Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI SE 5dr Review

Category: Estate car

Section: Version review

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~~RRP £24,630~~What Car? Target Price£23,322

Fuel type:

petrol

Gearbox:

manual

Doors:

5 doors

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Review

Equipment

Specification

The model

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The Octavia Estate offers a vast boot considering its size, and generous space for occupants. It's far more than just a big box on wheels, though. The relatively plush interior, generally cosseting ride and frugal engines make it a fantastic car for covering big distances in. The iV plug-in hybrid makes financial sense for company car users.

The trim

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First off, all versions have a few handy treats, like the umbrella in the passenger door and an ice scraper clipped to the fuel filler flap. SE trim is far from stripped out, with 16in alloy wheels, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, two-zone climate control, keyless start, automatic lights and wipers, cruise control, a 10.0in infotainment touchscreen, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, x2 USB-C ports, voice control, rear parking sensors, LED headlights and front-seat lumbar adjustment. SE First Edition swaps the 10.0in touchscreen for a smaller 8.3in version but adds digital dials (Virtual Cockpit) instead.

The engine

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Even the 108bhp 1.0 TSI 110 and mild hybrid 1.0 TSI e-Tec 110 feel peppy enough for extended motorway driving and are perfect for driving around town. They are also very frugal, easily managing mid-40mpg in the real world, but could feel a little strained carrying heavy loads regularly.

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