options for a family wagon. I owned a -16 RS and a -16 Scout - both great deals for the money spent. But this? Whoah... I have a Baby incoming next January, so I think I will keep my -15 335d Touring, wouldn't trade in even with no money involved.
I can't understand the obsession with Skoda's in Poland it's never a car to aspire to regardless of spec (my friend here in pl has a superb as a company car and he said he would never use his own money to buy one) Skoda in Poland are like Audi in other countries, nearly always leased (WE plates) and 10 cm from the rear bumper of your car pretending that your Cayenne gts is getting in the way of their 1.0 fabia despite the queue of 20 trucks ahead :) Decent videos mate and really enjoy your reviews.
TBH I also have no idea why a normal person would be excited by or want one. It's a popular fleet car here, so maybe it's an aspiration thing for people, who don't have what they consider to be a fancy job with a company car. And yes, a Skoda is always the fastest, especially with a CB radio antenna on the roof :)
Good Octavia Estate video Marek. You displayed the rear seat folding but not whether they slide backwards or forwards. Even if they don't slide, it may be worth pointing this out for people who may want to alter leg room for boot space and vice versa.
Yet another spot-on review, great information and focus on what's really important, and not only praise. I would like to add a suggestion... It's please don't say: H-U-D! It's HUD. Or just say the full wording - head-up-display - it's rather confusing, especially for people who are less knowledgeable about cars.
H.U.D. suggests it's an acronym, like A.B.S. not abs (something I clearly lack :) ). I know some motoring journalists say hud, but I choose to disagree :)
@@MarekDrives And you're absolutely right - it's the same with LED - my suggestion is purely based on consistency, because of the way vast majority of motor journalists pronounce it. Still, it doesn't diminish your work, and truly believe that you're the best in the business right now; for your honesty and your critical approach, and for not just reading from the promotional material like so many of your peers do. So, all I can say is keep it up!
Sensible comments that not all reviewers make, very welcome . A couple of words on the different rear suspension setting based on power output would have been also welcome. Was not clear if u drove an AWD car.
Amazing how wheels can really help the appearance of a car, have seen other reviews of the new Octavia with the smaller wheels and it looks just ok, the 18’s on this one made it look a huge amount more striking. Good video as always. 👍🏼
I did a testdrive 1 month ago and there was an umbrella in the drivers door, snow brush in the passenger door and ice skraper at fuel cap. Everything is still there
Ik would love that interior on the face lifted Skoda Kodiaq and also a hybrid option. Preferably the same drive train as the upcoming Seat Tarraco FRe.
Well, this review is exactly what to expect from a Polish guy that is reviewing a Czech car... not very positive. The new Octavia is simply more than the best option you can get in terms of value for your money, space, comfort and driving aids. Sorry Marek, but your review isn't good.
Normally I do not watch long videos about cars because most of them are blah blah but when there is a review of Marek, I just run. do not even realize how fast the time goes by because this is such an informative excellent car reviews.. thanks alot
Interesting. Longer, wider, bigger. I did a calculation on the current trajectory of rate of growth of the Octavia and worked out that it will be about the same size as the Superb in ten years time.
I agree. I tested "same" car 2,0 TDI Style and this car is horrible. Noisy, bad suspension with torsion bar on rear axle, ugly cheap plastic interior, shiny Chinese elements, sharp middle console make my knee cry, engine works in stupidly low revs or stupidly high, transmission is jerky, touch controls are not great and so on... So I gave a chance to another brands and finally I choose Peugeot 508 SW GT 2,0 HDI with smooth and strong engine, smooth and logically shifting transmission with torque convertor, quiet interior even in higher speeds, great adaptive suspension with multi-link, special interior with premium materials, functional ACC, Stop&Go, Lane assist, flawless traffic sign recognition, functional voice control, fantastic Night Vision, real massage and real Alcantara seats, 13cm wider boot and so on... And the best, for the same price as this Octavia, because Peugeot give you nice discount and Skoda don't, at least in our country... 508 is not without flaws, but this fight was clear immediately.
You made an excelent choise! For 9 years I am the owner of a Citroen C5 2011 2.0 HDI and the only major problem I had was the alternator falling in 2018. 305.000 km now and going strong! Enjoy your new car 👍👍
Looks very nice but the prices are now huge, so not a good buy anymore.
prices are higher across the board in auto industry due to stricter eco regulations and added safety equipment - new octavia is slightly more expensive than the old one while bringing more tech and interior space
it's still a good buy - if you disagree, do name a better buy than octavia
44k? Here in Slovenia even the RS version is much cheaper than that.
