Autoexpress did a group test today of the Roomster 2 1.9TDI vs Nissan Note and the Citroen Berlingo.

The Roomster won, followed by the n=Note and the Berlingo.

Roomster got 4 stars in every category, general consensus was weird styling, good practicality, good quality, good driving experience.

I'm not convinced that the two it was up against are the right comparisons. Perhaps I just dont like it!!

It's a mini-MPV (or near enough) so they seem reasonable opponents for a test.

What would you put it up against? They were of similar price although the Citroen was a bit cheaper, AE said the difference in quality between it and the Roomster was "enormous"

What would you put it up against? They were of similar price although the Citroen was a bit cheaper, AE said the difference in quality between it and the Roomster was "enormous"

Ok the Nissan is OK but the Citroen!! Its a van isnt it?? Any suggestions?

The Citroen may be van based but it's still of a similar size and price.

I think that's the point of the Roomster, it can compete with those van based rivals but offer car type quality and driving experience.

They could have put it up against the Meriva I guess?

Honda Jazz? Just got my wife one of them and she loves it. They are pretty spacious, the boot is a good size.

Kangoo...?

Kangoo...?

That's just a Berlingo with a Renault badge...

Rob.

That's just a Berlingo with a Renault badge...

Your thinking of the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner shared platforms. The Renault doesnt share it's platform.

Your thinking of the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner shared platforms. The Renault doesnt share it's platform.

I'm thinking of the "van with seats" platform, rather than specific manufacturer-sharing...

Rob.

I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Roomster. It's been $lagged off by lots here but I think that it looks much better than the opposition when it comes to 'that type of thing' and if I were in the market for this type of vehicle I wouldn't be bothered with anything else. The rear lights look cool and the front is quite refreshing. As for the rest (van, estate, MPV etc) of the look, I like it for what it is. Different.

Good on you Skoda for being a little bold.

Check out last Tuesdays Autocar for a good review of the Roomster.

The verdict was: Expensive but worth it

Saw one hiding at the back of Falmouth garages last week, looks pretty good on first impression, will look forward to driving one

How long before they bring out a Roomster van?

I like the styling and every review i've read has been more than complimentary.

I think SWMBO would love one (if we had the funds).

How long before they bring out a Roomster van?

Not long, there are rumours about it on Czech forums already.