Roomster launched

ADMotorsport · 01-03-2006, 00:23

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Originally Posted by L-Y-K

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/

ohhhhh i like those wheels

aixlad · 01-03-2006, 00:49

I think it looks absolutely awful. It looks like a car derived from a van. A few months after the launch, I bet they block in those rear windows and offer it as a van (most other manufacturers have adopted this approach in the past).

Fish · 01-03-2006, 00:50

Oh dear, I can't understand the criticism from some of you at all - take a good look at it on the companies web and watch the smart little video. Play around with the paint colours and some of them make the car grow on you. Okay, so the back half is a bit hit and miss, but the interior looks great and typically germanic and functional. I would be surprised if a lot of the design from the front and inside doesn't go in the next generation Fabia. The downside to the Roomster's success could be it's target age group. The functionality should appeal to younger drivers (surfers, bikers etc..) but I can't help but think the blue rinse brigade might want one instead of a Daihatsu Charade.

Bigw2069 · 01-03-2006, 09:26

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Originally Posted by delcac

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

I thought they might have been pickling him??

bryand · 01-03-2006, 10:30

Looks as tall as a Suzuki Fall-Over wagon. Hmm. Anybody done an Elk Test in one of these?

johnjohnhealy · 01-03-2006, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

Oh dear, I can't understand the criticism from some of you at all - take a good look at it on the companies web and watch the smart little video. Play around with the paint colours and some of them make the car grow on you. Okay, so the back half is a bit hit and miss, but the interior looks great and typically germanic and functional. I would be surprised if a lot of the design from the front and inside doesn't go in the next generation Fabia. The downside to the Roomster's success could be it's target age group. The functionality should appeal to younger drivers (surfers, bikers etc..) but I can't help but think the blue rinse brigade might want one instead of a Daihatsu Charade.

Because it's a mis-match of straight lines, curves, lumps, bumps, gaping holes and mis-aligned body parts!! it looks like the front (up to the B pillar) is from a completely different vehicle, It really is one of the worst designed vehicles i've seen for many years, (and thats saying alot with the new BMW's etc).

But come on, seriously - how many younger drivers do you ever actually see driving cars with surfboards on the roof? or mountain bikes etc? these type of people are usually found driving old VW beetles or campers, so it's pointless targetting a vehicle at people like that as they either dont earn enough to buy one or only think old VW's are cool!

As for the actual fuctionality - I wouldn't mind betting you'd fit more in a Fabia than that monstrosity, certainly an Octavia would be more functional. Top Gear proved a normal hatchback was more fuctional than an mpv and an estate wipes the floor with them!

aixlad · 01-03-2006, 15:28

"Okay, so the back half is a bit hit and miss"

I can see the "miss" bit, but the "hit" bit is harder to see. I honestly think this will become a "car derived" van. If you produce the car version first, then the van is referred to as "car derived" which means it can legally drive it at 70mph on the motorway. If you produce the van first, then it's not "car derived" so you can only drive at 60mph on the motorway, and private customers are turned off the "car" version because it's basically a VAN. LOL!

aixlad · 01-03-2006, 15:42

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Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

....................it looks like the front (up to the B pillar) is from a completely different vehicle.............

If they make it like this then they can easily adapt it into -
A Car

A mini MPV

A handy van

A pickup truck

........and it will all appear to work because it's an ugly beast to start with!

des_pd_ tdi · 01-03-2006, 18:38

I was waiting for this to be released, I liked the concept and like the final result.

Looks like I'll be the only Roomster owner on Briskoda then!

I can't understand everyone's negativity....

Des

stokey · 01-03-2006, 20:48

They have taken the worse design elements of the berlingo and fitted the seating system of the mk1 scenic! Wow thats progress!!
I think the old skoda jokes will resurface once this heap hits the roads!

Fish · 01-03-2006, 21:46

Ok, so you can't please 'em all. I'm someone who is more than happy to embrace the Skoda brand, regardless of whether it's badged as a Classic or VRS. I thought brand snobbery wouldn't be alive and kicking on these forums. Des - I'm quite sure that when it comes to the UK showrooms, it will be a surprisingly good addition to a somewhat skinny model range.

JohnMorr · 01-03-2006, 23:38

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Originally Posted by TaviaVRS

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

Now, now, don't knock the Nissan Prairie - had 2 over a 10-year period and they did sterling service. Passed the second on to No. 2 son and he in turn passed it on to one of his mates years later. I understand that with no side (B) pillars (sliding door in the rear) they had to build it out of much stronger/heavier steel than normal - so no signs of the dreaded tin-worm even after 2 decades.....

JohnMorr · 01-03-2006, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

Because it's a mis-match of straight lines, curves, lumps, bumps, gaping holes and mis-aligned body parts!! it looks like the front (up to the B pillar) is from a completely different vehicle, It really is one of the worst designed vehicles i've seen for many years, (and thats saying alot with the new BMW's etc).

But come on, seriously - how many younger drivers do you ever actually see driving cars with surfboards on the roof? or mountain bikes etc? these type of people are usually found driving old VW beetles or campers, so it's pointless targetting a vehicle at people like that as they either dont earn enough to buy one or only think old VW's are cool!

