Skoda Roomster

Roomster shares its underpinnings with the Skoda Fabia and the previous Octavia and the design is bold and distinctive. Its party trick is its clever rear compartment which offers immense flexibility between passenger space and luggage space. The rear seats can slide and recline; any of the three individual seats can be folded or removed; the middle seat can be taken away and the two outer seats can be slid inward giving two passengers extra shoulder and elbow room to the doors. Minimum luggage space is already good with the rear seats in place but becomes van-like with the removed. A 'Scout' version from mid-2007 adds 4x4-like looks with body cladding and a higher ride height, but not ability.

12V, 16V, 16V Scout, 16V Tiptonic, TDI PD, TDI PD Scout

Standard Roomster comes with electric front windows, CD/MP3 player, front, side and curtain airbags, height-adjustable drivers seat, and a 12V socket in the boot. Roomster 2 adds alloy wheels, alarm, air conditioning, electrically adjustable door mirrors, remote central locking, floor mats, a trip computer and chrome highlights inside. Roomster 3 adds larger alloys, front armrest, cruise control, panoramic sunroof and parking sensors. Options include satellite navigation, roof rails, a bicycle holder, stability control advanced lighting, heated front seats and electric rear windows. Scout specification (from mid 2007) has plastic body mouldings, unique interior upholstery, roof rails, tyre pressure monitors, electronic stability control, leather steering wheel and gearknob, aluminium pedals, cruise control, alarm, radio CD player with MP3 capability, air conditioning, trip computer, remote central locking and a unique design of 16-inch alloy wheel.

TDI PD Scout