Skoda Roomster Give Customers Options

The new Skoda Roomster that was introduced in latealmost 50% better economy but cost an extra
2006 boosts the versatility to the Skoda range. The£2,000 before delivery charges.
Roomster looks like a modern van but its big windowOne of the unique features that the Roomster is its
areas and panoramic glass roof qualifies it as a familyflexible rear seating which Skoda calls as the
car.VarioFlex folding rear seat system. This system
The Roomster clearly embodies Skoda’s identity.enables the used of three rear seats and that’s not
Its front end resembles the Octavia and Fabia while itsall, with the two outer seats joined together a four
large side doors with glass section that runs well backseat configuration with more elbow room is produced.
to the rear in one piece provides the Roomster with aThe rear seats can slide up to 150mm on a floor rail to
sporty look.provide comfortable seating rooms. The angles of the
The Roomster 1.4 liter petrol engine is similar to the onerear seats are also adjustable.
used in Fabia and entry Octavia models. And since theAnother appealing feature of the Roomster is its
Skoda is a subsidiary of the German automaker youspacious rear room. The high roofline provides an airy
can expect a lot of Volkswagen influence in the enginerear section for optimal riding pleasure. The doors are
performance.also made big and wide fro easy access. In terms of
The engine output is rated at 75bhp which issafety features the Roomster is well equipped with it.
considered average for a car at the small familyAs a fact, it has received five star safety rating in the
saloon category. The engine torque is reasonably goodEuroNCAP tests for adult occupant protection and
and enables the Roomster to achieve 0 to 1000km/hrachieved a four out of five rating for child safety. Very
acceleration in just a matter of 13 seconds. Thefew cars have achieved such high safety ratings.
acceleration of the Roomster is reasonable for aThe safety standard features of the Roomster include:
family car.six airbags, ABS braking system and a new
The Roomster tops its other competition in this sectorelectro-hydraulic power steering. Its power windows
when it comes to power and performance. It is theare made accessible for front seat passengers. It also
most stylish and the less-van like as compared tohas a MP3 Compatible CD Player with radio will
others like the Citroen Berlingo, Peigeot Partner andentertain passengers through its 4-speaker sound
Renault Kangoo. Both the Berligo and the Partner usesystem.
similar 1.4 liter engines while the Kangoo has a 1.2 literThe entry price for the 1.4 liter Skoda Roomster is
entry model. All three are offered as small vans even£17,290 doesn’t exclude delivery charges which
when the suspensions and fittings are designed for ais lower by £1,500 that it’s nearest rival the
car market.Renault Kangoo which has a smaller and less powerful
Skoda has good news, its 1.2 liter Roomster is going toengine. If you want for your Roomster to have 50%
be launched in Ireland and even though it is lower inbetter economy you will have to add £2,000.
power you can expect the price will be affordable too.The acquisition and redevelopment of Skoda by
According to Skoda this will broaden the RoomsterVolkswagen has helped it to become a global force in
market that will put it ahead of the competition.the industry. Volkswagen is the largest German
The Roomster although considered as a small MPV itsautomaker and ranked fourth in the world next to GM,
fuel rating is a little less sharp. Its combined fuelToyota and Ford. VW is famous for its top-of-the-line
economy rating is only 6.8 litres/100km or 41mpg.automobiles and popular brand of auto parts such as
However its 1.4 liter turbo-diesel version providesVolkswagen CV Joint.