Published On Oct 02, 2022 08:00:00 AM
Can the large and lively Octavia cut it in the slow and congested city?
Published On Sep 26, 2022 05:00:00 PM
We drive the 245hp, plug-in hybrid Octavia RS to understand if its smaller 1.4 TSI engine paired to an e-motor makes it better than its predecessors.
Published On Sep 11, 2022 10:00:00 AM
With its 245hp now coming from a smaller 1.4 TSI and an e-motor, is this still the sports sedan we know and love?
Published On Jun 15, 2022 08:00:00 AM
The strong 2.0 TSI makes driving the Octavia a pleasure on any highway.
Published On Feb 20, 2022 07:00:00 AM
We get familiar with the Superb’s sportier sibling, the latest entrant in our long-term fleet.
Published On Jun 09, 2021 02:10:00 PM
Each generation of the Skoda Octavia has pushed the goal posts in the executive sedan segment. The all-new Octavia takes the story forward. We have the full review.
Published On Jun 09, 2021 01:00:00 PM
Where the original Octavia established Skoda in India, this all-new model’s task will be to primarily play brand custodian in the Czech carmaker’s India reboot plans.
Published On Dec 06, 2020 08:20:00 PM
Should you consider the Skoda Octavia RS 245 at its hefty Rs 35.99 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag? We spent time with the car to give you an answer.
Published On Dec 01, 2020 12:00:00 PM
The legendary Octavia RS, in its newest avatar, packs in stonking performance and corners like a dream.
Published On Jan 13, 2020 03:22:00 PM
The executive sedan segment was once on the brink of extinction but it's sprung back to life with the introduction of some new and some updated models. The latest is the facelifted Hyundai Elantra which goes up against the all-new Honda Civic and the Skoda Octavia. Which is best? We tell you.
Published On May 20, 2019 06:00:00 AM
The new Honda Civic is out. We answer the nagging question - is it better than the Skoda Octavia?
Published On Apr 22, 2019 09:38:00 AM
The new Honda Civic takes on the Skoda Octavia. Does Honda's comeback kid has it all to dethrone the Octavia? Watch our video to find out.
Published On Dec 09, 2017 09:00:00 AM
Volkswagen's Polo GTI was the king of the hill but the stakes are higher with the entry of the third-gen Skoda Octavia RS. So, which one is better?
Published On Oct 23, 2017 06:00:00 AM
For every Octavia, there has been an RS variant. Better late than never, the latest version is here and it’s finally got the engine it deserved.
Published On Oct 11, 2017 12:22:00 PM
Is the updated Skoda Octavia good enough to take on the cheaper Hyundai Elantra?
Published On Sep 16, 2017 02:06:00 PM
Skoda has finally brought the ‘proper’ Octavia RS to India, and at a fairly good price too. We bring you the complete review.
Published On Sep 02, 2017 04:15:00 PM
Skoda finally gives us the ‘proper’ version of the Octavia RS straight from Europe, and at a fairly good price too.
Published On Jun 20, 2017 03:26:00 PM
The Octavia gets some styling tweaks and more features but mechanicals remain unchanged.
Published On Nov 16, 2015 07:00:00 AM
For every Octavia, there has been an RS version, but this time, its future in India is uncertain. Though we are convinced we need it in our lives.
Published On Aug 08, 2015 08:00:00 AM
The new-gen Octavia RS has the pumped-up looks and additional horses, and Skoda may even get it here. We tell you what it's like.
Published On Jan 17, 2015 07:00:00 AM
We bid farewell to one of our favourite longtermers after 16,500km
Published On Aug 10, 2014 01:32:00 PM
We’ve been giving our 178bhp Skoda Octavia TSI all or nothing.
Published On May 05, 2014 07:36:00 PM
The Octavia is the latest addition to our long-term fleet. It has already racked up quite a few kilometres and, in the process, brought a wide grin to our faces.
Published On Sep 09, 2013 08:01:00 PM
A 1.4 TSI petrol and a manual version of the 2.0 TDI will round up the new Skoda Octavia’s line-up, and we have just driven both.
Published On Sep 06, 2013 03:51:00 PM
The new Skoda Octavia is bigger and better than before, and we're keen to see if it can go on to be as popular.
Published On Aug 07, 2013 04:30:00 AM
The Octavia nameplate is set to make a comeback here soon. And this may just be the car to rile up the competition in this segment.
