Tag Archives: Skoda Reviews

Skoda Yeti Review

The name Skoda Yeti probably means very little to most Australians in the market for a new compact SUV. The quirky soft-roader from the Czech Republic has been thrown in the deep end of one of the country’s most competitive markets against infin

Skoda Fabia Review

The highly anticipated Skoda Fabia has finally landed in local Skoda dealerships around Australia with a starting price of just $18,990. The introduction of two Fabia variants to the Skoda range will now see the local arm of the Czech manufact

Skoda Octavia Scout DSG Review

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

Skoda Superb Wagon Review & Road Test

Space, economy and equipment - all for a decent price Model Tested: 2010 Skoda Superb Wagon Elegance; 2.0 litre, four cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed DSG; four door wagon: $49,990* Options: Metallic Paint $990 CarAdvice Rating:

Skoda is a brand on the rise and rise

Make no mistake “Made in the Czech Republic” is something of a quality tag these days, especially when it comes to carmakers. Skoda is the brand I’m taking about, and anyone who thinks otherwise about the build quality and reliabili

Skoda Superb Wagon Review

Volkswagen’s Skoda continues to push harder in to Australia in a battle to win the hearts and minds of local buyers. Despite producing many great models, it hasn’t been an easy job with Skoda yet to hit the sweet spot down under. Nonethele

Skoda Octavia RS Review & Road Test

Skoda's new performance hero won't disappoint. Model Tested: Skoda Octavia TSI RS; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed DSG; five-door hatch - $39,790* Options: CarAdvice Rating: The RS is the performance hero of the Sko

Skoda Superb Review & Road Test

Superb by name, superb by nature Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Superb; 3.6-litre V6 petrol AWD; six-speed DSG; four door sedan - $56,990* Options: Metallic Paint $990 CarAdvice Rating: With the size of the country we live in, it

Skoda Octavia Scout Review & Road Test

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)

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; Sunr