The UK'S favourite private hire car, the Skoda Octavia, is getting a summer facelift featuring a redesigned front grille, new headlights and rear lights and a wide range of interior design options which, according to Skoda, will give buyers greater freedom to choose their perfect look.

Technology has also been upgraded across the line-up with the introduction of a new 13-inch infotainment display and a virtual cockpit digital instrument display on every model in the range.

With prices starting from £26,775, the latest Octavia will come with a simplified line up of five engine options - including a pair of two-litre diesels - and in four trim levels: SE Technology, SE L, SportLine and vRS with all models available in hatchback and estate forms.

There's also a fully-equipped Octavia First Edition model, priced from £32,975, which will be the first variant to arrive in the UK in June and will be available for a limited time only.