Published On Dec 10, 2009 08:00:00 AM
Here is a high quality car that has an air of indestructibility
Published On Jul 05, 2020 11:30:00 AM
2020 Skoda Octavia Scout image gallery
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2020 Skoda Octavia RS image gallery
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2020 Skoda Octavia image gallery
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2019 Skoda Octavia RS 245 image gallery
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2017 Skoda Octavia RS image gallery
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2017 Skoda Octavia facelift image gallery
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New Skoda Octavia vRS photo gallery
Published On Dec 11, 2012 11:48:00 PM
New Skoda Octavia photo gallery
Published On May 03, 2021 05:45:00 PM
Autocar Drag Day 2021: Skoda Octavia RS245 vs Mini Cooper S drag race video
Published On Nov 26, 2020 07:17:00 PM
0-200kph in a Skoda Octavia RS245 video
Published On Jul 01, 2020 12:30:00 PM
Autocar Drag Day: 400hp Skoda Octavia RS vs BMW 745Le Drag race video
Published On Nov 12, 2019 08:32:00 PM
2020 Skoda Octavia first look video
Published On Aug 23, 2017 05:04:00 PM
2017 Skoda Octavia buyers guide video
Published On Jul 01, 2015 03:00:00 PM
Skoda Octavia RS video review
Published On Oct 23, 2014 10:18:00 PM
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Published On Aug 18, 2014 01:26:00 PM
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Published On Nov 15, 2013 10:42:00 PM
2013 Skoda Octavia vs Volkswagen Jetta | Video Comparison
Published On Sep 13, 2013 08:31:00 PM
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Published On Sep 06, 2013 10:06:00 PM
New Skoda Octavia video review - Web exclusive
Published On Aug 11, 2013 12:45:00 AM
New 2013 Skoda Octavia first look video
Published On Jun 21, 2013 09:16:00 PM
New 2013 Skoda Octavia video review
Published On Sep 23, 2022 02:18:00 PM
Skoda Octavia EV will be based on the new SSP born-electric platform. India is likely to get Octavia RS iv plug-in hybrid sometime next year.
Published On Jun 22, 2022 12:20:00 PM
Having debuted in 2001, the Octavia is among the longest-running nameplates in India.
Published On May 27, 2022 07:21:00 PM
The new-gen Octavia RS iV plug-in hybrid to arrive as a CBU import. It uses a 150hp 1.4 TSI engine and a 116hp electric motor for a combined 245hp.
Published On Dec 04, 2021 08:00:00 AM
New EV sedan, wagons to sit beside existing Superb and Octavia range. It will most likely get unique marketing names.
Published On Jun 13, 2021 08:00:00 AM
Fourth-gen Octavia is priced from Rs 25.99-28.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and is available in two variants – Style and L&K.
Published On Jun 10, 2021 03:08:00 PM
The fourth-gen Octavia has finally been launched in India, in 2 trims - Style and L&K.
Published On Jun 02, 2021 11:03:00 AM
Fourth-gen Octavia to be available with petrol engine only; longer and wider than the outgoing model.
Published On May 31, 2021 07:00:00 AM
Skoda is offering the jacked up, four-wheel drive estate only to the UK emergency service customers.
Published On May 19, 2021 01:30:00 PM
The Octavia is one of three new model launches from Skoda planned for this year.
Published On May 09, 2021 07:00:00 AM
With Skoda set to launch the new Octavia in late May, we have compiled the key details you should know about the sedan.
Published On Apr 22, 2021 11:29:00 AM
Published On Apr 06, 2021 01:48:00 PM
Prices for the fourth-gen Octavia will be announced later this month.
Published On Apr 06, 2021 09:00:00 AM
Limited-run performance sedan is powered by a 245hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine; new Octavia round the corner.
Published On Mar 19, 2021 03:48:00 PM
The fourth-gen Octavia will miss out on diesels and will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
Published On Mar 12, 2021 07:00:00 AM
Octavia Pro gets a 2,730 mm long wheelbase; will go on sale in China initially.
Published On Feb 26, 2021 03:22:00 PM
Skoda Octavia, Land Rover Defender and Kia Sorento feature on the list of the 2021 WWCOTY category winners; Best Car of the Year to be announced on March 8.
Published On Sep 18, 2020 06:00:00 AM
The 4th gen Octavia is the first Skoda to get both, mild-hybrid and strong hybrid powertrain options.
Published On Jul 24, 2020 10:14:00 AM
The all-new Octavia has been spotted testing in India ahead of its launch early in 2021; to get 2.0-litre TSI engine at launch.
Published On Jul 06, 2020 04:00:00 PM
Having taken covers off the fourth-gen Octavia RS earlier this year in plug-in hybrid guise, Skoda has now revealed the sporty sedan with conventional power plants.
