Skoda Octavia vRS review - better than a Golf GTI?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
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Introducing the all-new Skoda Octavia vRS!
So, what will you find in the vRS that you don’t get with the normal Octavia? Well under the bonnet, you’ll have a choice of petrol, diesel or hybrid engines. We’ve got the petrol here, which is a 2-litre turbo petrol that can produce 245hp & 370Nm.
As for design upgrades, you’ll find redesigned & sportier bumpers at the front and back, as well as an updated grille. Whilst inside, you’ll find a number of upgrades, from sports seats through to alcantara on the dash. And of course, don't forget masses of red stitching throughout! After all, red means sporty, of course.
So, it all sounds pretty good, right? But is it enough to tempt you away from the all-new VW Golf GTI? It may be slightly cheaper than the GTI, but is that enough? You’ll have to stick with Mat for his latest in-depth review to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Price
01:07 Exterior Design
02:30 Interior
03:54 Back Seats
04:35 Boot
05:04 Five Annoying Things
06:23 Five Cool Things
07:11 Engines
08:44 0 - 60mph
10:36 Twisty Road Driving
12:25 Town Driving
13:53 Motorway Driving
15:19 Verdict
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We're quite liking the new Octavia vRS, but what do you think - would you choose it over the VW Golf GTI or Ford Focus ST? VOTE with a LIKE in the comments we've posted below!
VOTE: Skoda Octavia vRS
VOTE: VW Golf GTI
VOTE: Ford Focus ST
Always the octavia bcz we have no other option here in india
@@carwow ford focus ST
Matt typing on his phone screen at 8:29 was faker than the exhaust pipes on the Skoda.
Lol
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Škoda has always been a good car and spacious, in the last few years they have been getting better and better. Škoda is the only car that gives a lot for a small price.
So do Kia & Hyundai
Yea. I was never a fan of Skoda until I drove a second gen Superb. For its price, that car is awesome. Lots of space, lots of power and very comfortable. Changed my opinion pretty quick. For a normal working man, Superb estate or Octavia estate is all you really need.
Dont forget Seat
@@CheyyZ_ Seat is more expensive and in most part you get less modern tech
Don't forget Mazda.
The Golf GTI had the same thud when he launched it, yet he didn't complain about it
@MIGHTY MQB is that the transmission mount underneath?
@MIGHTY MQB my 03 Beetle with the 2.0l does that if I spin the wheels. Same with my 02 Beetle TS. Massive amounts of clanging and banging when you let it rip.
@MIGHTY MQB watching that GTI video right now, it is sooooo *Loud*
@MIGHTY MQB I just now realised your channel is named after the very platform we were talking about 😲
same with moms Skoda Fabia 2003
Carwow Filming Inside : HD
Carowo Filming on the move: Potato
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@@chrisogrady28 Cheers
True 😂😂😂
It’s good to be so early, also will you make all vrs drag race? I want to see how 1.8T first gen stacks up to the younger brothers
Maybe... 😏
Just remember to put the diesel versions in it as well carwow 👍
Wouldn't be fair without the future classic, first fast diesel, skoda fabia vrs mk1 😍
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@@carwow yes pleaseeee
11:22 Kudos for the camera crew to film from a convertible, while it was raining
btw, which car it that?
@@ankitbytes troc cabrolet
@@argonsea9244 tq
5:20 I believe the mode selector has been designed for LHD not for RHD so basically it does make sense for the rest of the Europe to have that specific button situated there but not for the UK, unfortunately.
Remember when trim used to come standard as black, and you had to pay extra for colour or chrome🤔
@Ferdinand Vanko yeah the black colour back then was just cheap plastic
Marketing skills.....
Working at skoda looking at the exact car, its nice to see a review on it
What do they pay you?
@@e4y34zdfg I'm q Valeter
@@Bmwe36compactBG what does that mean
@@Arjun-tw7cx i clean cars at skoda
@@Bmwe36compactBG ok cool
Always love watching matt's car reviews!
Someone has got to - law of averages
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So do we! But then again, maybe we're a bit biased...
@@carwow oh
@@user-rj9of2sf8q I mean... even if they’re biased it’s still enters
I like the interior very much. SKODA improve alot in last years 👍👍
I am a fan of the design. Skodas have certainly come a long way however I’m not the biggest fans of the rims on this particular model but overall good job Skoda
Skoda is not only the design, but also the development of some engines ...
The rims look good
Those are some fly rims
It kinda looks like an audi now
Ngl that launch at 0:18 was one of the most disappointing I've seen
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@@mehmetenessarkaya6876 9:07 Dsg life
@@hamdaanahmed2006 Dsg doesn't help either
@@chrisdicko1683 thank you for confirming
This engine is indeed good. I have the same 245hp on my 2019 Audi TT but with AWD, and it is ridiculously fast
carwow "a 2 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder"
Me "When is it not a turbocharged 2.0 4 cylinder these days?"
