Skoda Octavia Hatchback

The latest Skoda Octavia cranks up the quality, but it’s just as practical and family-friendly as ever

Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man

The Skoda Octavia is a subtle alternative to the Volkswagen Golf that offers more space and better value

The Skoda Octavia Sportline adds plenty of racy styling, but is it a really just a sheep in wolf's clothing? We find out...

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk2 (2004-2013)

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk3 (2013-2020)

More tech and a new look refresh the tried, tested and popular Skoda Octavia package

New 1.0 TSI engine in the Skoda Octavia makes the Czech hatch a company car bargain

Skoda Octavia GreenLine promises 88mpg, but demands a few compromises

A new Skoda Octavia Coupe is set to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and will be a rival for the VW CC

£209 per month with a £2,427.79 deposit (36 per cent APR)

Skoda has performed well in our tow car contests over the years, and it maintains its excellent record this time round.

We try out the spacious new VW Golf-rivalling Skoda Octavia on British roads for the first time

The punchy turbocharged Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI offers great pace - but it could be cheaper

The all-new Skoda Octavia adds more luxury to the spacious, top-value package. But can it beat the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic?

Can a tiny 1.2-litre engine work in this new, even bigger Skoda Octavia? We drive it to find out

We travelled to Portugal to drive the all-new Skoda Octavia for the first time

Skoda has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Octavia, ahead of its on-sale date in March

The all-new Skoda Octavia hatch is bigger and cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf, but is it better?

We get behind the wheel of a prototype version of the bigger, more luxurious, new Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia offers great value for money and it's a great family car, too

A consummate all-rounder – that’s our verdict on Czech star after a hugely impressive nine months with us.

A key role in our most dramatic photoshoot ever saw Czech model hailed by all as a real runway success!

Skoda facelifts its 4x4 estate in the face of new competition

Fast family car has long been a hit – so is latest model the best yet?

Hot diesels from Skoda and Ford are bargains right now. Which is our choice?

Award-winning Czech hatch gets a bold new face

Driver Power champ for the past two years faces its toughest battle yet, as it meets our 2007 Car of the Year...

One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.

Skoda's new turbocharged Octavia 1.8 TSI is both frugal and powerful

The Octavia has few problems tackling rough terrain, and performs well on gravel tracks

A year on, how's our Octavia performing?

Added practicality and style makes the Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI an excellent all-rounder

Our sporty Skoda Octavia vRS estate is a real trooper, but the miles are starting to take their toll...