Published On May 07, 2020 07:50:00 PM
Of the 200 Skoda Octavia RS 245 cars allocated for India, 44 units were bought by customers in Bengaluru.
Published On Apr 29, 2020 07:00:00 AM
Deliveries of the 245hp Skoda Octavia RS will begin after the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
Published On Apr 17, 2020 03:35:00 PM
Originally slated for an October 2020 launch, the fourth-gen Skoda Octavia is now likely to arrive by early 2021; entry-level model could get 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Published On Mar 03, 2020 04:30:00 PM
In addition to a 245hp hybrid powertrain, the sporty Octavia gets bespoke design tweaks and interior tech upgrades; petrol and diesel versions to be introduced later.
Published On Feb 27, 2020 02:50:00 PM
Only 200 units of the 245hp Skoda Octavia RS will be available for booking via an online portal; five colour options on offer.
Published On Feb 05, 2020 02:22:00 PM
Bookings for the Skoda Octavia RS - which packs in a more powerful 245hp engine - are now open, but only 200 cars will be up for grabs.
Published On Dec 06, 2019 05:41:00 PM
Skoda Octavia was awarded a 92 percent rating for adult occupation protection.
Published On Dec 03, 2019 12:25:00 PM
Only 200 units of the 245hp Euro-spec Skoda Octavia RS will be made available in India next year with the price set to be around the Rs 36 lakh mark.
Published On Nov 19, 2019 07:00:00 AM
We take a closer look at the all-new, fourth-gen Octavia that’s headed to India soon after it goes on sale in global markets.
Published On Nov 12, 2019 10:45:00 AM
Fourth-gen Skoda Octavia gets sharper styling and tech-laden interior; India-launch planned for 2020.
Published On Oct 29, 2019 06:00:00 AM
Performance-focused version of the next-gen sedan features styling tweaks.
Published On Oct 21, 2019 04:30:00 PM
New car gets styling in line with the Skoda Superb; global reveal on November 11, 2019.
Published On Oct 17, 2019 07:35:00 PM
Teasers revealed by Skoda show that the 2020 Octavia will share a number of design cues with the larger Superb; to launch in India late next year.
Published On Oct 10, 2019 06:32:00 PM
New entry-level trim can be had in petrol-auto and diesel-auto configurations; diesel variant priced at Rs 21.99 lakh
Published On Oct 08, 2019 07:00:00 AM
The Octavia will be revealed in notchback form in November; it’ll be introduced in our market by end-2020.
Published On Aug 20, 2019 06:00:00 AM
New Octavia sports a new infotainment system design and a new two-spoke steering wheel layout.
Published On Jun 10, 2019 07:00:00 AM
The new Octavia will be unveiled in September 2019; will receive new mechanicals and styling.
Published On Jun 03, 2019 06:00:00 AM
All-new Octavia sedan will be based on VW Group’s MQB modular platform, like the current model.
Published On May 29, 2019 08:00:00 AM
The success of the Octavia RS has spurred Skoda Auto India to consider bringing in another batch of the performance sedan.
Published On Mar 18, 2019 02:29:00 PM
The Octavia Corporate Edition is being offered exclusively to existing Skoda customers; available in petrol-manual and diesel-manual configurations.
Published On Feb 01, 2019 12:24:00 PM
Fully loaded, even sportier version of the Octavia RS gets more kit and chassis tech, along with cosmetic changes.
Published On Oct 22, 2018 12:08:00 PM
Skoda Virtual Cockpit interface likely to be available only on the top-spec L&K variant.
Published On Oct 10, 2018 01:17:00 PM
The performance-focused Octavia RS may be re-introduced to Skoda’s India line-up next year.
Published On Oct 08, 2018 02:00:00 PM
Skoda has plans for pure electric RS models as well.
Published On Oct 17, 2017 10:00:00 AM
About 250 units of Skoda’s sporty executive sedan were sold since its launch; next batch to arrive early 2018.
Published On Sep 01, 2017 03:16:00 PM
New hot Octavia gets a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mill producing 230hp and 350Nm of torque, and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Published On Aug 30, 2017 03:27:00 PM
India-bound Octavia RS to get a 230hp 2.0-litre TSI motor; bookings open.
Published On Aug 10, 2017 01:45:00 PM
Skoda aims to make its aftersales and service process more transparent; all three models coming this year.
Published On Jul 13, 2017 12:44:00 PM
Updates on the facelifted Octavia include a new front-end and added tech features.
Published On Jul 10, 2017 06:00:00 PM
Refreshed Octavia will get updated styling and added tech; engines expected to carry forward unchanged.
