Octavia vRS Mk3 Pics - They're finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K1W1]

Of course it would be which is why is have said several times budget look.


Lets just get this 100% clear. I do not hate mechanical handbrakes. I do not think that including a mechanical handbrake is a cost saving exercise. I think including a mechanical handbrake is a deliberate decision to give the impression that the product is not as sophisticated or technologically advanced as other models from the VW group that use the same platform.

[Ideo]

I see your point. I just don't agree with it.

[dArK5HaD0w]

I see your point. I just don't agree with it.

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i don't see how a traditional manual handbrake makes a car "look inferior" to one with an electric handbrake.

[Mysticality]

And I thought the alcantara seats looked the goods... Oh my god.

Hmm... Retrofit?

[woofy]

The A3s have had them for a few yrs I thought. Anything in an Audi doesn't count though. I just remembered the current Golf had them when I've hired them in the last year or so.

Again they did say they wanted Skoda to stop outspeccing the same VW versions so makes sense. Or as I said Skoda are being conservative and not putting them in until they are more reliable. I haven't heard of any issues with them but Skoda would know.

[Ideo]

+1
i don't see how a traditional manual handbrake makes a car "look inferior" to one with an electric handbrake.

Plus in most markets Skoda owners tend to be a bit more conservative than VW, Audi and especially Seat owners.

[zei20t]

I kind of like the idea of not having to rely on a computer or something if it was the only way to stop my car in an emergency.

[Zim_rs]

video of the New rs. VIDEO: Nová Škoda Octavia RS naživo v pohybu, jen na iDNES.cz - iDNES.cz

enjoy.

[dArK5HaD0w]

video of the New rs. VIDEO: Nová Škoda Octavia RS naživo v pohybu, jen na iDNES.cz - iDNES.cz

enjoy.

thanks.

looks nice in that vid with those wheels

[spud75]

The A3s have had them for a few yrs I thought. Anything in an Audi doesn't count though. I just remembered the current Golf had them when I've hired them in the last year or so.

Again they did say they wanted Skoda to stop outspeccing the same VW versions so makes sense. Or as I said Skoda are being conservative and not putting them in until they are more reliable. I haven't heard of any issues with them but Skoda would know.

Yes but removing the handbrake in an Audi, stops the stupid handbrake hitting the armrest design fault they have had for the last 12 years. Much easier to take away the manual handbrake than redesign an armrest.....

For those of you not familiar. Lift arm rest push all the way down to its lowest level. Lift hand brake, it hits and lifts the arm rest 3/4" but also up one ratchet point. Put handbrake back down (release handbrake) and attempt to push armrest down, you cant, so have to lift all the way up and push all the way down again.

Same issue in 2001 A4, as 2009 A3.

My skoda doesnt have the handbrake hit the armrest, so which is better specced?

[k_rider]

I haven't heard of any issues with them but Skoda would know.

The one thing in my parent's Passat (don't remember year, it's about '07-'0 that's caused them the most trouble is the electric handbrake...

Should be '07 - '08 I see it's been posted as a !!!

[Zim_rs]

New Skoda Octavia 3 RS 2013 - first offcial video ad - YouTube

official add for the 2013 rs! CANT WAIT to get one!

[donweather]

New Skoda Octavia 3 RS 2013 - first offcial video ad - YouTube

official add for the 2013 rs! CANT WAIT to get one!

As much as I hate to say it, I actually prefer the look of the new sedan over the wagon (RS).

[Weekend-Warrior]

I do like the wagon. Although I'm not sure if I like it a whole lot more than the current model. Seems very 1980s straight line, edgy styling.

Will be interested to see where the pricing ends up once it lands it OZ.

Although we'll be sticking with the one we have for a few more years yet.

Prefer the wagon in the current model too.

[dArK5HaD0w]

As much as I hate to say it, I actually prefer the look of the new sedan over the wagon (RS).

not that i'm being biased, but i prefer the hatch after seeing that video.

that new RS front bumper is crying out for DRLs, similar to those in the current mk2 RS.