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May 20, 2025

Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?

May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Octavia vRS road test review: Czech mate too cosy with VW alternate?

The latest generation of this sports-themed station wagon is a polished performer. But will being so closely priced to a gear-sharing hot hatch erode sensible values? 

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May 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia RS, Skoda NZ, Golf GTi, VW, EA888, Czech, Mladá Boleslav
May 14, 2025

Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDi road test review: Same old story - ‘sensible’ is smart

It’s a new generation that takes care to improve the flavour without ruining the recipe.

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May 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, diesel, RUC, Clean Car, Skoda NZ, DSG, Haldex
May 07, 2025

Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large

May 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Superb TSi 195 road test review: Still going large

It’s a family stand-off when the latest wagon meets our own. 

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May 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Superb, wagon, NZ police
April 15, 2024

Skoda Enyaq iV 80 Coupe roadtest review: Pragmatic plush

April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Enyaq iV 80 Coupe roadtest review: Pragmatic plush

The sports utility model is the best-sorted MEB car here. Where does the style-driven version sit?

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April 15, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, MEB, Coupe, Sportline Max, VW, Skoda NZ
July 27, 2023

Skoda Enyaq iV Sportline roadtest review: Fewer dollars, more sense

July 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Enyaq iV Sportline roadtest review: Fewer dollars, more sense

A sensible pricing realignment restores the top-flight version of this crucial electric car to top of the logic list.

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July 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq iV 80, MEB, VW Group, Skoda NZ
January 30, 2023

Skoda Karoq 1.4 TSi Style roadtest review: Change of direction

January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Karoq 1.4 TSi Style roadtest review: Change of direction

Revision for the sales horse edition of this compact goes well beyond a quick styling refresh; it now has a new persona.

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January 30, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq, TSi, Skoda New Zealand, Enyaq, Varioflex, diesel, petrol
November 14, 2022

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo roadtest review: Pacenotes not included

November 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo roadtest review: Pacenotes not included

Will it seem odd that the performance-themed flagship of this range doesn’t play its motorsport connection more strongly?

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November 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Fabia, World Rally Championship, WRC, WRC2, Kamiq, Skoda NZ
July 19, 2022

Skoda Kodiaq RS roadtest review: Heart attack

July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq RS roadtest review: Heart attack

The flagship edition of this seven seat sports utility maintains as the family pace-setter, but is it as characterful with a change of engine?

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July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq RS, EA888, VW Group, Skoda NZ
July 05, 2022

Skoda Superb iV roadtest review: Jolly Green giant

July 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Superb iV roadtest review: Jolly Green giant

Small into big: That’s the drivetrain recipe for this eco edition of the brand’s fabulous large wagon. How does it work out?

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July 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Superb, iV, Skoda NZ, PHEV, VW Group
March 14, 2022

Skoda Kodiaq Style roadtest review: More proof why ‘sensible’ is smart

March 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda Kodiaq Style roadtest review: More proof why ‘sensible’ is smart

In case anyone needed reminding that Skoda’s key talent is to produce better kinds of value-biased Volkswagens.

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March 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Skoda NZ, Kodiaq, seven seater, TSi, Style, diesel
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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