Stop comparing a $50K (Audi) car with $25K (Skoda) ... Compare the features that you'll get from the Skoda starter package and the Audi starter package.

The square hole in between the cup holders in the back seats armrest is for tablet holder which is extra.

The most important feature wasn't mentioned. That is the rear boot dampeners - they are quite stiff and tend to make a lot of noise on even tiny road bumps. I contacted my dealer, they are going to change them on every car, many customers were complaining. Great video all around by the way.

Well done mate! Thank you for the very useful info! I like Skoda cars but I guess they go with the general trend of rising the prices & adding more "premium" kind of options (some unnecessary, and some ok) even though they are supposed to be making cars from the general segment. But I guess that's the general trend now, there is no more general cars manufacturer, all claim to have premium models and unfortunately that's not true (and cannot be) except for the prices :) Still I think Skoda does a good job overall and I believe that's why it's very popular in all Europe. Keep up the good work and thanks again for the effort!

Perfectly presented details. You do a great job. Greetings from Slovenia! Pozdrav Zagreb!

3:31 you can buy second floor board for extra money. It is not standard on a low budget car 😂🤣

Nice presentation. One think i want to add, in my oppinion the fact that in the trunk's floor is lower than it's margin it is a great solution. By doing this there is a lot more space into the trunk. I noticed in last years that many car journalists are presenting this as an complaining, but I don't understand their arguments. I don't see any inconvenient to lift up 10-15 cm the luggage and take it of trunk. I'm a practical person and i see the bigger trunk more important than have the floor at same level with it's margin. All the best and you make a great job by doing this videos for us!

4:57 no white leather in a family car?!? Did have ever made a trip with children under age of 15? If you are not the chauffeur of the president of Halunkistan, you will never buy white leather... 😂🤣😂

@JRCarReviews

4 жыл бұрын

xxlbaggy Tesla has white interior that cleans pretty easy.

@xxlbaggy

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews C'mon you know it is bullshit and I know it too.... if you have white leather and your children have coloured ice cream or juce, it will make a smudge in white leather - in leather of teslar too!!! But anyway the tesla model 3 (cheapest one) is in basic line 42.900 EUR ... skoda octavia is in basic line 21.700 EUR. And you do the same mistake again, that I did write you in the comments. You compare a low budget car with a premium car. ☝😉

@Kayshots

4 жыл бұрын

Josip Ricov its a 26.000 car. Not 110,000 like tesla.

@81giorikas

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews There are audi white leather equipped cars for sale, theirs won't clean as easily. And I doubt it's real leather-leather on the tesla or it is enhanced with something. Tanines are what used to apply color on real leather, it won't clean so easily if you sit with jeans all day on white leather. By the way the octavia inside NOW copies fiat tipo design lol, it's terrible...

@EqualsDeath

4 жыл бұрын

@@81giorikas how is it copying tipo, the vag is the same since 2010. lol my Passat 2009 is identical to octavia 3 restyle inside. the 4th octavia is just the evolution of what's old

Good review and I enjoy your videos. I just picked up a new last of line Octavia 3.5 1.5 TSI 150. It’s a great car - I came from Golf 6. One small point is the times you say “ahh”. I gave up counting ha !!

08:31 the line in the mirror is lost by the automatic back view sensor. the miror casing makes a flash light if something is in the blind spot, so the line is obsolete 😃

Great Product Review. Every word was important. I am planning to buy one in India and feel satisfied to buy it after your review.

Maybe you should’ve mentioned that you get three spoke wheel with dynamic trim which includes black roof liner, sport seats, lower ride etc. Also a black mirror covers and a black rear spoiler. The with this option looks sick!

Dobar video! Moram nabavit ove gumene tepihe hah

Lane assist on Balkan roads, good joke 😀 great videos by the way. Pozdrav od Makedonija.