As for the actual fuctionality - I wouldn't mind betting you'd fit more in a Fabia than that monstrosity, certainly an Octavia would be more functional. Top Gear proved a normal hatchback was more fuctional than an mpv and an estate wipes the floor with them!

Right - it's a total mess. Why do designers think that playing around with side windows is stylish? Look at recent Citroens or Fiats and you'll see a total mismatch. They combine large front windows with small rear ones - this reverses the trend, but to even worse effect.

Lesson 1: the bottom and top of the side windows ought to be either a straight line or a graceful curve. Not a variety of letter-box.

Lesson 2: It ought to fall gracefully on the eye, not assault it. If you disagree, please post your response to Brian Sewell, who knows a few things about cars.

aixlad · 02-03-2006, 00:04

Perhaps they are hoping to take some business away from Fiat, Multipla/Doblo owners will like this design!

pittVRS · 02-03-2006, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by aixlad

I think it looks absolutely awful. It looks like a car derived from a van. A few months after the launch, I bet they block in those rear windows and offer it as a van (most other manufacturers have adopted this approach in the past).

Ta Da!!!!!!!!

lfc958 · 02-03-2006, 11:49

Talking with the dealer, this is supposed to be targetted between the Furby & Octy size wise, however, it does look like they are targetting the agila brigade, as it is too small to target Zafira.

This also looks like there will be a few sales, for wheelchair access, the large rear, high roofline, take out all the rear seats, fix a ramp make the whole back a door and HEY PRESTO .

IMHO, they missed an opportunity, to make the inside a but more "FUN" like the concept. It looks just plain DULL inside. I REALLY hope they do NOT go with the light interior as seen on the main site. Otherwise it looks just like an attempt to muscle in on an already competative market, withoug doing something different.

L-Y-K · 02-03-2006, 12:07

they actually made the roomster van! well a concept version

Dr Zoidberg · 02-03-2006, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-Y-K

they actually made the roomster van! well a concept version

Looks quite smart without the odd assortment of windows

aixlad · 03-03-2006, 00:37

Now that's one hell of a good looking van!

Manguish · 03-03-2006, 09:53

I agree - Mulitpla POS in car form.

Smart as fook in van form

lozgti · 03-03-2006, 12:41

Could you not just tint the windows privacy black.

I'm thinking black,tinted windows,vRS markings,nice alloys.

One thing that I found interesting is the suggestion it is the size of an Octavia 1

johnjohnhealy · 03-03-2006, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

Ok, so you can't please 'em all. I'm someone who is more than happy to embrace the Skoda brand, regardless of whether it's badged as a Classic or VRS. I thought brand snobbery wouldn't be alive and kicking on these forums. Des - I'm quite sure that when it comes to the UK showrooms, it will be a surprisingly good addition to a somewhat skinny model range.

I think it's pretty safe to say that all of us on this site are "happy to embrace the Skoda brand", what most of us however are not, is blindly licking Skoda's a*se and heaping praise on every pile of cr*p that they produce just because its got a Skoda badge.

No matter how much you like your own car and support the manufacturer of said vehicle, that does not make the manufacturer immune from turning out lemons.

And to anyone who does genuinely like it - fair play, each to their own.

lozgti · 03-03-2006, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

what most of us however are not, is blindly licking Skoda's a*se and heaping praise on every pile of cr*p that they produce just because its got a Skoda badge.

.

I don't really think Skoda give two hoots what we think

Don't think they will send us any freebies in the post if anyone does any licking either

I hated it with a passion.I have mellowed a bit on it now.Still prefer the Yeti idea but I think it will be a useful addition to the range

KentStu · 03-03-2006, 16:04

Must admit I was a more than a bit disappointed when I saw the final version - the original concept car looked good and stylistically flowed properly down the sides, whereas the window styling on the final model is horrible and unbalances the look of the whole car

. Its a shame as I think this could be a great car for Skoda as its unusual, functional, quirky etc ... but the window styling IMHO is going to put off loads of people as it now looks like a cut & shut granny mobile.

L-Y-K · 03-03-2006, 16:42

all the windows are flush too!

- tho a comment of it just being a skoda so some of us like it?? hmmm

01-03-2006, 00:49	#27
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it looks absolutely awful. It looks like a car derived from a van. A few months after the launch, I bet they block in those rear windows and offer it as a van (most other manufacturers have adopted this approach in the past). __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

01-03-2006, 00:50	#28
Fish Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lankyshire - The Red Rose County where everyone matters! Posts: 469 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDi vRS 130 bhp Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Oh dear, I can't understand the criticism from some of you at all - take a good look at it on the companies web and watch the smart little video. Play around with the paint colours and some of them make the car grow on you. Okay, so the back half is a bit hit and miss, but the interior looks great and typically germanic and functional. I would be surprised if a lot of the design from the front and inside doesn't go in the next generation Fabia. The downside to the Roomster's success could be it's target age group. The functionality should appeal to younger drivers (surfers, bikers etc..) but I can't help but think the blue rinse brigade might want one instead of a Daihatsu Charade. __________________ Fish "Skoda Fabia - Full of lovely squeaks 'n' rattles" Boggo standard except: self fit rear mudflaps, in-dash cubby, Greggs sausage roll crumbs *Skoda Fabia vRS - Vitesse* Rallye Sport** (as they say oop north!)

