Skoda Octavia long term review second report
We’ve been giving our 178bhp Skoda Octavia TSI all or nothing.
Published on Aug 10, 2014 01:32:00 PM
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While initially it doesn’t feel mad or rabid, the rate of acceleration only seems to build as you go faster. So very soon there’s a much larger number up on the speedo than you expect. And then it just keeps getting quicker and quicker. Allow the 178bhp motor to wind hard all the way to the redline, in every single gear, and the Octavia has the ability to fray away the edges of reality. And the energy and enthusiasm are infectious — It simply transforms your boring everyday commute.
What’s even better is that this new Octavia feels wonderfully balanced even on tight, twisty roads, its size not at all a hindrance. Driving it out for a shoot feels like a treat. It may not feel as ‘connected’ as the earlier car, but its poise around corners, overall balance and general levels of grip come together so nicely, they elevate the driving experience. On a good road, you just want to keep going on and on, from apex to apex. The more I drive this car, the more I like it.
Of course, I’m enjoying all the little things as well. The abundance of space, the beautifully built cabin, the incredibly detailed touchscreen infotainment system and the ease with which the car seems to accomplish everything. Problems? Apart from the steering button that worked itself loose, absolutely nothing.
SHAPUR KOTWAL
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG
Odometer 14,000km
Price Rs 21.7 lakh(on-road, Mumbai)
Test economy 9.0kpl (overall)
Maintenance costs None
Faults None
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