Ive been running a 1.0tsi for three months using it for motorways and urban areas. The mpg quoted is correct measured at the pump its averaging 57mpg. On a motorway run alone its 68 to 70. My previous cars were the golf and leon 1.6tdi. The mpg as an average was similar. Id say its more of a premium feel than either of its stablemates and the huge boot is a definite plus.
After my 9 year old beloved Jaguar XE was stolen I had to have a rethink about my car and how I used it and the value it gives me. From all the reviews on You Tube I opted for an Octavia PHEV which I bought second hand from a reputable dealer in Peterborough (coincidentally). I have driven it for 2 months and racked up a modest 1500 miles. Would I buy the same car again? IN A HEARTBEAT. Spacious, comfortable, quiet (after my diesel Jag) and don't get me started on economy. I run locally purely on cheap off peak electricity, only dipping into the petrol engine for longer trips. My average so far is about 80 MPG but that includes a couple of long trips. On a day to day I never have to refuel. as an example I last filled the car at a petrol station in Truro, Cornwall, 240 miles away. at the end of August. A month later and I still have over 100 miles in the tank. The space is amazing and I can carry a full set of golf clubs, motor trolley and all the accessories in the boot with room to spare, and I only have the hatchback not the estate version. Love it.
Bought a new one three years ago. 2L diesel se model. It’s the 3rd new one I’ve had, absolutely beautiful car….But I must say, they are a lot dearer in comparison to what they were 9 yrs ago.
Skoda is not available in my country(US). Are they reasonably reliable during the first 3 or 4 years? (compared to other estate models in the similar price range) Thanks!
@@S_Paoli Yes, extremely reliable.I have never had a major issue with mine. And the boot is enormous. I must say though, always keep them well maintained.
We got a brand new one (1900 km) today as a hire car for a golf fortnight in Portugal. Some downsides already for us coming from a 10 year old Mazda CX5. Boot may well be 600 litres but the space is not very good from a utility perspective. We had to fold down the back seats which do not fold flat to fit in our golf bags, luckily we had only one suitcase and a rucksack, two cases would not have fitted. Interior materials are pretty scratchy and cheap and the touchscreen is totally counterintuitive. Climate controls are a nightmare and it take a long time for the Aircon to start working. No real centre vents and the seats are very uncomfortable. Car seems to drive quite well but the brakes are spongy as hell. It's not a bad car, certainly better than some of the MGs you get as hire cars but it's certainly not comparable to a Volvo or a Mercedes. Indeed, dare I say it, but my 10 year old Mazda puts it to shame in almost every respect.😊
I wonder about the longevity of the small engine and transmission. Having to haul such a large mass about is surely going to increase stresses on the components and probably lots of problems 3 years down the road.
I've got a 2005 octavia mk 2 which has done 170 thousand miles and it still keeps going its got the best engine 1.9 tdi a bit noisy I think they call it bangornomics! Do I keep it?
One of my favourite presenters in a car I really like as a used buy orking for a car supermarket i have bought a couple of cars from, what's not to like? I don't buy diesels any more peak diesel was 1.9tdi PD vw so 1.5 petrol in a larger csr you can really load up. Unless you drive in towns only.
@@WilliamLaverick-wo1nb lovely! So does your Octavia originally come with reverse camera? If not, do you have any recommendations for retrofitting one?
@ I found one called “East Yorkshire” seems could perfectly match with own system but just way far from me Just wonder if the Halfords one could be perfectly integrated into Škoda own system
I've had one for a month and am quite happy with it. MPG is around 45 on flowing A roads. But I was stuck in a 3 mile traffic jam, because of temporary traffic lights, for 45 minutes (4 mph average) and it only got 21 MPG. My only criticism is that the stop/start feature has a mind of its own, so can initiate sometimes and then decide it can't be bothered anymore. That part makes no sense to me What else would you like to know?
Which belstaff jacket would you like, madam? Erm can i have the most horrendous one that shouldn't have been made please? Most certainly, madam.... Will you be needing baggy trousers which dont match in any way? Yes, please. Suit you, Sir
Sadly, this new generation model suffers from many reliability issues, unlike the previous models.... Therfore this has been rated number 7 in the most unreliable cars in 2024!! 😢
Ive been running a 1.0tsi for three months using it for motorways and urban areas. The mpg quoted is correct measured at the pump its averaging 57mpg. On a motorway run alone its 68 to 70. My previous cars were the golf and leon 1.6tdi. The mpg as an average was similar. Id say its more of a premium feel than either of its stablemates and the huge boot is a definite plus.
After my 9 year old beloved Jaguar XE was stolen I had to have a rethink about my car and how I used it and the value it gives me. From all the reviews on You Tube I opted for an Octavia PHEV which I bought second hand from a reputable dealer in Peterborough (coincidentally). I have driven it for 2 months and racked up a modest 1500 miles. Would I buy the same car again? IN A HEARTBEAT. Spacious, comfortable, quiet (after my diesel Jag) and don't get me started on economy. I run locally purely on cheap off peak electricity, only dipping into the petrol engine for longer trips. My average so far is about 80 MPG but that includes a couple of long trips. On a day to day I never have to refuel. as an example I last filled the car at a petrol station in Truro, Cornwall, 240 miles away. at the end of August. A month later and I still have over 100 miles in the tank. The space is amazing and I can carry a full set of golf clubs, motor trolley and all the accessories in the boot with room to spare, and I only have the hatchback not the estate version. Love it.
