Skoda News

Skoda’s sleek new electric car is headed our way.

Skoda has unveiled the new Enyaq RS overseas ahead of its expected Australian launch in the first quarter of 2026.

The little Yugo hatchback made by now long-gone Serbian brand Zastava Automobili appears to be making a return to a market that's increasingly being dominated by new Chinese brands, and in another twist, it won't be electric.Made from 1980 to 2008 the Yugo was popular in the United States, India, Egypt and Eastern Europe. The little car was also sold in Australia before Zastava Automobili ended operations.The Yugo brand, however, has been bought by German university professor, Dr Alexander Bjelic, who plans to resurrect the small hatch that's yet to be named.While a production version is still far off, Dr Bjelic used the recent 2025 Munich Car Design Event to show off a concept version. The catch is, it's a tiny scale model in a plastic box for now with Dr Bjelic aiming to have a full-size prototype ready for the 2027 Belgrade Expo. The model shows off the little hatch’s retro-cool looks with a modern twist on the Yugo hatch. The futuristic looks may be reminiscent of a tiny version of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric SUV, but Yugo says its upcoming car will be powered by an internal combustion engine. The brand said an electric variant may also become available at a later point.The original Yugo hatch was known for its affordability but had a poor reputation for reliability and build quality. While the car was sold in Australia along with 76 other countries, it's uncertain whether the resurrected version will be sold in Australia.If the Yugo hatch did make it Down Under it would be up against fierce tiny rivals such as Volkswagen's Polo, the Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, MG3 and Mazda2.Still, if Yugo can price the car lower than its competitors and arrive with a design that looks as good as the concept then it could be onto a winner. 

Skoda's Elroq gets a go-fast makeover, but will it hit Australian shores?

A pair of Mini models and a European family SUV are the latest cars to be awarded top marks in the most recent round of crash safety testing.

Skoda has talked initial specs for its Model Y-rivalling mid-size SUV

The debate around Australia's tough new emissions laws heats up, as manufacturers pick sides on the issue.

Skoda’s second-generation Kodiaq mid-sized SUV is about to land in dealerships and the brand has just revealed details on the variants, standard specification and what’s new.

The final piece of Skoda’s updated Octavia model line-up has arrived in the form of the Sportline grade, which has taken its place between the entry level Select and sporty king of the range, the RS.

The Skoda Octavia liftback and wagon range will grow with the introduction of the new-look RS flagship. Powered by a 195kW/370Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, the tuned-up Octavia gains 15kW over its predecessor, along with styling and technology updates. Skoda has now made 'Premium Pack' — previously $6600 and optioned to 80 per cent of cars — standard. The list price is also a little lower, now $58,490 for the liftback and $59,990 for the wagon, down $1270 and $1470, respectively. The pack includes heated front and rear seats, a 12-speaker Canton sound system, a head-up display, tri-zone climate control, power-adjust front seats with massage and memory and passenger side mirror tilt (in reverse). Skoda is yet to announce its national drive-away pricing program, with the pre-facelift Octavia offered at $56,990 (liftback) or $58,490 (wagon). Expect those figures in around eight weeks when customer cars start arriving in the country. The latest Octavia benefits from some other general upgrades, including a wireless charging pad, intelligent park assist, a 360-degree camera view, heated steering wheel and windscreen along with a larger 13.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with upgraded software. With a unique form factor in the market, the sporty Skoda Octavia RS is a more practical alternative to rivals such as the Hyundai i30 N, Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf GTI. “Skoda continues to be a ‘unique service provider’ of attainable and intelligent medium sized passenger cars with the Octavia, and the RS likewise delivers a fast sedan or wagon like no other model in the market," said Skoda Australia Product Manager Glenn Reid. In RS guise, extra grunt means the Octavia is two tenths of a seconds faster from 0-100km/h, now at 6.4 seconds for the liftback and 6.5 for the sedan. It features an electronically actuated mechanically locking front differential and seven-speed ‘DSG’ dual-clutch automatic transmission.Visual changes to the Octavia RS are minor, with new LED headlights, a fresh lower valance and more intricate tail-lights. The Octavia RS is available in seven colours, with 'Candy White', 'Mamba Green', 'Moon White', 'Brilliant Silver', 'Black Magic pearl' and 'Race Blue' all included in the price. 'Velvet Red' (pictured) is the only extra-cost colour at $770.The RS joins the entry-level Octavia 110TSI Select with a Sportline grade to be introduced imminently. Prices listed are before on-road costs unless otherwise noted