The new Škoda Octavia Estate, available early next year, will start at just £12,180, more proof of Škoda’s great value. The entry-level price is for the Classic 1.6 MPI will be £12,180 with the range topping Elegance 2.0 TDI PD 140bhp DSG costing £18,120 on-the-road.

Available with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, the Estate will be fitted with the same three trim levels as the hatch. All the Estate models have roof rails as standard. Also standard in the new Octavia Estate are the luggage cover that rolls back automatically when you touch it anywhere across the width of the cover and the shopping bag hooks in the luggage compartment.

The 4x4 version of the Estate is expected to make its UK debut at the same time. Engine choices will be the 2.0 FSI 150 bhp petrol and the 1.9 TDI PD 105 bhp, the first time that the Octavia Estate will be available in the UK with a diesel engine. Prices and specification for the four-wheel drive estate are still to be finalised.

The Octavia Estate, with the seats in place, has a carrying capacity of 580 litres, rising to 1,620 litres with the rear seats folded.

Octavia Estate prices: Classic 1.6 MPI 102bhp £12,180.00; Classic 1.6 MPI 102bhp Tiptronic £13,195.00; Classic 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp £13,480.00; Classic 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp DSG £14,500.00; Ambiente 1.6 FSI 115bhp £14,240.00; Ambiente 1.6 FSI 115bhp Tiptronic £15,240.00; Ambiente 2.0 FSI 150bhp £15,100.00; Ambiente 2.0 FSI 150bhp Tiptronic £16,115.00; Ambiente 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp £14,500.00; Ambiente 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp DSG £15,520.00; Ambiente 2.0 TDI PD 140bhp £16,000.00; Ambiente 2.0 TDI PD 140bhp DSG £17,020.00; Elegance 1.6 FSI 115bhp £15,340.00; Elegance 1.6 FSI 115bhp Tiptronic £16,340.00; Elegance 2.0 FSI 150bhp £16,200.00; Elegance 2.0 FSI 150bhp Tiptronic £17,215.00; Elegance 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp £15,600.00; Elegance 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp DSG £16,620.00; Elegance 2.0 TDI PD 140bhp £17,100.00; Elegance 2.0 TDI PD 140bhp DSG £18,120.00.