Skoda Octavia RS 2021 full review and pricing

[@Greelanx]

I enjoy your way of reviewing cars, Bob. The everyday chit-chat about traffic and other road users. The occational silence in your talks. The "pop-into-my-mind" thoughts and comments that you make up as you go. Personally, I find your review-style very relaxing, down-winding and casually unscripted - in a very good way! It comes off as a honest and personal vibe. I think that's a rarety nowadays. Keep up the good work!

[@paulsm77]

Can’t really beat a diesel with a reasonable amount of power.

[@fen0221]

All I think when hearing diesel cars is Volkswagen’s Diesel Gate

[@Blaa_Boi]

Yup Bob, it was your original review of the Octavia and further review of the pre-FL in '16 that made me happy that I pulled the trigger on a RS. Well 4 years on the RS is gone to find a new home with only 30k miles on the clock. What's replacing it, a new 1.0TSI Octavia Style in its place again thanks to your review. Family has now taken priority over speed, however I did load up on €4k of options. So thanks for the reviews Bob, they do make a difference 👍👍

[@niallmchugh1277]

That sound being pumped into the cabin makes me miss my old turbo forester, smashing Octavia, another great iteration!

[@ericrochford3134]

Great review Bob and Skoda are still nailing it with the Octavia. Love the motorway section 😂. Smaller wheels rather than those 19” wheels with rubber bands for tyres would eliminate much of that road noise.

[@automotivel3501]

Bob In the UK we now have 'Smart' motorways, which are anything but. More often than not speed is limited to 50MPH (80KPH) we have had more accidents and deaths in the five years they have been forced upon us, than in the preceding thirty years, travelling at 70 MPH.

[@CS-oo6hs]

Anyone with half a brain could tell that having cars flying along the hard shoulder with no refuge except for tiny parking spaces every few miles is a bad idea, but they just keep building them and don’t seem to be listening. There is a petition against them on the official government petition website.

[@Maluband]

Thanks for the Review. I like the behind the scenes part at the end, that's a good place to put it. I hope you do more of these, seems engaging with the reviewer (you) which should be good as people will come for the car but stay (come back) for the reviewer!

[@mooncoinphoto]

Bob you always make me smile.

[@marktoby8113]

Some nice detailing on that Skoda. Especially the black grill & lettering, very nice touch. The Alcantara on the dash looks great.

[@davejordan3131]

Great review, ordered my VRS last week , no confirmation of delivery yet but very excited already

[@Iceberg1313]

Bob just move the air vent control on the driver side completely to the left and it'll shut off. On the passenger side move the air vent control to the right and it'll shut off. Same with the rear vents. As for the switches beneath the screen, press once for what ever you want to change, do the change on screen, then press the switch again and you're back to the previous screen you were on. What I do hate though is the fact that every time you start the car from a stop over you have to reset the climate control back to manual and sync, why couldn't this have been the default setting instead of Smart AC. Yes you can use voice control but I'm damned if Laura will listen to me, it's like a comedy show on a bad marriage, just don't get on. BUT, we do love driving it and it seems to be softer on the road around town than the last model even on bigger rim's. Thanks as always Bob. P.S. or go into Climate control press Classic AC and turn off the side vents completely.

[@garethtalbot8950]

Could see myself in one of those Bob. Great review. One of those cars that has a bit of everything to make if fully functional and fun. Diesel still has a purpose, Nox versus c02... Better for environment if we keep what we have going for longer rather than price us out of diesel in Ireland. Cheers. 👍

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

You said the truest things on the motorway 😂👍👌 I was laughing so much they're exactly what I say as well, especially when I pass an electric car in my diesel 😂

[@nicholaskennedy4272]

Why not here???? You can buy the VRS with a manual box & 4x4 in the UK

[@portland573]

We used to have a petrol vRS estate, awesome car, and was perfect "surrender car" moving away from roadsters to having 2 kids. Stuff just worked and had lots of little handy nooks and crannies. Grand on the motorway and fair on the bends, enough heft to pull a caravan and and the boot space! Lovely car.

[@MichealDineen]

Dear Bob... Thank you for the extra 4 minutes! 😊 Can't believe the rear wiper is an optional extra rather than standard on a hatchback Nice looking car and the diesel version being cheapest makes a nice change too Loving some of the new shots included, rear window, mirror shots etc. 👍

[@graemetaylor629]

Its a no cost option

[@MichealDineen]

@@graemetaylor629 Ah cool. That's no so bad 😉

[@davejordan3131]

The rear wiper is a free option, in the mainland uk anyway

[@Irishdavo]

Really good, thanks a lot. Thoroughly enjoyed the review

[@ScuuBdoo]

12:04 drove that section of road a few days ago and it's a disgrace for a new road surface. As you say Bob it's bumpy and drainage is appalling. Why in Ireland can we not build roads properly?

