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2024 Skoda Octavia Sportline review
Skoda has finally brought the Octavia Sportline to Australia to bridge the gap to the flagship RS – is this the new sweet spot of the range?
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James Wong
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
72L
792 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$499,000 - $582,580
$31,690 - $53,890
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
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James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Active Rear Spoiler - Carbon Fibre (+$18,720)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$8,480)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$12,080)
- Black Pack (+$15,380)
- B Pillar Outer - Carbon Fibre (+$6,100)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3994 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 530kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7500 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 5500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.7 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
