Skoda dilemma - Octavia 1.8 L&K vs Superb 1.8 L&K vs...something else?

greenh0rn · 24th August 2019, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Iyencar

Get yourself a new VRS

Is the vRS even available? I just spoke to a Delhi dealer (Jai Skoda) who said it is not expected before next year. Asking as I’m also soon going to be in the market :-)

Lambydude · 24th August 2019, 14:27

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Originally Posted by greenh0rn

Is the vRS even available? I just spoke to a Delhi dealer (Jai Skoda) who said it is not expected before next year. Asking as I’m also soon going to be in the market :-)

Not available currently. There was a rumour that Skoda might bring in the 245 bhp vRS, but it is still a rumour.

However, even if they have plans to launch, Skoda sales people may not give the correct info as the sale of vRS does not fall into their sales target. Most dealer managements say that vRS sells by itself and the sales person is not responsible. Hence, sales PPL tries to convert the sale to 1.8 TSI or TDI.
It's always better to enquire with a company representative if you can.

itwasntme · 24th August 2019, 20:20

No way the new vRS will come before April 2020 partly because Skoda wants to bring it as a BS-VI model and both LHD & RHD is in huge demand in the EU & UK respectively.

The enthusiast Brits are devastated at an easy 10% rise in prices due to Brexit, and are booking desirable EU cars before the deadline.

Brace yourself for a long wait.

sbenstewart · 26th June 2021, 12:09

With the Octavia trying hard to be a Superb, it is time for Skoda to name this Octavia as the Laura, and bring the name back for it's bigger Rapid/Slavia replacement. Trust me, it will be a bit more closer to the original Octavia DNA, with similar space, power and handling, than what the lousy impostor of a Superb it is right now.

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