| Skoda cars have an excellent reputation for | | | | I think that the skoda diesel engine is the perfect |
| producing quality cars at a fair price. In Ireland Skodas | | | | partner for this car as the fuel economy even in |
| are a very popular car for business users and family | | | | town is in the high 50's and the torque is amazing in |
| drivers alike. | | | | this small car making it seriously quick, surprising a |
| Gone are the days of the Skoda jokes, where | | | | few Fiesta and Corsa drivers! |
| Skoda was classed with Lada and Polski Fiat. Skoda is | | | | The Skoda Fabia is a real Pocket Rocket! The |
| now part of the Volkswagen group and the cars are | | | | steering is brilliant - very light when you need it in |
| well designed and look great. | | | | parking spaces, but it weight's up nicely when out on |
| There are only three basic models, Fabia, Octavia and | | | | the open road. |
| Superb. | | | | The Skoda Fabia estate is an amazing package of |
| The models have been designed to fit in between | | | | space and economy. The 1.2 16v engine delivers far |
| the conventional size classes, for example the Fabia is | | | | more power than any small estate car driver has the |
| between a Fiesta and a Focus in size. The engines | | | | right to expect |
| are quiet, but provide all the power that 99% of | | | | Seats appear to be too uncomfortable at the start |
| motorists ever need. Inside the cars are spacious and | | | | as they are very hard, but they soften up and |
| comfortable, with a high driver satisfaction rating. | | | | become very comfortable after 10 minutes and you |
| The diesel engined Skoda Octavia has brilliant fuel | | | | appreciate this in a long drive and it is far better than |
| economy at around 700 miles/1100 kilometres a tank | | | | it's rivals! |
| full and it's still a decent performer too. | | | | The ride is wonderful! Very supple for long distance |
| Rear legroom isn't brilliant, compensation for a big | | | | cruising and a great handler. Amazing! |
| boot, but plenty big enough for a family and | | | | Loaded with kit for the money and you'll save money |
| occasional adults | | | | with it's excellent fuel economy. |
| As for handling the Skoda Octavia beats the | | | | Nowhere else will you find a value for money car like |
| equivalent Volkswagens due to it's stiffer and better | | | | the Skoda Superb. The Superb has features that are |
| ride that's needed for rough Czech (and Irish)roads | | | | generally only found in cars costing half as much |
| compared to the smooth German ones of | | | | again. A test drive in the Skoda Superb is a totally |
| Volkswagen. | | | | different world from a test drive in the very |
| Comfortable on long distances, but the road noise | | | | competent Skoda Octavia. The two cars may look |
| level is noticeable. | | | | very similar outside, but inside and for driving pleasure |
| The Skoda Octavia Estate car just goes on and on. | | | | the Superb wins hands down. |
| The loading platform seems endless. This estate car | | | | The Skoda Superb really does live up to its name. It |
| is also one of the most pleasant to drive that I have | | | | is superb in every way - good handling, excellent |
| ever come across | | | | drive, full of features such as tip-tronic transmission |
| The New Octavia car is even better value than the | | | | and electric seat c/w memory, spacious cabin, |
| older model. The differences on the outside are | | | | comfortable ride and powerful engine (turbo). The |
| subtle, but inside is different story, with redesigned | | | | boot is cavernous! |
| seats and instrument panel. You know you are in a | | | | Its actual rear leg-room is even larger than a |
| different Skoda Octavia. | | | | Mercedes E class. |
| The Skoda Fabia is quiet at all speeds. Great steering, | | | | The top of the range Skoda Superb is a very high |
| brakes, and taut body control. Amazingly frugal | | | | quality, well put together and extremely spacious, |
| engine keeps getting better as it matures, averaging | | | | luxury family car. |
| over 65mpg on daily country commutes. Beautiful | | | | Great engine, smooth auto gearbox, wonderful |
| Skoda gearbox with very smooth changes. | | | | overtaking ability, relaxed cruising and very |
| Skoda's super efficient air-con does not affect the | | | | economical. |
| Fabia's performance or fuel consumption. Heated | | | | Coupled with great features and reasonable price, the |
| seats are perfect for winter. Rock solid construction | | | | Skoda Superb really is value-for-money. It's money |
| enhances passenger safety. | | | | well spent! |