Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review

84.monsoon · 13th June 2018, 09:43

Interesting news. I wish VW would launch the bi-turbo version of the Tiguan here. With a more compact and slightly stronger feeling chassis, the Tiguan would be fun to drive with all that massive 500NM torque propelling it. It will beat the hot hatches hollow with the 6.5s 0-100 time and would be a great combination of fun, practicality, go-anywhere capability and good looks. Of course it will be more expensive, but who H the Kodiaq selling at Rs. 5 Lakhs more than the top end Tiguan, there should be room in between for the Tiguan Bi-turbo.

xtremeshock · 15th June 2018, 18:58

Guys I have heard that the new batch of Octavia's come with a virtual cockpit like Audi in the international market and this is a silent addition to the car, is this true? if yes, can we expect them in the Indian market.

This will definitely be a wonderful feature to have.

itwasntme · 16th June 2018, 02:09

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Originally Posted by xtremeshock

Guys I have heard that the new batch of Octavia's come with a virtual cockpit like Audi in the international market and this is a silent addition to the car, is this true? if yes, can we expect them in the Indian market.

This will definitely be a wonderful feature to have.

I believe it's an option for around €350. Having said that, we usually get fully loaded versions here so it could very well be added with a commensurate price increase.

varunnahar · 18th June 2018, 10:18

Just took the delivery of this riot of a car! Full ownership post coming soon

Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review-img_20180615_145144_423.jpg

theMandarin · 20th June 2018, 18:41

I have been following everything about the Octavia vRS as its part of a new car shortlist.

I came across two bits of information that really put things in a tough spot with respect to arriving at a decision:

The MY2019 updates will include an optional virtual cockpit for the instrument cluster. I'm not sure if this will be offered here as the Passat already has this internationally but the one sold in India does not get that.
There are talks about the '230' specification of the vRS being discontinued. This is apparently due to the engine line-up changes mandated by the updated Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) that comes into effect in the EU later this year.

Now the second point is more important as that would mean the vRS sold here may be discontinued. I think another member mentioned that a dealer also hinted at this possibility so maybe it is not just hearsay.

What complicates things further is that the standard 1.8 engine variant is also being replaced internationally by a revised version of the 2-litre engine (again something I read on news sources online) so its again uncertain if and when this change will apply to India.

Would love to hear if anyone has any clarity on this.

manojas · 25th June 2018, 07:59

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Originally Posted by varunnahar

Just took the delivery of this riot of a car! Full ownership post coming soon

Attachment 1772604

Congratulations...
When did you book and how long it took? I booked mine on 3rd April in Bangalore and still waiting

Dr.Naren · 25th June 2018, 09:34

Found this superb pic, all tuned by APR

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https://www.facebook.com/story.php?s...11290478940230

bhavit46 · 5th July 2018, 19:48

Finally i have taken the plunge and booked the vRS. Though torque is promising delivery of steel grey by 15-08, they say that it can be delivered within this month if the color is red/black. I am still confused regarding the color. Guys please help with your suggestions regarding steel grey, black or white.

nareshtrao · 5th July 2018, 19:49

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Originally Posted by bhavit46

Finally i have taken the plunge and booked the vRS. Though torque is promising delivery of steel grey by 15-08, they say that it can be delivered within this month if the color is red/black. I am still confused regarding the color. Guys please help with your suggestions regarding steel grey, black or white.

I was told there is no Black in vRS. Single big reason I did not. I even checked with the company and also with a couple of good friends who have vRS. And of course the dealer TAFE here confirmed - No Black.

bhavit46 · 5th July 2018, 19:54

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Originally Posted by nareshtrao

I was told there is no Black in vRS. Single big reason I did not. I even checked with the company and also with a couple of good friends who have vRS. And of course the dealer TAFE here confirmed - No Black.

On the contrary, the first vRS i saw and sat in Ahmedabad was black and i was even surprised as there was no mention of black in any of the communication from skoda.

vishaltanksale · 5th July 2018, 22:08

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Originally Posted by nareshtrao

I was told there is no Black in vRS. Single big reason I did not. I even checked with the company and also with a couple of good friends who have vRS. And of course the dealer TAFE here confirmed - No Black.

They do have black although not mentioned in brochure or even their site. I own magic black which was delivered in May. Dealer may be pushing for existing stock, So you will need to push them hard.

