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The new Skoda Octavia is a lower Medium available in New Zealand from $60,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Launch Edition variant and topping out at $78,000 for the RS+ variant.
There are 3 variants of the Octavia available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new Octavia is offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Skoda Octavia include 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (195kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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The Skoda Octavia comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Launch Edition and the most expensive being RS+.
2025
$60,500
2025
$71,500
2025
$78,000
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,709 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,829 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,003 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm |
| Load Capacity | 354 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Skoda Octavia Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
Skoda Octavia
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Launch Edition variant that starts from $60,500.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS+ variant that starts from $78,000.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: RS and RS+.
See all Skoda Octavia towing capacityThe largest Skoda Octavia is the Launch Edition variant which measures 1829mm wide, 4709mm in length and sits 1468mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 195kW of power and 370nm of torque are the RS and RS+ variants.
The Skoda Octavia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Skoda Octavia is the RS variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1978 kg.
The Skoda Octavia uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.