This vehicle won the Under £16,000 class in
2008
Škoda's Roomster mini-MPV did really well for a little 'un. The
1.9-litre diesel engine isn't especially powerful but the output is
well matched to its well-sorted gearbox. Ratios are just about
right for towing and the Škoda pulls well even in top (5th) gear.
Like other small cars it can be put off its stroke by crosswinds,
but the Roomster never failed to yank its caravan back into
line.
A nice conventional handbrake held the outfit easily on a tough
17% gradient, and it pulled away with just a bit of tyre scrabble
but no real problems. For caravanners, the Roomster beats its
similar-under-the-skin partner, the Fabia, because of its
roominess. However, electrics socket access was a little awkward
and there was no separate warning for caravan roadlight
failure.
| Caravan weight |
Noseweight limit |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp@rpm |
lb/ft@rpm |
CO2 g/km |
Ins group |
Price |
Tested |
|
1,067kg
|
50kg
|
FWD
|
4/1896
|
105@ 4000
|
240@1800
|
139
|
5E
|
£14,355
|
2008
|
Škoda Roomster Scout 1.9 TDI
