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Skoda's most popular model is being presented at the Paris Show in slightly revised form. The most obvious changes to the Octavia are at the front, where Skoda has fitted new xenon headlights, a redesigned radiator grille and a one-piece bumper. Alterations to the rear are limited to the light clusters and the bumper, which now has integrated reflectors.

Inside, the steering wheel, instrument panel, air-conditioning controls and some of the trim details have been rethought, while new upholstery has been introduced... // CARkeys

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Auto Express has named Skoda Octavia winner of the Estate Car Category in this year’s Used Car Honours, placing the Czech brand’s most popular estate ahead of Honda Accord and Vauxhall Vectra.

The appeal of the ultimate used load-lugger was assessed on criteria ranging from residual values and running costs to image and reliability.

David Johns, Editor of Auto Express, commented on Skoda’s latest gong: "The practical Skoda Octavia Estate is better value and more widely available than just about every other family load carrier around. To clinch the deal it also topped our annual Driver Power customer satisfaction survey this year."

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MILTON KEYNES October 1, 2008: Auto Express has named koda Octavia winner of the Estate Car Category in this years Used Car Honours, placing the Czech brands most popular estate ahead of Honda Accord and Vauxhall Vectra.

The appeal of the ultimate used load-lugger was assessed on criteria ranging from residual values and running costs to image and reliability.

David Johns, Editor of Auto Express, commented on kodas latest gong: "The practical koda Octavia Estate is better value and more widely available than just about every other family load carrier around. To clinch the deal it also... // Autochannel