There is no doubt this will be a great car, but am thinking the same do you have to add the vat on top of the £15.700

View the link above of the Skoda website and you'll see clearly that the price quoted above INCLUDES VAT

I like the photo of the dashboard on the official Skoda website showing distance to fill-up as 720 km

I make that about 450 miles. From a twin-charged 1.4?

must be a bl**dy big fuel tank!

Needless to say, i'll tryy and get on a test-drive, not that i really have any intention of buying one!

PL

Video on this link http://auto.idnes.cz/fabia-rs-180-divokych-koni-v-akci-dex-/auto_testy.asp?c=A100518_094023_auto_testy_fdv

http://www.autofun.cz/za-volantem-skoda-fabia-rs-4866/ foreigh review...

* translated*

From Prague to Sosnova and back, and driving a brand new executive and RS Fabia RS Fabia Combi. That sounds like a pretty interesting spent Monday, what do you think? Now whether you have the warm-Hatch finally became a hot-Hatch. You also have doubts?

Last week was from my perspective as Oltcit. After a futile struggle against the influenza virus that I shut down the game (he missed you? ) Still feel in my Skin so I seriously toyed with the idea today (so sorry, for nearly an hour yesterday ...) Action omitted. After all, it's just Fabia RS, about anything, without which I could not live. But what I do for you.

So now I'm standing in the parking lot Ruzyne Airport (thumbs up for that Škoda Auto has made international presentations in Bohemia), holding a yellow station wagon from klíže. My attraction however hatchback in the new green lacquer. Whether you look at the pictures as it may, in real terms on a beautiful color, with an overview of shoving into your pocket all the others. Perhaps with the exception of anthracite metallic hardware, which in turn point to the playfulness and vyzývavost relies on quietness and gives the cars on the category of "higher" phenomenon. Only those bloody proportions of the whole thing a bit spoiled, but needs to be fair - aerokit sports cars and smaller diameter definitely benefit. Also, the seat provides the body with pleasant side lines, even if it ends just below the shoulder blades - simply classic GT concept. Posaz remains high, but not so high that it mattered when driving. Pity that the mainstream can not enjoy the "fábiácké" accurate, smooth and short order, the only choice is the voter dvouspojkového RS DSG automatic with seven hurry.

DSG is still prepared to move or subordinated, when it deems appropriate and regardless of the driver's mind.

Just hold the gas pedal while the floor and now I have a clear right in two ways - fast dvouspojka is exactly what I'm used to, that much. A performance of 180 hp (132 kW) at 6200 rpm, backed up torque of 250 Nm between 2000-4500 rpm, the car is the size and weight Fabia really more than enough. Turbocharged four-cylinder engine has twice while a little rough and dissonant soundBut very good dynamics. His characterization is thoroughly volkswagenovská - course performance is carefully smoothed and flat, and even up to 4500 rpm dynamics slightly increases with speed, then it's a classic sweep "elektromotorový. But do not be afraid to "forget" - electronics reclassified to the 7000 rpm and it is now turbo really good result.

Unfortunately, it is said literally ubiquitous electronics. It does not matter if I have the DSG voters classic "kid", Sport mode and manual mode - there's still ready to move, or subordinated, when it deems appropriate and regardless of the driver's mind. Nejprotivnější is the exit of corners when you fell podřadím the desired speed, but when pushing the gas pedal, Fabio can often suborder again - and turn them rotten ... Fortunately, you can "roaches" and subordinated to overtake you fell as low as as possible.

Other PCB chassis control - extends the range of Fabia RS sports cars that are Always on the system Dynamic Stability, which is additionally the XDS system, which is an electronic substitute for locking center differential. But I have some good news - you can deactivate at least protiprokluz. And this really works electronics.

Just vletím brakes on a turn, I turn the wheel - and Fabio Turn! Miracle ...

The biggest surprise of both Cutted Fabia is certainly driving characteristics that are far removed from how we know others Fabio. Just vletím brakes on a turn, I turn the wheel - and Fabio Turn! Electronic samosvor in this case, it really works. Even works so well that you see flashing stabilization just really rare. PÅ™ibrzÄování inner front wheel helps to significantly suppress understeer and station wagon gives a very nice agility and stability. A rear axle is uncertain, it is very stable and tuned it to the limit, although it is easy to cast, in most cases, remain perfectly quiet.

Good driving characteristics on the course, the lion's share stiffer suspension setups, but the Fabia Combi RS certainly no boneshaker - retained a certain degree plavnosti, without being at the expense of excessive heeling, and what is important is transmitted into the cabin just a little dull shock - shock doing a really good job, even on inequalities in turn, where springs rarely.

