See this link:

http://skoda.autosalonkudrna.cz/auto/rapid-spaceback-ambition-fresh-1-2-tsi-77kw-6-st-cervena-rio/191

 

Rio red

and this link:

http://forum.skodahome.cz/topic/74630-akcni-nabidky-zmeny-cen-a-vybav-cz/page-47

 

on an octavia (just scroll down)

Thanks suzshe, it's good to finally see the colour on a car.

 

It looks good to me, I'm really looking forward to seeing mine now.

That looks really nice, can imagine that with the black pack and it would be superb.

I might see you around your only down the road from us

Will keep my eyes peeled for you!

and this link:

http://forum.skodahome.cz/topic/74630-akcni-nabidky-zmeny-cen-a-vybav-cz/page-47

 

on an octavia (just scroll down)

Thanks! Bit happier about the colour now - will post pictures once it's here!

Thanks suzshe, it's good to finally see the colour on a car.

 

It looks good to me, I'm really looking forward to seeing mine now.

Hi Spacenase, your build date is two weeks ahead of mine, you must be about to take delivery!

Hi Spacenase, your build date is two weeks ahead of mine, you must be about to take delivery!

 

Yeah, I should be signing the paperwork tomorrow and hoping to pick it up next Saturday. I've been in hospital for a couple of weeks, so I've not been able to get to the dealer and see it (so frustrating!)

 

I'm going to try and get the sales guy to bring some pictures with him tomorrow.

Just found these two pictures. I'm not sure I like it. Doesn't look like the sample I have in post 63....

 

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1609406/SkodaOctaviaCombiRioRed.pdf

Edited 26 October, 201312 yr by suzshe

Just found these two pictures. I'm not sure I like it. Doesn't look like the sample I have in post 63....

 

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1609406/SkodaOctaviaCombiRioRed.pdf

Silly question......but why are they jacking a new car up?

 

If they need to inspect the underside they put it on a ramp or over a pit, surely?

I have ordered a Rio Red vRS hatch due in Dec.

 

Not sure if I like it now I see colour on actual car!

 

Maybe it will look different with black pack, black sunroof panel and blackish wheels.

 

Time will tell.

Silly question......but why are they jacking a new car up?

 

If they need to inspect the underside they put it on a ramp or over a pit, surely?

Looks like they've removed the rear bumper to fit the tow bar.

Just found these two pictures. I'm not sure I like it. Doesn't look like the sample I have in post 63....

 

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1609406/SkodaOctaviaCombiRioRed.pdf

 

I still like it, although I hope it's closer to the second picture than the first.

and this link:

http://forum.skodahome.cz/topic/74630-akcni-nabidky-zmeny-cen-a-vybav-cz/page-47

 

on an octavia (just scroll down)

Thats a Rapid lift back.  Unless I couldn't see the Octy pics, looks deeper.... quite a serious colour than something fun. Thought it would be more fiery than that. 

I think this is one of the first in the UK, my Octavia in Rio Red metallic (photo's taken by the salesman on his mobile):

 

        

 

 

Not a particularly good picture, as the light's quite poor. So the Jury's out with me until I see a better picture in better light.

Spacenase,

How is your car? Mine arrived at the Dealers on Monday, I'm going for a look tomorrow morning - really hoping it's the right colour choice! Photos seem to vary wildly, depending on the position of the sun, so it's really difficult to see what the colour truly is.

I picked it up on Saturday, but due to an illness I haven't driven it much yet. I think the Rio Red works well on the mainstream trims and doesn't need the chrome window surrounds. I personally think that it is probably not bold enough for how I'd want a VRS to look though.

 

I like the look of the car inside and out and it drives really well. The only personal issue is that the ride is a bit firmer than I prefer, but I'll get used to it.

 

On the whole, I'm really happy with my choice.

 

Fatfudgecat - I hope you're happy with your car when you see it tomorrow.

Edited 6 November, 201312 yr by spacenase

Hi Spacenase,

Very pleased indeed - it's quite subtle on the VRS but following the Rallye Green a bit of subtlety might not be a bad thing! It is a diesel estate with the Gemini alloys, sunset glass, and black pack (exterior options - there are also one or two interior ones) and I'll post some pictures after delivery, probably the following weekend. I'm picking it up on the 19th at 4:30PM...

I'd be interested in seeing it with the black pack.

 

I'll get some photos of mine sorted soon as well.

Edited 9 November, 201312 yr by spacenase

And did it come with the Heated Front Screen after all?  If so, which is your Dealer in West Lothian?   We're often in the Edinburgh area, and, if he can work some magic on the configurator for that option on a TSi, I might give him our order!

Here we go, hope you like it - I have several pictures but can't upload them as Briskoda says that they are too big...not sure how to get around this problem.

Rio Red VRS Estate with:

Winter Pack

Black Pack

Colour Maxi Dot

Cruise Control

Variable Boot Floor

Spare Wheel

And another picture...

Edited 22 November, 201312 yr by Fatfudgecat

And one more...

Just save the files in PUBLIC folder on Dropbox and apply the browser links to files (in our Dropbox public folder) to this site.