No, it wasn't.....in my opinion as well the pre FL looks so much more elegant than the interchangeable FL-model....I really don't like the facelift-face as well....the only thing that really improved with them is the interior.

I think the face on the new Octavia is like Marmite - you either love it or you hate it. Personally I love it (I hate Marmite though).

Bob

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Strange - I like Marmite, but am pretty indifferent towards the front of the FL - I could take it or leave it

Strange - I like Marmite, but am pretty indifferent towards the front of the FL - I could take it or leave it

I don't much like FL either - it seems to be trying to imitate a kind of aggressive look seen on some French cars and recent Fords - sort of a snarl on its face.

Pre FL looks more elegant and stylish IMHO.

I saw a beige (cappuccino?) FL today. Much to my surprise I liked the colour.

I'm not so keen on the FL grill . But I don't like the similar strongly chromed grills on the Insignia and a few other cars. A little too USA for me.

The way I see is is that up until Fabia II, Superb II and Octavia FL Skoda were establishing the quality side of their brand.

With these models they are establishing a house look / style.

I've got an Octy VRS Facelift in corrida Red and it looks the mutts nuts, I'm not used to getting admiring/envious looks from other drivers before now!

I've got an Octy VRS Facelift in corrida Red and it looks the mutts nuts, I'm not used to getting admiring/envious looks from other drivers before now!

I've noticed that too, glances and looks at my Race Blue Octy VRs... mainly from boy racer types, but still getting looks whereas the Saab was pretty much ignored (thankfully)