Skoda Enyaq iv80 Founders Edition review. “This is a most impressive electric car, with the traditional overstatement of battery capacity, and limitations of range on the motorway. It’s a pity manufacturers gloss over this” For – handsome, spacious, powerful, excellent regenerative performance, great interior. Against – media controls opaque, poor long-range high-speed cruise ability. **** […]
Skoda Fabia Hatch SE 1.0 TSI 95 review. For – cute, well equipped, decent performance. Against – pricey. *** £16,175 Competition – Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Mini, Ford Fiesta, VW Polo, SEAT Ibiza, Dacia Sandero, Audi A1, Citroen C3, Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, Nissan Micra, Renault Clio, Alfa Romeo Mito, Peugeot 208, Toyota Auris, Kia […]
Skoda Karoq Edition 2.0 TDi 150 4×4 DSG review For – handsome, sturdy, well-equipped range. Against – pricey. **** Price (from £20,875) £33,910 Competition – Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar, Mazda CX-5, Ford Kuga, Volkswagen Tiguan, Honda CR-V, SEAT Ateca, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Toyota C-HR, Peugeot 3008, Toyota RAV4 Another day, another SUV. […]
Skoda Kodiaq Edition 2.0 TDI 150 DSG Review. For – high quality, sober looks, wide choices. Against – no more bargains at Skoda, looks bland. **** £33,595 BATH – Skoda, Volkswagen’s Czech Republic-based brand, is moving into the big SUV market with the Kodiaq which goes on sale soon in Britain. The Kodiaq is nearly […]
Skoda Kodiaq SE 2.0 TDI 4×4 DSG review. By Robert Couldwell For: Sharp looks, beautifully built, highly practical, spacious and great to drive. Against: Only minor issues like nowhere to put key fob and distracting radio controls. £28,545 Mallorca – Like SEAT, Škoda is launching its first proper SUV, the first of several. Škoda’s Kodiaq […]
Skoda Superb Hatch SE L Executive 2.0 TSI 220 review 2015 For – handsome, well equipped, decent value, quality interiors. Against – historical hangover. **** £27,020 INVERNESS, Scotland – I’ve always thought that calling a Skoda “Superb” was a bit on the hubristic side, not to mention a hostage to fortune, so it’s comforting to […]
Skoda Fabia Review 2015. Small Car With Terrific All-round Ability, Just Like Bunches Of Others. Did Parent VW Insist On Diluting Strength Of Looks? “I’ve owned a Honda Jazz or two for more than 10 years. It’s still my first choice” For – convincing contender in a tough sector. Against – hard to differentiate from […]
Formidable Performer Made-Over. Still Looks Great, Goes Anywhere, Does Anything. Not The Cheap Option Any More. For – cute, flexible, rugged, useful. Against – prices push it up against formidable opposition. **** £24,720 Let’s get this confession over with right from the start. I love the Skoda Yeti, its striking but modest squared-off lines, and […]
Another Niche Filled. Much Thought Given To Load Lugging, Stuff Stowing. For – practical, unpretentious, rugged. Against – plain looks, some might still remember old Skodas. *** out of 5 Skoda has expanded its range again with the Rapid Spaceback, aiming to broaden the Rapid’s appeal to compact family hatchback buyers. Skoda says its main […]
Audi Style For Much Less. For : Space, practicality, performance, value. Against: No cruise control. A recent cameo involving some friends of mine demonstrated the quality of Skôda. During my tenure of the vRS Estate I dropped in to see a pal and as we were standing outside, his wife returned from a walk and […]
