When Skoda brought out the Octavia back in 1996 many people described it as a hatch with the manners of a Golf as that is what it’s built from.
Gone is the reputation that surrounded Skoda for years and now the Octavia is on the cusps of being a luxury saloon car along with the likes of BMW and Lexus but at a fraction of the price, a brand new top spec Octavia will set you back around about £23,000.
The car is comfortable and will give you all the support you need for both long or short journeys and Skoda’s new found reliability has not been lost on this model. The storage space in the boot is perfect for a family day out or a Friday trip to the golf course, the Octavia is an ideal choice for business during the week and pleasure on the weekend.
The car is built on a VW 2.0 litre engine and you can tell, it’s almost as if the engine is confidently punching above its weight in this car, engine noise will not be a problem either as it is one of the quietest around. Even in last years torrid time for car manufacturers the 2009 Octavia still managed to shift well over 300,000 units, making it the highest selling Skoda by nearly 100,000.
The video below compares the Skoda to the Audi R8, which to be honest is a completely different car. Albeit a very good one its not really fair on the Skoda to be comparing the two. But the handling of the car in the wet conditions speaks for itself. The weight of the steering always makes you feel in control.
A great thing about the newer Skoda’s is that they come with a three year warranty for services, which before the recent announcements of lifetime warranties was unique and is still very impressive. The diesel option is notably economic and will give you good miles for your money.
Leasing is an excellent option for the Skoda Octavia Leasing and also the Audi R8 Leasing as it will allow you to avoid the sticker prices and give you some flexibility, especially if you are the type of person who likes to change their car every couple of year. Leasing also allows business users to claim back certain amounts from the government.
