Skoda Laura vRS

cedricsg · 9th February 2011, 18:04

I too heard about the RS in 2011. Waiting eagerly for the 200bhp TSI.

amitg79 · 9th February 2011, 18:57

Autocar, in their October 2010 issue have said that the vRS will be coming to India in 2011, but with the same 1.8 TSi engine that powers the normal Laura. Changes will be to the suspension and interiors. Expected price: Around 14 lakhs.
I can't afford one yet, but am still waiting eagerly for it!

stanjohn123 · 9th February 2011, 20:10

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Autocar, in their October 2010 issue have said that the vRS will be coming to India in 2011, but with the same 1.8 TSi engine that powers the normal Laura. Changes will be to the suspension and interiors. Expected price: Around 14 lakhs.
I can't afford one yet, but am still waiting eagerly for it!

Whats a VRS without a 200 Bhp engine ?? And just 14 lakhs !!! I don't think so. Expect 20+ price range for the VRS if it really is coming to India.

cedricsg · 9th February 2011, 21:14

Can't be the same 160 bhp engine. Also price would move up north for sure.

Akshay1234 · 9th February 2011, 21:36

I think the Vrs would basically be the tsi with all the features. If they do get a more powerful engine then great, but somehow I doubt it. Hopefully they will introduce the 7 speed DSG on that too.

Of course even the 170bhp tdi is welcome.

anupamjain2k · 10th February 2011, 12:22

Skoda could bring in the vRS badging (Read, spoilers, modified bumpers, skirts, alloys etc) with the existing TSi package (Read engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes etc) at a price close to ~14L. This would make sense from Skoda's perspective to mop up some extra revenue from the market

If Skoda decides to bring the vRS (as it exists in European markets), complete with 2.0 TSi engine and DSG Gearbox, the costs would shoot up, as these components in themselves cost more, would require homologation in India and also, would demand a different "Supply Chain" setup for both production and maintenance. This could well push the cost to closer towards ~20L.

Given these, it'd boil down to Skoda to figure out which gives them margins/volumes mix that they're targetting.

IMHO, Skoda might opt for Option 1.

Akshay1234 · 10th February 2011, 12:41

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Originally Posted by anupamjain2k

Skoda could bring in the vRS badging (Read, spoilers, modified bumpers, skirts, alloys etc) with the existing TSi package (Read engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes etc) at a price close to ~14L. This would make sense from Skoda's perspective to mop up some extra revenue from the market

If Skoda decides to bring the vRS (as it exists in European markets), complete with 2.0 TSi engine and DSG Gearbox, the costs would shoot up, as these components in themselves cost more, would require homologation in India and also, would demand a different "Supply Chain" setup for both production and maintenance. This could well push the cost to closer towards ~20L.

Given these, it'd boil down to Skoda to figure out which gives them margins/volumes mix that they're targetting.

IMHO, Skoda might opt for Option 1.

Remember the 2.0t engine is already in the Audi A4, and it is manufactured in India. So it might not be such a hassle for skoda to get that engine either.

dipen · 10th February 2011, 16:50

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

Remember the 2.0t engine is already in the Audi A4, and it is manufactured in India. So it might not be such a hassle for skoda to get that engine either.

But launching that in a the Laura might kill the A4 sales especially if it comes in the LnK trim.

Swanand Inamdar · 11th February 2011, 19:24

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Originally Posted by dipen

But launching that in a the Laura might kill the A4 sales especially if it comes in the LnK trim.

I doubt that would affect the A4 sales. Even if it comes in the L&K trim for an RS, the price would not be as steep as the A4. From the existing 20lac+ price of the L&K it might go upto say 22 or 23, not more than that.

What i heard from Europa Auto, is that the RS MIGHT be on its way in the later half of this year. Even they have no clue (as always

).

lamborghini · 11th February 2011, 21:54

The RS version is a trim, similar to the L&K, so there are very bleak chances of an RS bring launched in L&K guise.
Skoda could launch the 2.0T, but I doubt they would due to cost reasons. I believe they will launch the 1.8T, just like they did with the Octavia. What makes the RS special is the trim it comes with on top of the regular 1.8T Laura.
This trim allows the car to enjoy its power; thanks to the stiffer suspension, bigger tyres and alloys. It also comes with all the sporty bits that customers would want.

vineethvazhayil · 11th February 2011, 23:20

So the RS will come with the 2.0 TSi (200 Bhp version) or the 2.0 TFSi (the 211 Bhp version)? given the Laura already offers 160 Bhp, one of the above two engines are required on an RS version, don't you think?

anekho · 11th February 2011, 23:36

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

The RS version is a trim, similar to the L&K, so there are very bleak chances of an RS bring launched in L&K guise.
Skoda could launch the 2.0T, but I doubt they would due to cost reasons. I believe they will launch the 1.8T, just like they did with the Octavia. What makes the RS special is the trim it comes with on top of the regular 1.8T Laura.
This trim allows the car to enjoy its power; thanks to the stiffer suspension, bigger tyres and alloys. It also comes with all the sporty bits that customers would want.

