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New Car of the Year: Skoda Octavia
Find out why the Skoda Octavia is the overall winner of our 2018 New Car of the Year award.
FeatureSkoda Octavia hatchback (2017 - ) review
The Skoda Octavia’s enduring popularity with families, police pursuit drivers and minicabbers underlines its inherent toughness, the interior space and
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia Estate (2017 - ) review
The Skoda Octavia estate majors on luggage space and practicality but it’s also a tough, well-built car that’s comfortable to rack up the miles in – it’s
Expert review2017 Skoda Octavia first drive review
Skoda's best-selling car gets a facelift and some new technology. It remains a brilliant all-rounder with plenty of space and equipment for the money.
First driveFull details of 2017 Skoda Octavia announced
Changes to Skoda's biggest-selling model include a new look and more technology, to tempt buyers away from the Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus.
NewsSkoda shows off new Octavia vRS hot hatch
Skoda reveals more details about the high-performance model that will sit at the top of the recently revised Octavia range.
NewsSkoda Octavia Estate long-term test review – fourth report
Jon survives Ride London, and the Octavia survives a significant bash to the front passenger side.
Long-term reviewSkoda Octavia Estate long-term test review – third report
Jon swaps four wheels for two to discover Skoda's sportier side
Long-term reviewSkoda Octavia Estate long-term test review – second report
Jon Quirk is piling on the miles in our Octavia, with trips to the Lake District and the Alps in the last month adding some 2000 miles to the clock
Long-term reviewSkoda Octavia Estate long-term test review – first report
Jon Quirk, who by his own admission is not one of Skoda's typical customers, is spending four months with an Octavia Estate to see if this jack of all
Long-term review2015 Skoda Octavia vRS 230 first drive review
Is the hot Skoda Octavia vRS - the company's most powerful ever car - worth the extra outlay? We head to Slovakia to find out
First driveSkoda Octavia Hatchback vRS (2013 - ) review
The Skoda vRS can't match the brawniest hot hatches for power these days, but it's still fast, fun and capable of daily family-ferrying duties. Affordable
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia Estate (2013 - ) review
The Skoda Octavia Estate is a family wagon that’s actually a realistic prospect for many families on a budget. It provides exemplary space, quality and
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia Hatchback (2013 - ) review
The Skoda Octavia is one of our favourite family hatchbacks, because it provide lots of space, quality and kit for a very affordable price. An excellent
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia Hatchback (2008 - 2013) review
Read the Skoda Octavia Hatch (2004 - 2012) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia vRS Hatchback (2008 - 2013) review
Read the Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback (2005 - ) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality,
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia Estate (2008 - 2013) review
Read the Skoda Octavia Scout estate (2007 - ) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality,
Expert reviewSkoda Octavia vRS estate (2005 – 2013) expert review
Read the Skoda Octavia vRS estate (2005 - ) car review by Auto Trader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety
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