New Skoda VRS

[kenvik_7]

on a different topic guys........any one knows the stupid logic behind why Skoda is only bringing steering remote controls on the 3-spoke wheel - for RS with DSG + paddle shifts - and NOT for the 3-spoke manual RS model?

However from the Aussie brochure for the new standard Octy, you can see that the 4-spoke steering wheel has remote control buttons for both manual and dsg (even the basic 1.6Ltr manual gets these controls!)

That just sucks! its clear discrimination against people who love their RS with a traditional manual shifter

[woofy]

Didn't realise that, maybe they figure if you have the ability to reach over and change gears you can probably use the stereo controls as well.

[MJKooLio]

haha ha

[mrgolf]

Thanks again Mr. Golf (Steve)... you been great help.

First time I have been accused of that.

No probs. Drive the GTI anyway cos they are so good to drive. Then buy the Skoda if you need the room. I reckon if the facelifted RS has better suspension it will be a winner. For me, my next car will be a GTI. Maybe MkVI, maybe MkVII.

[kenvik_7]

Nice one woofy

anyword on when the new VRS is expected to touch down here? I asked the Adelaide dealer and he didn't really have any idea - he took a wild guess and said sometime in Nov-Dec, at least 1 - 2 months after GTI
any one heard of similar timing?

[woofy]

I've heard Sept a few times, they would be wanting them then, nothing like launching a new car brand and missing the flagship for so many months. The RS has made the bulk of the sales so far.

[kenvik_7]

cheers Woofy.....it would be gr8 to see the RS become available from September.

For anyone interested, the new generic RS brochure is out
http://new.skoda-auto.com/com/model/.../Pages/rs.aspx

I can't make out from the wording whether xenons are standard or not....but I'm really hoping they are! also I'm yet to see any pics of the RS with normal halogen headlamps.

[indulis]

well it is in the uk
http://www.skoda.co.uk/ourcars.aspx

navigate from "our cars"

also the UK general Octavia brochure includes the vRS
http://www.skoda.co.uk/pdf/brochure_octavia.pdf

Xenons are an option at 550 pounds = $1111

And get this, auto dimming rear view mirror is standard on Elegance and an option on vRS. Huh?

[brad]

And get this, auto dimming rear view mirror is standard on Elegance and an option on vRS. Huh?

useless extra if you intend getting aftermarket tint.

[woofy]

I've had tint on all my cars to date and you still need to dip the rear view when some tool blinds you from behind, the Skodas mirror has been great cause I don't need to bother anymore.

UK specs don't usually match ours, we got a lot of things included that they had as options, I doubt we won't have the auto dimming mirror here, even Mazda have that in the range now.