Good point.
When it’s a Mazda or Subaru?
And only putting out 20bhp more than a new untuned Ford Sierra Cosworth did in 1988. Not great for a top of the range is it.
When it’s a 1.6 3 cylinder making 260 bhp in the Yaris GR
But octavia always had been (i know mk1 1.8 but its close to 2.0)
Great to see you back filming at your old Carbuyer location!
2:25 the real question is how YOU know that mat!
Just got through an accident, but I couldn't leave this video i had to watch this.
Same i got into one 4 days ago haha
Go to carwow
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I have a Octavia 245 69 plate and On a summers day in the dry, i got 5.8 to 60!! Was and am still really impressed!
FINALLY! I'm really considering this car and I've been waiting for your review
I remember the times when black exterior trim was cheap/ugly and chrome or colour of the body were better/premium...
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Vw need their margins after the emissions scandal. Instantly cheap black trim is now "premium"! Geniuses in the marketing department!
@@nickw9626 but black looks better?
My vw polo 1.9 sdi from 2003 was the cool looking, more agressive "black eddition". Black bumpers, black grill, black side door trim, black rearview mirrors and black steel wheels🔥
I can't stand chrome personally even on top end cars. It just looks old fashioned to me.
This scene is so nostalgic
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I’ve got a 2006 VRS. Great car, never broken down and has barely needed anything than basic servicing since new. But 14 years of development and all that’s changed is a slightly bigger turbo on the same engine and a tablet on the dashboard. In the same time I’ve gone from owning a Nokia LCD phone to a Smartphone with 4K video and Elon Musk has gone from sticking laptop batteries in a 2nd-hand Lotus to making supercar-beating family cars, a global charging infrastructure and made space travel routine. Not only that, but the price of a new VRS has almost doubled since 2006. If manufacturers want my money, they need to sell me something I don’t own already and at 2x what I paid for it.
Well of course it's going to be much more expensive compared to 2006 due to inflation and a genaral increase in car prices. Everything is quite pricey these days
what drugs are you on my man? I need to try them, elon has done almost nothing except stealing a car company and reaping the profits
Some very good and well made points
I like it a lot actually, it's a pretty smart looking car! The new behind looks great 👌
Mat: "This is the hot hatch for sensible people"
Me: Wait, shouldn't it be a fastback, like the i30 Fastback N?
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It is. Essentially anyway, it's a hatchback which is pretty much same in my mind but with less marketing bs.
You can also get an estate / wagon, whatever you want to call those. This is most practical of all although only about 50 more ltrs than the hatch.
The estate allows for pan roof too, if that's your thing.
To me, an AWD diesel VRS wagon, remapped for a bit more go, with adaptive suspension and cruise, lane keep etc is pretty much the perfect budget-ish does everything car.
I dunno why, but we call that "liftback" in Russia
Exactly, the Skoda Octavia it's not a hatchback!
It's a liftback (fastback). But you know, Type R isn't basiclly hatchback too. And nobody does give a f**k.
This sent me back to Matts carbuyer days...this view is refreshing
0:51 it’s quintessentially British to have Raindrops on your phone screen 😂
Awesome review Mat! Škoda is definitely a car manufacturer I wish the US had!😸
Matt: "Skoda Octavia"
Uncle Roger: "What, you say?!"
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@@mehmetenessarkaya6876 Again, troll?
wit
i know who unlce roger is but i dont get the reference?
Is it just me or this car looks sooooooo beautiful
i am on the other side of the spectrum
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@@beatmeierbm looks like an audi
best design language, baby Audis
It's straight out from 2010
The review ive been waiting on! Almost 100% that it will be the replacement for my mk3 facelift vrs. Cheers mat
I hope you go with it. I wanna see these on the streets? I especially love its back.
@@Xgenerati had a test drive yesterday ❤❤❤
@@petelivingstone5129 Tell us more! I have honestly never considered a Skoda before but I'm tempted by one of these, a 128ti, or maybe even an I20N. Would love to hear your thoughts.
@@craigpratt6192 was really nice to drive and felt more upmarket than my current vrs.
I think u r the only one who classified Octavia as a hatchback
4:36 thats why its called a hatchback, looks more like a saloon though tbf.
Yes finally matt u made it ,was waiting for this a long time
The only thing missing from this car is a 4x4 drive
and a better sound lol
Underneath its a golf gti, and golf gtis never have awd
I think you can have 4x4, just not in vrs model. 2.0 TDI has that option.
And power.
They do a 4x4 VRS but Matt didn’t mention it.
