Škoda Octavia 4x4 vRS Estate (2.0 TDI 197bhp DSG 4x4)
What is it? Now in its fourth generation, the Octavia is widely acknowledged in many motoring writer circles as one of the best cars you can buy. Driving lots of miles? Buy an Octavia. Want a value for money estate for the dogs and kids? Buy an Octavia. You get the idea. With this in mind, the reason I asked to borrow an Octavia this time ‘round was because I had a 12 hour round trip to Great Yarmouth to endure. It would carry both Muddy Madam and Muddy Madam's Mum, Lilly (the Mud Life dog), me and enough paraphernalia for four days away at a Sci-Fi convention. Don’t judge us. With this in mind I didn’t need a big 4x4, not even an SUV, just a reliable and spacious load-lugger that was compact and frugal on fuel, and of course 4x4. They sent me the vRS version, which was nice. 86
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