New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[readerr0r]

Skoda Octavia RS pricing and specifications | CarAdvice

Extra info on options

Also this should help with wait times, though they probably won't up production until MY15 starts

http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/skoda-production-octavia-vrs-0314940509

Skoda page is up, no brochure yet same colours as in the pdf

http://www.skoda.com.au/models/octavia-rs/

[MJKooLio]

I'm quoting this for The Motor Reports article I posted above:

" The Octavia RS also gets Driving Mode Selection as standard, including controls for Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual driving modes.

Depending on the selection, the Driving Mode Selection system controls engine and transmission response, steering, headlights and even air conditioning."

Does that mean there is no vRS or RS button?
What does this button do?
Do you believe that it'll come out in the MY15 update?

Does the car come with cornering/swiveling headlamps or bumper turning lights integrated with the fog lamps?

[readerr0r]

I'm quoting this for The Motor Reports article I posted above:

" The Octavia RS also gets Driving Mode Selection as standard, including controls for Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual driving modes.

Depending on the selection, the Driving Mode Selection system controls engine and transmission response, steering, headlights and even air conditioning."

Does that mean there is no vRS or RS button?
What does this button do?
Do you believe that it'll come out in the MY15 update?

Does the car come with cornering/swiveling headlamps or bumper turning lights integrated with the fog lamps?

The pre-production ones wont have a mode button at all, as for whether or not the later ones will have the RS mode button or just the normal driving mode button, no body knows. It seems no UK model has it yet, just the normal mode one.

And yes, all models having the swiveling lights and fogs

http://www.skoda.com.au/models/HotspotDetail?HotspotName=AU-OCTRS-BiXenon-T&WebID=a6fe9893-f930-4751-8ae1-3493de7dea3a&Page=technology

Brochure is out!

http://www.skoda.com.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Brochures/20140318-octavia-sedan-wagon-rssedan-rswagon-brochure.pdf

[MJKooLio]

What is a pre-production? Why sell those? Sorry to ask

[dArK5HaD0w]

Does the car come with cornering/swiveling headlamps or bumper turning lights integrated with the fog lamps?

yes....the mk3 vRS comes standard with bi-xenon headlamps, which r dynamic. I believe they r AFS-II.
even the mk2 vRS has swivelling xenons and cornering foglights.


I must say, I'm pleased/surprised with how vw has priced the new mk3 vRS

[Ryeman]

The RS gets a write up in today's GOAUTONEWS.

[readerr0r]

What is a pre-production? Why sell those? Sorry to ask

See the PDF from earlier

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3v44jhkKI6wcEJCQXRwajBFelVOTVF4MFBOOWpBRWN0RFc0/edit?usp=sharing

Another one up on the Golf btw, Voice control standard!

http://www.skoda.com.au/models/HotspotDetail?HotspotName=AU-OCTRS-Infotainment-T&WebID=a6fe9893-f930-4751-8ae1-3493de7dea3a&Page=technology

[aslsw]

Looking through the newly released Australian brochure and comparing it to the UK version, it looks like heated seats won't be available on any model.

How do I explain this to my wife?!

[brad]

What is a pre-production? Why sell those? Sorry to ask

He means the launch models. We've already spoken about the missing standard items off the launch models - a squirrel must have run past & distracted you as you've already commented on it yourself in post 510. have a look in the download in post 507 - it says what is missing there.

Are you sure you wouldn't be more comfortable in a Golf Wagon?

[Benmac]

Better point is why are they pre production when the RS has been out in Europe since the middle of 2013? Those missing features were available options from the start.


"courtesy of iPhone using Tapatalk"

[readerr0r]

Better point is why are they pre production when the RS has been out in Europe since the middle of 2013? Those missing features were available options from the start.


"courtesy of iPhone using Tapatalk"

There was a lot of part shortages and high demand, dropping some features meant Skoda Aus could secure more stock quicker.

[Antiplastix]

I m surprised how well its been priced. It will probably steal sales from the Elegance and hopefully the Mazda 6 now that it has lost its sporting character. I d be interested in a Diesel wagon just for a change from my TSI , but no manual.

[bobski]

Oh dear, that is a tempting price to upgrade. I might need to steer clear of Skoda dealers at least until the Scout comes out to drive back to back

[brad]

Better point is why are they pre production when the RS has been out in Europe since the middle of 2013? Those missing features were available options from the start.

Pre-production is probably a poor choice of terms.

Skoda AU would have had to order the launch vehicles while still negotiating pricing & features with Skoda HQ. The launch feature set would have been based on a best guess and it's very likely that pricing & final standard equipment levels weren't finalised until quite close to the launch date.

[Sword_Dude]

Oh dear, that is a tempting price to upgrade. I might need to steer clear of Skoda dealers at least until the Scout comes out to drive back to back

I hear you bobski, I hear you...

On another note with pricing on the RS this good where is the Scout going to end up?

cheers