U can engage Sport mode with 1 touch of a gear lever. D/S moves between Comfort and Sport instantly.
the day has come that skoda surpasses vw in quality and styling
Nope, this thing is ugly. Mk7 and Mk7.5 are going to be hot for a while...I have seen people on VW threads who are choosing to buy the last available 7.5's over buying a new MK8.
I agree, way nicer than the mk8 golf.
@@LITTLEbigREG The MK 7.5 looked better than the MK8, VW wouldve won me over if they had good steering wheel controls and a better facelift, but im definitely getting the vRS with that beautiful Race Blue
I think they have been on par since the VRS MK3.
But it actually is a VW. Its the same everything, well apart from the styling which is subjective.
Yeah, we know, it's a Skoda... But what do you think, could this practical hot hatch be THE best new hot hatch of 2020? Let us know what you think below!
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Yesterday too,I was first
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Plz *GOD* will bless those who check out my new RUclips channel and support me thanks.
Nice video but its pronounced Octaavia.And Skoda is pronounced like Shkoda
vrs
Thats not a crappy drive changer imo
Hi Matt. Octavia vRS iV is not lowered, due to the baterry protection. The other RS are lowered. The plastic bit in the boot should slide right behind the rear seats from the top.
Don't know if it would work for the Octavia, but I changed away from Pirelli tyres on a Superb 2.0tsi and fitted it with Hancook K115s. Found them to be quieter, fantastic in the wet, but probably got 30miles less on a tankful. Steering felt a tad sharper but nothing you'd get excited about.
Consider Michelin Pilot Sport 4's. I had a bad experience with the original VRS Bridgestone tyres, difference was night & day.
The new noise regulations are making every new car sound so sad
I'd like to see the comparison on handling between VRS and normal Octavia.
It’s actually a lot easier to turn off the traction control, pressing the set button next to the driving mode button, brings it up straight with other things
Great video as always Mat, despite super correct-and-boring Octavia! If this is a place for a wishlist (obviously it isn't), would you be able to review 5 series LCI? It's not a massive update, but it has new engines, slightly updated interior, new iDrive 7 and urban cruise control with a function to stop on red lights. Would be interesting to see your down-to-earth feedback!
Mat when deciding to go out with a girl:
Should I....
Avoid it?
Consider it?
Shortlist it?
OR just go right ahead and BUY IT?
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Hey carwow!
Deffo the manual petrol for me, even though the 2019 1L petrol manual we have is definitely more than enough power, and doesn't have the stupid electric handbrake
6:20 Matt's giant head. Matt, you really tickled me for keeping this in the edit - you legend!
14:46 I can't believe someone's actually driving a T-roc convertible.
pretty sure its the camera crew
13:54 , signal dude 😒😒
Super dangerous as well when there’s a lorry behind him which can’t stop as well as him.
felt that bad feeling when Mat rubbed the gear selector 😖😖
Skoda should come and replace VW's internal combustion models in the US.
Can't wait for you to try the new Cupra Leon, Ateca and Formentor
Really loving this VRS. Really is an around Great package for the price.
8:40 the fakest phone typing ever hahahaa
is mat trolling us when he does that lmfao
Much awaited video 👍🔥
You can actually stick the parcel shelf behind the rear seats, so you have it secured.
I can’t tell if this is the 2021 bmw 5 series or a skoda octavia
Try them both
This, in estate form ? Yes please
I like the start button placement, out of the way.
The car looks great from the outside and the sport front seats
Looks more like the BMW 4 Gran coupe than the BMW 4 Gran coupe
When are you going to review the cupra leon or fortmentor?
I really like the way these skodas look I wish we were able to get them in the us
When i heard that it had a AWD option i was happy
An estate version would be awesome!
Accelerates as fast as it depreciates.
Matt, just to complete the Octavia range any chance you can review the Octavia Scout?
I feel like installing a good sports exhaust would make it more exciting. Looks good though. Unfortunately this brand isn't sold in my country, as far as I know
Last time I was this early corona were only headlamps on bmws
And on a beer.
Personally i think out of whole VAG group Skoda has the best styling. Skodas are simply beautiful, better looking than audi even.
It's a close one I won't lie. I honestly think the Audi just about wins it for me. Skoda is very closely behind it and then VW.
@@matthewk9131 lambo: am i a joke to u?
@@dennispiechnik4422 😂😂😂😂😂. "About that". *runs off* (Jumps in S8)
This new generation of Skoda does look quite good, I'll give you that. As to whether they look better then Audis, I guess it depends on the car. The A3 looks like hot garbage to me so the Octavia wins hands down in this class.
I think Audi's lost their way in terms of design this generation. You do get some pretty innovative designs like the A7, but even that car is a massive disappointment compared to the old one which was easily the sexiest car in their lineup.