Thank you for details of new Octavia 👍 I usually agree to your critics

Brzim proletom kroz Škodin konfigurator ovidim da se može naručiti stražnji brisač i "akustična prednja bočna stakla". Pohvala za video. :)

Just bought my 22 plate 1.5 TSI S. E. Technology with 4k on the clock,I had 2 issues SOS Activation Button popping and tailgate rattling,sorted by Skoda. This is my second Skoda,traded in my 5 year Kodiaq 2.0 TDI DSG that I bought as a pre- registered vehicle in 2018 and very happy with the brand. Looking forward to 5 years with the Octavia.

Thank you. I think i was the only one. New cars turn of the light when the turn signal is on... WHY...!!!! Split it up, safety as you say. I´m surprised car maker dont see it

Sal felicitări foarte bună argumentele aduse de tine 👍

5:45 an extra feature for extra money 3 way aircondition, than you can adjust the temperature for the back seat.... btw on higher lines you have 2 x USB-C Ports there too.... for the tablets etc. 😁

@vedrananicic2752

3 жыл бұрын

I have style equipment and no usb C in back...

@fiumeebasta3612

Жыл бұрын

@@vedrananicic2752 it is in optional package

Thank you for the very detailed review. I didn't notice some of the things you mentioned when i was test driving the Octavia. Still happy with it as i am buying one, but will most likely maybe even add another strip as you mentioned Audi does to make the sound proofing better. Greetings from Bulgaria =]

@JRCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

This was more of critical look at VAG politics. For a full in-depth review check the channel. You will also find day and night POV.

@krisbodurov1497

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews Will do thanks =]

This car have DCC? ok i checked in the previous video and it isn't. In your opinion, is it worth buying DCC?

7:26 my Golf VII has water there too after cleaning....😂😂😂

Fair comments and crit however every car sadly comes with various imperfections. I have ordered one and will be receiving it sometime in Jan 21 and only once I have driven it for a while I too will find a few things annoying that don't suit my personal needs. Lastly we need to accept the fact that for it's price we aren't going to get the perfect car that suits all and will have to live with the few not so perfect things about it.

@mounirb9616

3 жыл бұрын

Very wisely said, thank you

The middle thing in the rear seat armrest is a spot for a tablet holder.

@mronion597

4 жыл бұрын

U mean the electronic device or the medicine?

@drterrible8069

4 жыл бұрын

Kūttū gtfo here

@mronion597

4 жыл бұрын

@@drterrible8069 ok will do that doc

@jaromor8808

4 жыл бұрын

@@mronion597 lmao u 2 :D

You are right, I support you, but those 30 items are not easy to change.

Svatko ima svoje misljenje, kod moje je zavrsna obrada super, sve na svom mjestu itd, ne smeta mi plastika iza na vratima, takvi su trendovi i moramo se pomiriti s time. Unutrasnjost je top, sve masivno i dobro spojeno, osjecaj u voznji je kao u klasi vecem autu, mirno, bez stresa. Imam je tek nekoliko dana ali zasad i vise nego zadovoljan. Naravno, neke stvari su mogle bit drugacije ali nemres imat i ovce i novce :)

@dorisivetac4298

4 жыл бұрын

Može samo pitanje koliko ste čekali auto? Meni je receno cca 3mj.

@MrBenett182

3 жыл бұрын

Ja sam svoj vratii nakon 2 mjeseca voznje, skoro poginuo zbog softverske greske

@aleksandarnikolov2331

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBenett182 sto se sluci?

@MrBenett182

3 жыл бұрын

@@aleksandarnikolov2331 ne znaju, kazu da imaju problem sa softwareom, cak su i ECU mjenjali, i opet se neke stvari desavaju. Na kraju mi je infotainment i klima crkla zbog softwarea. I auto je kod 80 kmh sam zakocio bez abs-a do 0 kmh.opasno po život. Zamislite da mi se to u tunelu dogodilo za vrijeme sezone u hrvatskoj...

If everything is logical and made excellent in Skoda, we would call it Audi

@bolevolisnezu

3 жыл бұрын

exactly, they would like to make it better but they cant, vw will not let them do it..the guy that made-designed superb got fired because its better than pasat...

@Sasa-hj9dz

2 жыл бұрын

If we compare Skoda Octavia A8 and Golf 8, Skoda is much better car for less money.