And hopefully in Red or Yellow (Like the Octavia VRS) with a sun-roof and all black interiors! I want

lamborghini · 12th February 2011, 03:16

@anekho: Yes! Red and Yellow, along with the nice dark blue that some Laura vRS have been seen in. Black interiors, and a sunroof, DSG option, and chrome/silver inserts.
IIRC, the new Laura L&K doesnt have a sunroof anymore.
Given how the Octavia TPi Rider and the vRS shared the same engine, there is a high possibility that the vRS will also come with the 160BHP 1.8Lt engine.

Swanand Inamdar · 15th February 2011, 14:23

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

@anekho: Yes! Red and Yellow, along with the nice dark blue that some Laura vRS have been seen in. Black interiors, and a sunroof, DSG option, and chrome/silver inserts.
IIRC, the new Laura L&K doesnt have a sunroof anymore.
Given how the Octavia TPi Rider and the vRS shared the same engine, there is a high possibility that the vRS will also come with the 160BHP 1.8Lt engine.

Very true. The Red and Yellow seems the best suited on the vRS.
As far as sun roof is concerned, the existing L&K does not have them. It has been removed from all Laura's post the Face Lift.
And yes, given the success of the 1.8lt Octi RS, the Laura RS may also be launched in the same trim and not the 2.0lt one.

anandpadhye · 15th February 2011, 17:04

Guys,

One small update (or food for more speculation :-)
I asked the service guys at Asset Auto about the Laura RS (when I was there a few days ago for the first service of my TSI). The answer was "no sir, Laura RS will not be launched. You know what happend to the Octavia RS, right? Fail geli ti gaadi (means it was a failure)"...

So I am sure Laura RS is just round the corner...

I am fond of listening to such wise men at the dealerships...
BTW, the guy made such a face while saying this as if he and I - both have seen through the bad times - all those years that Octi RS was being sold, you know... so I asked him how long he is with Asset or Skoda and he said just a few months. He was with Tata before...

9th February 2011, 18:04	#46
cedricsg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 167 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS I too heard about the RS in 2011. Waiting eagerly for the 200bhp TSI.
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9th February 2011, 18:57	#47
amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS Autocar, in their October 2010 issue have said that the vRS will be coming to India in 2011, but with the same 1.8 TSi engine that powers the normal Laura. Changes will be to the suspension and interiors. Expected price: Around 14 lakhs. I can't afford one yet, but am still waiting eagerly for it!
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9th February 2011, 21:14	#49
cedricsg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 167 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS Can't be the same 160 bhp engine. Also price would move up north for sure.
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9th February 2011, 21:36	#50
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS I think the Vrs would basically be the tsi with all the features. If they do get a more powerful engine then great, but somehow I doubt it. Hopefully they will introduce the 7 speed DSG on that too. Of course even the 170bhp tdi is welcome.
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10th February 2011, 12:22	#51
anupamjain2k BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 26 Thanked: 30 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS Skoda could bring in the vRS badging (Read, spoilers, modified bumpers, skirts, alloys etc) with the existing TSi package (Read engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes etc) at a price close to ~14L. This would make sense from Skoda's perspective to mop up some extra revenue from the market If Skoda decides to bring the vRS (as it exists in European markets), complete with 2.0 TSi engine and DSG Gearbox, the costs would shoot up, as these components in themselves cost more, would require homologation in India and also, would demand a different "Supply Chain" setup for both production and maintenance. This could well push the cost to closer towards ~20L. Given these, it'd boil down to Skoda to figure out which gives them margins/volumes mix that they're targetting. IMHO, Skoda might opt for Option 1.
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11th February 2011, 21:54	#55
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Re: Skoda Laura vRS The RS version is a trim, similar to the L&K, so there are very bleak chances of an RS bring launched in L&K guise. Skoda could launch the 2.0T, but I doubt they would due to cost reasons. I believe they will launch the 1.8T, just like they did with the Octavia. What makes the RS special is the trim it comes with on top of the regular 1.8T Laura. This trim allows the car to enjoy its power; thanks to the stiffer suspension, bigger tyres and alloys. It also comes with all the sporty bits that customers would want.
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11th February 2011, 23:20	#56
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	Re: Skoda Laura vRS So the RS will come with the 2.0 TSi (200 Bhp version) or the 2.0 TFSi (the 211 Bhp version)? given the Laura already offers 160 Bhp, one of the above two engines are required on an RS version, don't you think?
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12th February 2011, 03:16	#58
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Re: Skoda Laura vRS @anekho: Yes! Red and Yellow, along with the nice dark blue that some Laura vRS have been seen in. Black interiors, and a sunroof, DSG option, and chrome/silver inserts. IIRC, the new Laura L&K doesnt have a sunroof anymore. Given how the Octavia TPi Rider and the vRS shared the same engine, there is a high possibility that the vRS will also come with the 160BHP 1.8Lt engine.
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15th February 2011, 17:04	#60
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,054 Thanked: 3,313 Times	Re: Skoda Laura vRS Guys, One small update (or food for more speculation :-) I asked the service guys at Asset Auto about the Laura RS (when I was there a few days ago for the first service of my TSI). The answer was "no sir, Laura RS will not be launched. You know what happend to the Octavia RS, right? *Fail geli ti gaadi* (means it was a failure)"... So I am sure Laura RS is just round the corner... I am fond of listening to such wise men at the dealerships... BTW, the guy made such a face while saying this as if he and I - both have seen through the bad times - all those years that Octi RS was being sold, you know... so I asked him how long he is with Asset or Skoda and he said just a few months. He was with Tata before...
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