Skoda has confirmed that five members of its Australian lineup will receive some added safety and tech upgrades, alongside price increases across nearly every updated model. Headlining the update is the addition of rear cross-traffic alerts and blind-spot monitoring as part of the standard safety equipment package for all of […]
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Skoda Range Picking up Extra Equipment in Q4 as Supply Constraints Ease
Skoda says that its updated model lineup will be picking up some key safety technologies as standard after the company removed some features in the wake of Covid-related supply chain constraints. Specifically, Skoda says that buyers can expect to see rear-cross traffic alerts and the blind-spot monitoring side assist as […]
Skoda supply opens up for Octavia, Kamiq, Karoq in Australia
Skoda says that consumers in Australia can once again place an order for popular models like the Octavia, Kamiq and Karoq after the company secured additional units for the local market. The company says that it has shored up supplies of the Octavia liftback and wagon, while its Kamiq compact […]
2018 Skoda Octavia RS now on sale, RS 245 coming in November
The MY2018 Skoda Octavia RS is now on sale in Australia, bringing an updated design to the VW MQB-based mid-sizer, powered by grunty petrol and diesel engine options. Skoda has implemented Volkswagen’s higher-output 2.0-litre turbo-petrol for the new model, which develops 169kW and 350Nm. This is through either a six-speed […]
Top 10 medium cars coming to Australia by 2020
The inexorable march of the SUV appears to be coming at the expense of conventional cars, swallowing up their sales numbers and splintering into ever more fragmented pieces. Large sedans are on the way out, which means medium cars have to sharpen their act or become tractor food. Luckily for […]
2017 Skoda Octavia RS 245 announced, most powerful ever
Skoda has unveiled a special higher performance edition of the new Octavia RS, called the RS 245, injecting even more power into the sports sedan and wagon. Under the bonnet is the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder from the regular RS, only power is boosted up to an impressive 180kW, which […]
2017 Skoda Octavia RS officially revealed, more power & AWD TDI option
Skoda has taken the wraps off its most powerful Octavia model yet, with the 2017 Octavia RS. It boasts a more powerful petrol engine and a TDI option with all-wheel drive. Just a few weeks after Skoda debuted the facelifted Octavia, it has added the flagship model, available in both […]
Skoda unveils flash new touch-screen for 2017 Octavia
The new four-eyed facelift for the 2017 Skoda Octavia has a few technological tricks up its sleeve, including a sophisticated infotainment system called Skoda Connect. If your commute frequently involves painful traffic, then you’ll love some of the features included, such as Online Traffic Information that gives viewers a real-time […]