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Fabia

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Skoda Fabia Hatchback
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  • Easy to drive, robust build quality, good cabin space, low emissions Greenline version available
  • Scored only four stars in Euro NCAP crash test
Estate 2008 on
Skoda Fabia Estate
  • Very good value for money, huge boot for a small car, easy to drive and park, low emissions version available
  • Not big enough for larger families, noisy diesel engines

2000 to 2008

Hatchback 2000 to 2007
Skoda Fabia Hatchback
  • Bargain prices, solid engineering.
  • Sober styling, dull interior.
vRS 2003 to 2007
Skoda Fabia vRS
  • Addictive performance; impressive fuel economy
  • Styling is too subtle for most hot hatch buyers
Saloon 2001 to 2007
Skoda Fabia Saloon
  • Comfort, value
  • Bland interior trim, looks like a 70s Skoda
Estate 2001 to 2008
Skoda Fabia Estate
  • Looks, comfort, value
  • Bland interior plastics and trim, lazy throttle response
Octavia

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
Skoda Octavia Hatchback
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  • Superb value for money, large boot space, well built interior, some great engines, reliable
  • Diesels are noisy, interior design quite drab
Estate 2005 on
Skoda Octavia Estate
  • Huge boot makes it an ideal family car, superbly reliable, good choice of engines, great value for money
  • Bootlip is high off the ground
Scout 2007 on
Skoda Octavia Scout
  • Practical mix between estate and off-roader, reliable and well built, comfortable
  • Won't satisfy the needs of more serious 4x4 buyers, limited engine choice
vRS 2005 on
Skoda Octavia vRS
  • Superb value for money, blends hot hatch ability with family car practicality, TDI engine available
  • Styling may be too subtle for some, interior dull for a sports hatch

1998 to 2005

Hatchback 1998 to 2004
Skoda Octavia Hatchback
  • Quality, space, ride, reliability, value.
  • Traditional Skoda image, wind noise.
Estate 1998 to 2005
Skoda Octavia Estate
  • Great engines, makes an excellent family used buy
  • Badge still lacks cachet among some
vRS 2001 to 2005
Skoda Octavia vRS
  • Performance at a bargain price, sturdy build, space
  • Skoda has limited performance car heritage
Roomster

2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on
Skoda Roomster
  • Practical interior, plenty of rear space, flexible seating, low running costs, easy to drive
  • Quirky styling may be off-putting for some
Superb

2008 on

Estate 2010 on
Skoda Superb Estate
  • Great value for money, huge boot space, refined and comfortable, impressive engine line-up, masses of cabin room
  • Limited rear visibility, sheer length makes it awkward in tight spaces
Saloon 2008 on
Skoda Superb Saloon
  • Superbly comfortable, hatchback practicality, great value, eco-friendly Greenline model, masses of rear space
  • Rear visibility could be better, V6 petrol is expensive to run

2002 to 2008

Saloon 2002 to 2008
Skoda Superb
  • Comfortable, lots of legroom in the back
  • Fixed rear seat limits practicality, Skoda badge prejudice
Yeti

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Skoda Yeti
  • Distinctive looks, available with four-wheel drive, strong but frugal engines, good rear passenger space
  • Unusual styling not to everyone's taste
 
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