2016 Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition REVIEW – SUV alternative has big family value
Offering more metal for the money has long been the purchasing pitch of local large sedans, and more recently SUVs, but it’s also been a catchcry for Volkswagen’s underrated budget brand, Skoda.
And the Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition is a perfect example.
In terms of body size, the Octavia is firmly a medium car, but one that now sells for small car prices. The performance of this entry-level Ambition model grade is beyond that of a similarly-priced entry Volkswagen Golf hatchback with which it largely shares its engines, and yet this Skoda is roomier and more affordable.
So, is there a catch? Or is this buy-by-the-kilo offering simply an example of the Czech Republican niche brand attempting to thrust itself into the mainstream?
Vehicle Style: Medium car
Price: $25,290 (plus on-road costs)
Engine/trans: 110kW/250Nm 1.4 4cyl turbo petrol | 7spd dual-clutch automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 5.3 l/100km | Tested: 6.9 l/100km
OVERVIEW
A recent specification boost has significantly increased the value proposition of the Skoda Octavia range. Previously the entry automatic version asked $26,790 (plus on-road costs) compared with just $25,290 (plus orc) today.