Melbourne Motor Show: Skoda Strikes Back

It’s interesting, the surprises that can come your way at a car show. I’ve never considered Skoda to be a world conqueror when it comes to making cars, and I approached their stand thinking I would give them a quick once over and move on. I have now realized that if I was looking for a small or midsized car I would have to give them serious consideration. The car that impressed me most goes by the endearing name of the Roomster, and it actually is pretty different from most of the small cars available in Australia. Boasting a total of 6 airbags, it also has ESP (Electronic Stability Program) which includes ABS, EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation). With the choice of a fuel-sipping 1.6 litre petrol or 1.9 litre diesel engine, it really does have everything that you could want in a small car. It looks like Volkswagen’s money has been well spent.