New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[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/0B3v...it?usp=sharing

Another one up on the Golf btw, Voice control standard!
http://www.skoda.com.au/models/Hotsp...age=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.


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[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