Some features that got missing in MK4, 1) 360° camera 2) ventilated seats 3) camera on OVRMs to check traffic in blindspot 4) Sunroof( its covered in video) 5) Fan speed knob 6) Blind on rear windshield Sales figures are too low in India - 120-140 pm. Loaded options available at the same price from other players

11:37 maybe later on L&K model (Laurin & Klement) with white leather seats for the presdent of Halukistan... C'mon it is a Skoda and not a Mercedes.

@andrzejabramczyk3600

3 жыл бұрын

But nice skoda and just octavia not superb!

Дядька, офигенно делаешь материал!

11:40 In Sweden alcantara seats and dash is available for the new octavia in the business extra package for about 2500 EUR.

Nice one, mate. KZread reviewers rave about this car like it is the cat's pajamas. Good to see a more nuanced approach.

There are lack of some features on this model since it's not the L&K variant. For example I have seen rear seat temperature control on higher variants.

Sounds like you should buy an Audi... 🙄

sa svim primjedbama se slažem,bravo

Best review/comparison I have seen in years. Please continue doing it

Actually new Octavia has climate controls and USB-Cs on the rear seat, just this version doesn't have. It also has an option of faux suede seats which is pretty much the same as Alcantara.

@radekboratczuk9469

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the Country, and pretty much is not same :)

A few good points and a lot of whining without valid substantiation...

Ben beğendim.Tek far olunca ön taraf daha güzel gözüküyor.Arkada skoda yazısı da iyi bir hava vermiş.

This is odd ... here in Czech Republic, you can have full leather or leather/alcantara seats. And if you watch carwow review , Matt has alcantara dashboard, dont know how dou you have it in Croatia though. And you can actually spec white leather seats here.

I think you are picking up on very minor things, and personal viewpoints - it's not an objective review. Also you list things that should be "standard" like 3 zone climate and wireless charging and those are NOT standard in many, many cars including VW and Audi, so why would they be standard and free in Skoda? - pointless. The rear wiper is an option even on a Skoda Superb. The gap in the glovebox is extra storage, why complain about it?... it was where the DVD player would have been for the SatNav... it was never design to take the service book. You're just finding fault for the sake of it. Only valid point would be tyre noise if it's true because you didn't show it. Great all-round car, looks like a mini-Superb with all the same design traits.

@gabrielmateitoma8527

3 жыл бұрын

What's the matter, Trevor, you don't like someone taking on your little toy?

well u cant compare mid spec octavia to audi which is double the price for same "features" i dont think few better seals and cup holders justify double price

13:26 I can't belive.... there is a really low budget basic digital cockpit.... never seen here. 😂🤣

@xxlbaggy

4 жыл бұрын

take a look here for the virutal cockpit by a German tester kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKKrrtWtia3bp8Y.html

@xxlbaggy

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXt92rCAoMWXic4.html

Wow. Great video I don't like this car anymore. 😂I just stick to my old-old Octavia.

Dude be sitting in a Škoda and then complains it's not an audi 🙈 plus half of the complaints could be had as an option.

the reversing camera is unusable when it rains. The entry at the rear 7:26 is dirty from the brake dust and tire abrasion at the lower corner, you can see it with white. Software has a lot of errors.

As owner of new gen 2021 after gen 3, I fully agree that virtual cockpit and infotainment are very disappointing even in style equipment. Missing indepth options, without navigation option it is not possible to project google maps to VC, no possibility to change middle part of screen, just poor. Also on previous model there we call button on the wheel and you could dail in 2 steps and now it is in 3 steps + no possibility to hang down the call other then go to infotainment.

Savica 🤗

I have lane assist on my Scala. I usually switch it off. It doesn't like me overtaking, it doesn't understand sharp bends in the road. I've not tried it on the highway yet.

@JRCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

You need to use your turn signal when overtaking. Otherwise it thinks you’re drifting into other lane. Sharp bends I agree.

@DavidFraser007

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews well today, I was driving through road works, that involved crossing a white line, but not changing a lane and it wanted me to hit the orange cones. It also warns me I'm too close to the car in front of me as I am overtaking. Just a stupid system trying to be clever. Switch it all off and then it's a nice car to drive.

