Skoda Octavia Wagon RS245 2020

Name: Skoda Octavia Wagon RS245 2020
Item: Skoda Octavia Wagon RS245 TSI 180kW
Rating: 5
Author: Owner Review: Community Contributor

Owner Review: Community Contributor

01 Jun 2023

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Kilometres travelled

25,000 - 50,000 km

Did you buy this car new or used?

Used

If used, what year did you buy it used?

2020

How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)

49990

What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?

This car was brought to replace a 2012 Skoda Octavia TS1 118 Wagon. The car had to fulfil daily commuting, transporting mountain bikes to the forest trails, carrying teenagers to weekend activities, towing the trailer of rubbish to the refuse station plus the odd road trip. It meets all of these needs easily.

What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.

The car appealed to me because it was a wagon with all the versatility that a wagon brings and that it is not an SUV. The sporty nature of the car also appealed. The cars extra power over the 2012 Octavia 118 TSI was noticeable, I appreciated the smooth effortless power delivery. The cars handling was a noticable improvement over my previous car.

What have you discovered since owning the car?

The 225/35R19 tyres don't like some of Auckland's potholes and they are not cheap to replace. Heated seats, steering wheel and front windscreen are great in winter. It's an easy car to live with.

What do you like/dislike about the car?

Likes - versatility of a wagon - sports styling - easy power delivery - heated seats and steering wheel in winter Dislikes - Cost of tyres (thank you Auckland potholes)

Reliability

Features/technology

Performance/economy

Value for money

Overall rating

Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?

Yes

Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?

Love the versatility, sportiness and ease of use. Its great to have a car that has so much flexibility without being an SUV.

Owner Reviews

Skoda Octavia vRS 2021

Kilometres travelled 10,000 - 25,000 km Did you buy this car new or used? New How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) 57000 What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs? This is the fourth Octavia we have owned. Each one has been an improvement on the previous model, and this one has certainly met all our needs. What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you. Most impressed by the appearance, the performance and presentation of the car. Very happy with the vehicle and would recommend to anyone. What have you discovered since owning the car? All our expectations and hopes have been met. The car has proved to be trouble-free, and by using the Eco mode, we can get 700kms from a tank load of petrol. What do you like/dislike about the car? There is nothing we dislike about the car, and the only possible concern is that the servicing of the car, so as to maintain the warranty, seems to be on the expensive side. Reliability 5 Features/technology 5 Performance/economy 5 Value for money 5 Overall rating 5 Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again? Yes Why would/wouldn't you buy it again? We are very happy with the car and would be very keen to replace it with a similar updated model. This could possibly change if we decided to buy an electric vehicle, but due to the great run we have had with Skodas, it would be unlikely for us to look at different brands.
Skoda Octavia RS TSi wagon 2015

Kilometres travelled 50,000 - 75,000 km Did you buy this car new or used? New How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) 47500 What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs? I've always liked fast(ish) wagons, and was looking to downsize a bit from the Mondeo wagon we had, but with a bit of extra oomph, but without going too crazy (e.g. Audi RS6). I wanted the practicality of a big-enough car for decent loads, & an occasional tow vehicle (like the Mondeo), new technology and better economy. To date, the Octavia has done everything I wanted of it. What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you. I'd been curious about Skoda RS models going back to the two earlier generations, so I had already decided I liked the concept. The combination of needing to buy a replacement wagon and having the new, even better-looking Octavia model arrive around the same time was very serendipitous. After the initial demo by the dealer I was reasonably hooked, and the test drive, plus taking the car home overnight, sealed the deal for me. What have you discovered since owning the car? It's a great long-distance cruiser that gets good economy (typically under 7l/100km, even fully packed), but always has enough power for hills & overtaking. It's very roomy with the back seats folded away, so it carries plenty for my needs. Skoda has nice touches like standard cargo nets, a reversible floor mat in the boot, plus details like the ice scraper/magnifier in the fuel door and the Velcro-equipped corner widget that you stick to the mat to hold boxes, etc. in place. What do you like/dislike about the car? Missed out on newer technology like Android Auto by a couple of years, so the navigation isn't up to modern standards & is completely out of date with respect to any new roads built in the last 4-5 years. Looks-wise, I've always had a slight issue with the size of the rear overhang on the Octavia. These are pretty minor quibbles, though; overall I think it's close to perfect for my needs. Reliability 5 Features/technology 4 Performance/economy 5 Value for money 5 Overall rating 5 Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again? Yes Why would/wouldn't you buy it again? The only reason I wouldn't buy it again is that the one I've got should last me years. We have an EV that gets used for almost all of our shorter-distance trips & I have been consciously trying to minimise my usage by cycling to work when I can. Consequently the mileage is pretty low for 7 years of ownership at around 50k. The new PHEV version of the Octavia definitely appeals; just couldn't really justify the upgrade yet - let's see what the next generation brings & I might change that view...