Octavia RS review in Autocar

OctaviaT81 · 04-10-2005, 14:35

There's a full review of the new Octavia RS in today's Autocar magazine, and whilst they think it looks a bit understated they rave about the rest of it.

Don't have the mag with me for quotes but if you're in any doubt about buying a new RS then go and take a look at this review!

mdk1 · 04-10-2005, 14:48

Will go and read it now, just got in Thought Autocar or Briskoda first.

lozgti · 05-10-2005, 08:13

Bought this for a look.

Anyone who is worried about the look of the front of the car should buy this.It looks great.It also looks low,chunky and solid.Some great (probably the best so far) pics that do it some justice.The front on shots in another thread are just pants.

Even the racing blue colour.I was not impressed when people were getting excited.I thought its just,well,blue.Looks almost R32 blue from the pics though.

Enjoyed the write up too.Must get EVO today

greg2302 · 13-10-2005, 15:06

links / scans ?

lozparry · 14-10-2005, 21:40

http://www.autocarmagazine.com/First....asp?RT=217327

will that do you

MisterGT · 15-10-2005, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozparry

http://www.autocarmagazine.com/First....asp?RT=217327

will that do you

I think they like it. Shame its not the Hatch though

Just as a comaprison I would like to see a review comparing the handling of the old vRS (aways a weak point I felt) with the new one. From all accounts the new one is substantially better. and I did chukle at the comparison with the Audi.

Matrixsenior · 15-10-2005, 05:56

The press keep going on about this being the fastest Skoda ever etc. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the performance figures just the same as the old Vrs?

OctaviaT81 · 15-10-2005, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrixsenior

The press keep going on about this being the fastest Skoda ever etc. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the performance figures just the same as the old Vrs?

It's just over a second faster to 62mph and has a top speed a few MPH higher.

Matrixsenior · 16-10-2005, 14:54

149mph and 0-60 in 7.8....... is it?

Matrixsenior · 16-10-2005, 14:56

Don't get me wrong...I'm still geting one though!

Gula faran · 16-10-2005, 17:12

From another tread

The magazine Bilsport did a test on the new Octavia when two new RS was in Sweden after the Frankfurt motorshow.
They tested it on a superstage liked the one in the Top Gear television program you have in UK.
The new Octy is the fasted frontwheel drive car they have ever tested on the track.
Even faster than Volvo S60R and the Golf R32.
They think it´s a alterantiv to Volvo S40/V50 T5, Saab 9-3 2.0T and Audi A4 2.0T.
After the event they ship the cars back to the factory.

0-62mph 7,14sec
0-402m 15,07sec

**GAFF** · 16-10-2005, 21:45

Guys I hope this ain't true but I heard that it'll be 8 months before New vRS will be available in the Blue, please tell me its bullsh*t

John W · 17-10-2005, 11:45

Race Blue is available to order now.

So more like 8 weeks than 8 months.

**GAFF** · 17-10-2005, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by John W

Race Blue is available to order now.

So more like 8 weeks than 8 months.

Glad to hear it. I have now heard that Yellow won't be available till May (this source is a little more reliable than the last

)

jawsnpaws · 17-10-2005, 22:24

I'd like to buy it even if it was just for the Grille , in comparison to the other Octavias .....

andy2407 · 18-10-2005, 00:12

I liked this comment.....

There are nippy Octavias and brisk Octavias and then there’s the vRS

Wonder where they got that from!

04-10-2005, 14:35	#1
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 964 Members Car: Octavia SLXI 1.8T Thanks: 6 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts	Octavia RS review in Autocar There's a full review of the new Octavia RS in today's Autocar magazine, and whilst they think it looks a bit understated they rave about the rest of it. Don't have the mag with me for quotes but if you're in any doubt about buying a new RS then go and take a look at this review!

04-10-2005, 14:48	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,171 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 163 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	Will go and read it now, just got in Thought Autocar or Briskoda first. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

13-10-2005, 15:06	#4
greg2302 Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Lothian Posts: 1,158 Members Car: Audi TT 1.8T Quattro (225) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	links / scans ? __________________ An idiot is somebody who persists in holding their own opinion even after I have enlightened them with mine

16-10-2005, 17:12	#11
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	From another tread The magazine Bilsport did a test on the new Octavia when two new RS was in Sweden after the Frankfurt motorshow. They tested it on a superstage liked the one in the Top Gear television program you have in UK. The new Octy is the fasted frontwheel drive car they have ever tested on the track. Even faster than Volvo S60R and the Golf R32. They think it´s a alterantiv to Volvo S40/V50 T5, Saab 9-3 2.0T and Audi A4 2.0T. After the event they ship the cars back to the factory. 0-62mph 7,14sec 0-402m 15,07sec Last edited by Gula faran; 07-08-2006 at 18:30.

16-10-2005, 21:45	#12
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,897 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Guys I hope this ain't true but I heard that it'll be 8 months before New vRS will be available in the Blue, please tell me its bullsht __________________ GAFF* Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

05-10-2005, 08:13	#3
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Bought this for a look. Anyone who is worried about the look of the front of the car should buy this.It looks great.It also looks low,chunky and solid.Some great (probably the best so far) pics that do it some justice.The front on shots in another thread are just pants. Even the racing blue colour.I was not impressed when people were getting excited.I thought its just,well,blue.Looks almost R32 blue from the pics though. Enjoyed the write up too.Must get EVO today

14-10-2005, 21:40	#5
lozparry Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: N.Wales Posts: 352 Members Car: Black Octy 2L TDi Elegance Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	http://www.autocarmagazine.com/First....asp?RT=217327 will that do you

15-10-2005, 05:56	#7
Matrixsenior Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 76 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The press keep going on about this being the fastest Skoda ever etc. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the performance figures just the same as the old Vrs?

16-10-2005, 14:54	#9
Matrixsenior Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 76 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	149mph and 0-60 in 7.8....... is it?

16-10-2005, 14:56	#10
Matrixsenior Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 76 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't get me wrong...I'm still geting one though!

17-10-2005, 11:45	#13
John W Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chorley, Lancs Posts: 108 Members Car: Oct vRS with very confusing sat nav Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Race Blue is available to order now. So more like 8 weeks than 8 months.

17-10-2005, 22:24	#15
jawsnpaws Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: north wales Posts: 163 Members Car: Octavia Scout Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd like to buy it even if it was just for the Grille , in comparison to the other Octavias ..... __________________ steve w

18-10-2005, 00:12	#16
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,591 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 222 Times in 180 Posts	I liked this comment..... There are nippy Octavias and brisk Octavias* and then there’s the vRS* Wonder where they got that from! __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

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