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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Mid-Size Car
Practical liftback and wagon body styles, a comfortable interior, and a great ride and handling balance makes the Skoda Octavia our favourite affordable mid-size car.
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William Stopford
Skoda Octavia to take on Camry with new Toyota-style hybrid system
The Volkswagen Group's new 'full' hybrid powertrain will appear in the Skoda Octavia, according to the Czech brand's technical boss.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
BYD, Tesla, MG and Skoda the latest brands to earn five-star safety ratings
The new Tesla Model Y L, MG 4 EV Urban and BYD Seal 6 and updated Skoda Octavia have all earned five-star safety ratings.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
The best family cars under $80,000... that aren't SUVs
Sure, some families need an SUV. But for a lot of new-car buyers, there are plenty of suitable alternatives. Here are just a few.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Skoda Octavia Hybrid prices: New mild-hybrid joins mid-size range
The Skoda Octavia gets a new base powertrain with the same power and torque before, but better fuel economy... and a higher price.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Skoda Octavia: Mild-hybrid power confirmed for mid-size sedan, wagon
Skoda's new mild-hybrid Octavia is arriving in Australia in early 2026, promising improved efficiency at a potentially lower price.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda's cleaner, more efficient Octavia and Kodiaq delayed for Australia
Mild-hybrid versions of the Skoda Octavia and Kodiaq will arrive in Australia next year, as the automaker continues to electrify its lineup.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Sleek new electric Skoda Octavia wagon teased by Vision O Concept
The Czech brand has given a first glimpse of the design of its next-generation Octavia, kicking off with a sharp electric wagon.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda banking on new models to reverse sales slide
Skoda Australia director Lucie Kuhn expects the Czech brand to rocket back up the sales charts on the back of a wave of new model launches.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda Octavia getting fuel-saving hybrid tech in Australia
Skoda is bringing its mild-hybrid technology to Australia, with the Octavia set to gain electric assistance within the next six months.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Skoda Octavia EV to be previewed in September
The next-generation Skoda Octavia will go electric, and its design is set to be previewed later this year in wagon form.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Skoda Octavia price and specs: Mid-range Sportline joins three-strong lineup
Skoda Australia has added another Octavia to the local mid-sized car lineup, with the Sportline returning to slot between the Select and RS.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
What should you buy instead of a Mazda 6?
After 22 years, the Mazda 6 will soon be retired. So here are our top alternatives for the once-popular mid-sized family sedan and wagon.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Skoda Octavia price and specs: Hot RS gets more kit, power for higher price
The updated Skoda Octavia RS is soon arriving in Australia, with a higher price but more standard equipment and extra grunt.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
The cars Australians should buy more of in 2025
Looking for a new car in 2025? You could buy an extremely popular Toyota or Mazda, or you could look at some of these excellent but more niche alternatives.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Skoda Octavia price and specs: Facelifted model gets more kit for less money
Skoda's new Octavia is now on sale in Australia, with the popular model now packing more safety kit at a lower or unchanged price.
2 Years Ago