Not anymore))
Too expensive for what it is, even with simply clever solutions 🤣
To be honest I'd pick this one over the Golf.
I appreciate your honesty. Usually when people state their preferences like this, they aren't being honest...
Extremely expensive and not that impressive!
And also not reliable.
As an owner of a 2017 Octavia Kombi in Ambition trim(In Poland), I am more impressed with the previous generation then this new one. I think the mk4 is overpriced, Skoda is about value and at almost 28Euro for the base model, I just sent see the value anymore.
Everything was good before you announced the price. It's clear all those technologies, displays, LEDs, chromes, USB ports and ambient lightings cost money, but 40K for Octavia?! Pardon me.
Seems like someone doesn't like the vw group...
he hates the skoda only
That's a very interesting statement because some of polish community actually pictures him as VW concern lover :)
About ten years ago I was buying a car I liked best for the given budget. Today I am choosing a car I dislike least. -)))
02:01 No, more on Fiat Tipo or Ford Focus :-)
Love the useful features like the usb socket for a dashcam, all cars should be made with that today, front and rear otherwise running a cable is highly awkward and unsightly. The screen should always be placed above the vents for safety, so you dont look down too far while driving.
Great review Marek (please remove the music)
I was considering going for an octavia. After this video i am definitely buying one. But the previous model.
Christos Apostolakis exactly why I have just bought a previous generation Seat Leon ST !
Actually a good decision if you find one at a bargain. Overall, not so many real life changes. I actually prefer the AC buttons and gauges in the O3 FL I’ve been using since late 2017.
@@georgealex19 Pretty much, let's hope that more concerns do not go that route. As of current, I consider touch A/C controls without physical option a deal breaker.
Love it, but overpriced.
Yes… I saw the Toyota!! Thanks for another great review!! 👍
I have driven the new Octavia and i couldn't get over the fact how lousy it was to drive. Also interior wasn't half as nice in real life as it looked on pictures. And I absolutely hated the fact that it has no separated HVAC controls. And to top it all it was pretty expensive. All in all I think the previous model was better at what it's supposed to be. New model's premium aspirations are completely unrealistic.
After 6 commercial breaks and two long ad sections about a car theft device and endless and recitals of the car
catalogue I had to stop watching this video, sorry!
Ads are something YT inserts. This is how I make money. Yes, the J&K placement helps me run this channel. What do you think is missing from this review? I'm happy to answer your questions.
Don't cry, you can skip these parts.
@@MarekDrives the invideo ads can be manual added. 1-2 per video are more then enough... especially when you have a sponsored video 😁 just my 0,02 €.
Ps. The video was good. I wanted to buy the new Octavia, now I'll wait for the 5th gen...😏
As with previous generations, Octavia is a fleet car, companies buy it for about half of the list price. The company often makes profit on second hand sale, lol. No private buyer should buy this crap for a price of Ceed SW+life time service costs. Appreciate Marek's honest review, watching UK reviews gives me headache - can't believe some people call this engine "punchy", average emision victim.
Sometimes we all fall in the trap of repeating certain things. A diesel is usually "punchy" vs. a "gutless" normally aspirated engine, etc. I especially like when they say a car is "taut" :)
I would take this over the new Golf estate as the spy shots show the estate looks really bad and I prefer the interior on this by a lot especially since the golf is cost cutting now too. But it just doesn't seem as much of a complete product as some other Skoda models? In the size class if I didn't need an estate I'd still go Scala.
I subscribed to your channel because your critics are just spot on!. But I have a question where can I contact you? For car advice
Love the honesty about a DCC in all VW products. Congratulations. 👍
I really like the look of it, very classy 👌
The key issue happens in my Superb. You have to keep your phone well away from the key. I have the top audio screen on mine. Server also times in the past three years it has blanked out, lost sat nav or Apple Music. Also, I think the price of the yearly subscription for the connected services is ridiculous. £75 for a few bits of info and google maps is a lot for a family. Otherwise, I’d order the new model this year if Skoda hadn’t gotten so greedy. They have cut many of the standard luxuries from the equivalent trim, relegating them to the expensive options list. I ordered DCC with this car. It has proved to be a total waste of nearly £1k
Proximity key battery is probably low. That’s why the car gives error alert
It's a brand new car. It had 20 km on the odometer, when I picked it up. Can't have low key battery already.
Very sad that it's still noisy... Was hoping for a big improvement with the double rubber in the doors
I've experienced the lane assist warning when driving long time in a straight line and once the parking function was not available for no reason. Restarting fixed the problem. Computers... :D
The errors you highlight are serious and troubling. But didn’t you disclose that it’s a pre-production car?