Published On Jul 01, 2017 08:00:00 AM
Since its international launch in 1996, the Skoda Octavia has become a global sales hit for the Czech company.
Published On Jun 22, 2017 06:41:00 PM
The Octavia facelift will be available in three variants and three engine options.
Published On Jun 21, 2017 07:00:00 AM
Here are the key standouts of the Czech sedan which received its first update since its launch in India in 2013.
Published On Jun 07, 2017 07:00:00 AM
The facelifted Skoda Octavia will be more upmarket and better equipped; expected to cost lower than the outgoing car.
Published On Feb 14, 2017 05:50:00 PM
Special-edition Octavia to cost almost Rs 22,000 more than the standard model; will feature cosmetic changes.
Published On Feb 11, 2017 08:00:00 AM
The updated Octavia will get new front and rear sections and more connectivity options; expected to launch in India later this year.
Published On Feb 09, 2017 08:00:00 AM
Producing 15hp more than before, the vRS 245 is the most powerful Octavia till date.
Published On Dec 21, 2016 11:33:00 AM
Refreshed Octavia vRS gets a minor bump in power; India launch expected around late 2017
Published On Nov 08, 2016 10:50:00 AM
The sportier Octavia will sit between the regular model and the full-blown vRS sport version.
Published On Oct 27, 2016 01:53:00 PM
Refreshed Octavia gets all-new front styling with subtle, cosmetic tweaks at the sides and rear; India launch next year likely.
Published On Oct 04, 2016 07:00:00 AM
The new Elantra is a very accomplished diesel sedan and has all the goods to be the segment best. But, to claim the throne it has to beat its rivals.
Published On Sep 26, 2016 03:17:00 PM
New Ambition Plus variant plugs gap between the Ambition and Style Plus trim with price starting from Rs 19.06 lakh; Ambition trim’s equipment cut.
Published On Aug 16, 2016 06:52:00 PM
Recall affects 539 units of the sedan produced between November 2015 and April 2016.
Published On Aug 03, 2016 04:40:00 PM
Company announces investment of Rs 100 crore towards improving dealership network and service in India.
Published On Apr 02, 2016 08:00:00 AM
The Octavia is branded as the most successful Skoda ever, and has achieved production of five million units since its launch in 1996.
Published On Sep 11, 2015 05:53:00 PM
The variant is offered with the 1.8-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines; gets new tech and features.
Published On Apr 14, 2015 12:40:00 PM
Volkswagen has mildly revised its capable Jetta. We see if it is now good enough to better the Skoda Octavia, the current executive sedan benchmark.
Published On Mar 23, 2015 02:55:00 PM
Skoda unsure of bringing the Octavia vRS in India due to low demand.
Published On Feb 23, 2015 08:00:00 PM
Skoda set to unveil its fastest series production car ever.
Published On Mar 08, 2014 03:30:00 PM
Skoda Octavia Scout to go on sale by middle of the year; likely to get two diesels and one petrol motor at launch.
Published On Feb 23, 2014 10:30:00 PM
Super-frugal compressed natural gas Octavia variant to be shown in Geneva.
Published On Oct 24, 2013 07:26:00 PM
The 1,000 bookings that the new Skoda Octavia has received includes online bookings as well.
Published On Oct 03, 2013 05:17:00 PM
Prices range from Rs 13.95 lakh to Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Three trims on offer, Active, Ambition and Elegance.
Published On Sep 09, 2013 09:17:00 PM
Here is a break-up of what you will get with each of the three trim levels of the new Skoda Octavia.
Published On Aug 09, 2013 10:31:00 PM
Skoda reveals third-generation Octavia with two engine options; to launch this festive season.
Published On Jun 05, 2013 05:07:00 PM
Third-generation Octavia vRS will be offered with both punchy diesel and petrol engines.
Published On Apr 06, 2013 11:56:00 PM
New Octavia will be launched in the coming months.
Published On Jan 28, 2013 05:32:00 PM
Skoda Laura replacement will be called the Octavia. We take a detailed look at whether it has what it takes to shake up the established order.
Published On Dec 16, 2012 01:23:00 AM
First images show styling details of Skoda’s new Octavia vRS
Published On Dec 11, 2012 04:55:00 PM
Skoda has taken the wraps off its third-generation Octavia. It is based on the VW Group’s new modular MQB platform.
Published On Jan 23, 2012 11:16:00 PM
Skoda to drop the 'Laura' name altogether. The new Octavia saloon will be based on VW Group's MQB modular platform.
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