It is therefore very unfortunate that on the contrary remained without significant changes in management. It's a slightly tougher (if that is not worth the chassis), but he is still desperately distant and insensitive, but for all jsných signals from the chassis, the driver did not know the behavior of the car next to nothing. But as you know, in this respect as in this category is certainly not alone Skoda ...

And I commend to the end and brakes. Their emergence is indeed a bit muddy, but what is the effect, doing a good job. Wait - at the end? Still in my garage still missing trophy in the form of short Fabio.

Nezkazím his way back to Prague in the Fabia RS impression of the station wagon? Surprisingly not.

What to expect from a car that has about as one of the world better parameters in the station wagon version? Moreover, our experience with high-performance cars škodováckými showed that the station wagon just have a much greater agility and playfulness. Nezkazím, then, on the way back to Prague in the Fabia RS impression of the station wagon? Surprisingly not.

Though not find any significant differences in suspension tuning, different weight distribution, this time played into the hands of lovers of amusement ride in case of a hatchback. If MS truly miraculous XDS makes real nimbler Hatch, who will not let you rest at all. Let-up pressure on the gas pedal when driving on the edge of virtually every transforms into oversteer appetite back lot, which can be compared either with the help of the steering wheel or you can leave this work to electronics. But it is not to say, the first way is severely interaktivější ", especially since it is quite the ESP benevolantní stern wave and let the rest quite bravely, so the driver quite come into his own. Even a short while, the Fabia with the taste of biting into the corners and even in this case this is not a žebřiňák, even though she was understandably a bit plavnost meet.

So I again confirmed that I had none of his ability to anticipate the car. Skoda Fabia Combi RS and its shorter sister Fabia RS definitely pleasantly surprised. The question is, how it stands against the competition. While the latter is the first car due to lack of direct rivals set standards, the hatchback is nelítosný fight. No, definitely not going to argue that we now start Fabia RS winning benchmarks, but the exotic nonsense diesel generation ago, we have a car, which dragged in sight to the best. Peak engine and gearbox do not in themselves can not guarantee a place in the top, but the important thing is that in a good Boleslav are also incorporated in the chassis and the Fabia is now seriously be expected - while the station wagon bets on security and speed, the hatchback has a bit even on the driver's emotion and joy of driving. So if you want her to laugh too much space to the left - yet it is so narrow and tall, huh?

plus nice pics!!

Edited 18 May, 201016 yr by Leon-y-k

Whoops, just took a DSG'd gear box Octy VRS for a test drive then accidently put a deposit on a Fabia VRS.

Edited 18 May, 201016 yr by matclinton

Whoops, just took a DSG'd gear box Octy VRS for a test drive then accidently put a deposit on a Fabia VRS.

Have you actually ordered one? Are you officially the first to order?

From reading the reviews that have been published so far it really seems that the new RS can be considered a complete hot hatch (chassis & all) compared to the Mk1. Looks like it holds the corners nicely in the video Leon posted too.

Like the silver combi. Understated but nice.

Whoops, just took a DSG'd gear box Octy VRS for a test drive then accidently put a deposit on a Fabia VRS.

Really!!! :wonder:

This is really growing on me now, having seen the real life photos. The crappy Skoda press photos didn't do it justice! Anthracite Combi with anthracite wheels looks really nice:

Race blue really suits the Fabia vRS, a little disappointed I can't have a black roof, but I actually think it looks better without now

Besides, it will save me £400 odd quid!

Can anyone tell me ....

1/ whether the race blue paint will be on top of the basic £15700?

2/ whether manual air con is the same as climatic?

3/ whether you have to pay extra for wheel colours apart from the silver alloy?

4/ how much leather seats would cost?

Cheers

You beat me to it there bingo765! I was just going to ask when the option prices would be out - I presume nearer the time. I notice in some of the press photos there are climate units, better stereo etc, and it would be nice to know the paint/wheel costs.

Better not tell Mrs Stig.............

List price of £15700 is only a starting point. If you want metallic paint with a different roof you can add the best part of £800. I dont know why I complain about the price because I've never paid list price for a new car before. I would expect to get £1.5 to £2k off when all the fuss has died down.

Video on this link http://auto.idnes.cz/fabia-rs-180-divokych-koni-v-akci-dex-/auto_testy.asp?c=A100518_094023_auto_testy_fdv

http://www.autofun.cz/za-volantem-skoda-fabia-rs-4866/ foreigh review...

* translated*

From Prague to Sosnova and back, and driving a brand new executive and RS Fabia RS Fabia Combi. That sounds like a pretty interesting spent Monday, what do you think? Now whether you have the warm-Hatch finally became a hot-Hatch. You also have doubts?

