Skoda begins production of new engine with Audi, Seat, VW

Skoda has commenced production of a new four-cylinder engine which will be shared between itself, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat.

The all-new 1.2-litre design is a supercharged, direct fuel injection unit capable of producing 77kW and will carry the TSI (Turbo Stratified Injection) family name.

Skoda BOD chairman, Reinhard Jung, said the engine was designed specifically to minimise [...]

Skoda on track to meet 2009 sales targets

Skoda Auto has almost reached its global sales target for 2009, having already sold 570,217 vehicles from January to October.

And despite the difficult economic climate, the Czech Republic’s largest manufacturer is just 1.7 per cent behind 2008, in which it sold 674,530 in total.
China is playing an important role in Skoda’s growth with over 100,000 [...]

Škoda Superb Estate begins production

Škoda began production of its Superb Estate model yesterday as the first example rolled off the production line in Kvasiny, Czech Republic.

Car number one – an Elegance 2.0 TDI in Satin Grey – typifies what is the most luxurious wagon yet built by the brand offering a class-leading 1,865 litres of cargo space (633 litres [...]

Skoda to build new lost-cost sedan

Skoda is developing a new low-cost family sedan set to challenge the likes of the Logan (pictured below), a popular small sedan which is produced by Renault’s Dacia subsidiary.

Skoda CEO, Mr Reinhard Jung, said the new model would cost between 10,000 and 12,000 euros (AUD$16,000 – $20,000) and would launch in two to three years.
Mr [...]

Skoda Octavia RS Review & Road Test

It’s Czech out time from boring family motoring
Model Tested:

2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $41,990*

Options Available:

Metallic Paint $630; Xenon Headlamps $1290; Sunroof $1730; Media Interface Device $240; Foglamps with Cornering Function $240; Alarm $540; Leather Upholstery $2830; Privacy Glass $250; Satellite Navigation $2590; Park Distance Control $490 (Front [...]

2009 Large Car Comparison

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb
Models Tested:

2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $57,490
2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790
2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990
2009 Honda Accord [...]

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

CarAdvice has spent the best part of the week evaluating six of the best selling cars in the large car segment, including as an Australian first, a comparison with the new Holden Commodore Calais V-Series featuring the new SIDI V6 engine.
The cars were put through a barrage of tests, ranging from ride and [...]

2010 Skoda Superb Estate ready for Frankfurt

Skoda will present several new products and innovations at the Frankfurt International Motor Show from tonight, the key one being the new Superb Combi, or as it will be known here, Estate.

Offering high comfort levels, generous space and a distinctive design this long wheel base wagon features a roof line that forms a moderate [...]

Skoda Superb Review & Road Test

2009 Skoda Superb TDI & TSI Review & Road Test

The big car’s not dead, but the big engine might as well be.

Models Tested:

2009 Skoda Superb MkII TDI Elegance; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $48,990*
2009 Skoda Superb MkII TSI Elegance; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; seven-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $45,990*

Options (As Fitted):

Metallic Paint $990; [...]

2010 Skoda Octavia Scout released in Australia

Since its market introduction 12 months ago, the Octavia Scout has become a successful model in the Skoda range. Now, with the introduction of the new Octavia range, a revised Scout model has joined the fold.

Revisions are subtle but include the new family face of the brand – complete with different grille and larger headlamps [...]

Skoda Yeti scores five-star EuroNCAP rating

Due to hit Australian shores in the not too distant future, the Škoda Yeti has scored the highest possible safety rating of five-stars under the new, toughened crash test performed by the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP).

The brand’s new compact SUV achieved excellent results in both adult and child occupant protection results as did [...]

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