Slippery slope

We are shortly hoping to move to the country. I am thinking of changing my Skoda Octavia Estate TDI for the 4x4 version. The new house is a bit off the main road but not that you would need a Land Rover type vehicle - just something to get up a very steep hill which is often slippery in winter. Do you have any thoughts on/experience of the Skoda Estate 4x4 or could you please recommend a car with 4x4 about the same budget that would do the job?

Asked on 26 December 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Yes, the Octavia 4x4 is excellent. But the new Yeti is too, and a lot more funky. See video demonstration at:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=409
Unfortunately the 1.8 TSI 160, which was great to drive, also proved a bit of a drinker. So better to go for a diesel. If you get more than a week’s snow it may be wise to think about a set of winter wheels and tyres.

Tags: buying small 4x4s new cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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