Here is a list of our latest awards. We expect to be adding to them soon!
2010 - Škoda Trio Recognised at What Car? Awards
Škoda is delighted to add three prestigious WhatCar? price point wins to its ever growing trophy cabinet.
The Škoda Yeti, which has been met with critical acclaim since its introduction in September last year, was named 'Best buy crossover under £15,000' in 1.2 TSI S specification. This latest award is added to its Top Gear magazine 'Family Car of the Year' accolade and the Czech Motoring Journalists Club Car of the Year citation, as well as being shortlisted for European Car of the Year title.
Meanwhile the Škoda Octavia Estate 1.4 TSI was named 'Best buy estate under £16,000' for the third year running to add to its title of 'Best Family Car' in the equally prestigious J D Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.
And finally, the Superb continues to be recognised for its exceptional combination of luxury and value as it receives WhatCar? kudos for 'Best buy family car under £17,000'. Soon to be joined by an estate version, Superb continues to recognised for its design, luxury and great value.
This trio of WhatCar? price point wins demonstrates, as does Škoda’s increasing market share, yet again that Škoda‘s blend of great quality cars at outstanding value for money across its most comprehensive and competitive range of cars yet is bringing increasing numbers of customers to the brand.
2009 - Top Gear Awards
Škoda picked up two of the most prestigious titles in this year’s influential Top Gear Awards. The Škoda Yeti was chosen as Family Car of the Year, and the new Superb Estate won the Luxury Car of the Year award. As Top Gear magazine said: “2009 is clearly Škoda’s year.”
2009 Top Gear awards – Superb wins Best Luxury Car
Of the Superb, he said: “It’s in the ride, the refinement, the quality of the interior, the understated drama of the exterior – the Superb is all that, and in the estate form it makes even more sense. For the well-heeled or those of us that wish we were, the Superb Estate is a class act that really delivers. Don’t let the great price fool you!”
2009 – Top Gear awards – Yeti wins Best Family Car
Summing up the Yeti, reviewer Bill Thomas said: “The car has been superbly designed by Jozef Kaban and his team in Prague and stands out on the road... It’s not too heavy, has a range of effective and efficient engines and transmissions and is decently equipped. It is also beautifully made in typical Škoda/Volkswagen style, and is practical and spacious without being too big or unwieldy on the road. It is, in short, a winner.”
Thomas is convinced the Yeti will go down well with its target market. “This car will be a big hit with the thousands of British families who are sure to buy it and the big load capacity will be a major part of the appeal,” said Thomas. “But the quality that really grew on me was the thing’s character. I can imagine ‘the Yeti’ becoming an immediate hit with young families. ‘Let’s take the Yeti’. ‘We’re going in the Yeti’. It’ll be another member of the family in no time.”
2009 – Car of the year - Yeti, fourth place overall
The Škoda Yeti has come fourth in the race to be crowned European Car of the Year 2010. The Volkswagen Polo won the award.
Fourth place is a great result for the Yeti, particularly following the short listing of our flagship model, the Superb, last year. Škoda can be very proud of having two nominees for this prestigious award in successive years.
Competition was strong, with 33 cars up for the award this year. Contenders must be new vehicles available now or soon in five or more European markets. To reach the final round of seven is an achievement in itself, proving the Yeti can hold its own against top quality competitors. The Yeti proved popular with the six UK judges, three of whom scored it higher than all its rivals.
The Car of the Year organisers said: “[The] fresh-looking Yeti has also the style and height of an occasional off-roader, a role that it can perform adequately. There also are [front wheel-drive] versions, for on-road family transport. “An ample, well arranged and luminous cabin, upright seating that improves legroom and an array of bins and boxes for assorted objects assure that.
2009 Auto Express Awards – Superb – Best Family Car
David Johns, editor in chief at Auto Express, "We simply could not ignore the excellent Superb, which provides the space of a luxury car at the price of a family hatch. And that's not all, because its novel dual-opening tailgate means it can be used as a five-door hatchback or four-door saloon. Plus, it can easily accommodate five adults, with huge amounts of rear legroom and a generous boot.
“The Škoda isn't just about size and value, though,” continues David. “Our road testers were also amazed by the Superb's agility and handling. They were expecting impressive refinement and comfort - but the sharp dynamics of the Škoda are genuinely impressive.”
