WHY U NO CRUZE SKODA

 

It was standard on the old vRS.

No cruise is rather odd. Would never drive a car without it now.

Can someone please explain this standard feature for me

 

> Automatic post collision braking system

 

Automatic braking following a collision?????  Erm, if you have a collision would the car not be stationary anyway????  

 

Just got a picture here of an unlucky driver/car embedded into a wall and the car automatically applying the brakes - a bit late in the day.

From what I remeber (which is very little sometimes) the Automatic Post Collision System is not to stop you from hitting something, it 'anchors' up to try and prevent the car from potentially spinning back out of the collision in to the road.

 

E.G. You hit the central reservation, unless you hit it square on, the angle of impact along with the speed will 'bounce' the car back out from point of impact, thus out in to oncoming traffic and a Sainsburys lorry  :( 

 

This is where the APCS comes in by slamming the brakes on to minimize the 'bounce back' <----- non technical term.

 

Hope that helps. 

^^^^  That's right.

 

It's to bring the vehicle under control after hitting and bouncing off something.

Also interesting that the Petrol and Diesel models are only £270 different! (Estate, manual)

No cruise? I guess I will add adaptive cruise as an option anyway.

Dealers need to me discounting it by at least 10% from launch IMO. Drive

The Deal are still offering Golf GTI 5 doors for £23,250 which makes the vrs at £22,900 very expensive.

And yes, no cruise is a pain.

The Deal are still offering Golf GTI 5 doors for £23,250 which makes the vrs at £22,900 very expensive.

 

Makes it £350 cheaper by my calculations

 

How do they compare on spec?

A Golf GTI or a VRS for 350 quid less would he a no brainer. GTI every time. I love my VRS but the price point is what makes them great. I'm test driving a mk7 GTI tomorrow so that I can compare it to the VRS when it comes available.

They need to do the no vat deal on it. Then I'd go for another VRS.

hmm, confused.

 

just spotted this "trim level" on this page for VRS hatch - http://www.skoda.co.uk/models/new-octavia-hatch/equipment

 

The list prices are different for the diesel than the once quoted on the meia site? Typo maybe?

 

 

 

Available with the following Engines:

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• 2.0 TSI 220 PS £22,990
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• 2.0 TSI 220 PS DSG £24,380
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• 2.0 TDI CR 184PS DPF £23,260
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• 2.0 TDI CR 184PS DSG DPF £26,650

 

Interior Standard Equipment (Over Elegance)

• 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel for radio and telephone with DSG paddles (if DSG)
• Backrest release
• Front armrest with storage box
• Rear armrest with load-through boot access
• Textile floor mats

Exterior Standard Equipment (Over Elegance)

• 18" Gemini / Pictoris alloy wheels
• Bi-Xenon headlights AFS LED "DAY LIGHT" with dynamic angle control
• LED rear lights
• Sports suspension

Safety, Security & Technology Standard Equipment (Over Elegance)

• Lane assistant
• Light assistant
• Telescopic washers
•  

Dealers need to me discounting it by at least 10% from launch IMO. Drive

The Deal are still offering Golf GTI 5 doors for £23,250 which makes the vrs at £22,900 very expensive.

I think i must be one of the biggest die hard Skoda enthusiasts on this site as to me its also a no brainer but Id go for the bigger more practical, 'lesser badged' VRS! You are of course not being fair by comparing one thats discounted to the others full rrp. 10-12% off with 0% finance and free servicing. Yes please!

I think i must be one of the biggest die hard Skoda enthusiasts on this site as to me its also a no brainer but Id go for the bigger more practical, 'lesser badged' VRS! You are of course not being fair by comparing one thats discounted to the others full rrp. 10-12% off with 0% finance and free servicing. Yes please!

 

+ GTI performance pack...

+ GTI performance pack...

See, now that would be my only reason for going for the Golf as I cant see this ever being made available on the VRS. Its supposed to be very very very good (the e-diff specifically) but I havent been able to try one myself yet. The reason I went for a mk2 Octavia estate was that I needed the addional room (and preffered the looks of an estate format) but VW didnt go the Golf GTI in estate format. Nothing has changed with the Mk3 Octy VRS and Mk7 Golf Gti in that respect.I like the fact I drive a car thats relatively uncommon on the road. GTI's are everywhere.    

@BossFox, wishful thinking unfortunately...

I think i must be one of the biggest die hard Skoda enthusiasts on this site as to me its also a no brainer but Id go for the bigger more practical, 'lesser badged' VRS! You are of course not being fair by comparing one thats discounted to the others full rrp. 10-12% off with 0% finance and free servicing. Yes please!

 

Yeah, I think some guys on here are being unrealistic..

 

It's using the same mechanicals as the Golf, but it's a larger car, and the list price is still cheaper than the discounted price on the Golf yet you still want more?!

 

You've been spoilt by the discounting on the run-out Octavia 2s methinks.

 

Standard Octy3s were discounted from launch so don't see why this should be any different.

Yeah, I think some guys on here are being unrealistic..

 

It's using the same mechanicals as the Golf, but it's a larger car, and the list price is still cheaper than the discounted price on the Golf yet you still want more?!

 

You've been spoilt by the discounting on the run-out Octavia 2s methinks.

 

Standard Octy3s were discounted from launch so don't see why this should be any different.

Couldnt agree more with that post! The same quality of engineering, the same, as makes no difference, quality interior cabin materials as makes any difference now and MORE metal for LESS money. In value terms I think its unbeatable and having the Focus ST as the only thing in the class thats cheaper is quite some achievment imo. Plus I get to deal with a Skoda dealer rather than a VW one!

• 2.0 TDI CR 184PS DPF £23,260

 

2.0 TDI CR 184PS DSG DPF £26,650

 

£3,400 for DSG?

 

That first price is wrong, it should be £25,260.

 

That makes the diesel £2,300 more than the petrol, which sounds about right.

 

Unfortunately, it would make the list price of my desired spec about £30k!!

 

Defo need the 20% deal to make me even consider it.

 

H

Guys.

How does the 6 spd cr compare to the fl model model price?

Just trying to figure pricing over here

 

 

Anyone?

Its not the same mechanically as a Golf though is it, as the Golf appears to be(as far as reviews so far go) a much better "drivers" car.

 

vRS form factor appeals to me more, I also like the fact its NOT a Volkswagen, however the Golf appeals more for its performance dynamics. 

Its not the same mechanically as a Golf though is it, as the Golf appears to be(as far as reviews so far go) a much better "drivers" car.

 

 

Yes, mechanically its the same - ie the major drivetrain components are identicle but then its engineered to do a slightly different thing.

The Performance Pack (the e-diff) gives the GTI the edge. Obviously anyone looking to drive a car enthusiastically would like an e-diff, especially in a FWD car. Otherwise they are mechanically identical (the suspension might be set a bit softer on the vRS).

Yes, mechanically its the same - ie the major drivetrain components are identicle but then its engineered to do a slightly different thing.

 

Identical, other than the bits that are different. Would be more accurate to say its "similar". 

Nobody has mentioned the Seat Leon FR Diesel 184hp, which is cheaper than the vRS, it has slightly better fuel consumption figures but doesn't have Xenon lights and DAB radio but the vRS doesn't have climate control, just air-con, plus no cruise control.

Edited 11 July, 201312 yr by Ultima