Skoda: Three Models Highlighted as Best Buys at 2011 What Car? Awards

The Octavia 1.2 TSI SE was the best buy for less than £15,000 in the Small Family Car category.

The Octavia Estate 1.4 TSI SE was the best buy for less than £16,500 in the Estate Car category.

And the Superb 1.4 TSI S was named the best buy for less than £18,000 in the Family Car category.

The judges had plenty to say about the Octavia 1.2 TSI petrol engine at the awards:

"What gave the Octavia the edge over its rivals this year was the introduction of the brilliant new 1.2 TSI petrol engine. You need to experience it to believe just how smooth and flexible it is. There is also the lure of a diesel-rivalling 49.6mpg."

Talking about the Octavia Estate the judges said, "since 2007, nothing has managed to surpass it in terms of space, driveability and value", before going on to describe the Superb as "such an enormous chunk of car that you could be forgiven for thinking you've turned to the luxury car section by mistake."