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I was wondering when the VRS was to be released.
Received an email from Skoda Aus.... seems like June 2012.
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Yep, Yeti 112/118TSI in the next few weeks and May/June is what I've read for the Fabs RS, DSG, wagon and Roomster. After that I'm not sure what thy'll have product wise; Citigo, Lauretta/Rapid, new Octavia, Yeti facelift, Touareg-sized SUV, Superb facelift and the new Fabia will be out in the next few years.
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Parents': Candy White 2008 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0TFSI 6M Liftback
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Another pile of opportunities for Skoda / VW Oz to stuff up product releases...
MY15 Octavia RS 162TSI Sedan, Race Blue with Tech Pack and Leather
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They've already stuffed up by prolonging the Fabia RS/wagon/auto for so long. The Roomster should have never been released here. The Citigo should be here this year because it's been claimed to be one of the best Skodas ever made, and the VW up! is going on sale pretty soon.Originally Posted by BlackOctaviaRS
Oh the things I'd do to product if I were at Skoda Australia...
Mine: Silver 2006 Volkswagen Golf Sportline 2.0FSI 6M (with a sunroof)
Parents': Candy White 2008 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0TFSI 6M Liftback
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I really don't think VW will allow the Citigo to take early sales from the UP! so I imagine the UP! will be released here first and the Citigo some time later. The Citigo, is considered the better buy in Europe because it is cheaper so it could put a hole in the UP!s sales, if the public catch on that is.
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Regarding the Fabia vRS, my brother (who works at a Skoda dealership) emailed me today to say that he has a Fabia vRS due in early next week. This will be the normal hatch body style.
He has a wagon on order for the dealership as well but its still on the water.
Im keen to see what the hype is around this car and the twincharge 1.4L engine, ill report back with my thoughts after driving it.
Last edited by Lucas_R; 24-05-2012 at 08:40 PM.
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Same engine/gearbox as Polo GTI
Chassis is a kinda hybrid of current Polo GTI and the previous generation Polo GTI.
Just noticed Trivett have setup a new dealership in Rosebery NSW.
Last edited by pologti18t; 25-05-2012 at 03:03 PM.
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Yes - perhaps i wasnt clear when i said i wanted to see what the hype is about the engine. Although ive driven a large amount of Skoda / Audi vehicles over the past few years, i am yet to drive a VAG car with the 1.4L twincharged engine - so im interested to see how it goes / feels.
I love the little 90TSI 1.4L TSI engine, so im hoping the twincharger is just as smooth, but with the benefit of more oomph.
Might have to run it against my Golf to see how the vRS goes.
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The 132kw 1.4 + 7 speed is very quick of the mark and linear in its power delivery. That's what I found when I drove a current Polo GTI.
That said... my APR'd 1.8T Polo GTI feels that much faster again and sounds better.
Got a swift email back from Trivett Rosebery that a Fabia RS should be in by next weekend at the latest.
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