Rear seat cup holders

[The J Man]

To me this seems a strange omission on Skodas part. The Octavia RS has no cup holders at all for the back seat passengers -- I assume that this is the case of all Octavias but I haven't checked. However it does have a centre flip down 'armrest' with a sort of storage tray. This looks very similar to one I saw in the back of a Passat - `cept the Passat had 2 cup holders in the front of the tray.

I'm wondering if the tray + cup holder bit can be transplanted to the Skoda.

... or, if there's any other viable alternatives.

[dArK5HaD0w]

apparently, according to the skoda user manual for the octavia, there is a rear cup holder - directly above the storage opening.
i certainly don't have it!

i've seen 1 or 2 threads over in the UK forum, where they've bought this part, and retrofitted it. was alot of work, for such little purpose.

[Jake02]

I've often wondered about this and couldn't agree more, what a ridiculous oversight to not include rear cupholders, especially as the Octavia is a family car. I'm pretty sure in saying that the Superb unit can be transferred to the Octavia.

[The J Man]

Hmmm - I DO remember a pop-out ash tray that looked a bit deep

[brad]

No cup holder in mine. The only ommision that I can't understand.

[bluefrog]

I've got some in mine ..

[K1W1]

I'm glad there aren't any. Cup holders are an abomination and the person who first installed them in a motor vehicle should be struck down and forced to drive a Ford Pinto for eternity!
If the journey is so long that refreshments are required then drivers should stop for those refreshments and let them and their passengers be truly refreshed.

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I've often wondered about this and couldn't agree more, what a ridiculous oversight to not include rear cupholders, especially as the Octavia is a family car. I'm pretty sure in saying that the Superb unit can be transferred to the Octavia.

And over 90% of all car journeys have front seat occupants only.
I saw four other Skodas within 5 minutes this morning (three Octavias and one Superb wagon) and all were single occupant vehicles. At least I had a front seat passenger in mine.

[Jake02]

And over 90% of all car journeys have front seat occupants only.
I saw four other Skodas within 5 minutes this morning (three Octavias and one Superb wagon) and all were single occupant vehicles. At least I had a front seat passenger in mine.

Fantastic story KIWI, I'm glad you saw such a high quantity of Skodas! But by your 90% theory, does that mean that no manufacturer should include rear seats too?

"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; for when things get a little interment "
"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; because you like leaving the little brats you raised behind"
Any other marketing lines boys?

[K1W1]

Fantastic story KIWI, I'm glad you saw such a high quantity of Skodas! But by your 90% theory, does that mean that no manufacturer should include rear seats too?

"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; for when things get a little interment "
"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; because you like leaving the little brats you raised behind"
Any other marketing lines boys?

In reality if people were truly honest about their driving yes manufacturers should offer small one one two seat cars and they should sell. The problem is the testosterone levels of the average car buyer who lives in the fantasy world that one day he will need four extra seats to take four gorgeous blondes back to his place for a fivesome and therefore he must have a car suitable for that day just in case.

[woofy]

In reality if people were truly honest about their driving yes manufacturers should offer small one one two seat cars and they should sell. The problem is the testosterone levels of the average car buyer who lives in the fantasy world that one day he will need four extra seats to take four gorgeous blondes back to his place for a fivesome and therefore he must have a car suitable for that day just in case.

Stop destroying dreams Kiwi.....besides most just want 3 otherwise with 2 there is a risk the other two will leave the guy out...

[ausspace87]

I'm glad there aren't any. Cup holders are an abomination and the person who first installed them in a motor vehicle should be struck down and forced to drive a Ford Pinto for eternity!
If the journey is so long that refreshments are required then drivers should stop for those refreshments and let them and their passengers be truly refreshed

In my world, there are these people called "friends". I often carry one or two of these "friends" in the back of my Skoda. Sometimes, I know it's hard to believe, they even have a bottle of soft drink or water with them; say, if we driving somewhere to go for a run or to the beach on a nice sunny day. Not necessarily will they drink this in the car, but it would be nice to offer them somewhere to store their bottle of happiness.

[brad]

If the journey is so long that refreshments are required then drivers should stop for those refreshments and let them and their passengers be truly refreshed.

Surely I should be allowed to take a few sips of water during my 40-60 minute commute without having to pull over? Surely I should be allowed to take a coffee with me & spread the consumption of it over the 90 minute drive to our branch office rather than hurriedly try & consume it in 5 minutes (& then have to stop for a pee 45 minutes down the road).

I think cup holders (and bottle holders) are a good safety item. I've owned plenty of cars without them & it isn't a great choice to wedge a hot cup of coffee between the legs or between the seats.

Even if you don't intend drinking it, the ability to safely stow a couple of bottles of wine when driving to a friends for dinner is much better than resting them on the floor of the car.

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Fantastic story KIWI, I'm glad you saw such a high quantity of Skodas! But by your 90% theory, does that mean that no manufacturer should include rear seats too?

"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; for when things get a little interment "
"The new two-seat Skoda Superb; because you like leaving the little brats you raised behind"
Any other marketing lines boys?

Although 90% of my driving is just with me in the car, there is no way I could get by with <3 seats. I'm happy to leave the missus at home but I need room for the 2 kids & a dog. As part of the Skoda buying process, I did enquire about 3 seat utes but they don't seem to be available anymore.

[dArK5HaD0w]

K1W1 always cracks me up with his comments.
next thing he'll b questioning the need for a "reverse" gear, considering we drive in the 'forward' direction for 99% of the time.
"J Man's" question was - can rear cup holders b retrofitted? not wat do u think of the design & use of rear cup holders!

i don't mean to b rude K1W1 - but end of the day, if u don't need don't use it. instead of changing the whole "design" for the whole world.
if individuals don't have friends and don't need back seats, get a 2-seater car, get a motorbike, get a ute.

some indivduals have kids, who have milk/drink bottles. having these rear cup holders will b of great benefit to these people.

let's keep it simple.

[K1W1]

I already have three motorcycles at home and maybe, just maybe some people post comments to generate responses and forum traffic sometimes. There is nothing worse than a dead forum and this forum does seem to be heading the way of Fabia sales but that's off topic so don't comment on it.

[bluefrog]

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