Skoda will add a four-wheel drive Scout version to its Octavia estate range in April.

The Scout will be offered with two engines, the 2.0-litre FSI 150bhp petrol and the 2.0-litre TDI PD 140bhp diesel.

Pricing for the Octavia Scout starts at £17,585 for the 2.0-litre FSI 150bhp and increases to £19,490 for the 2.0-litre TDI PD 140bhp.

Standard equipment includes twin chrome exhausts, 17-inch ‘Proteus’ alloy wheels, sunset glass, dual zone air con, ESP, headlight washers, rear acoustic parking sensors, cruise control and aluminium pedals.

Customers can place their orders for the new Skoda Octavia Scout from the middle of March, with the first deliveries expected at the start of April.