The Skoda Octavia Scout 4x4 is a rare gem that very few consider when purchasing a compact SUV.
Firstly, it's a Skoda and for many that doesn't mean much. The modern incarnation of the Volkswagen-owned brand has been in Australia for about thr
Quite the surprise package
Model Tested:
2009 Skoda Octavia Scout; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; six-speed manual; wagon - $39,990*
Options
Xenon headlights $1,290; Electric glass sunroof $1,730; Parking distance control (front)
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 n
Škoda has today released the first official images of its facelifted Octavia vRS and Octavia Scout.
Following the launch of the new Octavia late last year, the vRS and Scout have now also been updated to bring them into line with the current ra
Skoda is broadening the appeal of its Octavia line-up even further with the introduction of an exciting new product – Octavia Scout 4X4.
The Scout will see Skoda enter the compact SUV segment and is designed for drivers who demand equal measur
Skoda Octavia Scout First Steer
- Paul Maric
After a bit of a bumpy plane flight into Albury, we arrived to a gorgeous sunny day (quite surprising when you consider the weather we have been having of late!).
Waiting for us at the airport
Škoda has bolstered its Australian Octavia line-up with the introduction of the new Octavia Scout 4X4.
This represents Škoda’s first entry into the compact SUV segment, combining the refinement of the Octavia with the rugged capability of a