Bought a new one three years ago. 2L diesel se model. It’s the 3rd new one I’ve had, absolutely beautiful car….But I must say, they are a lot dearer in comparison to what they were 9 yrs ago.
Skoda is not available in my country(US). Are they reasonably reliable during the first 3 or 4 years? (compared to other estate models in the similar price range)
Thanks!
Can you tell me about the infotainment system. I have seen some videos saying there is a bug
Everything is unfortunately.
@@S_Paoli Yes, extremely reliable.I have never had a major issue with mine. And the boot is enormous. I must say though, always keep them well maintained.
@@tamukachikanyairo9792 I heard the same thing, but mine has been fine. Always worked no issues.
Have 2.0 TSI 4X4 and 1.5 TSI MAN. Great cars. ✔️💪
We got a brand new one (1900 km) today as a hire car for a golf fortnight in Portugal. Some downsides already for us coming from a 10 year old Mazda CX5.
Boot may well be 600 litres but the space is not very good from a utility perspective. We had to fold down the back seats which do not fold flat to fit in our golf bags, luckily we had only one suitcase and a rucksack, two cases would not have fitted.
Interior materials are pretty scratchy and cheap and the touchscreen is totally counterintuitive. Climate controls are a nightmare and it take a long time for the Aircon to start working. No real centre vents and the seats are very uncomfortable.
Car seems to drive quite well but the brakes are spongy as hell.
It's not a bad car, certainly better than some of the MGs you get as hire cars but it's certainly not comparable to a Volvo or a Mercedes.
Indeed, dare I say it, but my 10 year old Mazda puts it to shame in almost every respect.😊
I wonder about the longevity of the small engine and transmission. Having to haul such a large mass about is surely going to increase stresses on the components and probably lots of problems 3 years down the road.
Kia Ceed 1L 3Cyl still has 7 Years of warranty.
It's not about how many cylinders or how big an engine is, it's about engineering and throughtfulness.
oh just found out that Ms Jackson moved to this channel. My lucky day. Subs. Really like her contents.
I've got a 2005 octavia mk 2 which has done 170 thousand miles and it still keeps going its got the best engine 1.9 tdi a bit noisy I think they call it bangornomics! Do I keep it?
One of my favourite presenters in a car I really like as a used buy orking for a car supermarket i have bought a couple of cars from, what's not to like?
I don't buy diesels any more peak diesel was 1.9tdi PD vw so 1.5 petrol in a larger csr you can really load up. Unless you drive in towns only.
I want one of these, but should I go for a facelift model? Quite a difference in price
Just purchased a new diesel estate in july 2024. I have an employee who has one with over four hundred thousand miles on it.
If another car journalyst shows me that ice scraper I am going to puke.
Then you can scrape the sick up with the ice scraper that you find within the fuel filler cover.
I have mine for ages and never knew😅
I have the hatchback and I should have got the estate.
The 2ltr diesel is giving 67 mpg.
Any major problems so far??
@ No. None so far.
@@WilliamLaverick-wo1nb lovely! So does your Octavia originally come with reverse camera? If not, do you have any recommendations for retrofitting one?
@@teanau11 you can have one retro fitted,however the quote I got was almost £800 from a garage in Milton Keynes.
@ I found one called “East Yorkshire” seems could perfectly match with own system but just way far from me
Just wonder if the Halfords one could be perfectly integrated into Škoda own system
I got a white one but then I changed 😢 so sad I miss it now
are Skoda better now,as in good cars no rot.
Great interior styling, tech and performance, but the exterior look lets it down. Gives off a geography teacher who enjoys caving at the weekend vibe.
What if you are a geography teacher who goes caving at the weekend?
Has anyone any experience of 1.5 TSI SE Technology (Petrol)
I've had one for a month and am quite happy with it. MPG is around 45 on flowing A roads. But I was stuck in a 3 mile traffic jam, because of temporary traffic lights, for 45 minutes (4 mph average) and it only got 21 MPG. My only criticism is that the stop/start feature has a mind of its own, so can initiate sometimes and then decide it can't be bothered anymore. That part makes no sense to me
What else would you like to know?
@@TheVicar more tea vicar?
@@front2427 You can be fast tracked into hell if you wish. I'll happily put a word in
It's a good car with Volkswagen technology , but too expensive nowadays .
I bought a new one six years ago😊
After driving SUV there is no way back to lower sedans 🤷♂️
See Autogefuhl's review of the 2024 Octavia estate for an honest review as Thomas does not get paid by the manufacturer.
All of his reviews are easy to understand.
@@WilliamLaverick-wo1nb He keeps telling me hes 6 ft 2.
Good
bought one of these and it blew up my minecraft base then stole my discord account
wouldnt buy again
I always thought it was pronounced oc-tay-via, not oc-tar-via.
Which belstaff jacket would you like, madam?
Erm can i have the most horrendous one that shouldn't have been made please?
Most certainly, madam.... Will you be needing baggy trousers which dont match in any way?
Yes, please.
Suit you, Sir
That engine has just been dropped by Skoda .
WHO CARES about the cars when we've got Rebecca Jackson!😍😍😍
she looks like she wants to be there
Sadly, this new generation model suffers from many reliability issues, unlike the previous models.... Therfore this has been rated number 7 in the most unreliable cars in 2024!! 😢
Hello Honey
Err hello?
Alright big boy?