I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc

oc-quattro · 10-06-2006, 09:11

Hi,

As I was driving around Europe last week I spotted a Roomster. 2 new Octavia vRS's went past followed by a black roomster, obviously going somewhere for photo I imagine.

It actually looks quite cool, I look forward to having it in the showroom. Here a some blurry pics for you.

bengie · 10-06-2006, 09:15

how come at the bottom of the picture it says they are 800x600 when they are infact 2048x1536

looks alright from the back but i wil reserve judgement until i see one for myself

nice find though

oc-quattro · 10-06-2006, 09:30

It's because ImageShack is stupid. Yeah I was pretty happy to see one, since I am going to have to sell these in a few months. I was expecting a cross between a Fiat Doblo/Vauxhall Agila/Toyota Verso thingy.

It seemed to go pretty well though, it must have been a PD TDi.

skoda.fr · 10-06-2006, 20:44

guess the 'PD' tdi will not come to france as the car will be trashed on the spot if it shows PD

Fabia 12v · 10-06-2006, 22:02

Single little exhaust out... hate to burst your bubble BUT it could be a 1.2!!!

Doesn't look bad... but i'd need to see it in the flesh.

ChrisRs · 10-06-2006, 22:19

I thinks it horrible. According to 'What Car' its under powered and not good value
http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review/skoda-roomster/861/

OctaviaT81 · 11-06-2006, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

I thinks it horrible. According to 'What Car' its under powered and not good value
http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review/skoda-roomster/861/

The What Car review is the most negative review so far but still pretty good. Try 4Car instead:
http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-te...est.jsp?id=682

MisterGT · 14-06-2006, 10:50

Parkers have given it 4 1/2 stars as well

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca...?model_id=1509

I actually quite like it.

simonsheil · 14-06-2006, 15:00

Am I missing something as the Whatcar review gives it 4 stars and says prices are competitive.

Azzouz · 22-06-2006, 01:02

Hello

Roomster in Skoda Dealer French !

lfc958 · 22-06-2006, 10:52

Auto express like the Roomster.

I would like to see this in the flesh as well, altho the seats in the piccy abve look really funky, Shame abou the rest of the interior.

**TaviaRS** · 22-06-2006, 14:28

I like it

oc-quattro · 26-06-2006, 08:48

Launch over here is Sept 23rd.

The first UK cars will be 1.9TDi Roomster3's in Ocean Blue with the cornering headlamps/foglamps. Should be quite cool. The sunroof in the Roomster3 looks quite nice. I think it may even appeal to the taxi sector, because of the amount of useful space it has.

We shall have to wait and see. I don't know why the french dealers have got them already!

OctaviaT81 · 26-06-2006, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by oc-quattro

Launch over here is Sept 23rd.

The first UK cars will be 1.9TDi Roomster3's in Ocean Blue with the cornering headlamps/foglamps. Should be quite cool. The sunroof in the Roomster3 looks quite nice. I think it may even appeal to the taxi sector, because of the amount of useful space it has.

We shall have to wait and see. I don't know why the french dealers have got them already!

Skoda sponsor the Tour de France which starts next month and Roomsters will be the official course cars (or whatever they call them)

lozgti · 26-06-2006, 09:02

Is it as big as an Octavia or bigger?

OctaviaT81 · 26-06-2006, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Is it as big as an Octavia or bigger?

Longer than a Fabia, shorther than an Octavia, longer wheelbase than both.

HotVRs · 26-06-2006, 16:44

Looks weird from the pictures, and too utilitarian and just like a Berlingo style van to car conversion. Then again I liked the Octy MK1 and the Fabia, but don't like the blobby Octy MK2.

lozgti · 26-06-2006, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctaviaT81

Longer than a Fabia, shorther than an Octavia, longer wheelbase than both.

Is the net result bigger inside than both with lots of room I presume?

skudupnorth · 26-06-2006, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Is it as big as an Octavia or bigger?

Its a mix of Occy and Furby oily bits with the odd FELICIA part number thrown in for good measure !!!!! I know the rear beam axle is Octavia because i have been looking through EKTA at what to expect....ANORAK !
If you are in Pisa this week then you will see a load of Brit dealers getting a first look in.
I like it but i am not sure about the seat trim colours....we will see when it lands in September

Gula faran · 27-06-2006, 17:36

Pic taken by me the last friday in march in Stockholm.

It´s a nice car and perhaps it´s going to get 4x4 soon.

http://auto.idnes.cz/skodovky-do-ter..._ak_aktual_fdv

I´m 186cm and when I first put myself in the driving seat and then put myself in the backseat I had around 20-25cm betwen my knees and the front seat.
Automatic gearbox for 1.9TDI before the end of this year.

