New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[li21]

I have had a series of hatches and currently have a hatch RS and an awd wagon. 99% of the time the extra back qtr a wagon gives never gets used as you can't see. You can load a hatch up and the ledge holds it all in and out of sight.

99% of the time is prob about right..
But its that 1% of the time that extra quarter comes in handy at IKEA

[Antiplastix]

Much happier hounds too, in a wagon. They can see out the windows.

[brad]

REally? I like the look of the hatch but the practicality of the wagon..

How much more practical is the wagon once parcel shelf removed on the hatch?
Surely a tall dog will hit its head on the hatch window?

My standard poodle sits in the hatch area happy as larry. He's 20kg & stands about 55cm at the withers. There are some hatch owners at briskoda that fit 2 bigger dogs so it isn't a huge issue.

Having said that, I'm sorry i didn't pay the extra for a wagon so my bike would fit better.

[li21]

Anyone watched this ?
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback 2013 review CarBuyer YouTube - YouTube

Makes me want one even more..

But will the Australian delivered models actually get those customizable Driving Modes?
Seems alot of cars in europe have adaptable steering/dampening standard.. but not so standard here?

[Buzy_Robot]

Looks most impressive this new Octavia, but will it have a reversing camera?

[PassatB6]

Bollywood + Skoda =...Skoda Octavia New Ad 2013 ~ Teddy, Imagination - YouTube

[ozwrangler]

My standard poodle sits in the hatch area happy as larry. He's 20kg & stands about 55cm at the withers. There are some hatch owners at briskoda that fit 2 bigger dogs so it isn't a huge issue.

Having said that, I'm sorry i didn't pay the extra for a wagon so my bike would fit better.

I also have a standard poodle though current one's just a pup.
Previous 27kg standard happy in VW Golf with parcel shelf removed- He looked thru headrests for view when not snoozing.
Headrests up were effective enough to stop him jumping thru.

My preference for Hatchback vs Wagon is just personal, illogical dislike of the wagon style.

eta: Local dealer says Skoda Octavia 3 launch for dealer reps is 28 Nov.

[brenno]

It looks like there were a whole heap of Octavia RS models loaded on to the boat on Monday, both TSI and TDI spec - ETA Port Kembla 24th December.

[li21]

It looks like there were a whole heap of Octavia RS models loaded on to the boat on Monday, both TSI and TDI spec - ETA Port Kembla 24th December.

nice info! Xmas eve eh?

now to find pricing!

[readerr0r]

It looks like there were a whole heap of Octavia RS models loaded on to the boat on Monday, both TSI and TDI spec - ETA Port Kembla 24th December.

Hah good work brenno, I was just about to post the same thing. Whats interesting is a Petrol RS is due in Brisbane on the 19th December too.

[gldgti]

I don't even care that its all in Russian.

NEW SKODA OCTAVIA: Тест-драйв в программе Москва рулит. - YouTube

[Mysticality]

I don't even care that its all in Russian.

NEW SKODA OCTAVIA: Тест-драйв в программе Москва рулит. - YouTube

Gorgeous...


EDIT: The car looks pretty good!

[aslsw]

Can I just boast and say how much I'm enjoying seeing the new Octavias out and about? I probably see one a week on average now, although I've only seen the one vRS model.

I also seen on Rapid Spaceback which actually looks pretty good.

Hopefully by the time I get back to Australian in 2015 any early issues with them will be sorted. The only problem will be the long lead times in the order (last time it was 4 months).

[DoggieHowser]

I can't believe it. The Octavia has memory seats and the Golf GTI still doesn't!!

[readerr0r]

I can't believe it. The Octavia has memory seats and the Golf GTI still doesn't!!

How did you find that out?