Doug1

As long as it works I am not overly fussy. Also I do not think the twin lights look particularly good

The car is the one with the twin headlights.

Just to say the latest Volvo S60 is beautiful to drive, much better then my model. They are expensive though. I am hoping that the 1.5 petrol version of the Octavia is a lot quieter. I will comment in a few weeks time, once I have had chance to get used to it.

Don’t know about a threat! I traded in my mk 2 Octavia for a Volvo S60. What a mistake! Missed the practicality of the Octavia. Also the Volvo is noisier and not as smooth being quite choppy over uneven roads. However the seats are very comfortable and I will miss them, because the seats in the Škoda are no way near as good. So if anyone is looking for a replacement for an Octavia please do not swap it for a 2017 style S60. You will be disappointed. I am just about to go back to an Octavia 1.5 petrol.