Bought Octavia L&K TSI AT on Oct 2017

Exterior Rear side of car doesnt value for money. Reamaing all, it is good. But the body should be more strong to avoid damages on the exterior. Fog lamp should be LED lights or XENON.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space is amazing, Features given are good in class. Comfort is fine. But when you are driving for more than 200Km you need a ventilated heat or cold seater to avoid body burns for the driver.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This is completely a driver based car. A good driver can make a mileage of 16.5KMPL in Petrol Engine at Highways and 14.3KMPL in City. Engine performance is very good comparing to other saloons.

Ride Quality & Handling I have taken the vehicle at a speed of 210Kmph without feeling any difficulties. She is very good at Hairpins too. Three weeks before, we have went some forest depos and we were able to make a OFF ROAD driving without much difficulty. I was happy to tell you, if you know how to drive properly without using much brakes, you can use this vehicle very smoothly without frustrations.

I usually drive in eco mode. and sometimes if the road is empty i ll go on sport mode and ll make 125-150kmph. 

Final Words Don't push your brakes a lot everytime. Keep distance between vehicles. You are safe, and you vehicle will last for a long. Don't twist your steering while overtaking.. Go straight always. Octavia's steering wheel is highly responsive to the roads.

SERVICE - Manikandan Skoda (Kochi) My First Service was done on last week at 13808KM. Oil Change was shown at 1200KM.

First year cost of service was 10757INR which included Oil change, Key Battery change, Filter changes, Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment, Complete cleaning and with Rear Dicky Alignment.

The cost was happened as I requested them to do certain services which was not in the Free Service. Done the service in less than one day.

Areas of improvement  

1. Exterior - Rear Side. Make it more sporty like Karoq or Kodiaq or Superb. Octavia's competitor is Jetta. It is having a better sporty rear look.

2. Comfort - Ventilated seats for Driver. 

3. AC knob button materials should be better

4. Hydraulic Bonnet for front side

5. Hydraulic Boot opening needed

6. Electronic Hand brake needed. It will increase the space in that area.

Overall The vehicle is good enough. But when comparing to AUDI, BMW, BENZ, JAGUAR or LR customers, you won't get that premium value. SKODA gives you a beginer PREMIUM VALUE. That should be changed.

I own SKODA OCTAVIA L&K 1.8L TSI and I have used SKODA SUPERB 2.0L L&K TDI for one month too.

Both vehicles are good enough in all means. I don't know what will happen after 30000 or 50000 KMs for these cars.

From my experience, all vehicles after 50000KM, you will feel difficulties with its body parts. If your vehicle should live more safely, drive safely without much drifting, and brakings. 

Thank you.

Engine Performance is best.Rear Exterior look, non-ventilated driver and co driver seats, Electronic Brake button is not there.