New SKODA Range Overview

The ŠKODA Citigo is a compact, city class, vehicle available with 3 or 5 doors. It is a low cost practical hatchback that – thanks to its proportions and tight turning circle – is easy to manoeuvre in town where space is limited. Power comes courtesy of a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol engine in either 60PS or 75PS form. Both versions can be teamed with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission (with manual mode). Standard equipment includes power steering, a stability programme, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights and a CD player. Citigo prices range from £8,275 to £11,120. 

The ŠKODA Fabia is a supermini class vehicle. Like the Citigo, its purpose is to excel in town but it is a more flexible package. It is, therefore, available with a wide range of engines including the 1.0 60PS petrol, 1.2 110PS petrol and 1.4 90PS diesel. There is a choice of manual or automatic transmission too. Furthermore, as well as hatchback it comes in estate form which is rare for the class. In this guise its strengths are more comparable with the larger, small family, class. Cargo capacity impresses at 530-litres rising to 1,395 with the rear seats flat. Standard equipment includes power windows/mirrors. The Fabia costs £10,600 to £19,140.

The ŠKODA Rapid is a small family class hatchback that looks like a saloon. Its purpose is to be large enough for a family but small enough to be easily manoeuvred in town. ŠKODA claims it has “outstanding space” including “class leading passenger head and knee room”. The Rapid is also available in Spaceback form that looks like a traditional hatchback but has a smaller boot than its sibling. Rapid engines include the 1.2 75PS petrol, 1.4 125PS petrol and the 1.6 90PS diesel. Standard toys include rear disc brakes and powered windows. The Rapid costs from £13,150 - £19,165.

The ŠKODA Octavia is a large family class vehicle available in hatchback and estate form. Both have a spacious boot and cabin. The Octavia is available – in both body styles – in high-performance vRS form. Handy for those that require a fast yet practical car. Furthermore, Scout versions have 4-wheel-drive, higher ground clearance than their siblings and under body protection for light/medium off-road terrain. Octavia engines include the 2.0 220PS petrol, 2.0-litre 180PS diesel and 1.2 105PS petrol. Every version has air-conditioning. Prices range from £16,285 to £29,115.

The ŠKODA Superb is a luxurious large family/executive class vehicle. Body styles include hatchback and estate. Both versions feel extremely spacious throughout. The Superb is also available with 4-wheel-drive to make motoring safer in the snow, etc. Engine highlights include the 2.0-litre 280PS petrol that ensures speedy performance (0 – 62mph in 5.8 seconds) and the fuel efficient 1.6 120PS diesel (72.4mpg). Standard equipment includes front fog lights and the top-spec trim adds a television tuner and tri-zone climate control. ŠKODA Superb prices range from £18,640 to £35,940. 

ŠKODA Yeti is a crossover vehicle so incorporates strengths from other classes such as 4x4 and multi-purpose. These include its seats that can be positioned to suit the needs of passengers and their luggage. The rear seats fold flat individually and roll against the back of the fronts, for starters. The outer rear seats also slide forward and backward, and tilt. Furthermore, the rear row can be removed to create a very large cargo area. There are other configurations too. Engines range from the 1.2 105PS to the 2.0 170PS diesel. Yeti is also available in front/4-wheel-drive, has a windscreen parking ticket holder and costs £17,000 - £25,690.

The ŠKODA Roomster is a compact multi-purpose vehicle for the family market. Practicality is its main strength. Like the Yeti, its seats can be manoeuvred into countless positions based on who or what it is carrying. Cargo capacity is comparable to a medium/large estate. It also has numerous cubby holes including under seat storage bins, twin glove boxes and extra-wide door pockets. Engines include a 1.2 86PS petrol, 1.2 105PS petrol and 1.6 105PS diesel. Standard equipment includes a tyre repair kit (no spare wheel), 4 speakers, height adjustable driver seat and electric front windows. The ŠKODA Roomster costs £9,995 to £16,325.