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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.
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Skoda Octavia Comparison
The new Skoda Octavia is a medium Car available in Australia from $39,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Select variant and topping out at $59,990 for the RS variant.
There are 3 variants of the Octavia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2024.
The new Octavia is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Skoda Octavia include 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (195kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
Latest Skoda Octavia News and Reviews
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.
2 Days 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.
12 Days 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.
3 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.
7 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.
8 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.
11 Months Ago
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Josh Nevett
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.
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