Why no ambient light in the back? Simple... The Golf has it, VW don’t allow the Octavia to be as nice as the Golf, it has to be a little less.

These are incredibly minor things tbh, lots of them VAG cars have had since day one, such as the water ingress half-way into the sills. The rubber being closer to the outside makes it susceptible to the rubber splitting. It happens on Lexus cars in actual fact, especially in rainy harsh road contains of the UK for example. Most of the other critiques relate to standard equipment. Id rather a well engineered car with basic equipment, that one with lots of equipment that forgoes some higher-end engineering.

I do not agree with all these points. However, a lot depends on the car's equipment level. Not everything can be compared to an Audi, because an equivalent Audi is much more expensive. After 8 months and 13 Kkm, I am satisfied with my choice. There have also been no technical problems with the car. A software update was made in the fall and everything is working normally. This is economical and spacious station wagon. Among other things, the beige content of the black ceiling is very nice. Nicer than the usual dark gray interior.

I think I will be keeping my mrk 3 octavia for a long time . I prefer it over the mrk 4

@jimnolan3636

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I am in New Zealand and have the mk3 rs hatch back which I just love. I have been watching the reviews etc and I am looking forward to the gen4, particularly like the new rear end treatment. The RS won't be here for another 12 months so I will have the opportunity to see the reviews before I commit I guess. I have the 2L manual 162KW. There have been rumours that they won't bring the manual here but I have been keeping up the pressure to Skoda NZ and it is starting to look a little more promising otherwise I will have to import from the UK and I would rather avoid that. Why do you prefer the mk3 as a matter of interest?

@stephencurran5429

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimnolan3636 hi. It’s probably because I am getting on a bit now in my 50s and I’ve always been a ford man in the past no less then three mondeos I’ve had . The reason I stopped getting the mondeo after the mrk 3 was the fact they were getting way to big . The octivia was just the right size also I’ve noticed the 1.2 engine is the same as the non turbo 18 engine in my mondeos power wise. Also I am old school I like a manual handbrake and CD player to much modern technology in cars now for me. One final point worth making brands like skoda and indeed ford used to be value for money but they are constantly putting their prices up close to so called posher brands . I think I keep the mrk 3 for another ten years probably

super auto spokojenost perfekt

Thanks for good analytics. I agree with most of your arguments. My personal disappointment is that inside cabin size, width has not been increased for better comfort.

@2011RAIMONDS

4 жыл бұрын

d0mm3y1 I have considered 2 adults 1,86cm tall each. Still not comfortable to drive together.

@roshanthapa8487

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should watch your weight lol

I have a old skoda and sound proofing can be better like seal around door

Güzel inceleme selamlar 🇹🇷

9:10 the standard seats at basic line in Golf or are not better. you need to buy for better seats on this brands too especially in case of Audi. 😎

About car noise. Did you try car with optional improved isolation? Is it any good?

@JRCarReviews

Жыл бұрын

I didn't but I would highly recommend optional front double windows.

@fiumeebasta3612

Жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews Thank you for your fast response! I will take it then.

Sad je malo bolja i ljepša nek prijašnje jer prijašnje Škode doslovce su bile iznutra izgledale kao da češ prevažati cement i alat otraga (makar i zbog toga i imaju 5 vrata i veči gepek &mjesta )

I dont get the leather hype. Extra cold in cold weathers and extra hot in hot weathers... No pros

Between Skoda Octavia and VW Golf 8, which do you think is quieter inside at high speeds, has nicer interior materials and drives smoother? What about interior confort? Thank you!

@JRCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Golf is quieter, Octavia has nicer interior in my opinion, both are smooth on road and comfortable but Octavia has more interior and cargo space.

@moraradrian1785

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews Thank you for your quick response. About the interior space, I think between Golf 8 Variant and Skoda Octavia is not much difference. Am I right?

@JRCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@moraradrian1785 not as much

@moraradrian1785

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRCarReviews Between Golf, Octavia and Kia Ceed SW what do you choose? Or, what estate do you think is a best buy?

