Skoda Octavia RS review 2021: Is this like a mini Audi RS6?
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- I've always been a big fan of the Skoda Octavia RS. It was always fun to drive, had plenty of room inside and most importantly was not too over the top. But, has the pendulum swung too much on the luxury and tourer side? Paul Maric tests the 2021 Skoda Octavia RS to find out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:56
Interior 03:12
Infotainment 05:13
Safety Tech 07:26
Practicality 08:55
On the road 14:22
Verdict 20:13
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I'm from Czech republic and I'm quite a Škoda fan and I like your concept of videos, especially when you are from the other side of the Earth, Australia. I've seen every your skoda review and other videos, so I'm glad, when you release new video (especially about skoda :D 😁). I didn't see that yet, but I know, that it would be perfect! I wish you good luck :)
Thanks for watching!
@@CarExpertAus u r welcome:)
Finally a non SUV car review =P
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I prefer wagons over SUVs anyway.
@@stendecstretcher4983 , unfortunately the car buying public does not agree with that, hence why SUVs are becoming the norm on the roads and in car reviews.
@@theseb1979 Yep. Unfortunately most want to drive something floaty. Pass. Give me something that hugs the corners and fun to drive :)
@@melaniep.6527 No, most want something to drive which is practical for their everyday use. Who 'hugs corners' in metroland, which is where the majority of Aus lives?
Yay finally get to see you review the octavia. Been a big fan of Skoda and the Octavia. Loving the new design and the new interior. They are such good cars to drive and live with
Very impressive package overall & the styling is just really on point.
Thanks for the great review Paul
Thanks for watching!
Great review as always Paul, don't stop what you're doing. 👍🏽
Loved the time codes think they should be on all reviews, great idea! Out of respect though I watched the whole thing 👍🏻
The best car reviewer ever on youtube.
Love from India🇮🇳❤️
I have the outgoing VRS - with split headlights. I love it ! Had the car for 3.5 years - and learnt something in your video - the drivers side storage (knee compartment) - I never knew about that !!
It's been in VAG products for years - wife's 2012 Passat for example.
How is the maintenance so far
Love your reviews Paul. Listen to them even when I don't care about the cars!
I LOVE this Skoda octavia RS and I'm planning to got one this year hopefully 🤩
TDI?
@@dragospahontu sorry not TDI.
@@tonyemini9642 hmmm
I’ve been waiting for this 👌👏
Yes, have found the umbrellas very handy!
Hope we get a review of the Scala as well!
I have the previous model 245 bhp manual and it's an estate with a huge boot that drives and handles like a hot hatch. It's great!
Little wary to hear they've dulled it a bit
How has it been dulled ?
Ignore my comment - I see what you mean, but it wouldn't bother me.
Reminds me very much of my Audi A3 E-Tron. 6.7 - 0-100 but heaps of torque.
You do get a good bang for your buck with Skoda though.
Great review Paul.
Paul, great review! Great car! I own a ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 and to answer your question, I have never used either of the Umbrella's in the door (but great to know they are there if needed)!
Seems well balanced to me, Being so practical I would consider it a faster family car more than a sports one. So a bigger complaint here is a lack of better sound insulation than not being punchier.
As an Octavia 2020 1.5-owner eager to learn more about a possible, next upgrade I am very glad to find a clearly competent review of the new RS. You squeeze a lot of information into your review!
Did you put a tune on the 1.5 TSI?
@@dragospahontu No, I didn't... Most of all because it's a leasingcar, but also because the 1.5 tsi is sufficient for me. But the RS is always tempting :-)
@@nielsholbraad1803 ye
Picked mine up 2 days ago and absolutely love it. You get a few more toys as standard than us in the UK but still love it. All the best bits are there. Still undecided on the fake noise, maybe be better just in sport mode but we'll see. First longer trip later today so that should be fun. Mine's race blue, the best colour.
You can turn the sound off easily within drive modes. Once you select mode hit the settings for that mode(3dots on the right) and deselect engine noise
How much did it cost m8...?, I'm getting one in race blue, but ain't been to order it yet...?
I own one of those and I may say that this car is the best thing VAG did in a while. It's balanced, you can drive with your twin girls on the back and you have fun with friends. Is just a perfect family guy car, I really enjoy this car.