2009 Auto Express Awards Driver Power Awards – Škoda wins the Best Manufacturer
Škoda has been ranked second among manufacturers for the previous five years, but this year has taken the crown from the luxury brand Lexus. Škoda's previous-generation Superb and Octavia were second and third respectively in the model rankings, outdone only by the premium Jaguar XF. More than 20,000 readers rated their own cars on reliability, build quality, and running costs and rated Škoda right at the top of them all.
Robert Hazelwood, Škoda UK Brand Director, is delighted, “By winning the Driver Power award our owners are telling us that Škoda really is the manufacturer of happy drivers. We’re proud of our success at the Auto Express awards and pleased that our owners are satisfied with their Škodas.”
2009 – JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey – Škoda in top 5 for last 14 years
Happy Škoda owners have once more ranked the brand as one of the top five manufacturers in the JD Power & Associates Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Survey.
Škoda UK Director, Robert Hazelwood, said: “We are delighted to yet again be in the top five in this prestigious survey and to be the only brand consistently ranked so highly. This result is impartial confirmation that Škoda continues to offer great quality products and excellent value for money, and that our retailer partners continue to deliver outstanding levels of customer service.
2009 – JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey – Octavia Best Family Car
The Škoda Octavia was named Best Small Family Car for the third year in a row.
What Car? magazine said: “The Octavia is a very likeable car as well as a reliable one. Owners gave strong scores for the driving experience, the roomy cabin and the way the car looks. What’s more, the Škoda should be cheap to run.”
2009 – Caravan Club Towcar Awards – The Superb 3.6 V6 260bhp 4x4 DSG - won the All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Under 1800kg category.
The Superb 4x4’s impressive traction, handling and luxurious cabin were praised by the judges, who said: “The addition of all-wheel-drive makes the Superb an even more compelling towcar, with more traction and a significantly higher kerbweight extending the range of caravans it will comfortably tow.”
Škoda UK Brand Director Robert Hazelwood said: “We are proud of Superb’s achievement in this rigorous competition and delighted that the new Superb has been recognised in these prestigious awards for a second year running. The Superb offers class-leading levels of space, comfort and equipment, and will be a popular towing vehicle in the towcar market.”
2009 What Diesel Car of the Year Awards - Škoda Superb wins Best Large Car
Škoda’s flagship Superb has scooped Best Large Car at the What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009. The Superb beat 17 other contenders, including the Ford Mondeo and Citroen C5, to take the top spot thanks to its design, unique Twindoor boot system, outstanding fuel efficiency and great range of diesel engines. Ian Robertson, Editor of What Diesel comments: "It's a fine drive, with a good choice of TDI engines and the unique Twindoor system adds to its versatility. With its spacious, airy cabin, huge boot and limousine ride, it is a superb choice." Robert Hazelwood, Škoda's UK Brand Director said: “This is another prestigious award for the Superb. What Diesel is a well-trusted and much read publication, and, along with the Caravan Club’s Towcar of the Year accolade that Superb won last year, this confirms what we already know – that the Superb is a fantastic car - a great choice for fleet and retail buyers alike.”
2009 What Car? Magazine - Octavia S Estate Best Buy Estate Under £15,000
For the second year running the Octavia Estate wins the award for the best buy estate under £15,000. The 1.4 TSI S saw off fierce competition from the likes of the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and the Kia Cee'd SW. What Car? Editor, Steve Fowler, said “Just £13,390 gets you an S version of the latest face-lifted car and provides you with smooth dynamics, loads of kit, and most importantly a massive boot.”
2009 Towcar Awards - New Superb wins overall title and winner of the £20,000 - £25,000 category
The Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI has won the overall title in The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2009. The car, which also won the £20,000 to £25,000 class, beat 37 rivals to the title, including the defending champion, the Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5 T Estate. The Superb’s classic design, load-carrying capability, practicality and outstanding value for money were all praised by the judges, who said: “Superb buyers will get a stylish, modern and practical car with great fit and finish. Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman, commented: “Škoda should be proud of its achievement in this rigorous competition and the Superb 2.0 TDI is sure to be a popular towing vehicle with our members.”
