| The new Skoda Roomster that was introduced in late | | | | almost 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 window | | | | One of the unique features that the Roomster is its |
| areas and panoramic glass roof qualifies it as a family | | | | flexible 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 its | | | | all, with the two outer seats joined together a four |
| large side doors with glass section that runs well back | | | | seat configuration with more elbow room is produced. |
| to the rear in one piece provides the Roomster with a | | | | The 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 one | | | | rear seats are also adjustable. |
| used in Fabia and entry Octavia models. And since the | | | | Another appealing feature of the Roomster is its |
| Skoda is a subsidiary of the German automaker you | | | | spacious rear room. The high roofline provides an airy |
| can expect a lot of Volkswagen influence in the engine | | | | rear 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 is | | | | safety features the Roomster is well equipped with it. |
| considered average for a car at the small family | | | | As a fact, it has received five star safety rating in the |
| saloon category. The engine torque is reasonably good | | | | EuroNCAP tests for adult occupant protection and |
| and enables the Roomster to achieve 0 to 1000km/hr | | | | achieved a four out of five rating for child safety. Very |
| acceleration in just a matter of 13 seconds. The | | | | few cars have achieved such high safety ratings. |
| acceleration of the Roomster is reasonable for a | | | | The 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 sector | | | | electro-hydraulic power steering. Its power windows |
| when it comes to power and performance. It is the | | | | are made accessible for front seat passengers. It also |
| most stylish and the less-van like as compared to | | | | has a MP3 Compatible CD Player with radio will |
| others like the Citroen Berlingo, Peigeot Partner and | | | | entertain passengers through its 4-speaker sound |
| Renault Kangoo. Both the Berligo and the Partner use | | | | system. |
| similar 1.4 liter engines while the Kangoo has a 1.2 liter | | | | The 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 a | | | | is 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 to | | | | engine. If you want for your Roomster to have 50% |
| be launched in Ireland and even though it is lower in | | | | better 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 Roomster | | | | Volkswagen 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 its | | | | automaker and ranked fourth in the world next to GM, |
| fuel rating is a little less sharp. Its combined fuel | | | | Toyota 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 provides | | | | Volkswagen CV Joint. |