Is Skoda Octavia vRS a hot hatch?
The Skoda Octavia vRS is the high-performance version of the popular family car. It’s a hot hatchback, and just like others, such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N and Ford Focus ST, it combines some sports-car speed with family-car practicality.
Is Octavia vRS a sports car?
“By introducing the OCTAVIA RS iV, we are starting a new chapter in the success story of our RS portfolio. We are using plug-in-hybrid drive in a sporty top-of-the-range model for the first time.
What is vRS system?
VRS stands for voluntary retirement scheme, whereby an employee is offered to voluntarily retire from services before the retirement date. The scheme allows companies to reduce the strength of employees. It can be implemented by both the public and private sectors. VRS is also known as ‘Golden Handshake’
How much will the 2015 Skoda Octavia vRS 230 cost?
Pricing is not yet available for the 2015 Skoda Octavia vRS 230, but considering the 2014 Octavia vRS starts at £19,491.67 ($30,137.05 as of 2/24/2015) and rises to £20,650 ($31,928) with the DSG transmission, I would guess that the special 230 model will base at around £21,500 ($33,242). The vRS 230 will launch in Europe in June 2015.
When did the Skoda Octavia vRS come out?
Czech automaker Skoda began producing the Octavia way back in 1996, then it introduced the second-gen model in 2004 and the third-gen model in 2013. It was the start of the third-generation that saw the introduction of the vRS model, which was a more performance-oriented version of the compact liftback sedan.
What is the fastest Skoda Octavia ever built?
And now with the Geneva Auto Show set to start on March 3, 2015, Skoda is primed to unveil a special version of the vRS dubbed the Octavia vRS 230. With a few more PS, the vRS 230 is officially the fastest Octavia ever built.
Which Skoda Octavia should you buy in the UK?
In the UK, it’s even more successful, making up a quarter of all Octavias sold. So we should pay attention to the new Skoda Octavia vRS 230 model, available now in hatchback and estate guise.