@alliejr It's not pre-production. It's early production. This is what the customers get. Pre-production was before AFAIR corona.
@@MarekDrives Electronics sounds as if they are made by Lucas, the prince of darkness?
I like the glass rood panel.
Would you mind disclosure your leight?I want to know the backseat space,thank you!
175
Not convinced by the front, looks like its drooping !
Modern cars Will eventually al look like this, it benefits pedestrian safety.
@@Jesko_VRS that may be so, but regs date from 2017, and didn't spot an influx of droopy cars then, no reason to ruin the looks now.
Marek rules!
44k euro? Wow.. luxury wannabe car
That seems to be a very expensive brush!
I was waiting for your review of the new Octavia. 👍
No umbrella??...no deal😒
First of all another great review! I was between octavia and corolla ts ! After a lot thought I get the corolla! Overall the octavia could be a little better but the corolla its slightly smaller have better fuel consumption In city have youthful appeal 6 years warranty and as journalists says its take the turns better! Also I'm a toyota fan 😅
Connect sat nav
I have the superb sportline 190 dsg tdi , this looks a bit too boring to be considered , in the Uk they show pics of the car with 19" multispoke rims. But you cant get them as thats not uk spec. All in all reminded me of the boring Volvo hatchback whatever that model is. The VRS maybe the one
Seems that vag are becoming lazy about making their cars- errors, bugs, etc. But worst of all - they copy-paste a lot of stuff from « elder » models - Skoda and Seat from VW, VW from Audi and on, and therefore the bugs are reproduced . Noisy Suspension at low speeds on bumpy roads with DCC option looks like a « trademark » on new Skodas. The issues Marek mentioned in his ps are very common to those I face in Superb mark IV which had been released a year ago. Same applies to Scala and new golf - they are raw. What I know for certain, my next car will not be a Vag (although Porsche will do)))
About Laura... The same things happens always with Ok google, Hi bixby...
Way to expensive Skoda... I've been driving Skodas since 2005.. my Octiva is now 10 thousand euros more expensive for the same trim. So my next car will not be a Skoda unfortunately.
Rear reminds Avensis, agree with that. For test car price I think it is possible to buy similar size from premium segment. Maybe relatively high price to encourage Scala sales?
In Lithuania I read some stories when individuals come to Škoda dealer and salesman put only little attention to them because he wants to buy only one car, not a fleet:)
Now this is a car! Too many gadgets on a Skoda I would not recommend but a couple of friends of mine have Kodiaqs and those cars are almost faultless(obviously leased and will be returned before the turbo fails, which at some point it has to).
44k was a 2003 full options passat b5.5 2.5 180cp 4motion.
Avensis? No, much better looking than the Avensis.
How does it drives in corners? Consumption?
Meh
Toyota Corolla TS 2.0 Hybrid any day over this Skoda.
Vw software... Shots fired.
Thanks for the video. For the first time I would consider other options for a family wagon. I owned a -16 RS and a -16 Scout - both great deals for the money spent. But this? Whoah... I have a Baby incoming next January, so I think I will keep my -15 335d Touring, wouldn't trade in even with no money involved.
How is driving compers with previous Octavia model? In the end it's the same MQB platform, just a bit refreshed.
So in summary you don’t like this car. 😂
driving mode buttons like identical to ones in bmw 3 series f30 :)
I can't understand the obsession with Skoda's in Poland it's never a car to aspire to regardless of spec (my friend here in pl has a superb as a company car and he said he would never use his own money to buy one)
Skoda in Poland are like Audi in other countries, nearly always leased (WE plates) and 10 cm from the rear bumper of your car pretending that your Cayenne gts is getting in the way of their 1.0 fabia despite the queue of 20 trucks ahead :)
Decent videos mate and really enjoy your reviews.
TBH I also have no idea why a normal person would be excited by or want one. It's a popular fleet car here, so maybe it's an aspiration thing for people, who don't have what they consider to be a fancy job with a company car.
And yes, a Skoda is always the fastest, especially with a CB radio antenna on the roof :)
Good Octavia Estate video Marek. You displayed the rear seat folding but not whether they slide backwards or forwards. Even if they don't slide, it may be worth pointing this out for people who may want to alter leg room for boot space and vice versa.
If they don't I don't mention it. Sliding rear seats are found mainly on some crossovers.
I really wish all car manufacturers did include rear view mirror USB slot. This one can be extremely useful
I think those problems are yours
Well over priced...Not good...
In my country is this trim 30.000eur
Car's name is Octavia and voice assistant's name is Laura! Logic ! I think this is the reason you have all kind of troubles with this car!
The voice assistant is for all Skoda cars. Laura refers to Laurin & Klement, Skoda founders.