01-03-2006, 10:30	#30
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,769 Members Car: Volvo C30 2.0D Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Roomster launched Looks as tall as a Suzuki Fall-Over wagon. Hmm. Anybody done an Elk Test in one of these?

01-03-2006, 15:28	#32
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Okay, so the back half is a bit hit and miss" I can see the "miss" bit, but the "hit" bit is harder to see. I honestly think this will become a "car derived" van. If you produce the car version first, then the van is referred to as "car derived" which means it can legally drive it at 70mph on the motorway. If you produce the van first, then it's not "car derived" so you can only drive at 60mph on the motorway, and private customers are turned off the "car" version because it's basically a VAN. LOL! __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

01-03-2006, 18:38	#34
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 711 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Roomster launched I was waiting for this to be released, I liked the concept and like the final result. Looks like I'll be the only Roomster owner on Briskoda then! I can't understand everyone's negativity.... Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

01-03-2006, 20:48	#35
stokey Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stoke (you'd have never guessed) Posts: 80 Members Car: Fabia vRS MINI COOPER Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roomster launched They have taken the worse design elements of the berlingo and fitted the seating system of the mk1 scenic! Wow thats progress!! I think the old skoda jokes will resurface once this heap hits the roads! __________________ WHATS BETTER THAN A FURBY VRS? TWO FURBY VRS'S! BLACK O4 FURBY VRS ,SILVER 53 FURBY VRS WHAT'S BETTER THAN TWO FURBY VRS'S? A RACE BLUE OCTY VRS!!!!

01-03-2006, 21:46	#36
Fish Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lankyshire - The Red Rose County where everyone matters! Posts: 469 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDi vRS 130 bhp Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Ok, so you can't please 'em all. I'm someone who is more than happy to embrace the Skoda brand, regardless of whether it's badged as a Classic or VRS. I thought brand snobbery wouldn't be alive and kicking on these forums. Des - I'm quite sure that when it comes to the UK showrooms, it will be a surprisingly good addition to a somewhat skinny model range. __________________ Fish "Skoda Fabia - Full of lovely squeaks 'n' rattles" Boggo standard except: self fit rear mudflaps, in-dash cubby, Greggs sausage roll crumbs *Skoda Fabia vRS - Vitesse* Rallye Sport** (as they say oop north!)

02-03-2006, 00:04	#39
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Perhaps they are hoping to take some business away from Fiat, Multipla/Doblo owners will like this design! __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

02-03-2006, 11:49	#41
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,070 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Roomster launched Talking with the dealer, this is supposed to be targetted between the Furby & Octy size wise, however, it does look like they are targetting the agila brigade, as it is too small to target Zafira. This also looks like there will be a few sales, for wheelchair access, the large rear, high roofline, take out all the rear seats, fix a ramp make the whole back a door and HEY PRESTO . IMHO, they missed an opportunity, to make the inside a but more "FUN" like the concept. It looks just plain DULL inside. I REALLY hope they do NOT go with the light interior as seen on the main site. Otherwise it looks just like an attempt to muscle in on an already competative market, withoug doing something different. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

02-03-2006, 12:07	#42
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,219 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 39 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Roomster launched they actually made the roomster van! well a concept version __________________ Fabia Bohemia Mods - 16" BBS Montreal's, Blaupunkt Rome nav, fitted front and rear areo wipers, rear OEM speakers fitted, vw damped grab handles.

03-03-2006, 00:37	#44
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now that's one hell of a good looking van! __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

03-03-2006, 09:53	#45
Manguish Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newcastle Posts: 925 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roomster launched I agree - Mulitpla POS in car form. Smart as fook in van form __________________

03-03-2006, 12:41	#46
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,721 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Roomster launched Could you not just tint the windows privacy black. I'm thinking black,tinted windows,vRS markings,nice alloys. One thing that I found interesting is the suggestion it is the size of an Octavia 1

03-03-2006, 16:04	#49
KentStu Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 1,906 Members Car: Yellow Octy RS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roomster launched Must admit I was a more than a bit disappointed when I saw the final version - the original concept car looked good and stylistically flowed properly down the sides, whereas the window styling on the final model is horrible and unbalances the look of the whole car . Its a shame as I think this could be a great car for Skoda as its unusual, functional, quirky etc ... but the window styling IMHO is going to put off loads of people as it now looks like a cut & shut granny mobile. __________________ Stu Yellow Octy RS & '58 Morris Minor Tourer Owner .......... not a hairdresser

03-03-2006, 16:42	#50
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,219 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 39 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Roomster launched all the windows are flush too! - tho a comment of it just being a skoda so some of us like it?? hmmm __________________ Fabia Bohemia Mods - 16" BBS Montreal's, Blaupunkt Rome nav, fitted front and rear areo wipers, rear OEM speakers fitted, vw damped grab handles.

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