Best car review I've seen! Love the fact that they drove it for 6months before reviewing! Like others, I disagree about the looks. I think it's one of the best looking estates around. The others all look the same these days. The Octavia is my favourite after Volvos.

I disagree with the commentators dislike of the facelift look...I think the front grill and headlights look brilliant compared to the golf combi

We own one (the third generation in our family now) and it's a very good family car indeed.

I found this informative, honest and pleasant to watch.

I like the mk7 golf estate but I personally think this is a good looking car and would definitely put it on my list.

Great car! I had it for three years in 1.6 tdi version and for about 85.000 km. Fantastic handling and economy. You can transfer all your family and you can take almost everything with you! Thanks for your nice review. I agree , best value for money!

Good review, I like reviews where they have been using the vehicle as their daily car.

I really Love It, and even outside, of course it'snt the most fun to drive, but it's a great value for money, cheap to buy and run, very spaceous, even got tons of compartments inside the cabin.

Great video so much detail about space so important with dogs grandchildren buggies shopping not to mention camping holidays!

I still don't understand why some families opt for SUVs which are definitely smaller inside than this estate.

I have the previous version for 8 years now and with 130K KM it never let me down. I only paid for regular maintenance.

I agree with the presenters comments about the looks of the latest cars. Skoda is trying to attract younger customers with a meaner, edgier design, which for me is not appealing at all - but then I’m over 50. I much prefer the mk 2 looks, without the pointless sharp creases in the panels. I think the mk 2 chrome grille is more pleasing to the eye too, giving the car greater presence in my opinion. I’ve just purchased a 2012 Skoda estate plus, a very handsome car.

Very good review, honest and on spot. I subscribed after watching this, good luck and to as many videos like this one as possible!

Great review. Thanks.

I bought a 15 year old 2007 Mk2 estate 2.0 tdi Elegance, 6 speed manual, 160K on the clock. Its a great car, really nice to drive, and I keep the fuel consumption in check by not having a lead foot (except for fun or necessity). I think the body looks nice, but I dont really care that much anyway. Who cares if it is boring. The stereo is adequate and the bells and whistles are a novel change. I like to buy good, used, cheap, low mileage cars that have been looked after, and I save a squillion in cash. Never had a problem yet.

I have been driving a 2.0 tdi for about three years now. The engine is by far the best ingredient here, the power is great especially given the low weight of the car. More than 150 bhp without 4 wheel drive is absolute overkill because traction is lost quite easily in damp conditions even with the wider tires. I prefer this engine over the 1.6 diesel which doesn't come with a 6 speed manual gearbox and has too much torque and power concentrated on a too small rev range. The 2.0 diesel can accelerate easily in 6th gear, fully loaded from 1400 rpm onwards. Flip to 4th at those revs and it will beat an audi A6 2.7 tdi in the acceleration to 130 km/h (and beyond). The Columbus infotainment system is good as well. Nevertheless, there are problems with this car: the stereo sounds crap (even with the Canton upgrade, with the sub switched on at average levels there is a certain lower frequency that gets bumped which results in bass only when playing the wrong tracks. Result = sub is permanently switched off), there is an annoying rattle coming from the two front radiator vents when the car is cold which apparently cannot be solved, there are too many hard plastics around, the leather feels plasticky and the DAB antenna seems to have an issue when it's raining. I have ordered my next car which will be a mercedes e class estate. We will keep the skoda as the second car. It will certainly do the job for most people but if you are critical and have driven a premium car before you will notice the quality difference. To cut a long story short: never buy a premium car and enjoy your Skoda (but get a better after market stereo) ;) !

I’ve had a 1.2 hatchback octavia for 9 years now it certainly does not feel underpowered in any way because I’ve own 3 Ford mondeos with a non turbo 1.8 engine before that and I cannot notice any difference. The hatchback has a massive boot and the car feels the same size as my old mondeos

best looking badge of any car

Smart , just before the launch of the new model!!!!!!

