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Skoda Octavia 2025 review: 110TSI Select wagon

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Price and features – Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with? 9/10

There are three variants for the new Octavia wagon and the line-up begins with our test model, the Select grade, which is priced from $41,090 plus on-road costs. That said, Skoda is offering a national drive-away price of $43,990 at the time of writing. The Select is the first facelifted model to hit our market, with the rest following early next year. 

Sadly, there aren’t all that many wagons left to compare the Octavia to and the nearest rival is the Mazda6 Sport wagon which is a smidge more affordable at $37,590 MSRP.

After that you have to jump up a few price brackets for a similarly sized wagon, like the Volvo V60 Ultra which sits at $74,990 MSRP.

The Skoda's facelift brings with it a host of new features that either used to be a part of an option pack or was only available on the top model.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

The cabin now gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger with ventilation function and design tweaks to the dashboard, including an upgraded 13-inch multimedia screen (up from the previous 10-inch screen).

The safety sheet gets a look in, too, with the addition of rear collision warning, lane centering aid, emergency assist and adaptive cruise control with a stop and go function. 

Otherwise the standard kit includes keyless start but annoyingly, not keyless entry (via a proximity key), satellite navigation, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with upgraded software and dual-zone climate control. There are a total of five USB-C ports, including one mounted near the rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers and dusk-sensing LED headlights.

For a base model, the Select offers great value for money.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Design – Is there anything interesting about its design? 8/10

The Octavia wagon is sporty-looking with its compact dimensions and sharp pleating, particularly across the rear. The tail-lights have been restyled, as have the 18-inch alloy wheels.

The facelift also sees new dusk-sensing LED headlights replace the previous matrix LEDs, which admittedly is a bit of a downgrade as you miss out on the anti-dazzling feature matrix LEDs have but the dusk-sensing function is handy if you're a 'set and forget' type of headlight user.

  • 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)
  • 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

The interior is downright nice and not even for a 'base model'. The dashboard gains some fabric and soft-touch grey accent panelling which creates interesting focal points and feel nice underhand.

The mix of black synthetic leather and mottled grey fabric upholstery creates a warm and friendly cabin space, however, fabric always makes my eye tick with my eight-year old around!

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Practicality – How practical is its space and tech inside? 8/10

The Octavia wagon utilises the space available in its mid-sized body well but there's no hiding that it's on the smaller side for a family hauler.

Front passengers enjoy the most head- and legroom, and even with a co-pilot, you're not fighting for elbow room, either. The rear seat offers plenty of space behind my driving position but I'm 168cm tall and it might not be as comfortable if you're hitting 180cm or more.

The width of the rear seat makes it feel snug when the armrest is down and the door closed. However, it's the fixed storage cubby that sits on top of the transmission tunnel which spells trouble for any adult middle-seater.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

The cubby houses two USB-C ports and collapsible drink bottle holders, making it a firm utility and storage space. So, it's best to think of the rear row as a two-seater.

All seats (except the middle) offer decent comfort with thick spongy padding, wide seat backs and long under-thigh support. The front seats have manual lumbar support adjustment which alleviates fatigue on longer journeys.

Storage is great throughout the car and both rows get two cup holders and two drink bottle holders, as well as storage bins in each door.

  • 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)
  • 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

The glove box is large enough to hold a manual and some other bits and pieces but the middle console is on the small side. The large phone cubby that houses the wireless charging pad and two USB-C ports draws your attention away from this, though.

There is a drawer on the drivers side, as well as an umbrella holder in the driver's door and a brush (not sure what for) in the passenger door. A sunglasses holder rounds out the storage in the front.

The boot offers great capacity with its 640L (up from 600L for the sedan version) and the multiple luggage tie-down points and nets, as well as the ski-thru port open up your storage choices.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

You miss out on a powered tailgate in the base model but the lid isn't hard to operate and you get a handy toggle to pull it down.

The upgraded tech is easy to use and looks great - always a good combo. There's not much in the way of customisation for the new multimedia touchscreen but the screen is responsive and the menus are easy to access.

There are also physical buttons which act as menu shortcuts and they're very helpful while on the go.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

The satellite navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are simple to connect and the CarPlay maintained a steady connection for me.

Under the bonnet – What are the key stats for its engine and transmission? 8/10

Efficiency – What is its fuel consumption? What is its driving range? 8/10

The beauty of a mid-sized wagon with the Select's engine is that you get a low official combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle fuel figure of 5.8L/100km! And after mostly urban driving my real-world average came in at 6.5L/100km, which is a great result.

Based on the combined fuel consumption cycle and the 45L fuel tank, you should see a theoretical driving range of up to 775km and just under 700km based on our test result. Which isn't too shabby for those families who want to do the annual road trip.

The Octavia only likes to drink the good stuff though and will accept a min 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Driving – What's it like to drive? 8/10

The Select wagon is responsive enough with its power delivery but you get the occasional lag when accelerating from rest.

Other than that, it’s very easy to keep your speed consistent on hills and you still feel like you have some power in reserve when you have to put your foot down.

The steering is soft but accurate and feels more relaxed at lower speeds because of it. So not what you'd call sports-nimble but it has friendly handling for newbies and seasoned drivers.

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Suspension is on the firmer side and you notice the worst of the bumps in the road but it’s a pretty comfortable ride overall. The road noise creeps in, even at lower speeds, and that may annoy some but it wasn’t a bother for us.

The visibility is excellent because of the wide windows and narrow pillars. Despite sitting low, you don’t feel like you’re a bug when you’re next to a big SUV at the lights.

The Octavia is an easy wagon to park with front and rear parking sensors, and a clear reversing camera that features dynamic guidelines.

Safety – What safety equipment is fitted? What is its safety rating? 8/10

The Octavia has an maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating from testing done in 2019 and features eight airbags which is great for a family wagon and includes the newer front centre airbag.

The facelift sees some new safety features including rear collision warning, lane centering aid, emergency assist and adaptive cruise control with stop and go function. 

2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan) 2025 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Select wagon (image: Glen Sullivan)

Other standard safety items include blind-spot monitoring, driver monitoring and alert, safe exit warning, LED DRLs, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure/keeping aids, seatbelt warning and a reversing camera.

None of the safety features are intrusive for daily driving, which I always like and you can easily fit a couple of big child seats in the rear with the two ISOFIX child seat points and three top tether anchor points.

The Octavia has AEB with pedestrian, cyclist and car detection and is operational from 5.0 to 80km/h (up to 250km/h for car).

Ownership – What warranty is offered? What are its service intervals? What are its running costs? 9/10

The Skoda Octavia is now offered with a seven-year/unlimited km warranty which is competitive for the class and you can pre-purchase a seven-year servicing pack for a flat $3650.

Servicing intervals are reasonable at every 12-months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first and you get roadside assistance renewed if you service on schedule at an authorised dealer.


The Wrap

Wagons are my favourite style of family car and the Skoda Octavia Select offers great value-for-money. It’s on the smaller side for passenger hauling but is still a comfortable ride and has great ongoing costs. This is one to consider if you don’t want a massive SUV but still need some space.

Likes

Neatly packaged with good features
Attractive kerb-side presence
Clever storage spaces

Dislikes

On the smaller side for a 'mid-size' wagon
No option packs
Rear row tight for three adults

Scores

Emily:

4.2

The Kids:

$41,090

Based on new car retail price

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