• Car Dealer Plus
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
No Result
View All Result

Handbook: Skoda Octavia vRS

James Batchelor by James Batchelor
May 25, 2012
0
Home Road Tests

The Octavia vRS is a cult car for many owners and a cop car favourite. But can it still impress? James Batchelor reports.

WHAT IS IT?

The Octavia was the first Skoda to wear the now-familiar vRS badge, and is now known as the thinking man’s alternative to the VW Golf GTI. In estate form, it’s the most practical car in its class – and one of the cheapest.

WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET?

There are just two engines available – Volkswagen’s 197bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and 168bhp 2.0-litre turbo diesel, and both are available in either six-speed manual or DSG variants.

WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE?

This being the sportiest Octavia available, it’s packed full of kit. Inside, there’s dual-zone climate control, CD changer, Bluetooth and vRS sports seats, while on the outside the vRS gets a sports bodykit, 18-inch alloys, fog lamps, lowered suspension, LED day-running lights and projector headlamps.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?

This is a good and fun car to drive. Due to its Golf origins, the Octavia vRS is direct and agile to steer but its ride is not compromised. Our test car was the diesel variant, which proved to be torquey, refined and impressively economical. Interior and boot space were exemplary – however, we did not like the six-speed manual gearbox. It was a little too notchy and spoilt what was otherwise an impressive package.

WHAT DO WE THINK OF IT?

The Octavia vRS was one of the first Skodas to really change perceptions of the Czech marque. With good looks, impressive performance, and value-for-money qualities, the Octavia vRS is one of the most potent Skodas around.

Previous Post

Peugeot’s naming policy

Next Post

The Week: May 21-25

Related Posts

These were the UK’s best-selling cars in 2020
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Ford Puma

December 31, 2020
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Honda e

December 31, 2020
Road Test of the Year 2020: The Verdict
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Polestar 2

December 31, 2020
Road Test of the Year 2020: The Verdict
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Mercedes-AMG A 45 S

December 31, 2020
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Porsche Taycan Turbo

December 31, 2020
Road Tests

Road Test of the Year 2020: Land Rover Defender

December 31, 2020

Want to receive the latest news?

Sign up to the Car Dealer daily news briefing for the latest news and advice during these unprecedented times.

Subscribe Now
Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK
Car Dealer Top 100

Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK

December 21, 2020
Used Car Awards Shortlist: Find out who made it through mystery shopping and are now in running for our gongs
News

Used Car Awards Shortlist: Find out who made it through mystery shopping and are now in running for our gongs

January 6, 2021
Car Dealer Live: Data shows there are buyers out there and they want new cars via click and collect, say What Car? team
Car Dealer Live

Car Dealer Live: Data shows there are buyers out there and they want new cars via click and collect, say What Car? team

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Live: Top tips for car dealers to keep business and spirits high during national lockdown
Car Dealer Live

Car Dealer Live: Top tips for car dealers to keep business and spirits high during national lockdown

January 16, 2021
Less demand at home and abroad sees car production drop by nearly a fifth
News

Car dealers blast manufacturers for continuing to impose sales targets during lockdown 3 as ‘morally wrong’

January 15, 2021
Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice
News

Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Power

Car Manufacturer of the Year – Where did your manufacturer rank in Car Dealer Power 2020?

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Power

The best car dealer suppliers named in the Car Dealer Power Awards 2020

November 26, 2020
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
Call us: 020 8125 3880

© 2020 Blackball Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Car Dealer Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100

© 2020 Blackball Media

Log In
Register
Register
Server C