Skoda Octavia or Kia cee'd SW for a taxi?

Hi team, for my taxi business which should I choose? New Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI or the Kia cee'd SW (I like the Kia's looks?

Regards Paul

Paul Mc Mahon (Dublin)

Jul 2013 Filed under: taxi

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

Of the two cars mentioned the Kia cee'd SW is undoubtedly the better looking car and it does come with the famous seven-year Kia warranty, but when it comes to taxis we would probably take the consensus of other taxi drivers.

While the Toyota Avensis is top dog in the segment at the moment it is being pushed by the Skoda Octavia with the 1.6 TDI being the engine of choice for its fuel efficiency. When Global Taxis took delivery of 110 Octavias it reckoned each car would offer a fuel saving of €1,400 a year over the old fleet, money that will go into your pocket instead.

As well as that the Octavia offers a huge a mount of space (both passenger and boot wise) for the money, important considerations when you are moving up from The Kesh to pick up a fare at Dublin Airport.

Hope that all helps

Paul Healy - Complete Car Adviser
@P_aulHealy