Skoda Octavia has arrived in Australia, only a few weeks later than anticipated due to the effect of Covid-19. It introduces a number of important firsts for this model, including a 10-inch infotainment screen with touch slider the latest version of Virtual Cockpit, a head up display, wireless connection to More
Skoda’s new generation Octavia will reach Australia in April. The A8 Octavia introduces a number of firsts for this model. These include a 10-inch infotainment screen with touch slider; the newest version of Virtual Cockpit; a head up display; wireless connection to Apple Carplay and Android auto. It has LED More
Skoda Kamiq is what the Czech company describes a “city-sized SUV’. It’s sold here in three model grades: the 85TSI Kamiq with the choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission; the sporty 110TSI Monte Carlo; and a 110TSI Limited Edition. The Kamiq has a 85kW/200Nm turbo-petrol engine. Monte More
Skoda Superb Sportline sedan and station wagon imports to Australia have restarted after a prolonged absence. The 2021 Superb is powered by a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine (206kW/350Nm) driving through all four wheels. The Superb Scout 4×4, originally intended as a limited edition is carried over to 2021 with More
Skoda Kodiaq is a medium-to-large Czech seven-seat SUV based on Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) in which lightweight construction plays an important role. It is 4,697 mm long, 1,882 mm wide and 1,676 mm high (including roof rails). Its wheelbase 2,791 mm and has comfortable seating for seven. STYLING More
Skoda Kodiaq is a medium-to-large Czech seven-seat SUV based on Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) in which lightweight construction plays an important role. It is 4,697 mm long, 1,882 mm wide and 1,676 mm high (including roof rails). Its wheelbase 2,791 mm and has comfortable seating for seven. STYLING More
Skoda Rapid, or Rapid Spaceback to give it its full title for the Australian imports, is a mainstream small-medium five-door hatch. It could be called a station wagon as it’s rear has a handy shape making it capable of carrying bulky loads. The Czech company has long had a policy More
Skoda Karoq is a midsize SUV from the Czech Republic that shares much of its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Tiguan. Its biggest attraction to many potential buyers is that it, like other Skoda models, sells for significantly less than approximately equivalent VWs. The Karoq we tested was the 110TSI, with More
Skoda Octavia can be described as a Volkswagen Jetta (Golf sedan) with a different body. German Volkswagen has controlled Czech Skoda since the fall of communion in the early 1990s. Therefore the Octavia’s mechanicals are from the VW, but the Czechs designed a body around the skeleton of the Jetta. More
For some inexplicable reason Skoda continues to be the most overlooked marques on the Australian market. This simply doesn’t make sense because the Czech manufacturer is one of the World’s oldest, is now part of the giant Volkswagen Group, and produces some excellent cars well suited to Australian driver’s needs More
