2010 Skoda Octavia Scout released in Australia

Since its market introduction 12 months ago, the Octavia Scout has become a successful model in the Skoda range. Now, with the introduction of the new Octavia range, a revised Scout model has joined the fold.

Revisions are subtle but include the new family face of the brand – complete with different grille and larger headlamps [...]

Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

2009 Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

Skoda’s fastest Octavia and a racetrack – the test track used by Top Gear Australia in fact – was the setting for the Australian introduction, just weeks after its European launch, of the Octavia RS.

- by Paul Maric
It wasn’t all about racing around a track though, with the first [...]

2009 Skoda Octavia Review & Road Test

2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI  DSG Review & Road Test

Grunty, grippy and great – but will it grab you?

Model Tested:

2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG – $41,790

Options:

Metallic Paint $630

Decent quality, space, handling, grunt, gearbox, fuel economy
Dowdy styling, possible resale value

CarAdvice Rating:
- Words and photography by Karl Peskett

Cue Maxwell Smart voice:
“The old judge [...]

2009 Skoda Octavia – First Steer

2009 Skoda Octavia – First Steer

- by Paul Maric
Skoda, Skoda, SKODA! Remember that name; the brand is here to stay.
It was very brave of Volkswagen to launch the Skoda brand in Australia last year (2008), despite the fact that the main model it was launching, the Octavia, was two breaths away from tapping out.
The Octavia [...]

2009 Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TSI gains DSG

The Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TSI launched late last year was a surprise performance hit, matching generous standard equipment and practicality with spirited driving dynamics.

Now with the launch of the 2009 model year, it has joined its 2.0 TDI RS sibling by offering an optional six-speed DSG transmission alongside the standard six-speed manual gearbox.