Last week was from my perspective as Oltcit. After a futile struggle against the influenza virus that I shut down the game (he missed you? ) Still feel in my Skin so I seriously toyed with the idea today (so sorry, for nearly an hour yesterday ...) Action omitted. After all, it's just Fabia RS, about anything, without which I could not live. But what I do for you.

So now I'm standing in the parking lot Ruzyne Airport (thumbs up for that Škoda Auto has made international presentations in Bohemia), holding a yellow station wagon from klíže. My attraction however hatchback in the new green lacquer. Whether you look at the pictures as it may, in real terms on a beautiful color, with an overview of shoving into your pocket all the others. Perhaps with the exception of anthracite metallic hardware, which in turn point to the playfulness and vyzývavost relies on quietness and gives the cars on the category of "higher" phenomenon. Only those bloody proportions of the whole thing a bit spoiled, but needs to be fair - aerokit sports cars and smaller diameter definitely benefit. Also, the seat provides the body with pleasant side lines, even if it ends just below the shoulder blades - simply classic GT concept. Posaz remains high, but not so high that it mattered when driving. Pity that the mainstream can not enjoy the "fábiácké" accurate, smooth and short order, the only choice is the voter dvouspojkového RS DSG automatic with seven hurry.

DSG is still prepared to move or subordinated, when it deems appropriate and regardless of the driver's mind.

Just hold the gas pedal while the floor and now I have a clear right in two ways - fast dvouspojka is exactly what I'm used to, that much. A performance of 180 hp (132 kW) at 6200 rpm, backed up torque of 250 Nm between 2000-4500 rpm, the car is the size and weight Fabia really more than enough. Turbocharged four-cylinder engine has twice while a little rough and dissonant soundBut very good dynamics. His characterization is thoroughly volkswagenovská - course performance is carefully smoothed and flat, and even up to 4500 rpm dynamics slightly increases with speed, then it's a classic sweep "elektromotorový. But do not be afraid to "forget" - electronics reclassified to the 7000 rpm and it is now turbo really good result.

Unfortunately, it is said literally ubiquitous electronics. It does not matter if I have the DSG voters classic "kid", Sport mode and manual mode - there's still ready to move, or subordinated, when it deems appropriate and regardless of the driver's mind. Nejprotivnější is the exit of corners when you fell podřadím the desired speed, but when pushing the gas pedal, Fabio can often suborder again - and turn them rotten ... Fortunately, you can "roaches" and subordinated to overtake you fell as low as as possible.

Other PCB chassis control - extends the range of Fabia RS sports cars that are Always on the system Dynamic Stability, which is additionally the XDS system, which is an electronic substitute for locking center differential. But I have some good news - you can deactivate at least protiprokluz. And this really works electronics.

Just vletím brakes on a turn, I turn the wheel - and Fabio Turn! Miracle ...

The biggest surprise of both Cutted Fabia is certainly driving characteristics that are far removed from how we know others Fabio. Just vletím brakes on a turn, I turn the wheel - and Fabio Turn! Electronic samosvor in this case, it really works. Even works so well that you see flashing stabilization just really rare. PÅ™ibrzÄování inner front wheel helps to significantly suppress understeer and station wagon gives a very nice agility and stability. A rear axle is uncertain, it is very stable and tuned it to the limit, although it is easy to cast, in most cases, remain perfectly quiet.

Good driving characteristics on the course, the lion's share stiffer suspension setups, but the Fabia Combi RS certainly no boneshaker - retained a certain degree plavnosti, without being at the expense of excessive heeling, and what is important is transmitted into the cabin just a little dull shock - shock doing a really good job, even on inequalities in turn, where springs rarely.

It is therefore very unfortunate that on the contrary remained without significant changes in management. It's a slightly tougher (if that is not worth the chassis), but he is still desperately distant and insensitive, but for all jsných signals from the chassis, the driver did not know the behavior of the car next to nothing. But as you know, in this respect as in this category is certainly not alone Skoda ...

And I commend to the end and brakes. Their emergence is indeed a bit muddy, but what is the effect, doing a good job. Wait - at the end? Still in my garage still missing trophy in the form of short Fabio.

Nezkazím his way back to Prague in the Fabia RS impression of the station wagon? Surprisingly not.

What to expect from a car that has about as one of the world better parameters in the station wagon version? Moreover, our experience with high-performance cars škodováckými showed that the station wagon just have a much greater agility and playfulness. Nezkazím, then, on the way back to Prague in the Fabia RS impression of the station wagon? Surprisingly not.

