A year after the premiere of the Škoda Octavia RS at the Frankfurt car show, the range of drive units for the model has been expanded to include a 2.0 TDI PD engine.

The heart of the new product is a 2.0 Turbo Direct Injection PD engine with adjustable geometry of the turbocharger blades and a maximum power output of 125 kW (170 PS) at 4200 revs/min-1. The engine achieves its greatest torque of 350 Nm at 1800 revs/min-1.

The Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI PD can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, its maximum speed is 225 km/h (combi: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 s, Vmax 224 km/h). Combined consumption is therefore a favourable 5.7 l/100 km (combi: 5.8 l/100 km).

The new Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI PD is fitted as standard with a no-maintenance diesel particulate filter and also an oxidising catalytic convertor, which means it significantly exceeds the EU4 emission standard.

The new 2.0 TDI PD drive unit in the Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS comes in combination with a six-gear mechanical gearbox.

Hi there, this is my FIRST posting!

I read about the RS TDI (or is it VRS?) and the 4x4 Scout in a weekly e-mail 10 days ago from a fleet leasing company BUT I can't find anything on any other website, including Skoda's.

Can anyone verify when it is coming out, what price, full spec etc. etc.?

The trim spec of the RS TDi will be the same as the petrol. I have the Octavia brochure in front of me, from the engine specs I can see.

Max Speed (MPH) , 140

Accel (0-62), 8.5 seconds

Max Performance, 170BHP@4200rpm

Max Torque, 350nm@1800rpm

No fuel consumption figures are shown, just TBC. Figures for the estate are the same, except 0-62mph = 8.6 seconds.

Pricing (RRP OTR inc. VAT and Tax) 2.0TDi

Hatch, £18,375

Estate, £19,220

The VED band is still shown as TBC.

Hmm the new Octavia sounds very good, I wonder what Skoda will do with the next Fabia VRS.......

Rumours abound. 2.0 140 PD seems likely

Any chance of it coming in auto? I cannot use my clutch leg (knee problem) and feel that i am missing out.

Drove our vRS TDi demo today.............Wahaaaay what a cracking engine!!!!

The power is just seamless from 1700 rpm to 4500rpm and the acceleration in all gears is constant in every gear.

I've had 2 x 2.0 turbo vRS's this year and the TDi definitely has more mid - range punch than the petrol.

The new TDi has a wider power band than any previous TDi and is definitely worth the extra

No idea if an auto box is coming but the DSG paddle-shift would be nice.

Its probably all wishful thinking and we'll be told "... its got too much torque ..."

No idea if an auto box is coming but the DSG paddle-shift would be nice.

Its probably all wishful thinking and we'll be told "... its got too much torque ..."

The reviews of the vRS TDI are a mixed bag. Of particular concern is the torque spike which is even more pronounced than that with the 140bhp version of the engine. It badly affects the driveability of the car by all accounts. The DSG would help iron that out for the driver so you never know. Trouble is that then everyone will ask why the petrol version isnt getting DSG. I doubt VW will allow that as Golf GTI sales would really suffer. As for paddle shift, no way Skoda will ever get that and if they do it will only be because technology has moved on and paddle shift is old hat. Skoda are just too good for VW's liking I think. Long live the underdog.

No idea if an auto box is coming but the DSG paddle-shift would be nice.

Its probably all wishful thinking and we'll be told "... its got too much torque ..."

Too much torque ? I think not, there are torqueir VAG engines already mated to the DSG - look at the Audi ranges. Probably all to do with not upstaging VW. No DSG = no Octy vRS TDi for me, I'm afraid. I'll get an Elegance Estate 2.0 TDi and get it chipped....................and get more toys and save money. vRS is now over-priced IMHO.:thumbdwn:

How about the Tsi 1.4 @ 170 BHP in the new Furby vRS.

Nagh ! - stick to the TDi engine for Furby - how else will you get more torque than a Boxter or Impreza?