2008 Auto Trader Click Awards - Škoda wins website of the year
Škoda’s UK consumer website was voted ‘Motor Manufacturer Website of the Year’ at the Auto Trader Click Awards 2008. Voted for by over 600 motorists who had just bought or were thinking about buying a new or used car, the users analysed more than 60 of the UK’s top motor manufacturer, dealer group and car supermarket websites. Craig Stevens, Group Director of Sales at Trader Media Group commented: “We would like to congratulate Škoda for its prestigious accolade of Motor Manufacturer Website of the Year in the 2008 Auto Trader Click Awards. Škoda was praised for its bright, fun and easy to use design and user’s found the website easy to navigate and enjoyable to use, attributing a quirkiness and sense of humour to its obvious attraction. The use of colour and interactive content, together with moving car graphics made the site entertaining and a pleasure to use. Škoda has provided an excellent online experience for which they can be justifiably proud.” As well as winning the top gong, Škoda was also highly commended in the ‘Best Motor Manufacturer Home Page’ and ‘Best Motor Manufacturer for Purchase Intent’ categories. Mary Newcombe, Škoda’s Head of Marketing, added: “We are thrilled to have won such an accolade. We wanted to build a website that fully embodies our brand position of the ‘Manufacturer of Happy Drivers’ and this award only goes to prove that we have succeeded in creating an enjoyable and informative site for potential purchasers to visit.”
2008 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey - Škoda 2nd overall, in top 5 for last 13 years
For yet another year we continue our fantastic 13 year run in the top five of the JD Power Survey of Customer Satisfaction by coming second only to premium car maker Lexus. Two of Skodas models were included within the survey. The Octavia won the small family cars' section and was placed fourth overall. According to What Car?, the Octavia scored highly for reliability, performance, ride, handling, space and running costs. In the supermini class the Skoda Fabia was placed third and was highly praised for its reliability, exterior styling and solidly built cabin. Skoda UK Director, Robert Hazelwood, said: "This result clearly shows how important customer satisfaction is to Skoda" and emphasises the fact that Skoda is "the manufacturer of Happy Drivers."
2008 Auto Express Driver Power - Octavia Best Car of the Year Award
More than 32,000 independent members of the public vote in the reliability and satisfaction poll, making it a true reflection of how pleased people are with their cars. This year, as with last, Octavia owners are the happiest of the bunch. The latest glowing report means that 2008 is the fifth consecutive year that a Škoda model has finished in the top five. David Johns, Auto Express' Editor in Chief, said: "The Octavia's achievement in winning two years in a row - cannot be overstated. This is a car which has bullet-proof reliability and which gives its owners huge satisfaction." Škoda also ranked second car manufacturer out of 37.
2008 What Car? Magazine - Octavia Classic Estate Best Buy Estate Under £15,000
The Octavia 1.6 FSI Classic saw off fierce competition from the likes of the Kia Cee'd SW, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra to win the 'Best Buy' accolade. What Car? editor, Steve Fowler, said "As an overall package, the Octavia is still ahead of its rivals. The boot is large, free from intrusions and quick to expand to its full size, thanks to its easy-to-fold rear seats. It's also a very comfortable car with a high-quality feel and plenty of equipment included as standard. Since it's been around for a few years now, the Octavia is also available with decent discounts to make it an ever more attractive proposition."
2008 4x4 Magazine – Octavia Scout Best Crossover Estate
The Octavia Scout beat both the Jaguar X Type AWD and the Subaru Forester. Richard Williamson, category judge, gave the Octavia 8.5 points out of 10 and said: “The Scout is well-built, good to drive, ruggedly styled, practical and priced to please. It creates a new 4x4 estate benchmark.” 4x4 Magazine is Britain’s biggest and best-selling off-roading title.
2008 Towcar Awards – Octavia Scout Best Car (£20,000-£25,000) and Best 4x4 under 1,800kg
The Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI, winner of two categories, was praised by judges as “an absolute delight to drive, with a willing engine, sweet gearbox and full-time four-wheel drive”. Its low running costs helped it beat rivals including the Volvo C30 and Nissan Qashqai. The Towcar Awards are the most prestigious event on the caravanning calendar, and are run by The Caravan Club, which has over a million members.
2008 Towcar Awards – Roomster Scout Best Car under £16,000
The Roomster Scout 1.9TDI beat off both the Fiat Bravo and Kia Cee’d. Judges were taken by its “roominess”, “well-sorted gearbox" and “nice conventional handbrake”. The Towcar Awards are the most prestigious event on the caravanning calendar, and are run by The Caravan Club, which has over a million members.
