Hot car deal: family-friendly Skoda Octavia for just £157 per month

The Skoda Octavia offers superb family transport, with a comfortable ride, cavernous boot space and lots of useful practical touches. Over time, the spacious five-door hatchback has become more refined and now, in its fourth generation, the Octavia is a fantastic all-rounder. 

Sharper exterior styling, improved onboard technology and impressive material quality in the cabin mean it’s up there with the best in class, while the Czech brand’s commitment to value for money completes a very compelling package.

What’s so good about this Skoda Octavia deal? 

This deal from Applied Leasing lets you cover up to 5,000 miles a year with an initial payment of £3,000, then 24 monthly payments of £156.91. There is some flexibility in the lease, but opting to increase the contract to either three or four years in duration means you’ll pay considerably more per month. There’s better value if you need to up the annual mileage allowance, however, with a 10,000-mile arrangement meaning you’ll pay £203.12 on a monthly basis.

This Octavia model is offered in SE Technology trim, which includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, dual-zone air-conditioning, a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display and a 10-inch touchscreen with integrated sat-nav.

Power comes from the Octavia’s 148bhp 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. 0-62mph is dispatched in 8.5 seconds, while Skoda claims you should see average fuel consumption of around 51mpg.

What’s so good about the Skoda Octavia?

With a generous level of standard equipment, plenty of passenger space and a huge 600-litre boot, the Octavia is more than ready to take on the demands of family life. Throw in a decent 1,500kg (braked) towing ability and a reassuring five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and it’s easy to see why we rate it so highly.

Anything else I need to know about this deal?

This is a lease deal, often referred to as Personal Contract Hire (PCH), so there’s no option to buy the car at the end of the contract. You are effectively renting the car for the two-year term, but the deal is very flexible so you can adjust the term length, mileage limit and initial payment size to suit but only at the outset. Once the deal is over, you just hand the keys back and start looking for your next car.

Our hot deals are carefully selected by our car buying experts and they are all subject to change. Always read the full terms and conditions and make sure the car and the deal suits your needs before proceeding.