Though not find any significant differences in suspension tuning, different weight distribution, this time played into the hands of lovers of amusement ride in case of a hatchback. If MS truly miraculous XDS makes real nimbler Hatch, who will not let you rest at all. Let-up pressure on the gas pedal when driving on the edge of virtually every transforms into oversteer appetite back lot, which can be compared either with the help of the steering wheel or you can leave this work to electronics. But it is not to say, the first way is severely interaktivější ", especially since it is quite the ESP benevolantní stern wave and let the rest quite bravely, so the driver quite come into his own. Even a short while, the Fabia with the taste of biting into the corners and even in this case this is not a žebřiňák, even though she was understandably a bit plavnost meet.

So I again confirmed that I had none of his ability to anticipate the car. Skoda Fabia Combi RS and its shorter sister Fabia RS definitely pleasantly surprised. The question is, how it stands against the competition. While the latter is the first car due to lack of direct rivals set standards, the hatchback is nelítosný fight. No, definitely not going to argue that we now start Fabia RS winning benchmarks, but the exotic nonsense diesel generation ago, we have a car, which dragged in sight to the best. Peak engine and gearbox do not in themselves can not guarantee a place in the top, but the important thing is that in a good Boleslav are also incorporated in the chassis and the Fabia is now seriously be expected - while the station wagon bets on security and speed, the hatchback has a bit even on the driver's emotion and joy of driving. So if you want her to laugh too much space to the left - yet it is so narrow and tall, huh?

plus nice pics!!

good pics like the blue one with white wheels

Yellow estate for me please somehow the tall sides of the Fabia seem less obvious in estate guise. Obviously thats the one to buy... you try and find anything else for the money new with the practicality and performance of a VRS Estate... I just cant afford it :'(

Pre-registered delivery mileage Imprezza 2.5wrx for 14 grand anyone?

Must admit the estate is growing on me, but the DSG means I'll never even bother to go drive one.

All the options haven't been priced as of yet, but yes my deposit has been taken and I just need to confirm these options!

White or Red are standard colours, any of the others are £410. No prices on the alloy options yet.

The DSG is pretty damn good too, I don't see why you'd not want it in the car - it's so smooth and it works! I had more trouble with the flappy paddles (which are standard in the Fabia) in the Octy than I did just having it on auto - you just don't notice the changes.

All the options haven't been priced as of yet, but yes my deposit has been taken and I just need to confirm these options!

White or Red are standard colours, any of the others are £410. No prices on the alloy options yet.

The DSG is pretty damn good too, I don't see why you'd not want it in the car - it's so smooth and it works! I had more trouble with the flappy paddles (which are standard in the Fabia) in the Octy than I did just having it on auto - you just don't notice the changes.

I'd be interested in the ordering process - so you paid a "small?" deposit and when the options are priced up you can make amendments to your order and then it's final - you just await delivery? Any news when that would be? August?

You beat me to it there bingo765! I was just going to ask when the option prices would be out - I presume nearer the time. I notice in some of the press photos there are climate units, better stereo etc, and it would be nice to know the paint/wheel costs.

Climate control is a £260 option on the rest of the Fabia range.

Looks like the Skoda UK dictators aren't letting us chose the Amundsen satnav system which you can get in Europe unfortunately but the Swing looks much nicer than the old Dance unit in the pre facelift Fabia and the RS has MDI as standard too.

Got a Volvo automatic already, don't want a small automatic, want proper gears. Mind you the missus hates these anyway. Put a thread on the general car chat last week, the fabia MKII is one of the cars she has refused to drive on the basis that "It's not cool. It's a grandad's car and I'm not driving it".

I hardly think the VRS is a grandad car

Well that's what the missus, and the 18 yr old stepdaughter think. Apparently less cool even than the smoke bomb that is the MKI vrs. Looks like it's on stilts apparently. Like I say I kinda like the estate now, but you can say another Skoda is definitely off the cards, coz I took a MKII Octy VRS diesel for a test and that was absolutely gutless.

Looking at mid-August for delivery ordering now, or wait until the plate change in Sept...

Looking at mid-August for delivery ordering now, or wait until the plate change in Sept...

Possibly... Customer orders will be built at the earliest week30. I reckon you are looking more like end of August, if you get some of the very early orders in although I suspect most dealers are going to order 2 cars for stock/showroom and that will delay customer orders slightly.

The grey estate looks awesome, will defo be going for a test drive!

Friends of mine have just bought a new Seat Exeo estate with all the toys for £19k, saved £5k off list price. If Skoda decide to put a 2.0 TDI in the vRS estate i'll be a happy man!

The grey estate looks awesome, will defo be going for a test drive!

Friends of mine have just bought a new Seat Exeo estate with all the toys for £19k, saved £5k off list price. If Skoda decide to put a 2.0 TDI in the vRS estate i'll be a happy man!

and i will be there with you