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The modern Skoda Octavia has been the Czech car maker's mainstay and customer favourite ever since production began 27 years ago in 1996. Its four modern generations...

The Skoda grille surround, the window frames and the wing mirrors are finished in high-gloss black, as are the roof rails on the Octavia Combi RS estate.

At 4,689 mm, the new Skoda Octavia Combi is 22 mm longer than its predecessor, whilst the hatchback has gained 19 mm (also measuring 4,689 mm in length).

When fitted with a 2.0 TDI engine delivering 147 kW (200 PS), the Skoda Octavia Scout can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2,000 kg. The all-wheel-drive model...

Skoda's line-up of the Octavia RS now consists of a sporty trio. Following the launch of the Octavia RS iV as the first RS model to feature plug in hybrid drive...

The revised Skoda Octavia and Skoda Octavia Combi models are launched with a choice of nine engines: four TSI petrol, four TDI diesel and one CNG engine.

The external dimensions of the Skoda Octavia Scout have changed only slightly from those of its predecessor. The length has grown by 2 mm to 4,687 mm...

In the boot of the Skoda Octavia Combi RS, you'll find a removable LED torch; its battery will recharge automatically whilst driving. The personalisable...

The Skoda Octavia RS 245 bristles with emotion and dynamism. In the compact car segment, it provides exceptional value for money for sporty and...

The new Škoda Octavia Combi is a new highlight in the world of compact cars. Like no other vehicle in this segment, the newest Škoda combines...

The new Škoda Octavia joins the scouts. The unique all-rounder impresses with its outstanding driving performance even on rough roads, its...

The new Škoda Octavia RS is a continuation of the current model offensive of the Czech automaker Škoda. With its top speed of 248 km/h, the...

Innovative changes are to be found also under the bonnet of the new Skoda Octavia - a brand new 1.4 TSI/90 kW engine. Turbocharged 1.4 and 1.8 litre petrol...

The Scout line has built a steady position in Škoda's model portfolio. Bigger than the Roomster Scout and the Fabia...

The previous-generation Škoda Octavia has been modified and enhanced in virtually every aspect. Similarly the Škoda Octavia Combi...

The Škoda Octavia Scout once again clearly optimises the virtues of traction and transport volumes, which the estate provides in addition to the...

When the new Skoda Octavia was presented in the spring of 2004 the majority of professionals immediately asked if and when its RS sports version would be...

Since its launch in 2000, the Škoda Octavia RS has received high praise and appreciation from both professionals and the public. The excellent...

Skoda Octavia Combi cars with left hand steering and equipped with the ABS system are fitted with a mechanical braking assistant (MBA).

In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was an instant success with buyers who appreciated its solidity, refinement and value for money...

The new Renault Megane Estate is an elegant, dynamic car which offers all the features, technology and engines available for the hatchback version of the...

The hatchback, coupe and estate models sport a new bumper, new grilles and a new boot featuring the enlarged Renault logo set against a gloss black background.

The Renault Mégane family has been extended to include a new model which features its own distinct personality: New Renault Mégane Estate.

The GT versions feature the same 'Sport' chassis as used by Renault Megane Coupe, but adjusted to suit the specific features of the different body types...

The Megane II was launched in 2002, and marked a completely fresh start. The two cars bear very little resemblance, the new vehicle having been inspired by...

Externally they are almost identical, with the exception that the SW version has silver roof bars and a 3/4 length panoramic glass roof as standard equipment.

Opel Astra Sports Tourer will be available with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Power ranges from 81 kW (110 hp) to 96 kW (130 hp) with...

At 0.25 Cd, the Sports Tourer belongs to the estate cars with the lowest drag coefficient in the world, while the five-door leads the hatchback class at 0.26 Cd.

Just like its five-door sibling, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer will be available with Opel OnStar and the new IntelliLink infotainment systems ensuring that...

The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer brings style, practicality and eco-friendly technology to the compact wagon segment, giving owners the flexibility to...

The Astra offers passengers plenty of space, especially in the Opel Astra Station Wagon, which has a longer wheelbase. The third member of the Astra model...

The third-generation Opel Astra features progressive design and superb driving dynamics. It has won numerous comparison tests in specialist automotive...

It is available in both 3- and 5-door hatchback versions, as well as a station wagon called "Stilo MultiWagon". Originally, its petrol engines were...

The Ralliart also came equipped with a cosmetic rear deck spoiler, and clear rear tail lights. Ralliart came with a 5-speed manual transmission with an...

Kia Ceed SW has been engineered with European buyers in mind. Tested exhaustively on European roads - including the UK - Kia's test tracks in Korea and...

Kia ProCeed GT will turn heads thanks to bespoke design upgrades, including vibrant red accents at the front, side and rear to highlight the car's sporting prowess.

The Kia ProCeed encapsulates the spirit and athleticism of the second-generation Kia pro_cee'd hatch. A shooting brake by design, the ProCeed presents an...

The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon has been engineered exclusively for European roads, with European buyers in mind. The ride and handling characteristics of the...

Developed in-house, the dual-clutch transmission further broadens the appeal of the Kia ProCeed GT, enabling quick-fire automatic gear shifts, or letting...

Kia's all-European cee'd family has become the first range to be fitted with the company's advanced new powertrains, which bring reductions of up to 25 per...

Just three months after the arrival of the stylish all-new Kia cee'd hatchback a second model joins the family - the Kia cee'd Sportswagon. Replacing the...

Kia's European design team have made a number of changes to the exterior of the five-door hatchback and wagon models, to give both cars a more distinctive...

Kia has revealed the first image of its all-new C-segment estate model, the cee'd 'sporty wagon', which will be shown in public for the first time at the...

In response to customer feedback, a range of innovative new features have been introduced to the new Ford Focus wagon loadspace that make it even more...

Unveiled in five-door hatchback, wagon and in selected markets four-door body styles, the most comprehensive Ford Focus line-up ever is offered with...

The all-new Focus offers a tailored spectrum of choice, with differentiating executions for Ford Focus Vignale, ST-Line, Active and Titanium reflecting...

A unique SLA geometry for the Ford Focus Active Wagon repositions the dampers helping the vehicle remain agile and responsive even with a fully loaded boot...

Ford Focus ST builds on the class-leading driving dynamics of the fourth generation Focus in five-door and wagon body styles. Ford's new C2 architecture...

When redesigning the interior of the new Focus, Ford listened to consumer feedback and responded with a more intuitive layout, complemented by a steering...

The new 185 PS 2.0-litre diesel engine that debuts in the Ford Focus ST has been optimised to deliver ST performance and character alongside fuel efficiency...

Ford Focus Estate with its interior for the first time enhances this premium feel still further by featuring a leather interior package from the exclusive...

The Ford Focus celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2008 with a dynamic new model. A fresh, new 'kinetic design' exterior, upgraded interior, new features...

The Ford Focus X Road is a tough, striking Ford, based on the very well-equipped Ford Focus Wagon Titanium. The Ford Focus X Road differs from the...

In Europe and South Africa, the Focus replaced the various Ford Escort models sold in those markets. In Asia and Australasia, it replaced the Ford Laser.