More Skodas for Plod

400th now in service

By PH Staff / Tuesday, 1 June 2004 / Loading comments

Skoda is about to supply its 400th car for British Police forces.

David Ovenden, head of Skoda UK operations, expects the new Octavia, unveiled at The Sunday Times Motor Show Live, to follow in the other cars' footsteps.

Ovenden warbled at the motorshow: "The new Octavia will strengthen our fleet presence and that includes police forces, who also appreciate value for money and durability. I think some officers appreciate the effect they have when they stop people and are seen to be driving Skodas."

An estate car is early next year to be followed by a high-performance RS derivative towards the end of the year. Skoda expects to sell 15,000 Octavias a year, one third of which are likely to be fleet sales.