Love mine too mate. Stereo is good too.
I don't own a Skoda but I always keep an umbrella in my driver side door just in case. Has come in handy over the rainy summer we just had. So, if i had a Skoda (and I would definitely consider this new Octavia) , I would definitely use it.
Hiya Paul. Thanks for that great review. I'm going to take one for a test drive next week, dealer I know said to take it for a couple of hours and go up the curvy mountain roads to get a good feel. Ill let you know what I think. I did notice when you were talking about places to store mobile in front, you then opened glove box but didn't mention the 'mobile phone holder insert' that is designed to be placed in the cup holder (you see it on right hand side when you open glove box - I only know cause when I first sat in one they had it in cup holder and I asked about it). Again thanks for great review.
I have the Superb 206 and those umbrellas are really handy. The craziness can come back with a simple tune. You forgot to show the wings in the rear headrest that you can use to take a nap.
Loved my 2014 Octavia rs wagon. Graduated to an Audi A5 now but these are brilliant family cars, especially if you don’t like crapUVs
This is a great looking car. It’s a pity that VAG have dulled the engine response. I guess they are worried no one will buy their “premium” brands if they make this model too hot. Still I’d prefer this Skoda than Audi or VW right now just due to the value and included equipment.
I agree. This ea888 engine has so much potential and it feels like they holding it back so much. It would also benefit enormously from AWD - the fwd just can't get the power to the ground without spinning the wheels.
@@dextertheragdollcat213 Would add extra weight.
@@johngibson9463 The top of the range Superb manages to do it and it's quicker than the Octavia. It's annoying as a vrs owner that so many VAG cars use this same engine and the Octavia, despite all it's sporty embellishments, is probably the slowest of the lot.
@@johngibson9463 that extra weight won’t affect too much.
I have a Passat (old B6 model) with the umbrella holders and they are great. It has a drain so good to sit in and put your wet umbrella so it doesnt put water droplets everywhere
Another wicked review
🙌
The umbrella is really good, so handy. Much better than getting a baseball cap.
I got both with my Octavia RS (2020)
Great review
Thanks mate!
I own a 2016 Superb and "yes", I have used the umbrella's numerous times. Especially useful attending graveside burials in NTH QLD where the sun is quite fierce.
I have a 2020 model. I love its weird headlights - gives it lots of personality
Me too. Love my meteor grey wagon. Puts a smile on my dial every time!
I have a Karoq (but will hopefully have the new Octavia soon) and love the umbrella. In the Karoq, the brollie is in the boot, so having it in the front doors will be so much more handy!
In my 2019 Karoq it is under the front passenger seat - why bother.
I owners one of these a few years ago. Highly recommend
You could actually turn off the fake noise in Individual mode or ask your stealership to disable the Soundaktor on your next service.
Stealership, nice
Enjoying your review method keep it up 👍🏻. 15:40 What you can do with these cars is unplug the little induction actuator to get rid of the annoying fake noise, just remember to tell the dealer to ignore the obd error, otherwise they will plug it back in for your convenience.
I've seen on other reports that there's a off switch buried in the control menu somewhere
@anthony d can you share this please? I've got one and really really want to get rid of the stupid noise. on the old car it was OK because you just chose a different mode, but this one defaults to normal mode every time which is so annoying.
Great review! Subbed
That's actually extremely premium, looks nicer than a base model Audi for the same price lol
It’s great in person too! Beautiful cars. I love mine.
Well, your review and test drive freak's made my mind up, thanks
Unbelievable car to drive
Hello i live in Australia and recently i bought myself a octavia vrs love it amazing car very practical just one thing u guys missed not a big deal tho the car actually has launch control so when you launched the car i think you forgot to put esc in sport and sctivate launch so thats just the only thing, i love rest of ur videos even the lc300 videos u guys did helped me alot learning about the car and i got one myself amazing video's keep up the good work
Love watching your work Paul. Particularly enjoyed your take on the RS Octy. I'm in the process or buying either one of these or the new I30N and just can't seem to come to a conclusive decision. I wouldn't normally choose a hatch and If I could order a fastback N, I'd probably grab it without a 2nd thought. Obviously there's no fastback in the 2021 model so that got me looking at the '21 Octavia. I did like the previous models but never quite sold on the style. Now I am, and the sedan/fastback is without a doubt one sexy looking car. It just doesn't have the engagement that I love the I30N for. How do I choose! If only I could buy both LOL.
