Skoda Octavia Scout Mk III

[Guest]

From this week's Auto Express.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/octavia/85681/skoda-octavia-scout-2014-new-rugged-estate-revealed

[CEPi]

This new MKIII look is still too last decade for me, mix of old A6 with really ugly back.

 

I won't be upgrading my Scout any time for this new model, maybe FL in 4-5y.

[Stuarted]

Would this be more appropriate in the Mk III forum?

[CEPi]

Yes, but we can bash it here for free, and maybe some MKII owners will get this

[Guest]

I posted it here as I thought it would be useful for Octy Scout MkII owners (like myself!) to have a look at if they are thinking of upgrading.

Feel free to move it.

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[goatboy]

Like the new interior (particularly the steering wheel which is so ugly in the mk2 scout) but hate those wheels.

Overall I think my scout is safe for the time being

[silver1011]

Oh no, not another set of polished alloys. When will Skoda learn!

[patrolman]

Its not for me.

[Stuarted]

Oh no, not another set of polished alloys. When will Skoda learn!

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I guess that while many people will buy a Scout because (like you and me) they want a solid, reliable, spacious, versatile, economical, comfortable and good-value workhorse, some poseurs will buy it because they want a "Look at me I've got a 4x4!" car with loads bling, but can't afford a Range Rover.  The big shiny wheels are for them - it will help Skoda to sell to even more cars. 

[GroundHog]

I like it, and the fact the towing weight has gone up is a big plus for me, as our current Scout is a bit borderline for towing our caravan. It'll be interesting to see how much this new Scout is, though, as I can't see if being cheap. If Skoda aren't careful they could price it out of the market when you look at some of it's direct rivals.

[nickguzzi]

At least it is not as ugly as the facelift yeti.

Actually saw a mk3 estate today, bland enough not to hate.  Although the grill...

[Guest]

Just received this link on fb for anyone interested!

http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/octavia-scout/overview

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[silver1011]

Nice, I need prices though!

[CEPi]

I'm definitely not getting this version. I don't like the looks of new Octy, boxy and last decade look.

 

I bet the facelift will come in 3y, no one likes it, even dealers are not happy with the take up of new Octy model, they are selling FL Superbs more then Octy.

 

Saw a Passat Alltrack in the showroom, very nice, thought just FL of old Passat.

[Blanchie]

Clearly not selling Occy 3's that's why there's a 7 months delivery on new ones......

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[CEPi]

So you think new Octy is being build full power in Skoda factory? Not really. Rapid has taken priority.

 

Anyone in Europe gets a Skoda for 8-10 weeks. Only the UK ones are 3-4 months. I know I ordered my Scout about same time with a guy here, mine came for 10 weeks (with all extras), his came after 18 weeks, as they are mostly bare bones no extras on them, so not much money for Skoda, add to it the exchange rate Pound-Euro losses, you get the picture, add the VW pressure on Skoda to not offer all the equipment to UK market, and it gets even worst.

 

Don't be more catholic then the Pope, defending Skoda, get your facts first

 

Skoda MK3 sucks, period. Lets hope the FL comes fast.

[silver1011]

Skoda MK3 sucks, period. Lets hope the FL comes fast.

 

I dare you to post that in the MkIII forum

[CEPi]

Hahah, thats why I said it here 

 

 

Of course, I don't like it how it looks, technology/driving etc. is fine, so sorry if I offended any one :think: