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What is the boot space like on these now?

I remember having a look at one back in 2004 when I considered one but was disappointed that the 4x4 system seemed to take up quite a bit of boot space making the boot floor level with the boot opening. I ended up buying a 7 seater Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 instead.

Quote: Originally posted by ST1100 on 24/10/2012

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What is the boot space like on these now?

I remember having a look at one back in 2004 when I considered one but was disappointed that the 4x4 system seemed to take up quite a bit of boot space making the boot floor level with the boot opening. I ended up buying a 7 seater Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 instead.

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Im glad you like my advanced photo posting of your Octy

Yes the boot space is like the grand canyon, well almost, even on the base model

I wonder how much the fuel costs would have been for a Chelsea tractor doing that distance,

The point I was trying to make was that you dont need a large 4x4 to tow a small van

Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 25/10/2012

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Im glad you like my advanced photo posting of your Octy

Yes the boot space is like the grand canyon, well almost, even on the base model

I wonder how much the fuel costs would have been for a Chelsea tractor doing that distance,

The point I was trying to make was that you dont need a large 4x4 to tow a small van

Post last edited on 25/10/2012 00:23:30

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There are many, like me, that have tried "proper" 4x4's and would never go back to a normal car for one reason or another. For me it is the height, ride, etc and in my previous 2, the manual selection and control of the 2/4 wheel drive hi/low settings.

For me, the ONLY downside to this current one is the MPG, which in town can get down to 22mpg up to over 30mpg on the open road.

Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 25/10/2012

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I will add, I do actually use mine as a 4x4, it is not just driven on the road...
it also runs on anything you can throw into it, im running on 100% biodeisel, so Im carbon neutral too!!

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Quote: Originally posted by Octavia4x4 on 25/10/2012

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I saw this Octavia parked up at Prague Castle. Not much good as a tow car.......Yet!!!
But carbon neutral and 0% emissions.



This is the information I found on the web:
Skoda has unveiled its first all-electric car, the Octavia E Line.
Don't get too attached though, because you won't be able to buy it. This model is merely a test mule for the manufacturer’s electric car technology. It will be the new Citigo, in 2014, which will be the first production-ready electric Skoda.
The range for the car at present is 93 miles. The most notable mainstream electric car currently available, the Nissan LEAF, can complete 100 miles on a full charge. With two more years' development and in the smaller, lighter Citigo this should improve.
In terms of performance, the Octavia E Line is more than adequate. It will complete the zero to 62mph sprint in 12 seconds and on to a top speed of 83mph. At the same time the Leaf which will reach 62mph in 11.9 seconds and has a top speed of 89mph.
It's far from supercar performance but these figures do not tell the full story. The initial power up to 30mph is very impressive. The reason for this is the instant pulling power (270Nm) as soon as you press the accelerator pedal.
On the road it feels good. Flick the gearstick into D and press the accelerator and you’ll be gliding down the road. Unlike other electric cars, it comes with a fake engine noise for pedestrians and cyclists that listen out for cars rather than look for them.
Apparently it handles much like the regular petrol or diesel models and feels assured at higher speeds and there is a little body roll, but this is no different to standard Octavia.
On the inside the interior is largely identical to the regular car. A useful addition, however, is that the sat nav system has a readout of the remaining range. Once this gets below a third, on screen alerts will appear pointing the driver to the nearest charging points on your route.
The Octavia is quite secure even when on charge. The plug locks into the port preventing it from being pulled out at a charging station. When you unlock the car, the plug is unlocked for 30 seconds. If it is not pulled out during this period it locks itself again and the charging process continues.
Even though this is just a test model, it is a good pointer for the future.

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When they make an electric car that has a range of over 500 miles, can be recharged in 15 mins and the battery lifespan is over 15 years THEN I may consider one.

At the moment they are still a long way off being viable for people like me and also the energy involved in making them in the first place, replacing the battery pack every 5 years or so and safely recycling them at the end makes them far from being the carbon neutral the manufacturers and government tries to tell us.