Regrettably, this is hte official Skoda response:

"Thank you for your recent e-mail. I am delighted with your interest in the Octavia vRS but regret to advise you that at the present time, there are no plans to introduce an automatic model into this range.

Thank you for e-mailing Skoda with your enquiry."

Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI PD

any body know of any importers doing this car ?

i have been offered a x demo beginning of next year for about 1 grand less but i still think it is overpriced at that?:eek:

Hey Lewie - It's about supply + demand....There aren't any about yet used coz as you know they only came available 2 weeks ago.

I am a dealer in North Wales and will have a silver + cruise ex demo, @ 2000 miles available in January if you're interested - Will do better than a grand off as well with no px.

PM me if you're interested.

Steve

Hmm the new Octavia sounds very good, I wonder what Skoda will do with the next Fabia VRS.......

would be nice to see the fabias with the 1.8t 20v engine

Actually, both myself and wife are very disappointed with a test drive in the new VRs TDi Octy. It felt very heavy and quite sluggish, though very well built. We have a Fabia VRs and a Superb V6 TDi. We were looking to replace the Fabia, but now we are looking away from the Octy. Any suggestions for (Diesel) alternatives?

A quick look through Diesel Car over the weekend and they had a superchips leon TDI170. Remaped to just over 210bhp.

I'm confident in thinking that JabbaSport will be able to get more out of the 170bhp PD engine

Many thanks for your comments. Unfortunately, there is simply no way I would modify the vehicle this way. If it hasn't enough BHP from the factory, then too bad. We still don't have a clue what to get other than another Furby VRs.

Any suggestions for (Diesel) alternatives?

Maybe worth waiting for Ford next year. They will use the Ford/PSA 2.2 Twin Turbo unit in the new Mondeo and it will filter across the other models.

The first turbo is enough to produce maximum torque at 1500rpm and building strong from 1200rpm, the second turbo comes in at 2600rpm and gives usable power to 4500rpm.

The first gen engine that's fitted to the 407/607 gives 170bhp/277lbft. The second gen engine that Ford will use will give 200bhp/300lbft.

Cheers

Lee

Thanks.

I am the proud owner of a new Octavia Vrs TDi and would not part with it.

As with all diesels, it was tight for the first 5000 miles, but it is now a rocket. When you can out run a Vrs petrol from 30 - 80 and leave a BMW 320D for dust... I think enough said.

Maybe worth waiting for Ford next year. They will use the Ford/PSA 2.2 Twin Turbo unit in the new Mondeo and it will filter across the other models.

The first turbo is enough to produce maximum torque at 1500rpm and building strong from 1200rpm, the second turbo comes in at 2600rpm and gives usable power to 4500rpm.

The first gen engine that's fitted to the 407/607 gives 170bhp/277lbft. The second gen engine that Ford will use will give 200bhp/300lbft.

Cheers

Lee

But why would anyone move to Ford from Skoda ? Going the wrong way, surely ? I too am having probs finding a replacement for my Furby vRS. Would love an Octy TDi vRS + DSG, but no chance, apparently (?).

I am awaiting delivery of a petrol VRS, having waited to try the diesel before I decided which to buy.

Was disappointed with it, undoubtedly very very fast when on the boil, but powerband too narrow, and sixth was pretty much only good at motorway speeds, whereas the petrol will potter along happily in 40mph areas and pull cleanly.

Also would have been 20 grand with options, knocking on for double what I paid for my Octy Mk1 when it was seven months old.

One weird thing though, when I phoned up for insurance quote on a new diesel VRS I was told that there would be no decrease in premium from my 03 VRS Octy, which is odd as I expected it to be a bit cheaper.

I then got a quote for a new petrol VRS, expecting it to be a few quid more, and was told I would get a £30 refund !!!

How does that work !, not complaining tho', can put it towards all the extra petrol I'll use !