Roomster launched

OctaviaT81 · 28-02-2006, 16:48

Looks much better than the first two photos we saw IMO, quite mean here:

Roomster site here: http://www.skoda-auto.com/global/sho...ster/homepage/

johnjohnhealy · 28-02-2006, 17:00

lozgti · 28-02-2006, 17:08

Have to eat my words.The skoda site makes it look quite good.

Must say though,bottom of the above two pics has something fiat like about it.

Not too bad overall

thegavsters · 28-02-2006, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Have to eat my words.The skoda site makes it look quite good.

Must say though,bottom of the above two pics has something fiat like about it.

Not too bad overall

Haver to agree there. Im still not sure about the way it looks but it does seem to have some good features that could make it a hit.

Bigw2069 · 28-02-2006, 17:41

I see it comes in silver aswell

ChrisRs · 28-02-2006, 17:57

Well done Skoda. Youve just put the company back 5 years!!
Awful

**mannyo** · 28-02-2006, 18:25

I think it looks pretty good, I can remember the concept car. Some raved about it on here and how different it was. Others felt much like the current comments. Now they have made the concept a reallity, the exterior is the same but the interior is more normal. Looks much better than some of the tall small cars out there. eg, the Yaris Verso.

Here is the 1st Thread I can find from 2003.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gener...light=roomster

skodayouth · 28-02-2006, 18:32

I Have definatley got to get one when my warranty runs out later this year, just hope it's to the UK By then. I Must say though, it's on paper figures are horrendous. 1.2 12v engine is supposed to be liveley, but hauling around a car that size cant be good for it, definatley the 1.6 for me. Is the newcomer 1.4 the FSI From the Polo? Such a nice looking car though IMHO

Octygone · 28-02-2006, 18:33

I liked the concept one

TaviaVRS · 28-02-2006, 19:02

Is it just me or does it look like an updated one of these

Manguish · 28-02-2006, 19:18

Thats wrong on so many scales...

It's almost Multipla wrong....

OctaviaT81 · 28-02-2006, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by manguish

Thats wrong on so many scales...

It's almost Multipla wrong....

Oh come on! It's not that bad. Take another look.

Anyhow, whatever everyone feels about the looks, we can be pretty sure it's gonna cream the opposition (Berlingo et al) Looks like a clever, quality little car.

The exterior finish is very nice. There are no indents where the glass is for example, it all runs smooth and parallel to the bodywork. More piccies here:

http://news.auto.cz/roomster/zeneva-...vni-dojmy.html

Johnwg · 28-02-2006, 20:10

Think its quite nice for that type of mini MPV thing - what would you rather have looks wise, a Modus? A Berlingo?
If your in the market for a car of this type and aren't in to VRS type hot hatches that's an impressive looking car

Emily-Elizabeth · 28-02-2006, 20:16

Why are car companies trying to make cars these silly cars? The not quite a people carrier and not exactly a hatch back type look. They end up being tall and narrow, so handle like a fat man on a skateboard, and you end up with no boot space and cramped back seats. For example the 1007 (the one with the sliding doors) - we can't give them away!

I think the most sensible car skoda could have done next is a city car to compete with aygo/c1/107. But give it a gutsy engine so it is still fun.

drm_jones · 28-02-2006, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by emily-elizabeth

... They end up being tall and narrow, so handle like a fat man on a skateboard...

I like that phrase "handle like a fat man on a skateboard"

- I may have to steal it and use it myself

My usual description of a bad handling car is "like a sheep on rollerskates" but I like the fat man on a skateboard better

Emily-Elizabeth · 28-02-2006, 20:43

I really think a little city skoda would be good (not at all like the city rover though). I think the problem with the aygo/C1/107 and what ever that kia thing is, they look a little flat faced. The city skoda would have to look like a car, and less like a disposable camera. There also needs to be a bigger range of engines and more gadgets than the others offer, without being gimicky.

**delcac** · 28-02-2006, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

I see it comes in silver aswell

Help!!....They are trying to drown the Pope.

ADMotorsport · 28-02-2006, 21:40

i'd buy one

although would deffo need a trip to JBS for a 1.8T

L-Y-K · 28-02-2006, 21:46

didnt see this thread posted it somewhere else but heres a link for the video of the new car! looks really cool for a mpv!! love it

http://www.skoda-auto.com/global/sho...gallery/video/

Emily-Elizabeth · 28-02-2006, 22:06

A cool MPV, that is a bit of an oxymoron!

