The Skoda Octavia is a family hatchback that uses the same basic platform as the Volkswagen Golf and SEAT Leon, but a longer body and
clever packaging mean it offers more boot space than both, as well as a hugely practical interior and enough room for five.
Not exact matches
The new hood — which can be raised or lowered at up to 31mph and takes less than 20 seconds to do its thing — also takes up a fair bit less space than previously thanks to its
clever packaging,
meaning you get more room in the rear seats and boot.
The Nitro's interior may
mean well (
clever packaging and a convenient layout are its strong points), but it also feels cheap enough that you find yourself wondering how long things will hold together.
Thanks to
clever packaging, the rear bench can fold fully flat,
meaning trunk capacity is boosted to 1042 litres with the rear seats folded — ideal for young families and those carrying larger items.
The model's
clever packaging also
means there's more boot space than in the BMW X5 (+40 litres at 690), but there is no seven - seat option — Mercedes - Benz saves that feature for its larger GL, which becomes the GLS - Class in May 2016.
Not only is it a
clever marketing scheme, to put such vibrant and beautiful products on full display, but it's also an ethical one: Less
packaging means less waste.