Ajme Škoda, zašto takva štednja na krivim mjestima i manjak kontrole kvalitete :( Nekako sam imao u planu mijenjat Yeti za Octaviu 4, ali... sve mi se čini da se to neće tako skoro dogoditi.

This car is better looking than new 5 series especially matrix led headlights.

10:45 Basic line....in low budget car 😃

Koju suspenziju ima testirani model? Standard ili sport?

@JRCarReviews

Жыл бұрын

Standard

1:53 the dimensions of this wheel are like that because it is an aerodynamic improved wheel. Their are 6 other models of wheels you can buy. But petrol is expensive and if you can save money and do something good for climate, I think it is simply clever.... 🤣😂

Fuel consumption ?

Not all everything you said was correct so these are some corrections: - Every car in the class has the hard plastic on the back doors. - Blind spot is relocated in a better spot where its more visible and the light that lights up is bigger. (you can see it here) www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/octavia/the-all-new-skoda-octavia-has-arrived/ - The dashboard can be covered with Alcantara instead of Cloth! (Alcantara can be specced even on non vRS versions). - Alcantara seats can be specced too with either Fabric or Leather. - The compartment under the passenger seat is for an Umbrella! - The infotainment is fully customizable so you can choose what you want to have on the menu. - Speed limit can be shown in the Digital Cockpit if you choose to see the Navigation. - MK3 Facelift had a Glossy screen so the sun would bounce of it and into Drivers eyes which is not safe. Also the screen had even more fingerprints than the screen from the MK4. - Like the Golf, the Octavia also has Adaptive Dampers. I am not hating I am just correcting :)

@ALEX20hoc

4 жыл бұрын

Mazda 3 has soft trim on back doors

@roli22039

4 жыл бұрын

@@ALEX20hoc BMW 1er and Mercedes A-class too.

@JRCarReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the comment. This is more of what can be made better. Word "hate" in the thumbnail was more of a clickbait. I was referring to the blind spot divided part in the mirror itself. As far as I have seen in the local configurator there is now Alcantara option for the dash. It just saw a day ago there is now an option for Alcantara leather seats so I guess the local configurator isn't finished. So therefore I was wrong. I want the speed limit without the NAVI.

I just wanted to say that I love Croatia and I regret I couldnt go on holiday to your country because of the plandemic :/

love my new Octavia -- knocks spots off of the new golf (which I hated)

@glengarryglenross7127

Жыл бұрын

I still prefer the front of my mk 3

Did you scratch it already?

Upravo sam shvatio koji slavni auto iz povijesti je imao volan s dva kraka - Wartburg!

ono , ajmo razvodnit Škodu da bas nam ne usere prodaju golfa ... dosta stvarno iritantnih sitnica ali nažalost i većih za model koji je vec toliko godina na trzistu . previse politike u ovom autu ...

Biggest Thing I don’t like is No 12V socket located inside the passenger area & No USB A , Just the smaller USB C which to me are useless in the UK ,Very disappointing

In fact I search for a video with the Skoda Octavia IV sedan. In German Reviews you find only the estate car. So I am glad to find this video, but Gerneral Josip: If you hate a car, why do you test it? Skoda Oktavia and Audi A3 have a difference by over 20.000 EUR if you buy it in Germany in same configuration. And by Golf VIII is over 10.000 EUR. Do you really think there are no reason why an Audi is more expensive than a Skoda? But really bad in this video: You have a basic line and you compare allways to high line Audi or VW. Did you ever seen a really basic line VW Golf, did you??? I think you have with all Skoda cars a good nice car for low budget customers and for normal people in Eastern Europe. I have often seen Skoda cars in Czech Republic. They have basic line Skodas that's extra more basic as all basic line in Germany. I think 20.000 EUR for a basic Skoda Oktavia IV is much more less than for a Golf VIII in basic. But 20.000 EUR is also a lot of money for people that live in Jungbunzlau (Mladá Boleslav) I cant belive that you got 48'000 subscribers for this unfair testing and making a review like this way. Anyway - up to 2030 all cars will come from Peoples Republic of China and the VAG Group will own by Chinese....✌

This Skoda is everything the newest VW Jetta would like to be, but it is not. I can see the cost cutting measures all around VW, Seat and Skoda (I dunno about Audi). Sometimes I think this must be because of the money they are spending into developing the electric cars?

@JRCarReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The answer is yes and no. For most part yes.

Так хотел купить,а ты взял и обкакал все настроение((

Wow great job on putting '2 on trending' in the video thumbnail lol

I believe that Octavia started to cannibalize sales in the group. So marketing decided to put Skoda to where it belongs as they see it. So it is good, but not good enough. And demanding customers would have to look to VW or Audi.

22:16 because it is Skoda and it is the cheap brand of the VAG Group. It easier to put the button on the steering column and it is cheaper.....

Why nobody say anything about the wipers and about the fact that most of the rain wiped from the windshield is getting on the side window. They should of made some modification. This is happening since the first generation of Octavia.

Good review, keep on going, today is not easy to find honest review, I have III FL and I think for the octavia4 they should only improve bad things, now the noise and bad ride quality remains and you get many other modren bits from golf8 that I don't like.

Sorry što te pas omeo prilikom snimanja

@JRCarReviews

4 жыл бұрын

😂 ma nema problema

why the fuck would somebody want white leather in a car, especially a cheap car like this!?

Doesn't seem too fair to be comparing so much stuff to Audi, given the price difference. Great video anyways

@JRCarReviews

Жыл бұрын

Price wise this car came close to A4.

I don’t understand why most of the time you are comparing the Skoda to an Audi. Different customers, different product and different price

I hate maximum the climatization control.

11:03 Basic screen ..... in basic car. Their is a bigger screen for extra money. 😂

@how2withbasics567

3 жыл бұрын

The Style model comes standard with a larger 10" screen

14:22 I can't belive too.... never seen here. Digital cockpit of Octavia has normaly 20 options to show you informations.... basic of the basic?!? 😂

@xxlbaggy

4 жыл бұрын

take a look here for the virutal cockpit by a German tester kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKKrrtWtia3bp8Y.html

@xxlbaggy

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXt92rCAoMWXic4.html

I would also add the inside door handle....it is terrible plastic. It is feel very cheep. They could have improved it with the facelift, but not...

Why compare it to a WV or an Audi?? You get what you pay for. When you buy a cheaper car the materials etc. will also be of a lesser quality.

@JRCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

JOK3R If you look at Golf 8 & new A3 it’s pretty similar... you don’t get that much more quality for more money this days. You get more in Škoda for the buck.

Mogao si makar titlove stavit na Hrvatski

Area View ? I want see Area View octavia.

13:52 all new cars of this platform at VAG Group lost the phone button by using the voice comand or using the touch screen.... 😂🤣

13:31 yes indeed the voice comand is not the same like in Volkswagen or Audi.... it is a special low level command for Skoda.... VAG don't want Skoda as producer of premium cars

10:39 yes, exactly right 👍

The most negative thing: no 1.8 or 2.0 engine and no 4x4. It was a drivers car. Now it's not.

@AnshaAbdul

4 жыл бұрын

Лол, дядь, там есть 2 литра на 190, она ещё быстрее стала.

@roshanthapa8487

3 жыл бұрын

Bang on

Hi, I am a french taxi driver. I just want to give to you an advice to help me. Can you put in the boot a wheelchair ? That can really helping people like me to choose a car. Thank you.

@Iceberg1313

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the combi model and the base of the boot is similar. My wife's wheelchair is a larger than the standard one's as it has suspension and it fits perfectly in the boot laying on its side with the wheels still on. There is still room there for a suitcase or several bags of shopping.

@adonistaxi2681

3 жыл бұрын

Michael O Donovan , thank you !

@Iceberg1313

3 жыл бұрын

@@adonistaxi2681 , no problem as I was in the same position myself trying to find a vehicle that would accommodate the wheelchair easily. We also got the passenger seat fitted onto a special swivel so it swings out for my wife allowing her to get in and out of the car easier. It's the original seat so it keeps all the functions.