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In this year's Auto Express Driver Power survey, 87 per cent of old-model Skoda Octavia owners said they would buy another. The good news is the latest family car is better than its predecessor, and now there's a new four-wheel-drive estate version, powered by either a 1.9-litre TDI diesel or 2.0-litre FSI petrol engine. We headed to the Arctic Circle to find out if it adds to the Octavia's appeal.

Inside, the 4x4 remains unchanged from the front-drive models, which is no problem, because the interior impresses with its simplicity and practicality. The extra bulk of the 4x4 transmission has not affected the estate's boot capacity, either. The Octavia has permanent four-wheel drive, thanks to a Haldex clutch system, which sends 99 per cent of power to the front wheels in normal conditions, which will help fuel economy.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:27 am ]
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Anyone tried one?.. Quote: In this year's Auto Express Driver Power survey, 87 per cent of old-model Skoda Octavia owners said they would buy another. The good news is the latest family car is better than its predecessor, and now there's a new four-wheel-drive estate version, powered by either a 1.9-litre TDI diesel or 2.0-litre FSI petrol engine. We headed to the Arctic Circle to find out if it adds to the Octavia's appeal. Inside, the 4x4 remains unchanged from the front-drive models, which is no problem, because the interior impresses with its simplicity and practicality. The extra bulk of the 4x4 transmission has not affected the estate's boot capacity, either. The Octavia has permanent four-wheel drive, thanks to a Haldex clutch system, which sends 99 per cent of power to the front wheels in normal conditions, which will help fuel economy. Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews ... z17KHM1fXv

Author:	Nidge [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:44 pm ]
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Skoda are the cars to have at the moment.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:56 pm ]
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there must be reduced MPG due to all the whirly clang bits whizzing round

Author:	captain cab [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:37 pm ]
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Midlander wrote: Skoda are the cars to have at the moment. Especially mine CC

Author:	Sussex [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:18 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: Anyone tried one?.. Had one, loved it. If there was a local dealer nearer to my abode I would have has more.

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Author:	ozthecoz [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:15 pm ]
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I had an Octavia estate 05 reg which, whilst basic dod the job excellently Now i have a 2010 Superb which has just hit 20k miles and no complaints yet

Author:	WirralPH [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:17 pm ]
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The Skoda seems to be the way forward I think, I'm definitely going to ahve a serious look into them when I next change. The Superb is the one I'd go for, and my local stealer has got a couple in on 10 plates, 14k miles - £14,000. Sounds good to me.

Author:	skippy41 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:21 pm ]
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You can also get the superb tdi 4x4 with 170 bhp I just fit winter tyres to my Octavia fronts at the start of November and dont have any problems

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:40 pm ]
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its the 4x4 Occy i was looking at, i know we only get a few weeks snow here but given the county council/highways will run out of roadsalt i fancy the occy... the police seem to getting them - must say something i suppose superb 4x4..... theres a thought

Author:	skippy41 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:00 pm ]
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Wana, your first post was 6 years out of date, they have improved them by miles since, they now use the same 4x4 system as used in the Audi http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Skoda%20Octa ... ive&id=793 And have a 1.6 CR engine available in the Octy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keLx6KXh ... re=related

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:16 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote: Wana, your first post was 6 years out of date, not really id be buying a 6 year old one....lol

Author:	captain cab [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:18 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: skippy41 wrote: Wana, your first post was 6 years out of date, not really id be buying a 6 year old one....lol If its anything like my skoda forget it....useless bag of f*cking washers. CC

Author:	skippy41 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:49 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: wannabeeahack wrote: skippy41 wrote: Wana, your first post was 6 years out of date, not really id be buying a 6 year old one....lol If its anything like my skoda forget it....useless bag of f*cking washers. CC Whats that old saying CC a bad workman always blames his tools

Author:	captain cab [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:52 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote: Whats that old saying CC a bad workman always blames his tools hmmmm 22 years @ 50 k per year and no real faults in vehicles ranging from Ford Cortinas to TX2's......then I stumble upon Skoda? CC

Author:	Chris the Fish [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:12 am ]
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CC, some reckon Skoda stumbled on you.

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