► Plug-in load-lugger offers big boot and electric range► Ideal for private or company car drivers alike► Standard iV makes more sense than vRS version Some cars appeal to your head, while others grab you by the heart. Then there are modern Skodas - some of which start with the former but end up doing plenty of the latter, to…

“The Skoda Octavia vRS Estate offers great performance, technology, space and choice” The vRS version of the Skoda Octavia hatchback might be swamped with hot hatch rivals, but the vRS estate occupies a less competitive area of the market. Its main rival for the moment is the Ford Focus ST Estate, while the Cupra Leon ST and Volkswagen Golf GTD…

If you want a well-built small SUV with plenty of space, the Skoda Karoq is well worth a look. Just don’t expect to be wowed by its design or the way it goes around corners. The Skoda Karoq is the Czech brand doing what it does best – providing practical family transport with plenty of equipment and few fripperies. It’s…

The Skoda Kodiaq is a big, practical family SUV that’s available with seven seats – although the rearmost two are only big enough for kids. Is the Skoda Kodiaq a good car? If you’ll forgive the tired cliche, the Skoda Kodiaq is like a Swiss army knife. It’s got all the tools to suit any situation, and once you’ve driven…