Skodas really are a superb car. Especialy the 1.4 model

I have the 1.6 DSG Black Edition estate in white and I wish I had gone for the 2.0. It feels under powered when accelerating at higher speeds and I average about 50mpg on a 15 mile commute to work. A 270 mile drive to Wales I can average 56-60mpg depending on traffic. I can't help but feel the mpg is affected by the fact you have to floor it to get up to speed without holding everyone up. I've never managed more than 500 miles from a full tank but I think this is because the car encourages you to refuel half way between 1/4 and empty. It could probably do 600 at most if you ignored the shouting. The Black Edition has black alloys and tinted windows so it looks less like a taxi and more like the vRS from the outside (minus the painted calipers, LED lights, badge, fog lights, exhaust pipes...) The boot is incredible! I've managed to fit two weeks worth of clothes, Xmas presents and a pushchair at ease in the back without removing the parcel shelf. I'll be testing a vRS when it is time to hand this back.

Great review of an awesome car.

Any review in the pipeline of the Yeti at all?

Nice honest review whilst ignoring your own prejudice. No brainer of a car.

Very average review. Bit patronising of Skoda owners, no mentioning of handling or the higher bhp diesel, gearbox options or fuel economy.

great video

Well done curbing those wheels!

I don't care what the car looks like from the outside. Driving a subaru legacy proved this to me. I want comfort and I want the neighbours to see a dull car.

Very good review - although I like the sober looks. The previous version - now that looked very dreary

Anyone know where his jacket is from?

The 1.6 TDI is gutless. The 2.0 150 bhp is a really nice compromise.

2:56 omg i needed that laugh :)

Skoda Superb estate 660 L ... thank you ;)

What about reliability?

I have a feeling that VW as instructed Skoda not to design anything fancy

Just about to buy another one of these. I had a skoda Octavia green line before and as a taxi it was bombproof. The one I'm about to get is the 1.6 version of the car you just reviewed in quartz grey. Why did you suggest the Manual over the DSG?

The bigger the car, the small the engines with a massive turbo.its madness, you get a big car, you fit, a big engine to do it justice, not a small engine, screening at 70 miles an hour, on a motorway.

Great car

Had my VRS Diesel for approaching 5 years and 50,000 miles now, probably had more issues than any other car. Within the 3 years warranty the usual sensor issues and faulty headlights plus a sticking drivers door. Out of warranty the water pump and infotainment systems failed, cost to repair over £2,000!!! Dashboard loose around the light switch and the switch has now decided to retreat back into the depths of the dash, which is poor as I think I have only used it about 10 times as its left on auto. One final annoying issue is tyre wear, the fronts scrub on the inside which isn't unusual for a big diesel, but the rears scrubbing on the inside and making vibrating noises as they wear oddly is really annoying and gets tiresome on the motorway.

That car is pretty af. This base model halogen headlight sucks. But the projector lamps are pretty af.and the facelift is just one of the prettiest cars ever. Not to forget, designed by the same guy these cars who designed the Veyron

I came one Saturday to the same Skoda shop as on the video and no one even came to me ... went to different shop and bought Rav4 2018 Hybrid . Bad experience which will be in memory for long time.

What are the advantages of estates over SUVs and crossovers?

I like my SUVs decked and capable of going around corners- ahh shit thats a Estate car!

iam getting a 1.6 diesel estate in se business trim as a company car in February, it will replace my current citroen c5 tourer 1.6 diesel. not sure if you have driven the c5 tourer,but I am wondering how the skoda will compare for cabin room (I am 6 ft 5"). as side note,my c5 has done 101'000 miles in just under 4 years,done 56 mpg average and only needed brakes,tyres and 1 windscreen,am I justlucky or is the c5 tourer a decent car and a great citroen?

navigation is not standard btw

are you serious Space saver over full size spare

The car is good, it's the engines that are grap.

