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  • Just did a quick check of the differences for the Ambition Plus v Elegance 103 TSI. (Of course if you want a bigger motor you have to go for the Elegance or RS.)
    If you buy the Ambition Plus with Tech Pack these are the remaining differences compared to the Elegance WITHOUT the Tech Pack.
    All 103TSIs have torsion beam rear suspension.

    Elegance has but Ambition Plus doesn't:

    Leather upholstery
    Warning lights on front door
    Colour maxi dot
    Rear seat armrest with cupholders
    Storage box under passenger seat
    Folding hooks in luggage compartment
    Climate control
    Interior ambience lighting
    Foldable mirrors
    Privacy glass
    17”” wheels

    BUT consider that you can add the Tech Pack PLUS a 2 yr warranty and still pay less than Elegance driveaway. May have missed something so check for yourself if you are looking at buying.
    Last edited by PassatB6; 01-05-2014, 03:55 PM.
    MY2014 Skoda Octavia Ambition Plus Wagon, DSG, Capuccino, Tech Pack
    MY 2010 Skoda Scout Manual Silver -traded

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    • Also missing out on the Columbus 8" Nav if you're just getting the Tech Pack.

      Elegance 103TSI DSG Liftback is $35,490

      Ambition Plus 103TSI DSG Liftback w/ Tech, Columbus, 2yr Warranty is $37290. $34640 without 8" Nav.

      You need to factor what a Tech Pack Amb+ gets over a stock Elegance too...
      > Bi-Xenon Lights incl LED Daytime Running Lights
      > Automatic Parking Assist (Front parking sensors standard for Elegance)
      > Adaptive Cruise Control incl. Front Assist with City Emergency Brake
      > Advanced keyless entry including smart start (KESSY) and Alarm
      > Premium German Soundsystem CANTON (10 speakers, digital equalizer)
      > Driving Mode Selection
      > Rear LED lights
      > Black frosted glass design of fog lights with corner function

      So it really depends if your prefer what the tech pack nets you over what standard elegance gets you. Personally i'd prefer the tech pack stuff, but I'd also really want the 8" Nav which makes things a bit trickier.
      MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

      MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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      • yes, I'm getting the RS Matt
        Estate, manual, Candy White
        Tech pack, Black pack
        auto boot opener

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        • Saw a S3 Hatch parked recently, anyone notice how alike the alloys are compared to the 18" Black pack Gemini's?



          MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

          MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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          • Pretty similar. We are lucky the black pack rim option is fairly attractive. Have you seen the default rim on the new Golf R? Terrible.

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            • Å KODA Car Configurator

              UK Site has been updated to show the new steering wheel, looks like the wheel also gets a green / in the V/RS logo too (just like on the DSG stick)
              MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

              MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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              • Yes

                As previous posts new steering wheel is coming to Aus for MY 15 spec
                [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
                2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
                Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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                • Originally posted by MJKooLio View Post
                  Yes

                  As previous posts new steering wheel is coming to Aus for MY 15 spec
                  I wrote those posts... This shows it rendered on a RHD car and better detail of the VRS logo.
                  MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

                  MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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                    Screen grab of wheel from Skodas international page

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                    • Perfect!
                      [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
                      2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
                      Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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                      • I happened to be in Gold Coast (James Frizelle) Skoda and had the opportunity to speak with Sean. If anyone is interested in getting a Skoda in Brisbane, I reckon they ought to head over there and see what their options are with Sean. He was IMHO quite knowledgeable and I got some small nuggets of info I wasn't aware of, even with my reading of this thread

                        He was very enthusiastic and got me the keys to the RS wagon without any prompting, even going on a long route for the test drive so I could have a better feel of the car, despite the fact that it was a busy ish Saturday.

                        Have to say I'm very impressed with the car. Despite only a modest boost in power over my 155TSI Tiguan, the RS felt much more responsive. Taking off in first gear, I was surprised to see the traction control light flicker on - I had never seen that happen on the Tiguan. Part of it, I suspect was because of the FWD only drivetrain which saps less power than the 4Motion on the Tiguan. The second is possibly the increased torque on the new engine.

                        I thought the ride was firm but not crashy and I felt I didn't miss my 4Motion. The interior was IMHO more upmarket than the Golf VII. I loved the colour MFD and the large 8" hires satnav. I also liked that they didn't have large swaths of piano gloss black that were finger print magnets. There was just a bit of faux carbon fibre which worked quite well. I also like the shifter design which looked almost like a manual stick - I can't say I am a big fan of VW's standard DSG stick. It is better than the old MY10/11 one.



                        Old skool automatic stick


                        Newer DSG stick


                        That said, this is still my favourite


                        I really wish funds would allow me to trade in the Tiguan for the loaded up RS - Black 18, Tech and auto tailgate it seems far more practical than the Tiguan

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                        • Life's short...

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                          • Just to keep the theme going, if anyone is interested.

                            September 2013: 281 sales
                            October 2013: 311 sales
                            November 2013: 332 sales
                            December 2013: 241 sales
                            January 2014: 220 sales
                            February 2014: 226 sales
                            March 2014: 280 sales
                            April 2014: 261 sales

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                            • Well I called my dealer and the order was officially put in with the tech pack last week sometime, he wasn't too firm on details but hopefully it does end up being built early June sometime!
                              MY16 Octavia RS 162 Race Blue Combi

                              MY12 Skoda Octavia RS 147 Black Combi - Sold

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                              • Any order with Tech Pack shouldn't be built before week 22!
                                [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
                                2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
                                Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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