Skoda Octavia

Updated with more power and enhanced tech, the latest Octavia arrives on our fleet

The fourth-generation version of Skoda’s sporting estate joins our fleet, complete with a rather regal hue

Skoda’s Octavia vRS has never been marked down for being too expensive, but with the latest savings to be had it’s even more of a performance car barg…

The facelifted Skoda Octavia vRS arrives hot on the heels of the Mk8.5 Golf GTI, equipped with the same upgraded 261bhp engine

Skoda’s sensible sports estate and liftback to gain power boost to 286bhp from German tuner Abt

Skoda has revealed details of a UK-only Octavia vRS Challenge with plenty of standard goodies

Top of the range Octavia vRS gets 242bhp and limited slip differential, shown off in Geneva

New styling and a small power hike for Skoda's range-topping Octavia, due in 2017. Updated with more images.

If you can’t face selling your car, take a look at the latest options to upgrade and improve it instead

The practical Octavia vRS and vRS estate get the option of all-wheel drive, for a £1450 premium. Is it worth the extra?

evo's Richard Meaden helped Skoda break an impressive record at Bonneville 2011. Here's the full story.

New 227bhp Skoda is fastest series production car produced by the brand

The Skoda VisionC is a design concept that previews a more stylish saloon model. Details and pictures here

Skoda has revealed the new rugged-looking four-wheel drive Octavia Scout. Details here

Prices, specs and a release date are announced for the Skoda Rapid Spaceback

Skoda rules out a Rapid vRS, while the 217bhp Octavia vRS will remain its sportiest car

Skoda has unveiled the 217bhp Octavia vRS, the fastest road-going Octavia ever. Full details and pictures here.

Skoda's next-generation Golf rival has been unveiled. Pictures and details here.

Skoda reveals a new highly-specced special edition Octavia VRS, called the Blackline

evo's Richard Meaden has smashed the previous record for a 2.0-litre production car at the Bonneville Speed Week, posting a time of 227.080 mph

Join evo's Richard Meaden as he drives the Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville car to 214mph!

More pictures from the Bonneville salt flats where evo's Richard Meaden has just become the quickest ever Skoda driver

Check this page for the latest updates from Bonneville Speed Week where evo's Richard Meaden is breaking records in the Skoda Octavia vRS

See the pictures from Bonneville as evo's Richard Meaden attempts to become the fastest Skoda driver of all time...