March 2011 - Car Verdict
Since arriving Down Under in October 2007, you'd be lucky to find a review which wasn't favourable to this mid size wagon from the Czech Republic.
Underneath the bonnet Octavia shares much with the well-renowned Volkswagen Golf – which is a good thing
October 2010 - CarsGuide.com.au
Neil Dowling road tests and reviews the Skoda Octavia 90TSI wagon.
September 2010 - Carsales.com.au
With an attractive new price point under $25k, a high tech turbo engine and a long list of standard features, ŠKODA's new model is hard to ignore
September 2010 - Geelong News
The ŠKODA brand could be about to erupt following this week's introduction of the sharpest-priced European-made medium hatchback car on the market.
September 2010 - Weekly Times
If you are already confused by the clutter in the small car class, then get ready for this.
August 2010 - Cars Guide
ŠKODA gets serious about taking on its Asian competitors, writes Paul Pottinger
August 2010 - caradvice.com.au
Make no mistake this is a prestige offering in the medium car segment, but at a small car price
February 2010 - Familycar.com.au
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September 2009 - West Australian
ŠKODA's Octavia medium-size petrol wagon mixes it with the best Germany offers, writes Stephen Williams
July 2009 - Adelaide Advertiser
New Octavia really is a classy load lugger, writes STUART MARTIN.
2009
HERE'S nothing quite like a road trip to cement that special bond between family, friends, or car and driver.
2009 - Drive.com.au
WHILE most companies' sales have tumbled this year, ŠKODA is one of the few brands to record an increase – up 25.9 per cent for the first six months, coming off a low base.
June 2009 - Geelong Independant
If you're under 40, there's a good chance the name ŠKODA may not mean a lot to you. This Czech car company is one of the world's oldest.
June 2009 - Geelong Advertiser
ŠKODA has given its Octavia a bolder, leaner appearance as part of a mid-life makeover of a model that's four years old.
May 2009 - West Australian
ŠKODA diesel auto sips fuel and has a luxury feel, says Stephen Williams
May 2009 - Sydney Morning Herald
If talent automatically meant success, you'd probably be seeing a lot more of ŠKODA's Octavia on the road. It hasn't happened, though.
March 2009 - Manly Daily
There's nothing wrong with the cars so what's a company like ŠKODA have to do to get some attention? Time will tell, reports Chris Riley
ŠKODA has tidied up the Octavia and simplified its model range, adding a petrol entry-level model in the process
May 2009 - The Age
AUTOMOTIVE history is littered with failed attempts at creating fuel economy specials combining small engines with large bodies.
April 2009 - Kalgoorlie Miner
Launching a car in Australia that's already four years old in its home territory takes some guts. That's what ŠKODA did in 2008 when after some decades' absence it re-entered the Australian market with the Octavia.
ŠKODA, ŠKODA, ŠKODA! Remember that name; the brand is here to stay.
March 2009 - Courier Mail
MORE people would buy a ŠKODA if they could trust the brand. It's not really a surprise because ŠKODA is, despite its place in the giant Volkswagen Group, an unproven newcomer in Australia.
March 2009 - Newcastle Herald
ŠKODA has given its Octavia model range its first major rework since the car went on sale here about 18 months ago with a new range of engines and transmissions to go with the internal and external revamp.
