Just wondering if anyone has the "special order" base engine in this car instead of the 1.6, having driven a 1.6 and found it "leisurely" to say the least:)

I think that engine's only purpose in the range was so they could say "Octavia from £11145" , and they don't expect to sell any

I think that engine's only purpose in the range was so they could say "Octavia from £11145" , and they don't expect to sell any

Or to keep the MPG/CO2 figures a bit more competitive?

the horror. They'll do pedals next ;-)

Or to keep the MPG/CO2 figures a bit more competitive?

Nope , it's less efficient than the 1.6!

Nope , it's less efficient than the 1.6!

I didn't know that, but its hardly surprising :rofl:

I've driven one for a day as a service replacement car. Oh horror....

Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmh takes ages, I joined the highway driving lane with great difficulty, because 20-ton truck was too fast for me.

I really don't understand why anyone would want a car like that.