Newly revised, Octavia has gained several millimetres here and there when compared with its predecessor, and initially emerges only in five door hatch form – an estate is scheduled to become listed on the line-up soon, as is a set of vRS sporting derivatives.

Engineered use a fulfilling driving experience and also the high level of comfort and space that buyers have started to expect of the model, the most recent model is for certain to build about the phenomenal success of the car it succeeds.

An array of engines emerges from the start, such as the excellent – and popular- 130PS diesel.