ŠKODA’S NEXT BIG HOPE for a worthwhile share of the Australian new car market, Octavia, arrives in local showrooms in late April with recommended retail pricing from $30,390 for the entry level (and perhaps appropriately named) Ambition sedan to $49,090 for the range topping RS Wagon.
The stalwart of Škoda’s Australian range since the A6 generation was introduced here in 2007, the previous generation (A7) sold some 2.4 million units globally and was, for most of its eight-year life cycle, Škoda Australia’s best seller.
Now the A8 Octavia series introduces a number of firsts for this model line including 10-inch infotainment screen with touch slider, the newest version of Virtual Cockpit, head up display, wireless Apple Carplay and Android auto, shift by wire driving, LED Matrix headlights, LED fog and taillights, traffic jam assist, emergency assist and as many as 10 airbags.
Exterior and interior design treatments are a clear step in the direction of European prestige brands, though, as ever with Škoda, considerably greater value is offered.
As the great majority of Škoda ‘s Australian customers select one or more option packages with their new vehicle, more standard equipment has been included in each variant. For example, equipment valued at $6250 (Škoda valuation) is now present in the Octavia Ambition as standard over the equivalent A7 model.
Recommended retail pricing:
Škoda Octavia 110TSI (sedan) $30,390 (wagon) $31,690
Škoda Octavia 110 TSI Style (sedan) $34,890 (wagon) $36,190
Škoda Octavia RS (sedan) $47,790 (wagon) $49,090
Engine and drivetrain
Octavia 110TSI Ambition and Style
- 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine 110kW/250Nm (5.7 sedan, 5.9L/100km Wagon combined)
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Electronic differential lock
Octavia RS (in addition to or differing from Style)
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine 180kW/370Nm (6.8L/100km combined)
- 7-speed wet clutch Direct Shift Gearbox
- Electronic front axle inter wheel lock
Exterior and interior
110TSI Ambition
- 18-inch silver Perseus alloys
- Multi-function flat bottom steering wheel
- Gearshift paddles
- Privacy glass
- Full LED headlights
- Rear LED Tail lights with animated indicators
- Ambient lighting
- Silver roof rails
- Sports spoiler (Wagon)
- Electrically adjustable wing mirrors
- Rear centre armrest
Octavia 110TSI Style (in addition to or differing from Ambition)
- 18-inch anthracite Perseus alloys
- Electrically adjusted, folding and heated wing mirrors
- Full Matrix LED headlights and side light
Octavia RS (in addition to or differing from Style)
- 19-inch Altair brushed Anthracite alloys
- Red disk brake calipers
- RS Leather and Fabric upholstery
- RS Sports seats
- Black door mirrors
- Black window frames and B-pillars
- Black ceiling
- Black shine grille
- Black lettering in tailgate
- Black roof rails (wagon)
- RS badging
- Sport chassis (15mm lower)
- Carbon dash décor
- Alcantara door panels
Infotainment
110TSI Ambition
- Virtual Cockpit
- 10-inch Bolero Infotainment touch screen
- Two Type-C USBs
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Eight speakers
Octavia 110TSI Style (in addition to or differing from Ambition)
- 10-inch Columbus infotainment with navigation
Octavia RS (in addition to or differing from Style)
- Virtual Cockpit with RS logo and animation, plus sport display layout with flat tachometer
- Five Type-C USBs
- Digital radio
Convenience
110TSI Ambition
- Electrically opening and closing tailgate
- Centre locking and keyless GO
- Electronic parking brake
- Umbrella in driver’s door
- Luggage compartment floor cover
- Foldable luggage hooks
- Two tablet holders
- Rain sensing wipers
Octavia 110TSI Style (in addition to or differing from Ambition)
- Keyless locking and keyless GO
- Alarm
- Park Assist
Octavia RS (in addition to or differing from Style)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Progressive steering
- Auto Hold Assist
Safety
Octavia 110TSI Ambition
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Assist with warning and braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
- Eight airbags (including front seats centre)
- Electronic Brake pressure Distribution
- Anti-Slip Regulation
- Electronic Differential Lock
- Rear parking sensors
Octavia 110TSI Style (in addition to or differing from Ambition)
- Front fog lights with cornering function
Octavia RS (in addition to or differing from Style)
- 10 Airbags
- Passenger Protect Assist
- Emergency Assist
- Side Assist/Lane Change Assists
Options
| TECH PACK (Octavia 110TSI Style) | $3200 |
- Adaptive chassis control
- Head-up Display
- Premium Canton sound system (12 speakers)
- Digital radio reception
- Three-zone climate control
| LUXURY PACK (Octavia 110TSI Style) | $5800 |
- Leather upholstery
- Electrically-adjustable driver and passenger seat with memory function
- Side Assist -Blind Spot Detection
- Adaptive lane guidance
- Heated front and rear seats
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Emergency Assist
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Three-zone climate control with control panel in rear
- Five USB-C (2 x front, 2 x rear, 1 x rear-view mirror)
- Mechanical sunblinds for rear windows (standard on Wagon)
- Electrically adjustable, heated and foldable door mirrors with memory and auto dimming (driver) function
| TECH & LUXURY PACK (Octavia 110TSI Style) | $7800 |
| RS PREMIUM PACK | $6500 |
- Adaptive chassis control
- Electrically-adjustable driver and passenger seat with memory function
- Head-up Display
- Virtual pedal
- Premium Canton sound system (12 speakers)
- Heated front and rear seats
- Park assist
- Massage function for driver’s seat
- Driver cushion depth adjustment
- Drive mode selection
- Three-zone climate control with front and rear controls
- Mechanical sunblinds for rear windows (standard on Wagon)
- Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors with memory and auto dimming
Colours
- Candy White, Steel Grey (RS only) No cost
- Metallics: Moon White, Race Blue (RS only), Lava Blue, Quartz Grey, Brilliant Silver, Magic Pearl Effect $770
- Premium Velvet Red $1100
Panoramic sunroof (wagon only) $1900
Towbar (factory/dealer fitted) $2000
Service Packs
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$800 |
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$1400 |
(Includes roadside assist for duration, fluids, pollen filter, map updates, fully transferable)
All new ŠKODAs come with a five year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
Once we have tested and assessed the new Škoda Octavia, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.