Published:
14 November 2024Inside is where most of the major changes have taken place, centered on new 13.0in infotainment touchscreen.
A cost option on the standard Octavia, this is a major quality-of-life upgrade, especially over the previous car’s frustrating system, and immediately adds a more premium finish to the car.
The new screen is responsive and clear, with the main functions (such as media and maps) offered via quick tabs. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also work well, and the main infotainment controls and settings are easy to access while these are in use.
Sadly, the three ‘Smart Dial’ controls introduced on the new Kodiaq and Superb (which control the air conditioning, volume and more) haven't been included, with climate settings instead accessed through the touchscreen.
The facelift does, however, add a host of USB-C ports and a wireless smartphone charging pad with cooling.
Elsewhere, it's a familiar affair, with various racy design cues. Warm Alcantara with red stitching adorn much of the cabin. The multifunction steering wheel, with its volume rollers and many physical buttons, is, as with other Skoda models, brilliant and easy to use.