Flyer · 6th July 2018, 11:14

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Originally Posted by bhavit46

Guys please help with your suggestions regarding steel grey, black or white.

Congrats! Color is a personal choice. Since you asked, let me suggest you black. vRS looks stunning in Black.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nareshtrao

I was told there is no Black in vRS. Single big reason I did not. I even checked with the company and also with a couple of good friends who have vRS. And of course the dealer TAFE here confirmed - No Black.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhavit46

On the contrary, the first vRS i saw and sat in Ahmedabad was black and i was even surprised as there was no mention of black in any of the communication from skoda.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vishaltanksale

They do have black although not mentioned in brochure or even their site. I own magic black which was delivered in May. Dealer may be pushing for existing stock, So you will need to push them hard.

Black is available. Check out these posts in this same thread.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post4399922

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post4383035

manojas · 7th July 2018, 18:45

I just received a communication from Skoda saying that the price is increased from July 1st. It doesn't say how much though.

bhavit46 · 8th July 2018, 12:04

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Originally Posted by manojas

I just received a communication from Skoda saying that the price is increased from July 1st. It doesn't say how much though.

They have increased the prices by around 50000 ex showroom ahmedabad w.e.f.01-07

manojas · 8th July 2018, 15:51

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Originally Posted by bhavit46

They have increased the prices by around 50000 ex showroom ahmedabad w.e.f.01-07

The new ex- showroom price is 26,78,000. When I booked it three months ago it was 26,25,490. So the there is an increase of 52,510.

This could be a bit more also as I could not get the new ex-showroom price specific to Bangalore from the dealer.

I feel angry and cheated.

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84.monsoon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,509 Thanked: 12,306 Times	Interesting news. I wish VW would launch the bi-turbo version of the Tiguan here. With a more compact and slightly stronger feeling chassis, the Tiguan would be fun to drive with all that massive 500NM torque propelling it. It will beat the hot hatches hollow with the 6.5s 0-100 time and would be a great combination of fun, practicality, go-anywhere capability and good looks. Of course it will be more expensive, but who H the Kodiaq selling at Rs. 5 Lakhs more than the top end Tiguan, there should be room in between for the Tiguan Bi-turbo. Last edited by 84.monsoon : 13th June 2018 at 09:45.
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xtremeshock BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 422 Thanked: 186 Times View My Garage	Re: Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review Guys I have heard that the new batch of Octavia's come with a virtual cockpit like Audi in the international market and this is a silent addition to the car, is this true? if yes, can we expect them in the Indian market. This will definitely be a wonderful feature to have.
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varunnahar Newbie Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 16 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review Just took the delivery of this riot of a car! Full ownership post coming soon
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theMandarin BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Vormir Posts: 93 Thanked: 349 Times	Re: Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review I have been following everything about the Octavia vRS as its part of a new car shortlist. I came across two bits of information that really put things in a tough spot with respect to arriving at a decision: The MY2019 updates will include an optional virtual cockpit for the instrument cluster. I'm not sure if this will be offered here as the Passat already has this internationally but the one sold in India does not get that. There are talks about the '230' specification of the vRS being discontinued. This is apparently due to the engine line-up changes mandated by the updated Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) that comes into effect in the EU later this year. Now the second point is more important as that would mean the vRS sold here may be discontinued. I think another member mentioned that a dealer also hinted at this possibility so maybe it is not just hearsay. What complicates things further is that the standard 1.8 engine variant is also being replaced internationally by a revised version of the 2-litre engine (again something I read on news sources online) so its again uncertain if and when this change will apply to India. Would love to hear if anyone has any clarity on this.
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25th June 2018, 09:34	#232
Dr.Naren Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,115 Thanked: 17,278 Times View My Garage	Re: Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review Found this superb pic, all tuned by APR https://www.facebook.com/story.php?s...11290478940230
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5th July 2018, 19:48	#233
bhavit46 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 66 Thanked: 18 Times	Finally i have taken the plunge and booked the vRS. Though torque is promising delivery of steel grey by 15-08, they say that it can be delivered within this month if the color is red/black. I am still confused regarding the color. Guys please help with your suggestions regarding steel grey, black or white.
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7th July 2018, 18:45	#238
manojas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 102 Times	Re: Skoda Octavia vRS : Official Review I just received a communication from Skoda saying that the price is increased from July 1st. It doesn't say how much though.
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