As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, Skoda has introduced its latest iterations of the iconic Octavia: the 2025 Skoda Octavia Select and RS. These models should combine the best of new technologies with the traditionally low prices Skoda is associated with. So this article focuses on the details of these models to give those interested a heads up in terms of pricing, specifications, and the utility that they offer.
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Skoda Octavia Select: Pricing and Specs
The 2025 Skoda Octavia wagon Select proposes a lot of equipment and comfort for the price, making it a worthy contender for anyone looking for a good all-rounder in the sedan or wagon segment. A liftback and a wagon are available, with the Select being $1,000 cheaper than the previous Style variant, with the drive-away price of $41,490. The wagon version is slightly higher at $43,990, which is quite reasonable given the extra space inside the car.
Key Features and Specifications
The Octavia Select is available with a 1.4 TSI four- cylinder petrol turbocharged engine with eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The engine delivers 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque from this drivetrain setup, giving the car impressive acceleration and fluid handling characteristics. On the performance front, the automaker says the Kodiaq can go from 0-100km/h in 8.7 seconds, which suggests it does not struggle with city running or long distance travel.
Enhancements in Visual and Technology
As with the rest of the Octavia family, the Select model comes with new LED headlights, which significantly change the looks of the car. The lights include an extending lower part at the level of the grille with a reverse daytime running light design at the bottom of the car that also contributes to the car’s contemporary look.
Personal Opinion
The Skoda Octavia Select should be seen from this perspective to get an idea of how Skoda is going to provide value without getting into the realms of compromising quality. The enhanced design components, improved technology, and great efficiency of its drivetrain make it take the position of a contender for a compact sedan. The only new feature that has been added to this new model is a slightly minor price cut compared to the previous model, which makes it a better value for the money.
Skoda Octavia RS: Pricing and Specs
But for those who want something slightly more exciting in terms of driving experience, the 2025 Skoda Octavia RS does not disappoint. Priced from $62,990 drive-away for the liftback, with the wagon starting at $64,390, stepping up to the RS variant costs more due to including the previously optional Premium Pack that 80 percent of Focus owners had taken on.
Power and Performance
Under the bonnet of the RS model, there is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol capacity with an efficiency of up to 221 horsepower, which works in conjunction with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This beast continues to churn out 195kW of power and 370Nm of torque, making it possible for RS to make 0-100 km/h in 6.4 secs liftback and 6.5 secs for the wagon. The front-wheel-drive system is ideally suited to higher performance and provides a nicely balanced and enjoyable driving experience.
Premium Features and Upgrades
Not only is the RS variant about performance, but there are also a number of premium features on offer. Intelligently, Matrix LED headlights come with the package while helping to deliver better lighting and enhancing the car’s sporty appeal. Making the Premium Pack standard increases the luxurious feel of the RS through the features that not just improve its comfort but also practicality as well.
Personal Opinion
The Skoda Octavia RS is an exciting package to go for meant for people who seek performance while not compromising on the usability aspect. It is highly powered by a strong engine system, complemented by numerous aspects of the exterior and interior trims aligned to make it a strong contender in the hot hatch category. Of course, the price hike is apparent; however, these upgrades and bringing some previously auxiliary options to standard for the RS model make it worth the extra money for fans.
Servicing and Warranty
Although the Octavia Select and RS are special, however, of these models come with our superior seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The servicing is needed every year, or 15,000 km, whichever first, in order to keep the performance of the vehicles high throughout their useful life span.
Conclusion
Both, the 2025 Octavia Select and the RS models maintain that efficient model lineup that has always been the hallmark of the Skoda’s future. From the highly functional and well-endowed Select variant to the genuinely muscular and equipped RS, there is much to appeal to virtually every driver on the market. The new Octavia variant incorporates some of the unique features that are discussed in this article, which make them rank well in terms of their abilities within the global market, in addition to being affordable and backed by a comprehensive warranty.
Photo Gallery – 2025 Skoda Octavia
Photo Gallery – 2025 Skoda Octavia RS
