New Skoda Octavia launched

[GTEYE]

As always, all over the internet but PH misses the boat.

Looks okay to me, the vRS should look promising.

[blearyeyedboy]

Since I'm now on my second, I'm definitely the target market.

It's OK, but bigger. I'm hoping the weight is kept under control.

Mk3 was a big step up from Mk2 in terms of perceived quality (if not actual quality), and I'd be interested in the ambience of one of these for a daily driver to install children into.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

blearyeyedboy said:

the ambience of one of these for a daily driver to install children into.

Is this marketing blurb or management speak?

[blearyeyedboy]

It's me taking the piss out of management speak.

One of the good things about vRS Octavias so far has been the balance between having fun (to an extent; it's no MX5) and pouring as many people and their belongings into it as possible. I'm interested to see if that balance has been preserved.

Edited by blearyeyedboy on Tuesday 12th November 10:52

[Starfighter]

I assume this is a Mk8 Golf in a different frock. It would be good to see this with the hybrid power plant.

Looks interesting for me. Currently in the Superb but looking at options.

[hammo19]

Much better light arrangement than the current model

[hureciamirl1935]

blearyeyedboy said:

Since I'm now on my second, I'm definitely the target market.

It's OK, but bigger. I'm hoping the weight is kept under control.

Mk3 was a big step up from Mk2 in terms of perceived quality (if not actual quality), and I'd be interested in the ambience of one of these for a daily driver to install children into.

Sure, I support your sentiment.

[olu0104]

The side profile hasn’t changed all that much, but Skoda does mention there are new 19-inch alloy wheels available and fresh hues known as Crystal Black, Lava Blue, and Titanium Blue.