Skoda Auto is coming to Oz in October (update July 07)

[gtiono]

worth a try

Sounds like they will use the new engines and components coming out of "made in China" plants and price the car to compete with the Yaris and Tida's. It could work. Judging from the increase sales numbers for VW and Audi over the last couple years, I think the German/European brands is becoming increasingly trendy nowadays as self expression, image and uniqueness is a big part of popular culture now.

[acdcfan]

$16000 start!!! skoda will kick ass here!!@@!!

Not sure about it ? Toyota, KIA and Hyundai are still cheaper but I would like to think it will sell OK. Feedback from UK is all good with Skodas in top 5 recommended cars with least problems..... heck even beat Golf

[99gti]

The RS looks a bit like the lovely ugly duckling. It's all going to come down to $$$'s. If they enter as a cheap diesel variant they might stand a chance considering the take off of diesel here. Time shall tell.

[flightlessbird]

skoda

I think the quality should be ok. There is along history of quality metal work in the area of the Chek Republic that the Skodas are built in and hopefully that is reflected in the product that we will see here. Remember very little of the product we see here is produced by the sweat of German brows.

[phaeton]

An small article on what will be launched in October

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car-review/2742774.aspx