This new Skoda Scout review covers all aspects of this new, classy SUV. From performance to price…
Skoda Scout: review
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Think Forester before it morphed into just another high riding SUV and you’ve got the Skoda Scout. That’s not doing the Scout an injustice because as a small wagon with some off road ability it is a very practical and appealing vehicle.
Skoda (VW’s Czech subsidiary) has just added to this appeal with the addition of a ‘manumatic’ robotised manual gearbox that promises swift gear changes and frugal fuel consumption. There’s just two models — the Scout and better equipped Scout Premium — and they’re both powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. It’s Volkswagen’s 103kW/320Nm direct injection diesel and can be paired with either a six-speed manual or the aforementioned six-speed DSG transmission. It’s the same engine that can be found in the Golf and other models in the Volkswagen range. Priced from $39,490 the attraction in the case of a Skoda is the opportunity to purchase Volkswagen technology but at a greatly reduced price. The downside, if you can call it that, is Skoda’s low resale values but this will improve as time goes on.
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