Skoda models stack up more titles in What Car? Awards

SKODA models have once again taken top honours at the annual What Car? Awards with Octavia crowned Best Family Car and Superb the Best Estate with four price-point wins among one of its strongest ever performances.

Leading the trophy charge was the Octavia, which was named Family Car of the Year by the judging panel for the second year running, praising its remarkable interior layout and high specification across the range.

What Car? editor Steve Huntingford said: “The Octavia remains the best family car on sale, and by quite some margin, because it’s comfortable, well equipped, temptingly priced and a lot more practical than all its rivals.”

Another family-sized Skoda took the Estate Car of the Year award with the Superb notching up its fourth successive category win. Having dominated the sector since 2016, the Superb proved once again to impress the judges with its exceptional practicality, intelligent design and value for money.

“Space is the name of the game in the estate car class, and so the Superb Estate wins for the fourth year in a row.” said Huntingford. “With masses of storage room and palatial comfort for passengers, it’s a brilliant family wagon.”

The brand was also recognised as a price champion in no fewer than four categories.

The Citigo was named best city car between £9,000 and £11,000 for an incredible seventh year in a row, while the Fabia Estate was best estate car for less than £18,000.

The new Karoq was also named as the best choice within its price bracket, with the 1.5 TSI 150 SE L model rated best family SUV between £18,000-£30,000.

Commenting on the Karoq’s win, Huntingford said: “You won’t find a rival that offers a more cosseting ride than the Karoq. Plus, it’s extremely practical and its 1.5-litre petrol engine is punchy yet frugal. It’s a very well-rounded family SUV.”

Rounding off another impressive What Car? trophy haul, the Superb was named best executive car for less than £25,000.

The judges praised its practicality and value, with Huntingford adding: “Nothing else in the executive car class offers as much space as the Superb, whether that’s up front, in the rear or in the boot. It’s truly limousine-like and it delivers an all-round package that is simply unbeatable for the money.”