Car Reviews Skoda Roomster

Of all the two words in the English language ‘funky’ and ‘Skoda’ would have to be one of the most diametrically opposed. Yes, Skoda is a Czechoslovakian word, but still, something funky from the Czech Republic? The first image that comes to mind is a smoky East European discothèque where they are still rocking out to Beatles tunes, rather than the Roomster, but just look at this car from Skoda. That Skoda designed and built the vehicle itself is obvious. Parent company Volkswagen would never go for anything so extroverted and, well, rather odd looking, but there’s a method to the madness that the Roomster represents and that’s the fact the car is an extremely versatile little car. For a start the three rear seats can be removed to make it a van, when it offers a huge 1780 litres of space. In fact, one company fleet deal is resting on the fact that the Roomster can replace the current line up of utility vehicles used by employees – the theory is that employees leave the seats at home during the week, and put them back in for the family during the weekend. But there’s more to the Roomster than just being able to take the seats out –the middle, very narrow seat can be removed, the remaining two seats can be positioned slightly closer together to make an exceptionally roomy four seater. The driving experience is as expected from a tall van like shape – plenty of understeer when the driver press on, and not much in the way of feedback from the controls. But the ride quality is good, and the main role for this sort of car is obviously in urban areas, where the good visibility and small size of the vehicle pay off. Add the huge rear windows with the very low sills and you’ve got all the makings of a car that will not induce road sickness in children. All Roomster models have six airbags (including front to rear curtain airbags) and five three-point seat belts, ASR traction control, anti-theft alarm, Isofix fittings for child seats on the rear seat, rear parking aid, and multi-function controls for the radio on the steering column. Then of course, there’s the most challenging aspect of the Roomster – the way it looks. Comments range from fantastic to ugly, but there’s no denying the shape makes an impression on people. Obviously there are already too many jokes about one person designing the rear end while another was responsible for the front, but the odd window lines do at least add character and a very strong identifying point to the car. Also, there’s a style line that rises from the nose to visually connect the cars body together on either side of the rear window. It’s so obvious that it shouldn’t even be mentioned. People will either love the Roomster or hate it, but that would be based on looks alone. Get inside the car – where the outside can’t be seen – and there’s a decently priced, very well equipped mini MPV. And one thing is guaranteed. The kids will love it. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society