Skoda Octavia Scout (07-12) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 14 June 2007 Last Updated: 05 November 2009 The Octavia Scout is an ideal choice for 4x4 buyers looking for less bulk. There’s all the practicality of the Octavia estate but with the bonus of four-wheel drive when you need it, raised ride height and underbody protection. It’s ideal if you only need occasional off-road ability or regularly tow trailers or caravans. It also comes very well equipped as standard, but the engine choice is limited to a diesel and a petrol, although both deliver strong enough performance. If you want four-wheel drive but without the body cladding and extra ground clearance, Skoda also offers a 4x4 version of the standard Octavia estate. It was facelifted in early 2009. Confusingly only the interior and equipment grades were initially changed, with the exterior changes introduced in June 2009. 4 out of 5 Other Skoda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £18,590 - £23,985 Used price range: £8,820 - £23,865 View all used prices See 3 new models for sale from £17,859 Get a Skoda Octavia Scout (07-12) information pack Next steps Skoda Octavia Scout cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 17 models like this for sale, starting at £6,595. Find used Skoda Octavia Scouts for sale 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 The Octavia Scout is an ideal choice for 4x4 buyers looking for less bulk. There’s all the practicality of the Octavia estate but with the bonus of four-wheel drive when you need it, raised ride height and underbody protection. It’s ideal if you only need occasional off-road ability or regularly tow trailers or caravans. It also comes very well equipped as standard, but the engine choice is limited to a diesel and a petrol, although both deliver strong enough performance. If you want four-wheel drive but without the body cladding and extra ground clearance, Skoda also offers a 4x4 version of the standard Octavia estate. It was facelifted in early 2009. Confusingly only the interior and equipment grades were initially changed, with the exterior changes introduced in June 2009. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"Even though there’s a wide range of engines available for the Octavia, there’s just a couple for the..." Handling 4 out of 5"The Scout isn’t built for serious off-roading, but is capable enough to tackle ruts in muddy tracks,..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The front passenger has plenty of head and legroom and benefits from a supportive and adjustable..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"Little has changed in this area over the standard estate - the boot is still huge and easy to load." Equipment 4 out of 5"Standard equipment includes four-wheel drive, 17-inch alloy wheels, a six CD changer, cruise..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"There are a few touches inside to remind you you’re in a Scout – such as the branded grab handle on..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"The diesel gives good fuel economy (44mpg on the Combined cycle) and the petrol versions are..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The Octavia is quite a polluting model, not helped by the fact it's a four-wheel drive. The TDI is..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"A four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating looks ordinary when many alternatives to the standard..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"The Octavia is proving to be very reliable, matching – and beating – the standards set by its parent..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"The Octavia Scout is available in estate form only and with a limited engine line-up. If your..." Buying used 2.5 out of 5"This version of the Octavia is rare on the used market, though there are plenty of examples of the..." Selling 3 out of 5"While most people will be familiar with the Skoda Octavia, few buyers will be in the know about the..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Skoda Octavia Scout (07-12) 2.0 TDI PD Scout 4x4 5d 5 out of 5 “ Huge inside, excellent road holding, good MPG,replaced my old discovery halfing the running costs. ” malcolm pringle Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Skoda Octavia cars for sale We have 17 models like this for sale. Find Skoda Octavia cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Skoda Octavia Scout (07-12) 2.0 TDI PD Scout 4x4 5d 5 out of 5 “ Huge inside, excellent road holding, good MPG,replaced my old discovery halfing the running costs. ” malcolm pringle