Detailed review and test of the 2024 Skoda Octavia RS wagon including price, practicality, interior, driving dynamics and more.

A facelift is coming, but is the Skoda Octavia RS still a great buy even without the forthcoming upgrades?

The Octavia won our 2022 Car of the Year award:    • 20 cars, 1 winner! What is the BEST C...  

The Skoda Octavia competes with a dwindling midsize car segment that also includes the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and Hyundai Sonata - plus EVs like the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and others.

Time codes:

0:00 - Intro
0:20 - 2022 COTY
0:41 - Still a good buy?
1:05 - In this video
1:30 - Wagon or liftback
1:49 - Styling
2:30 - Upcoming facelift
3:21 - Interior
8:36 - Back seats
11:03 - Boot space
12:02 - Driving dynamics
19:59 - Safety
20:30 - Fuel economy
20:40 - Servicing and warranty
21:08 - Our verdict

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