2007 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey – Škoda 2nd overall, in top 5 for last 12 years
We continued our fantastic 12-year run in the top five of the JD Power Survey of Customer Satisfaction by coming second only to premium brand Lexus. Three of Skoda's four models were included in the survey of respondents who have owned their cars for three years. Four broad measures of satisfaction were covered including – quality and reliability, vehicle appeal, dealer service satisfaction and ownership costs. The Fabia was 2nd in the Super Mini category, the Octavia was top of the Family Cars category and the Superb was 4th in the Luxury Saloons category.
2007 Top Gear readers’ poll - Škoda best manufacturer
More than 56,000 Top Gear readers rated 152 cars in the magazine’s annual owner satisfaction survey. Škoda was the overall top car manufacturer last year. Top Gear called it “just reward for a decade of producing spot-on cars that press exactly the right buttons for its owners”. The Octavia was 3rd best car, the Fabia 4th and the Superb 7th.
2007 Auto Express Driver Power – New Octavia Best Car of the Year
Last year, the new Octavia came 2nd, the highest ever entry for a new model. This year, the many tens of thousands of owners questioned rated it on reliability, build quality, running costs, performance and ease of driving. David John, Auto Express Editor in Chief, said the Octavia: “…will be tough to beat in next year’s survey. Owners have struggled to find any faults with Škoda’s family car.”
2006 Scottish Motoring Writers – Roomster Best Family Car
The judges described their Family Car of the Year as “versatile, imaginative and superbly constructed”. The Roomster was ranked ahead of cars costing nearly three times as much. As Stephen Park, President of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, explained: “Every now and again, a motor manufacturer breaks rank and offers something totally different. Škoda has increasingly thrown caution to the wind in creating desirable family transporters.”
2006 What Car? New Octavia Best Small Family Car
The Octavia Ambiente 1.6FSI won the Small Family Car category for the second year running. The What Car? judging panel described it as “more spacious and practical than any direct rival” – rivals which included the Honda Civic and Ford Focus.
2006 What Car? New Octavia vRS Best Hot Hatch
The Octavia vRS’s victory in this tough Hot Hatch category was strongly justified by the judges: “Don’t think Škoda has won here simply by offering value for money – the vRS is Škoda’s fastest ever production car.” They also praised its unique combination of sportiness and practicality, summing it up by saying “Discerning owners will gain a glow of satisfaction from knowing that their unassuming Škoda can wallop many more brash rivals.”
2006 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey – 3rd overall, in top 5 for last 11 years
2006 Auto Express Driver Power survey – Škoda 2nd overall, 3 cars in top WHICH CARS??
2005 Car of the Year - New Octavia Silver Award and Best Small Family Car
2005 Car of the Year (Czech Rep) – New Octavia winner
2005 ADAC Consumption Test (Germany) – New Octavia Most Economic Middle Class Car
2005 Golden Steering Wheel (Germany) - New Octavia top of Compact/Mid-sized Car
2005 Automobilia (Italy) – Octavia Most Beautiful Mid-sized Car
2004 Diesel Car - Fabia vRS Best Performance Diesel
2004 Daily Express – New Octavia Best Family Car
2004 Car of the Year – New Octavia winner in Finland, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina
2003 JD Power Survey – First generation Octavia Best Family Car
2003 Caravan Club – Superb Towcar of the Year
2002 What Car? First generation Fabia Best Supermini
2002 Scottish Motoring Writers – Superb Luxury Car of the Year
2002 Scottish Motoring Writers – Fabia vRS Diesel Car of the Year
2002 Used Car Buyer – First generation Octavia Best Medium Car
2001 What Car? – First generation Fabia Best Supermini
2001 Which? First generation Fabia Safest Supermini
2001 Diesel Car - Fabia TDI Best Diesel Supermini
2001 Caravan Club – First generation Octavia Best Towcar under £16,000
2000 What Car? – First generation Fabia Car of the Year
2000 What car? – First generation Fabia Best Supermini
2000 Auto Express – First generation Fabia Car of the Year
2000 Auto Express – First generation Fabia Best Supermini
2000 Autocar – Škoda Manufacturer of the Year
2000 Marketing Week and Chartered Institute of Marketing – Effectiveness Award for Durables – Overall Grand Prix Winner, Marketer of the Year
1999 Diesel Car – First generation Octavia Best Diesel Estate
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