The only downside on the I30N is the interior built quality. Other than that it sounds and drives much better than the Octavia.
@@zakootajin umm and the lack of space compared to the Skoda.
Good review Paul! Ive got a 2017 Skoda Superb 4WD 206 wagon. I was looking forward to the Octavia release but I’m more than happy to stick with what I’ve got! More capacious, extremely quiet, a second quicker to a hundred & 4WD! Oh & hell yes I’ve used those door brollies! U should’ve used one yourself instead of sitting in comfort!…🤭👍🏻😎
And more expensive to buy, insure and run, eg higher fuel consumption. And a second quicker - wow, think of the time you have saved for, for...what?
@@johngibson9463 And wow to you! That reply only took you 12 months to come up with! 🥱😆
Same. I have the superb lift back sportsline. Bit I do miss the nimbleness of my RS when hitting corners... That left front wheel seems so far away in my superb.
@@ravingmad765 🤣👍🏻
Beautiful 😍😍😍
How good is it?!
@@CarExpertAus Absolutely stunning
I hope wagonslike this last for ever...and porsche is definitely doing that with the Taycan CT!
Yep, we are a big fan of wagons!
Can you review the 2021 Kia Stinger GT next?
What a looker both inside and out! I wonder if my wife will let me trade our Alltrack in for one :)
I've owned a previous RS and it was a ripper. I agree it had edge. Glad to see they finally got rid of the handbrake, it always looked cheap for the price point.
Hey Paul. Test drove it last week. Agree with the fake sound but I believe there is an option to turn it off somewhere. Found it quite engaging for a fwd car and optioned up there’s nothing that comes close with such a nice powertrain. Agree that the digital cluster is a bit hit and miss and the sunroof controls are weird. But for the money it’s great value.
Yep you can switch it off in Individual mode. It’s also off in Comfort mode, but it defaults to Normal so you need to kill it each time.
Skoda owner from the UK, yeah I use my umbrella quite a bit funnily enough being in the UK with all the rain we get ☔😂
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Waiting for a review for the regular version of the new Octavia.
Me too, it’s a roomy alternative to a Golf and with a much better equipment list. Waiting for the regular Octavia lift back review too! I think more people will go for the regular model than the RS.
@@User-cb4jm Nice comment, mate. But I just shocked when looked at the MSRP on the carsales which are fairly too high. I hope there can be a significant space for a bargain.
Once they are available we will get our hands on one.
Sadly they skipped the hybrid engines for australia, which makes them not very appealing.
Nice reviews, Paul. Can you please suggest be best driver assistance cars under 50k budget with good fuel economy?
Fantastic motor . Colour options are great to . I’m scratching what head for what colour to get if I get one . 😊
Hey Paul, can you please do a Kia Sportage review? I really want to see what you think about it.
How does Alcantra wear over the years? Is it durable and easy to keep looking good?
One thing I found interesting with the rear headroom is that as i'm a 193cm and have the 2018 RS wagon I have no issues with headroom in the rear of my car with the sunroof. I jumped in the new model and whacked my head on the roof and couldn't sit comfortably at all, annoying sloped roofs :( But also found it more cramped in general vs the previous generation
To be fair, seeing that you're 193cm you are tall as all fuck😅
Yes. I have watched many road tests over the last few days (considering a Skoda/VW/etc) and I have seen taller drivers easily fit in the rear of the wagons in earlier models. What have they done? (See my later comment too).
Build like a tank?...I think that should be reserved for the Volvo’s especially when they were built in Gothenburg. Nice review !
Great review Paul.
Think you've helped me decide that I'd prefer a used superb sportline or Scout for similar cash.
I'm in a similar position. Love the new interior and steering feel of the Octavia, but the space and extra power of the superb for same coin makes it hard to knock back. Just no steering feel in the superb is the real drawback.
@@MarcSneddon not to mention the all wheel drive. I've got a second car for weekend blasts, so a relaxed family cruiser is perfect for me.
@@deganellis yeah, I've got the V8 for weekends too, I'm just being greedy and want it all. Lol.
