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New Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI SE Technology 5dr Review

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This is the entry-level diesel engine, fitted with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder motor that develops 114bhp and 221lb ft of torque. That’s enough for a 0-62mph time of 10.1sec and a top speed of 129mph. It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Estate

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

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This is the entry-level trim for the Octavia and it comes with plenty of kit, including 16in alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, keyless ignition, a 10.3in digital instrument panel, a 13in touchscreen, dual-zone climate control and cruise control.

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2.0 TDI SE Technology 5dr

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ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR

Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors

Simply clever package premium with Storage compartment under passenger seat - Octavia

New Skoda Octavia Estate

The Skoda Octavia Estate offers a vast boot considering its size and generous space for occupants but it's far more than just a big box on wheels. The relatively plush interior, generally cosseting ride and frugal engines make it a fantastic car for covering big distances in, especially if you stick to our favourite 1.5 TSI 150 engine and SE L trim.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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