Try getting a dog, buggy, two adults, a child and all your holiday gear in a crossover 😊

I don't understand, why do you find it ugly? It looks better than most other estate cars. I think it looks generic and decent. What more do you want from a car. It's not like you are staring at it every day.

Have a good look at the big VW personnel car park in Wolfsburg/Germany, and observe the large numbers of SKODA vehicles used by its VW personnel! Does that tell us something???? Take your time and have a think!

I prefer 2012 1.9 tdi

"Skoda Rocktavia" 😂

Xenon for estetic. Come on, they area safety feature. Not a visual addon.

I own one of those. The VW bits in it (engine, gerbox) are really great. But to compensate and make it a "budget" car, Skoda have given it a rubbish suspension, a numb and slow steering, and no sound insulation at all. And as a result, it is really an uncomfortable car. A am currently replacing it with something else...

He thinks that this Octavia looks dull. Well it's a good thing then that he has the option to buy a Toyota Auris or a Honda Civic then. How about I like this look? Shocking isn't it? I know. People have different tastes.

My main concern about the Skoda is about their reliability, I heard that they are much less reliable then Toyota, is that true?

Skodar Octaviar

Estate cars are way more versatile than SUVs, but people being people will follow the fashion / herd! If you are going to have a diesel variant ignore this reviewer's advice and go for the much better 2.0 TDI 150 BHP not only will it not consume any more fuel than the 1.6 but it's way more powerful and it's much more reliable too.

Skoder!!

How are Skodas more reliable than VW when they share the same engines and parts ?

Fabia estate

Disagree totally with the comments on the exterior styling, plus being hailed as a taxi because it was white, really - You must be very unlucky. And regarding the ‘life stage’ comments; what utter bollocks! Perhaps only review cars that befit your self-importance and ‘life stage’ in future and leave the car reviews that fall out of this very specific remit to more professional journalists. And, maybe watch Matt Watson if you’d like pointers on more progressive car journalism..

snob in disguise!!!

Started of well , then you started to talk aload of rubbish !! It is a brilliant car !!

Estate all say long.

Why would I buy an estate when none of these "reviews" bother to give measurements of the boot..... As in how long is it and wide.. 98% of these "reviews" faf around without giving the information which someone would want to know if choosing an estate.. I searched hard and long... And found the length in CM.. hence it's pointless listening to any of these "reviews." I really thought, - as I've found with other Auto Trader "reviews." They would be more practical with giving information.. 2.32 minutes in. Once he'd only showed putting silly little items onto what I presume was the boot floor... Then he went back to the driver's seat.. I turned the video off.. The majority of UK car - vehicle reviews are rubbish.. Now in 2020.. Nothing has changed...

Avoid the 1.6 diesel. It's totally gutless and couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. Those kerbed alloys are a disgrace!!

Here in India, Skoda has a bad reputation for after-sales service.

Maybe it has more boot space than all those rivals in the list - but it still has less boot space than Peugeot 308 SW.

My Skoda Octavia TSI ( Petrol) is still plodding on after over 6 years now . My impression?Very Economical,Reliable, Cheap,Badly built, Nasty , Functional with Awful Dealers ( I have a great back street garage that are way better than the Local ( Wakefield) Dealers that supplied mine. )My skoda replaced a 13 year old Volvo V40 that was in perfect condition even after owning it for so long. My next car WONT be a Skoda!!

Women rate cupholders more than the engine.

6 month and 6.000 miles is not a long-term test.. lol

Idk why ....... but i feel like America is showing off how good their nuclear warhead defense will be......just a feeling

I stopped watching when you complained about the Skoda badge. That's their symbol. If you don't like it, buy what you do. That shows you are a snob. Get yourself some Arian car.

Awful review. engine advice is ill informed

Subaru Outback.

"My really cool, lifestyle related hobbies". Stop. I don't need a review from someone who said that...

Really comparing a Skoda to a Mercedes? So dumb