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Review: Skoda 1Z Octavia RS (2007-13)

Review: Skoda 1Z.I Octavia RS (2007-09) Overview Released in October 2007, the Skoda 1Z Series I (1Z.I) Octavia RS was available as a mid-size liftback or wagon. Manufactured in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Skoda Octavia RS was available with a choice of two engines a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel and petrol engines (the […]

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Review: Skoda 5E Octavia RS (2014-on)

Review: Skoda 5E.I Octavia RS (2014-17) Overview Released in Australia in April 2014, the Skoda 5E Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS were mid-size liftbacks and wagons, respectively (the standard Skoda 5E Octavia has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Skoda Octavia RS was powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol […]

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Recalls & faults: Skoda 1Z Octavia RS (2007-13)

Recalls: Skoda 1Z Octavia RS Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]

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Recalls & faults: Skoda 5E Octavia RS (2014-on)

Recalls: Skoda 5E Octavia RS Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]

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Images: Skoda 1Z Octavia RS (2007-13)

Images: Skoda 1Z.I Octavia RS (2007-09) Released in October 2007, the 1Z Series I (1Z.I) Octavia RS was available as a mid-size liftback or wagon. Manufactured in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Octavia RS was available with a choice of two engines a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel and petrol engines (the 2.0 TDI and […]

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Images: Skoda 5E Octavia RS (2014-on)

Images: Skoda 5E.I Octavia RS (2014-17) Released in Australia in April 2014, the Skoda 5E Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS were mid-size liftbacks and wagons, respectively (the standardSkoda 5E Octavia had been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Octavia RS was powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. […]

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Videos: Skoda 1Z Octavia RS (2007-13)

Euro NCAP: Skoda 1Z Octavia crash testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2004 Skoda Octavia – albeit without curtain airbags – received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 26.73 out of 37; for Australian models, ANCAP awarded an additional two points, for a score of 28.73, due to the […]

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Videos: Skoda 5E Octavia RS (2014-on)

Euro NCAP: Skoda 5E Octavia crash and ESC testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2013 Octavia – fitted with a 1.6-litre petrol engine – received a five star safety rating which included a 93 per cent adult occupant protection rating and an 86 per cent child occupant protection rating. For further information about this […]

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