Skoda Octavia Hatch 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

Skoda’s third-generation Octavia hatchback, estate and Scout has been given a mid-life refresh.

The front-end styling is significantly revised with the large bland headlights replaced for sharply designed quad units, similar to the fourth-generation Mercedes E-Class (W212).

The front and rear bumpers are new while the rear taillight graphics are redesigned.

There are subtle changes inside, which give the Octavia more of an upmarket feel. The infotainment display is larger and has a revised design, with the screen growing to 9.2in.

The hatch gets a choice of three petrol engines; a new 1.0-litre 115PS, a 1.4 –litre 150PS and the 2.0-litre TSI in two variants of 230PS and 245PS for the VRS.

There are also three diesel engines to choose from including a 1.6 TDi 115PS and two variants of a 2.0 TDi (150PS and 184PS), with the more powerful version featuring in the vRS.

We’re testing the entry-level 1.0-litre petrol in S trim with a six-speed manual gearbox which is priced from £17,195.

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