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New Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr Review

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This is the entry-level petrol engine with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. It comes with mild-hybrid tech to boost fuel economy and has a 0-62mph time of 10.6sec. Top speed is also 126mph.

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One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

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This is the entry-level trim for the Octavia and comes with plenty of kit, including 16in alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, keyless ignition, a 10.3in digital instrument panel, a 13in touchscreen, dual-zone climate control and cruise control.

SE Technology

1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr

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LED headlights with LED daytime running lights

ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR

Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

New Skoda Octavia

First and foremost, the Skoda Octavia offers generous space for occupants and a bigger boot than most competitors from the class above, plus its plush interior and frugal engines make it a fantastic car for covering big distances in. The 1.5-litre TSI 150 petrol engine with well-equipped SE L trim is our pick of the range.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of practical space </li> <li>Low running costs </li> <li>A comfortable ride </li> <li>A healthy equipment list </li> <li>Quality materials and thoughtful touches inside </li> <li>Rock-solid reliability</li></ul>

Family cars arguably have the toughest brief of all: they have to be good at pretty much everything. They’re used as the daily drive, on the school run or work commute (often both), and have to be able to cope with a family’s clutter on weekends and holidays.

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