@@MarcSneddon ha! VF2 redline! You?
Hi Paul, do a disco sport soon please?!
Test drive one of these in the wagon variant the other day really nice car to drive interior really nice
But as you mentioned the road noise coming into the interior was a bit load maybe because it’s a wagon , interested if the same for the hatchback I assume a bit less
Great thorough review as always 👏👏
I have a MY10 RS wagon and added my own additional sound deadening soon after purchase, beneath the boot trim (floor and walls). Definite improvement for a few hundred bucks and a couple hours of my time.
@@rickb314 nice well done
I am thinking that’s why Skoda supply the rubber tray in the boot 😂😂😂😂
Paul, are you able to test how accurate digital speedometers are? I rely on my Navman GPS indicated speed more than the analogue & digital speedometer on my 2012 VW Jetta. With speed cameras prolific around Australia it's imperative reliance is assured on the indicated information at hand.
Those rs6 lights are great.
Nice, low appearance? It looks like it's been raised. Are cars meant for the Australian market shipped with higher suspension?
Interior is improved, hope nest gen superb will have it too
@6.46 - isn't there a metallic roller control on the steer wheel spoke to adjust volume?
did you get to drive their double glazing optional one? does it insulate sound better?
Please also do a review of Jaguar f pace Paul
Will do once we get our hands on an updated one.
Talking to a guy the other day who looked at my Mk3 RS Occy wagon and said " how's the dodgy skoda treating ya"? I replied absolutely fantastic love it , How's your stodgy Ford Focus? Broken down anytime lately ? 🤣 he replies, just had its second gearbox and it 3 years old. Ah yeah ok mate 🤣🤣
I know this question has nothing to do with the either the octavia or skoda, but anyways, is there going to be a video for the updated 2021 kia stinger gt or is there only written reviews?
We have Chris Atkinson doing a track test in one shortly - but we haven’t filmed a detailed review.
Skoda wagons are the best! So much better than the horrible SUV scourge that plagues our roads. Fun to drive, good looking, dont handle like a hippo on stilts. I'd much sooner see the road filled with these. I've owned a few now and would love to own another. I wish they let me buy another manual (2 manual ones so far). Australia sucks for manual cars. EDIT: If they put golf R drivetrain in this body, it would be shut up and take my money
Agree.. I just bought one.. but imagine this with awd and 213kw 😁 I reckon vw is holding them back from doing it..
Going to have a look at the dealership this week.
YES! I find the Skoda-umbrella useful! Until my teenageson lost it and now I probably have to pay when I'm returning "my" Octavia leasingcar ;-)
By the way - thanks a lot for a very fine review.
Any idea when Skoda Connect will come to Australia, enabling full use of capability of App etc. No traffic light monitoring in Aus I also discovered after purchase
Skoda are great cars well made in general.
Paul, can you please do a review on the new ldv t60?
When are you guys going to review the Ambition or Style?
i love my mini Audi RS6 with 2.0TDI and 4x4
Umbrella like a Rolls, mmmm different good. Worth a look!
If you own a GTI-R Pulsar do you use the umbrella?
I think all this car needs is a ecu tune done to give it the bit extra thrill it requires to live up to the RS badge it dons... throw on an upgraded pod filter and few other small stage 1 bits and pieces and it should be a blast to drive
Does the roof open or is it fixed glass? Are the reverse guide lines dynamic? Great review Paul.
Roof opens and dynamic lines.
Can you please review the new Haval Jolion!! :)
Great review Paul is this a facelift or an all new model of the octavia
It's Octavia 4 released in 2020 just made it to Australian shores though.
You answered the one thing i wanted to know, road noise.... They obviously haven't improved it over the mk3 which is a shame.
Great review. Ill stick with my mk3 rs230 😁
It's one way they save a buck compared to VW cars, but honestly if road noise is a dealbreaker you probably shouldn't be looking at the performance model on low-profile tyres, perhaps the Style or Ambition models would suit your preferences for smooth/quieter motoring.
@@rickb314 i already own an mk3 rs230, which i paid significantly less brand new than what they're asking for a new Occy RS ($62k+ optioned) so if they're going to jack the price by near enough to 20k i expect a road noise quality to a golf r or audi etc. Its not the same bang for buck value it once was.