OctaviaT81 · 28-06-2006, 13:41

The Roomster 4x4 sketch in the article you link to looks great. A stop-gap until we get the Yeti maybe?

oc-quattro · 28-06-2006, 16:49

Skoda will most likely produce the Yeti in 2008/2009. Should be interesting!

johnlod · 29-06-2006, 00:42

The Irish press has been very complimentry about the car, but dislike the name.

skomansteve · 30-06-2006, 21:57

Our company Director went out to Pisa last week for the first drive of the Roomster, and came back very optimistic. He says it drives and handles extremely well and showed excellent build quality with good fit and finish - Certainly a match for what else is on the market in that segment. It's styling is obviously quite adventurous for Skoda and might not suit all tastes, but maybe it's a pointer as to how Skoda are thinking for the future, getting away from 'safe' styling and being a bit more creative with their products. Come on Yeti - We have had loads of customers asking when they're coming out, soft top and hard top would both be a roaring success I'm sure.

Gula faran · 01-07-2006, 10:50

The Kvasiny factory has the highiest producion grade of all VAG factory on earth. Audi includ. This factory build Superb and Roomster.

10-06-2006, 09:11	#1
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Hi, As I was driving around Europe last week I spotted a Roomster. 2 new Octavia vRS's went past followed by a black roomster, obviously going somewhere for photo I imagine. It actually looks quite cool, I look forward to having it in the showroom. Here a some blurry pics for you.

10-06-2006, 09:15	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc how come at the bottom of the picture it says they are 800x600 when they are infact 2048x1536 looks alright from the back but i wil reserve judgement until i see one for myself nice find though __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

10-06-2006, 09:30	#3
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc It's because ImageShack is stupid. Yeah I was pretty happy to see one, since I am going to have to sell these in a few months. I was expecting a cross between a Fiat Doblo/Vauxhall Agila/Toyota Verso thingy. It seemed to go pretty well though, it must have been a PD TDi.

10-06-2006, 20:44	#4
skoda.fr Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: france Posts: 373 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc guess the 'PD' tdi will not come to france as the car will be trashed on the spot if it shows PD __________________ MY Attitude YOUR problem

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ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc I thinks it horrible. According to 'What Car' its under powered and not good value http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review/skoda-roomster/861/ Last edited by ChrisRs; 10-06-2006 at 22:21.

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MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 793 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Parkers have given it 4 1/2 stars as well http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca...?model_id=1509 I actually quite like it.

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Azzouz Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris (France). Posts: 90 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Š (Limited) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Hello Roomster in Skoda Dealer French ! __________________ I am Skodaboy in other forums. ("Azzouz" in Briskoda), - Škoda French Fan - Old : Škoda Octavia Serie Š (300 ex, 1.9 TDI).

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oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Launch over here is Sept 23rd. The first UK cars will be 1.9TDi Roomster3's in Ocean Blue with the cornering headlamps/foglamps. Should be quite cool. The sunroof in the Roomster3 looks quite nice. I think it may even appeal to the taxi sector, because of the amount of useful space it has. We shall have to wait and see. I don't know why the french dealers have got them already!

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HotVRs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 413 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Looks weird from the pictures, and too utilitarian and just like a Berlingo style van to car conversion. Then again I liked the Octy MK1 and the Fabia, but don't like the blobby Octy MK2.

27-06-2006, 17:36	#20
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Pic taken by me the last friday in march in Stockholm. It´s a nice car and perhaps it´s going to get 4x4 soon. http://auto.idnes.cz/skodovky-do-ter..._ak_aktual_fdv I´m 186cm and when I first put myself in the driving seat and then put myself in the backseat I had around 20-25cm betwen my knees and the front seat. Automatic gearbox for 1.9TDI before the end of this year. Last edited by Gula faran; 27-06-2006 at 17:42.

28-06-2006, 13:41	#21
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 965 Members Car: Octavia SLXI 1.8T Thanks: 6 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc The Roomster 4x4 sketch in the article you link to looks great. A stop-gap until we get the Yeti maybe? __________________ Skoda Motorsport WRC news, photos & more!

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oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Skoda will most likely produce the Yeti in 2008/2009. Should be interesting!

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johnlod Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc The Irish press has been very complimentry about the car, but dislike the name.

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skomansteve Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Llandudno Posts: 37 Members Car: VRs Octavia Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc Our company Director went out to Pisa last week for the first drive of the Roomster, and came back very optimistic. He says it drives and handles extremely well and showed excellent build quality with good fit and finish - Certainly a match for what else is on the market in that segment. It's styling is obviously quite adventurous for Skoda and might not suit all tastes, but maybe it's a pointer as to how Skoda are thinking for the future, getting away from 'safe' styling and being a bit more creative with their products. Come on Yeti - We have had loads of customers asking when they're coming out, soft top and hard top would both be a roaring success I'm sure.

01-07-2006, 10:50	#25
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc The Kvasiny factory has the highiest producion grade of all VAG factory on earth. Audi includ. This factory build Superb and Roomster.

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I have seen a Roomster on the road - *blurry pics inc*

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I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc

I have seen a Roomster on the road - blurry pics inc