Seat's are looking pretty schmick these days...
You probably figured out by now that if you keep pressing the MODE button it will cycle through the mode options. By default it's in Normal; it takes only two clicks on the MODE button to enter the Sport - it's not the easiest, but at least it doesn't require you to search it on the screen.
5:10 in left Hand side octavias the Drive Mode is quite close :D
lots of love from greece❤
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I am liking every Skoda I see recently, I really love their design angles, no matter which model it is, to me every vehicle looks attractive. I guess like the sharp angles on Lamborghinis. 😊
I've got a Skoda Kodiaq, and I both can cycle driving mode by pressing button, and turn off stabilty by pressing/long pressing dedicated button. Really weird why it is not so in this car...
Funny enough, my manual 1.4tsi does the same when it loses traction. I was hoping the vrs has no such issues. Not the case, sadly
I'd love to see a drag race between this and the awd diesel version.
Thanks for this review. Just bought a manual one - not on Carwow yet though...
how's the manual compared to the auto?
@abhinay can't answer that yet I'm afraid it will be a few months before I get it!
@@DrPepper22222 oh, that's fine, update me when you get it
Any updates?
Hi, I got it in January. The car is great and the manual gearbox is brilliant. I didnt drive the mk4 auto but I did the mk3 and even though everyone loves autos, I still hate them. I enjoy driving and autos just don't cut it for me. However a word of warning, driving and mechanical the car is brilliant. Technology, its terrible. The user interface with no buttons is unintuitive, the voice command is completely pointless as normal, and there's a variety of glitches such as the heater controls disappearing and last sat nav destinations not being saved. If you look on the briskoda website you'll see loads of others having the same. Great car, infotainment is 'bleeding edge' and just not good enough.
The best car ever by what you get for the money! I absolutely love love love Skoda cars, especially Octavia RS models. I dream of owning one of those some day! 🤞😍
It sounds fine to me! One other point. Isn’t it considered really bad to floor a new car (new engine/transmission) that hasn’t been properly broke in?
For me this has nothing to do with a "hot hatch". It's a sporty limousine, but do you define it as a hatchback?
I think this is better looking than the MK8 Golf and MK4 Leon. Fantastic job Škoda! 👏🏼
This entire video felt like I was watching the VW Golf GTI Review.
There is a tiny acrylic clip attached on the windscreen (stretching out from the A pillar.But what for? Thx a lot.
I'd still choose the plug-in version over this
Is it just me or when he reved the car to launch it, it sounded like a vacuum cleaner😂
Angry vacuum cleaner :DD
I’ve always preferred the estate but the rear end on that is nice
Seeing you on the Valley Road reminds me of when I test drove a couple of BMWs from the dealership up there in 1983. The 735iA, which was way out of my price range and a nice red 323iA Special Equipment which they lent me for the whole day! Recaro seats and all! I took my mum out for a spin and the seats were a struggle for her to get in and out of. My bank manager would have been happy to lend me the 7 grand (it was used, not new) but I decided against it. Never mind, eh! I was born in High Wycombe BTW, and Hughenden Park was one of my favourite places to play. I don't know where all those houses came from, it was nearly all fields in my day... 🤪
Such a beautiful car
Why is nobody mentioning the maserati @14:27, review the levante instead :D
you driving on the motorway cutting up the front of lorry without not indicating lovely driving matt
Please make a full review of the 2021 s class
I live in the U.S and I wish we got more cool cars.
You guys do get the best of automobiles and phones in the world!!!!
You guys telling this with your beautiful V8 cars... here with stupid regulations We can't have proper new cars. I think your V8s are my favourites. My dream car is a Dodge challenger hellcat or demon.. here you have to pay a lot of punitive tax on them.
And no Cybertruck either.. and again because of the stupid regulations.
Jimmy Hill, itchy chin, love it!
Best review for Skoda ... BRAVO!!!
Whoa the inside looks pretty nice
still waiting for the new M5 review....
Just bought myself a Vrs. So much car for the money. I think its good fun to drive and bloody practical too. Ticks all the boxes for me 👍👍👍
You lucky bastard! I couldn't affort it so I got myself anOctavia style 1,5 petrol. Still a great car but i envy the VRS!
I take delivery on my new VRS in a month, which engine did you choose?
@@lukegomersall9941 245 petrol DSG mate. I've had a stage 1 map on it too so at the moment pushing 315bhp. Love it 👌
@@ASH786b8 oooh. That's naughty.
Mines the 245bhp petrol in manual.. We currently have a 3 year old petrol 1.0 TSI.
@@lukegomersall9941 you'll love it mate 👍
How long before the Vrs Estate is released?
Do agree a full Octavia Vrs range drag would.be cool
Matts favourite word : intuitive