The Rapid 1.0 TSI is one of the most fun-to-drive sedans on sale now. Even after a decade, it still looks great with its clean design. With the 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI unit, you can enjoy the revv-happiness on highways and open roads, refinement is not so good at higher rpms, but quite decent at normal revs. The ride is typical Volkswagen taut on the Karoq Style’s passive damping and 18-inch wheels, striking a good balance between comfort and handling response if a little on the firmer side. Worth noting also, is the Karoq Style’s torsion beam rear suspension system compared to the Sportline 4×4’s more sophisticated multilink setup. But in like-for-like SE L trim, that gets all the same kit as the e-Up and Mii Electric, it’s the same price as the Seat and only about £400 cheaper than the VW. For your almost £20,000 (after Yeah VW Skoda don't have the best resale value, infact the only cars that retain good value over time is Maruti and Toyota, rest all fall like bricks. If you want to buy a brand new car, you'll have to be prepared to deal with the depreciation. Once you get the car, enjoy it and don't think about resale until you want to sell it. Through my time tuning and testing VW/Audi turbo engines, I‘ve dialed in an optimal maintenance regimen: Oil changes every 5,000 miles or 6 months, synthetic only . Spark plugs replaced every 40k miles with OE NGK plugs gapped to 0.028" Carbon cleaning via walnut blasting every 60-80k miles. Coil packs a good idea to replace with tune Murray Skoda Plymouth. It is difficult to name a specific person or department as the are all so good. I have a company car, not supplied by Murray’s but that doesn’t matter when work needs doing, not that much needs doing except servicing. The always collect the car, it is returned clean inside and out. For the general service at VW/Skoda, which includes oil change, air filter, consumables and labour, the total cost would come to around 10-12k. If you have any other issues related to electronics or mechanical then the spare part cost will vary. It is usually on the higher side as compared to Honda. Regardless, the Skoda Enyaq still represents good value for money given how premium it feels inside and the sheer amount of space it offers. Our pick of the lineup is the mid-spec Enyaq 80 Edition with its longer range and long equipment list that includes LED headlights, a 13-inch touchscreen with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and Skoda Slavia Volkswagen Virtus Topline. Volkswagen Virtus Topline is another strong contender with a modern and sleek design replicated in both its exterior and interior. The synthetic leather upholstery, LED headlights, and a slightly larger touchscreen of 10.09 inches provide a luxurious feel. jCGEp.