There's a full review of the new Octavia RS in today's Autocar magazine, and whilst they think it looks a bit understated they rave about the rest of it.

Don't have the mag with me for quotes but if you're in any doubt about buying a new RS then go and take a look at this review!

Will go and read it now, just got in Thought Autocar or Briskoda first.

Bought this for a look.

Anyone who is worried about the look of the front of the car should buy this.It looks great.It also looks low,chunky and solid.Some great (probably the best so far) pics that do it some justice.The front on shots in another thread are just pants.

Even the racing blue colour.I was not impressed when people were getting excited.I thought its just,well,blue.Looks almost R32 blue from the pics though.

Enjoyed the write up too.Must get EVO today

links / scans ?

http://www.autocarmagazine.com/FirstDrive_Summary.asp?RT=217327

will that do you

http://www.autocarmagazine.com/FirstDrive_Summary.asp?RT=217327

will that do you

I think they like it. Shame its not the Hatch though

Just as a comaprison I would like to see a review comparing the handling of the old vRS (aways a weak point I felt) with the new one. From all accounts the new one is substantially better. and I did chukle at the comparison with the Audi.

The press keep going on about this being the fastest Skoda ever etc. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the performance figures just the same as the old Vrs?

The press keep going on about this being the fastest Skoda ever etc. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the performance figures just the same as the old Vrs?

It's just over a second faster to 62mph and has a top speed a few MPH higher.

149mph and 0-60 in 7.8....... is it? :confused:

Don't get me wrong...I'm still geting one though!

From another tread

The magazine Bilsport did a test on the new Octavia when two new RS was in Sweden after the Frankfurt motorshow.

They tested it on a superstage liked the one in the Top Gear television program you have in UK.

The new Octy is the fasted frontwheel drive car they have ever tested on the track.

Even faster than Volvo S60R and the Golf R32.

They think it

Guys I hope this ain't true but I heard that it'll be 8 months before New vRS will be available in the Blue, please tell me its bullsh*t :(

Race Blue is available to order now.

So more like 8 weeks than 8 months.

Race Blue is available to order now.

So more like 8 weeks than 8 months.

Glad to hear it. I have now heard that Yellow won't be available till May (this source is a little more reliable than the last )

I'd like to buy it even if it was just for the Grille , in comparison to the other Octavias .....

I liked this comment.....

There are nippy Octavias and

brisk Octavias

and then there