The Octavia has few problems tackling rough terrain, and performs well on gravel tracks.
Want the practicality of a 4x4, but not the boxy bodywork or poor fuel consumption? Then keep an eye out for the new Octavia Scout.
Based on Skoda's family estate car, its extra body mouldings and all-wheel driave promise go-anywhere traction, while its 2.0-litre petrol en-gine returns 32.5mpg.
On the road, the Scout certainly looks the part, thanks to the chunky black bumpers and wheelarches, along with the raised ground clearance. Standard 17-inch alloys give the Skoda a more sporty feel than traditional SUVs offer.
What's more, the Haldex four-wheel- drive system means the Scout has the off-road ability to match its robust styling, as our first UK drive revealed.
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