What we like

The Skoda Octavia Estate is easy to live with and hugely practical, with a boot that’s large even in the class above. It’s also nice to drive, being both capable and comfortable – the latter in particular setting it apart from some overly sporty rivals.

What we don’t like

It’s still not the most exciting choice from behind the wheel, and the pre-facelift infotainment system could be a pain sometimes. But really there is very little to fault here – family cars rarely come more rounded than this one.