28-02-2006, 16:48	#1
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 895	Roomster launched Looks much better than the first two photos we saw IMO, quite mean here: Roomster site here: http://www.skoda-auto.com/global/sho...ster/homepage/

28-02-2006, 17:00	#2
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,432	Re: Roomster launched

28-02-2006, 17:08	#3
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,520	Re: Roomster launched Have to eat my words.The skoda site makes it look quite good. Must say though,bottom of the above two pics has something fiat like about it. Not too bad overall

28-02-2006, 17:41	#5
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 4,687	Re: Roomster launched I see it comes in silver aswell __________________

28-02-2006, 17:57	#6
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bingley Posts: 4,976	Re: Roomster launched Well done Skoda. Youve just put the company back 5 years!! Awful __________________ Honda Civic Type-S GT 2.2 i-CTDi with 'Tracker', Black Mesh Grill + Red 'H', 'Type S' Grill & Boot Badge, Rear spoiler, Rear Parking sensors, Foglight protection covers, Leather Gearshift Gaiter, Super LED sidelights + interior lights, Philips Xtreme + 80 H7's, Philips Vision Plus H1's,' Gold calipers, Type S Side Decals. Former: Fabia vRS

28-02-2006, 18:25	#7
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,322	Re: Roomster launched I think it looks pretty good, I can remember the concept car. Some raved about it on here and how different it was. Others felt much like the current comments. Now they have made the concept a reallity, the exterior is the same but the interior is more normal. Looks much better than some of the tall small cars out there. eg, the Yaris Verso. Here is the 1st Thread I can find from 2003. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gener...light=roomster __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info Last edited by mannyo; 28-02-2006 at 18:30.

28-02-2006, 18:32	#8
skodayouth Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 732	Re: Roomster launched I Have definatley got to get one when my warranty runs out later this year, just hope it's to the UK By then. I Must say though, it's on paper figures are horrendous. 1.2 12v engine is supposed to be liveley, but hauling around a car that size cant be good for it, definatley the 1.6 for me. Is the newcomer 1.4 the FSI From the Polo? Such a nice looking car though IMHO __________________ Skoda Fabia 3 1.6 Tiptronic Storm Blue

28-02-2006, 18:33	#9
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,386	Re: Roomster launched I liked the concept one

28-02-2006, 19:02	#10
TaviaVRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	Re: Roomster launched Is it just me or does it look like an updated one of these

28-02-2006, 19:18	#11
Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925	Re: Roomster launched Thats wrong on so many scales... It's almost Multipla wrong.... __________________

28-02-2006, 20:10	#13
Johnwg Turkish Delight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,865	Re: Roomster launched Think its quite nice for that type of mini MPV thing - what would you rather have looks wise, a Modus? A Berlingo? If your in the market for a car of this type and aren't in to VRS type hot hatches that's an impressive looking car __________________ 2006: Silver: Octavia II VRS TFSI ESTATE

28-02-2006, 20:16	#14
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,624	Why are car companies trying to make cars these silly cars? The not quite a people carrier and not exactly a hatch back type look. They end up being tall and narrow, so handle like a fat man on a skateboard, and you end up with no boot space and cramped back seats. For example the 1007 (the one with the sliding doors) - we can't give them away! I think the most sensible car skoda could have done next is a city car to compete with aygo/c1/107. But give it a gutsy engine so it is still fun. __________________

28-02-2006, 20:43	#16
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,624	Re: Roomster launched I really think a little city skoda would be good (not at all like the city rover though). I think the problem with the aygo/C1/107 and what ever that kia thing is, they look a little flat faced. The city skoda would have to look like a car, and less like a disposable camera. There also needs to be a bigger range of engines and more gadgets than the others offer, without being gimicky. __________________

28-02-2006, 21:40	#18
ADMotorsport Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: hamilton Posts: 1,988	Re: Roomster launched i'd buy one although would deffo need a trip to JBS for a 1.8T __________________ Andrew

28-02-2006, 21:46	#19
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,001	Re: Roomster launched didnt see this thread posted it somewhere else but heres a link for the video of the new car! looks really cool for a mpv!! love it http://www.skoda-auto.com/global/sho...gallery/video/ __________________

28-02-2006, 22:06	#20
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,624	A cool MPV, that is a bit of an oxymoron! __________________

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