The Octavia has the right credentials, with VAG’s renowned 2.0-litre diesel engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, but don’t expect to be making much use of 6th gear when towing.
Acceleration was a bit leisurely too, and the hill start slow. But don’t be put off; the main thing is that it makes a stable towcar, it’s a practical shape that took all our ‘standard load’ with all seats in use and the cabin is nicely appointed. If you do make a hash of your hill start, at least you can rely on a handbrake that does its stuff.
| Make/Model |
Caravan weight |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp/lb ft@rpm |
Price |
Tested |
| Škoda Octavia Estate LK 2.0 TDi |
1,296kg |
FWD |
4/1968 |
140/236@1750-2500 |
£18,960 |
2007 |
Škoda Octavia Estate LK 2.0 TDi
