8.5
2025 Skoda Octavia RS review
It's hard to imagine, but the perfect all-rounder just got even better. Few people need more car than the updated Skoda Octavia RS.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2024 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
110L
869 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,690 - $59,990
$72,500 - $100,665
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy and comfortable to drive in town
- Distinctive chunky good looks
- Nicer materials than ute-based rivals
Misses
- Compromised packaging
- Short servicing intervals
- Hefty price
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
NA
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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.
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | 15.6 | |