Simply Overpriced
will you test it with the 1.0 mHEV motor?
No umbrella, no sale!
Yet another spot-on review, great information and focus on what's really important, and not only praise.
I would like to add a suggestion... It's please don't say: H-U-D! It's HUD. Or just say the full wording - head-up-display - it's rather confusing, especially for people who are less knowledgeable about cars.
H.U.D. suggests it's an acronym, like A.B.S. not abs (something I clearly lack :) ). I know some motoring journalists say hud, but I choose to disagree :)
@@MarekDrives And you're absolutely right - it's the same with LED - my suggestion is purely based on consistency, because of the way vast majority of motor journalists pronounce it.
Still, it doesn't diminish your work, and truly believe that you're the best in the business right now; for your honesty and your critical approach, and for not just reading from the promotional material like so many of your peers do.
So, all I can say is keep it up!
hi Marek is this blue color the darkest or lightest in the configurator?
Blue Titan Metallic
Sensible comments that not all reviewers make, very welcome . A couple of words on the different rear suspension setting based on power output would have been also welcome. Was not clear if u drove an AWD car.
It's FWD. I don't think they started making AWD for this generation yet.
@@MarekDrives thanks
Amazing how wheels can really help the appearance of a car, have seen other reviews of the new Octavia with the smaller wheels and it looks just ok, the 18’s on this one made it look a huge amount more striking. Good video as always. 👍🏼
There's a reason press cars are often specced higher :)
But yes, bigger wheels do give this car a much cooler vibe.
What about the DSG? What is the service interval maintenance? Great video.
every 60.000km dsg oil change
The T-shirt is great! So is Oktavia, but that T-shirt...
great review, thanks! is this the lava blue version?
Titan Blue Metallic.
Is't blue titanium color?
Check the comments. Somebody asked that about a week ago.
Shshshshkoda
Is it energy blue or metallic blue?
Titan Blue Metallic.
44k 🤦♂️
where is the umbrella? I want the umbrella!
I know, Skoda without the umbrella just isn't the same.
I did a testdrive 1 month ago and there was an umbrella in the drivers door, snow brush in the passenger door and ice skraper at fuel cap. Everything is still there
2:47 the...what??
You have to pay like 100€ extra, this car has the 2000€ massage seats but not the extra floor, weird.
Ja nie mogę ale masz fałdki. Czy to lifting???
Ik would love that interior on the face lifted Skoda Kodiaq and also a hybrid option. Preferably the same drive train as the upcoming Seat Tarraco FRe.
It's fugly, hardly svelte but better interior than new Golf but that should not be difficult.
It is not good enough to "brush off the competition" lol
Still looks same !!!boring
Well, this review is exactly what to expect from a Polish guy that is reviewing a Czech car... not very positive. The new Octavia is simply more than the best option you can get in terms of value for your money, space, comfort and driving aids. Sorry Marek, but your review isn't good.
I don't know what you mean. Skoda is a top-selling brand in Poland. However I don't understand the hype.
Normally I do not watch long videos about cars because most of them are blah blah but when there is a review of Marek, I just run. do not even realize how fast the time goes by because this is such an informative excellent car reviews.. thanks alot
rear looks like a SEAT and the front is purely KIA
Interesting. Longer, wider, bigger. I did a calculation on the current trajectory of rate of growth of the Octavia and worked out that it will be about the same size as the Superb in ten years time.
LOL
I agree. I tested "same" car 2,0 TDI Style and this car is horrible. Noisy, bad suspension with torsion bar on rear axle, ugly cheap plastic interior, shiny Chinese elements, sharp middle console make my knee cry, engine works in stupidly low revs or stupidly high, transmission is jerky, touch controls are not great and so on... So I gave a chance to another brands and finally I choose Peugeot 508 SW GT 2,0 HDI with smooth and strong engine, smooth and logically shifting transmission with torque convertor, quiet interior even in higher speeds, great adaptive suspension with multi-link, special interior with premium materials, functional ACC, Stop&Go, Lane assist, flawless traffic sign recognition, functional voice control, fantastic Night Vision, real massage and real Alcantara seats, 13cm wider boot and so on... And the best, for the same price as this Octavia, because Peugeot give you nice discount and Skoda don't, at least in our country... 508 is not without flaws, but this fight was clear immediately.
You made an excelent choise! For 9 years I am the owner of a Citroen C5 2011 2.0 HDI and the only major problem I had was the alternator falling in 2018. 305.000 km now and going strong! Enjoy your new car 👍👍
@@gyorgyzoltan7007 :-) Thanks, I have to wait till October.