ŠKODA scoops four key awards in the 2017 CarBuyer Awards.

• ŠKODA scoops four key awards in the 2017 CarBuyer Awards
• Citigo, Fabia, Yeti and Superb Estate all named best in category
• Citigo repeats its Best First Car title for a second year
• ŠKODA models praised for value, equipment and intelligent design 

ŠKODA’s remarkable awards collection has been added to once again with no fewer than four new titles. The Citigo, Fabia, Yeti and Superb have all been named as the best in class by CarBuyer – one of the UK’s most respected online motoring websites.

Unlike many industry awards, CarBuyer avoids the jargon that comes with traditional sectors and categories, concentrating instead on the kind of criteria that real-world motorists use when buying a car.

The Citigo was named Best First Car for the second year running, confirming its status as one of the most affordable and easy to drive small cars in the business.

Commenting on the award, CarBuyer Editor Stuart Milne said: “With prices starting at less than £8,300 and a range of stunning finance deals, it’s great value to buy, and with 68.9mpg fuel economy possible and insurance groups as low as 1E, its running costs are among the lowest in the business.”

Not to be outdone by its smaller sibling, the Fabia saw off strong competition to be named Best Small Car. The CarBuyer judges praised the supermini’s refinement and high equipment levels, and commended its wide range of engine options.

“Practicality, value for money and reliability are essential ingredients for today’s small-car buyer, and with those factors in mind, you simply can’t do better than the Skoda Fabia. Interior space is remarkable, with a 330-litre boot and plenty of head and legroom for four or five passengers” commented CarBuyer Editor, Stuart Milne.

In what was ŠKODA’s most successful CarBuyer Awards to date, the Yeti was also honoured – driving off with the ‘Best Car for Under £150 a Month’ title. Explaining the decision, CarBuyer Editor Stuart Milne said: “The ŠKODA Yeti is one of our favourite small SUVs thanks to its superb build quality, efficient engines and engaging driving experience. So it’s all the more remarkable that you can park a Yeti outside your house for less than £150 a month on a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).”

Completing SKODA’s remarkable haul of titles, the Superb Estate was named Best Estate Car. The judges praised the Superb’s exceptional 660 litre boot and welcomed the attention to detail that marks the Estate model out from its sector competitors.

CarBuyer Editor Stuart Milne added: “The best estate cars offer more than just plenty of space for your luggage. They provide well thought-out solutions to all kinds of everyday problems. No car does this better than the Superb Estate. Umbrellas in the doors and grippy cup-holders that allow you to unscrew bottles one-handed all contribute to making this such a brilliant car.” 

The Skoda Superb Estate has taken the Best Large Estate category in the Sunday Times Top 100 cars list.

• Superb Estate named Best Large Estate in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars list
• Space, practicality and value highlighted as unbeatable qualities
• Fabia, Citigo and Octavia Estate also highly recommended by judging team
• Latest title adds to growing list of industry accolades for new Superb

The ŠKODA Superb has welcomed in the new year with yet another accolade from the motoring press. The Sunday Times has named the Superb Estate as the Best Large Estate car on the market as part of its annual Top 100 Cars special.

Seeing off considerably more expensive competition to take the top spot, the Superb impressed the judging panel with its elegant design, sector-best practicality and incredible value for money. 

Comprising writers and reviewers from The Sunday Times Driving supplement and website, the judging team chose the 2.0 TDI 150PS SE L Executive as its pick of the range.

ŠKODA also performed strongly in other categories in the supplement, with top three recommendations for Fabia and Octavia Estate in the Supermini and Mid-size Estate sectors plus a top five finish for Citigo in the City Car sector.

Commenting on the Superb’s win, The Sunday Times judging panel said: “If you want maximum carrying capacity for minimum cash, this is where you need to be looking. If your priority is a huge boot, the Superb will also appeal, as it can stow the same amount of baggage as the Mercedes E-Class – a hefty 1,950 litres.”

Focusing on the Superb’s value for money, the judges added: “Prices for this ŠKODA start at less than  £20,000. You can upgrade to a version with more toys and muscle by spending a little more than £25,000, but that’s still small beer for something so capable.”

Duncan Movassaghi, Brand Director for ŠKODA UK said: “We’re delighted that The Sunday Times has recognised the Superb Estate for its incredible all-round ability. It’s a very special car that embodies everything we strive for at ŠKODA – powerful design, unbeatable practicality and great value.”

The new Superb was launched in the UK last September, and has already collected a number of high-profile industry awards. These include Auto Express Family Car of the Year, Scottish Estate Car of the Year andCarBuyer Best Estate Car 2015. Prices for the Superb Hatch start at £18,640, while the Estate range starts from £19,840.