@@joshgellatly7704 Totally understand. The brand (and in fact many brands) are now moving upmarket and are no longer the value buys they perhaps once were...
Could you do a review on new Haval H6?
I have the current model but will probably upgrade to the superb for the same money. Mine was 50k fully optioned so it’s now 10k more. Great car though, overall best bang for buck car I’ve had
I've got the last Of the MK3's RS245 wagon August 2020 and i love it. Its my own business car and I'm always getting comments on how good it looks rather an RS any day than a GTI, well over priced.
@@gje7942 sorry, when I meant current model I meant the one before this one. MY17.
I also use mine for my business and love it but I think the superb looks like better value at the moment
Will you review the 110tsi version?
Once they're released in Australia :-D
“Is the umbrella a gimmick?”
Then goes on to moan that he can’t stand outside because he’d get wet.
Simply clever 😂
If you ever use a macbook pro with touch bar, the sliders work the same way.
The no buttons thing isn't really a deal breaker because as a new owner you will adjust straight away.
16:40 you are aware the response in 2nd gear wasn't that great because the traction control was holding it back.
I’d just sit back and relax when getting off the line in these front driven VWs. The wheel hop on hard acceleration is just to painful to bear.
@@wrblue08 That's the easiest thing on earth to fix. Ex factory is designed for comfort spec. Smart people like me put in an aftermarket dogbone mount and insert and what you describe disappears. Less than $50 to fix. There you go, an education for you.
I love this car
can you do a comparison between this and the golf R wagon ? not many good reviews of the golf R wagon.
VW Australia have had barely any Golf stock for last few months.
All new Mk8 Golf about to finally get released in Australia now. I’ve seen a few dealers advertise that they have the GTi in stock. Golf R not in Australia until early 2022..
Love Skoda and what they're doing with wagons but it really needs the Superb/Golf R drivetrain
Odds are that there will be an ECU tune available soon, that will open the engine up to the 'full-fat' 230+kw of the Golf R. After all, it is the same engine and driveline. I reckon that the Octavia RS wagon with the power figures of the Golf R would be an absolute weapon!
@@dtsisdead It definitely needs the higher output but I imagine it will take sales away from the Golf so they're limited in what they can do
I have always wished they would bring this out in AWD. I upgraded to a Superb Sportslline. It's awesome, but I miss the size of the RS.
Fwd just can't get the power down properly. You can spin the wheels so easily in these cars. This vrs would be soooo much better as AWD.
Thoughts on long term build quality of Skodas in Aus Paul?
They seem to be pretty good. I was in an original Superb taxi the other day and it was still going strong!
@@CarExpertAus probably the diesel. The petrol with the crap dry 7spd DSG wouldn't have lasted more than a few years.
@@CarExpertAus Thanks for the reply mate.
Can you please make video of Toyota Highlander 2020
I took delivery of one of these 2 weeks ago (a wagon). No volume knob? The LH roller on the steering wheel adjusts the audio volume.
I agree with the comment about the DSG, by the way. It is the most refined auto I have ever driven, torque converter or dual clutch.
I wouldn't have bought it without the "Premium Pack" which, among other things, allows the driver to create an "Individual" driving mode with that ridiculous fake engine noise turned off. Once that is selected as "D", using the selector to toggle to "S" gives the Sport mode without the engine noise. Annoyingly, it always starts up in "Normal" mode, which has the fake noise, but not as loud as in Sport. So, at every start up, press "Set" key to bring up shortcut for turning off the auto engine stop/start. Then press the "Mode" key and select "Individual". Apparently it's possible to get into the OBD port with a suitable device and turn them both off permanently.
Regarding road noise, It is a bit noisy on coarse bitumen but it doesn't really bother me. It's a pity there's no option for 18" wheels though.
In my RS I turned off the fake engine noise in individual mode and it stays off.
was there a small button on the side of the remote?
Can’t wait for the M3 touring
You can turn the fake engine noise off via the menu's on the touch screen
Climate and Seat heating control via touchscreen is a no go. You have to have knobs for this. Same goes for car mode settings. Volume is not a must as you are going to have an additional knob on the steering wheel.
In another word, get the 1.6 turbo with 8 speed auto. Plus, Skoda, we need cooling seat more than heated seat here in AUstralia