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2025 Skoda Octavia RS review
It's hard to imagine, but the perfect all-rounder just got even better. Few people need more car than the updated Skoda Octavia RS.
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Josh Nevett
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,590 - $59,990
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 4250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
