Skoda is making inroads with its family friendly SUV range, writes Robin Roberts. The large Kodiaq and mid-sized Karoq have now been joined by the compact Kamiq as this SUV sector wipes away traditional saloon and hatchback models across Europe and throughout the USA. No volume manufacturer can be without at least one SUV and VW sub-brand Skoda has enormous resources to utilise as it extends … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI 115hp
The Kamiq is the third all-new SUV model line-up launched in the last three years to the Skoda range, writes David Miles. The Kamiq (pronounced kamich) name says Skoda comes from the Inuit people living in northern Canada and Greenland and literally means something that fits perfectly in every situation – like a second skin. The Kamiq’s name also begins with the letter K and ends in a Q … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Superb hatch 1.5TSI SE L
Car sales have been built on the sheer variety of models available over the years and the expression ‘horses for courses’ explains the global success of the Skoda Superb,writes Robin Roberts. The first Superb models appeared 85 years ago and the modern models launched in 2001 as the Skoda flagship series and they have stayed at the top ever since. It’s easy to understand why when you … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Superb Estate, 2.0 TDI 190hp auto 4×4
The Skoda Superb large Estate and its five door Hatchback stablemate models have over the years not only pulled in huge global sales but have received numerous awards and accolades, writes David Miles. These have been not just for its D-segment class-leading interior passenger and load space, but for its value for money appeal and the wide range of engine and specification options including DSG … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Tarraco 2.0TSI 4Drive 190ps
SEAT has risen from being an also ran car-maker to a pace-setter and it’s most obvious with their flagship Tarraco SUV. Heading a range of SUVs offering reasonably priced models in different sectors, the SEAT Tarraco delivers seven-seat spaciousness and a subtle all-wheel-drive ability for wintry roads and activity seeking users. Tarraco runs to over 20 models with petrol or diesel engines, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Scala SE 1.6 TDI 115hp DSG auto
The all-new Skoda Scala, a C-segment five-door hatchback, is in effect the replacement for their Rapid range and sits between the Volkswagen Group’s Czech brand Fabia supermini and larger C/D segment high selling Octavia model ranges, writes David Miles. Currently prices range from £16,595 to £23,315 and the initial line-up is relatively simple with 1.0-litre TSI petrol 95 and 115hp … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Scala SE
The Skoda Rapid would be a hard act to follow, but the Scala launched this summer really overtakes it. Within weeks of its launch the Skoda Scala started winning awards for its family friendly practicality and praise for its styling around the new roomy interior. Scala is the first VW Group product to be built on the latest MQB A0 modular platform developed for all future Group models and simply … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Kodiaq vRS 240hp 7 seats
The award winning, highly praised Skoda Kodiaq range of SUVs has a new flagship model, writes David Miles. It’s the vRS 240hp biturbo automatic 4x4 model priced at a hefty £42,870, but added options can push that price up even further. For those looking for less performance, but still with the same practicalities of a family sized large SUV range, Kodiaq prices start from … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0 TSI
As an example of this fast changing world, Skoda recently introduced Sportline versions of their award winning large SUV – the Kodiaq, writes David Miles. I was due to test the 1.4 TSI 150hp turbo petrol powered model, but that was substituted because under the WLTP changes it is due to be replaced by the Volkswagen Group’s new TSI 1.5-litre 150hp, cylinder on demand petrol unit. So a … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TDI 185 estate
The Octavia C-segment range of five door Hatch and Estate models is Skoda’s best selling model range accounting for 29% of their total UK sales,writes David Miles. The Octavia is available with a wide range of engine options, four TSI petrol units and three TDI diesels with power outputs ranging from 115 to 245hp. There is also the choice of DSG twin-clutch automatic transmissions with six … [Read more...]
