New 2014 RS colour choices and options list

[Tigger]

Hey all,

I have been trying to get info from dealers, and even Skoda / VW head office as to the options and colours for the New RS.

NO LUCK.... It seems like no one has any idea what will be available, let alone pricing etc...

Anyone else got any info on this topic?

How would you all like to spec out a new RS if / when you get a chance??

[readerr0r]

There's a few things we know...

Thanks to some sneaky shots we know that the AU RS will be available in Steel Grey, Race Blue & Candy White. Skoda Aus tends to have a much bigger colour selection than VWA too, the normal octavia is available in 9 colours here. We'll probably get the same colours as NZ but probably with just the solid Red instead of Rio Red also. You can see those colours in the NZ brochure here: http://www.skoda.co.nz/sitecollectio...ineng_0613.pdf

So here are the colours I think will be available
Candy White uni
Sprint Yellow special
Corrida Red uni
Steel Grey uni
Brilliant Silver metallic
Rally Green metallic
Race Blue metallic
Black Magic pearl effect


As for spec, the sneaky shots revealed that there is at least some kind of nav standard, but it looks like the tech pack will remain optional (there was no adaptive cruise control in the front grille). Since the RNS510 was standard in the last RS, I also assume the new one will get the 8" Discover Pro as seen in the new Elegance Octavias. The shots all have 18inch Pictoris alloys on them, so I'm guessing thats the standard wheel, hopefully with the option for Gemni Anthracite.


Personally, I want a Steel Grey Liftback DSG with Black Design Package, Gemni Anthracite, 8inch Nav and Canton Audio.



A french guy has made an awesome compilation of RS photos here, great for choosing the colour you want.
Skoda Octavia 3 RS - Octav LeLe - Photos - Ordonné par date d'ajout - page 7 - Club Club.caradisiac.com

[pologti18t]

I reckon yellow and green wont be on the list. Neither are big "wants" in the car market.

[occy]

Never thought I'd find myself liking green on a car, but looks good on the RS

[dArK5HaD0w]

I reckon yellow and green wont be on the list. Neither are big "wants" in the car market.

yeah right!
its one of the few remaining colours unique to the RS range!!

[zei20t]

Personally, I want a Steel Grey Liftback DSG with Black Design Package, Gemni Anthracite, 8inch Nav and Canton Audio.

this is also my preference for the new model!

[woofy]

They had yellow at the launch of the RS last time, but it went over time. We never got the green which actually might be more popular than the yellow. The Race blue which I have is probably the most popular of the 3 brighter colours and sold well. Pity its usually also in the rest of the range. The same blue is limited to special models usually in the rest of the VAG group.

[readerr0r]

Race blue may be less popular now considering you can get it on the normal Octavia now.

Also, apparently Moon White is exactly the same as Audi's glacier white and Steel Grey is meant to be a rejected R8 colour.

[brad]

I really like the Primer Grey but wonder if it will still look fresh in 5 years time? eg: Candy White seems timeless if it is kept nice as does Corrida Red & Race Blue.

The green just reminds me of a Commodore SV6.

Silver - meh. Looks no different if the car hasn't been washed for a month or if you've just spent a day detailing it.

I love yellow / orange cars but if I wanted a yellow one & was thinking about resale I'd be more inclined to buy one of the popular colours (like Black) and get the whole car vinyl wrapped in yellow or orange. I think ultimately it's the better option because yellow is pretty unpopular when people have to plonk their money down (sure they say they like it but they don't want to own it).

[bobski]

Agree with Brad, the can you live with it factor Though, I had a bright metallic yellow Mazda SP23 and it wasn't too bad (got a ridiculous deal on it, so colour didn't matter).

I still like the Race Blue, but now with a child and a pram in and out... and a wife and mother in law who are not as considerate as myself... scuffs are showing up far too regularly. Might go for a lighter colour - eg Candy White next time around (any advice on wear and tear?).