QUESTION: How does ex-Cold War era kid Skoda stand out in a market saturated with smart and established models costing under $30,000? The answer is quite literally that – by standing out. The new Roomster is a tall, boxy and off-beat five-seater wagon with an outstandingly versatile and accommodating cabin, a choice of petrol or diesel powerplants, truly striking design and leading safety attributes, all underpinned by tried, true and modern Volkswagen parts. It sounds like a recipe for success to us, and it might just make you see Eastern European vehicles in a different light... Which, after a spate of Ladas and the FSM Niki 650 of the 1980s and 1990s, is probably a good thing. Anyway, the Roomster is a total groover.