[@ITB_News]

Nice Bob....I have the last gen 2017 model in Petrol (RS 230) which I dyno'd and stock it has 252HP with 420NM so super quick.....great cars

[@na-dk9vm]

Well lad.. I've a 2016 2ltr RS. Do you think it'd be worth remapping it?? Basically is it safe for the car and would I actually get much noticeable power from it?? Thanks lad

[@ITB_News]

@@na-dk9vm it's totally safe if you go to someone reputable like Goldens for example. Also I would stick with Revo stage 1 as any higher and you may need to change the clutch.

[@ITB_News]

@@na-dk9vm you will certainly notice the power difference

[@na-dk9vm]

@@ITB_News thanks for the quick reply lad. How much extre hp would I be expecting in that stage 1, and would that be noticeable 👍

[@na-dk9vm]

@@ITB_News thanks lad

[@paulogorman5802]

Hey Bob, great review , when are you putting up the review of that new Tiguan you had a few weeks ago ?

[@Graham_Shaw]

The car review was not bad, but I loved the rant and "smug face" Subscribed!!

[@aaaaplay]

I have not seen one review yet mention what the 'complicated cupholder' in the back is. The square section is for a tablet holding accessory that can pivot towards either rear passenger. It's the same part as used for the headrest tablet holder (SV0 061 129). It's nice they give you that option considering the sports seats can't accommodate the Skoda Smart Holder Headrest Adaptor.

[@robtt997]

Excellent well rounded review . Well done.

[@jimsshed2587]

Top Top Review Bob. I agree Octavia RS is one of Ireland's Great Cars

[@AlanCulletoncullya]

I have this in moon metallic white since Feb, best version yet, this is my 3rd Diesel Vrs since 2015, the diesel does have a 4 wheel drive option available Bob, well so I read online?, my first automatic gear box ever, did you use the shift paddles?? nice little feature in the right display of torque boost, mine has hit 430 on few occasions, anyway nice video from fellow kildare town man, stay safe

[@Ultimate677]

Hi can you tell me if the diesel model has adaptive cruise control ? Thanks

[@seanforan5396]

It’s available as a stand alone extra or as part of the travel assist pack.

[@brendandevoy8178]

Great review as always Bob , I would love the 245 Bhp petrol RS , I would take one over the new golf gti any day

[@graemetaylor629]

I hope you can turn off the caned engine noise !

[@robertowen8440]

Can not beat a nice vRS Bob. Picking up another Octavia down here in France tomorrow, unfortunately not a vRS but I cant wait!

[@1976DJH]

Great video as always

[@shanewaller2864]

I bought a skoda 2.0 190 tdi dsg sel executive estate and its fantastic. 800 miles to a tank and it averages 57 mpg .I don't think I will be getting an electric car any time soon .who wants to plod along worrying if I've got enough power and range left in my batteries. I can drive from London to Germany and back on one tank of fuel and that trip can be done in 24 hours , I need only to stop to use the loo and I'm back on the road .the skoda can travel 14 hours none stop and cover so many miles with ease . I dont think an ev vehicle can travel to Germany and back on one charge and still have range left in the batteries. My skoda will do 146 mph flat out on the autobahn and still do 35 mpg .if I need fuel its only 5 minutes and I'm back on the road .I dont have time to waste when I'm on the road to stop and plug in my car . There is only 24 hours in a day and during my working day I need all of them .so I will stick with diesel power .

[@R-Tap]

So the VRS was never called VRS by Skoda? , its just a logo that looks like a "V"? I have that pleather in my Superb taxi. Wearing really really well 4 years and 215,000Km later, still looks great.

[@gregorybarnabas5502]

Hi Bob I'm a big fan of your car reviews always watch all your stuff. So with the new skoda octavia mk4 have they fixed the uncomfortable dsg or is it the same

[@lordmentalton6736]

Bob, picking up my new VRS TDI 4x4 Estate in the morning, the 4X4 version is available in the UK in Estate form 👍

[@robhigham7519]

Is it still wise to buy a used diesel these days ? I’m seriously considering one of these on a 20 plate maybe a 70 plate and the diesel would be my preferred choice but you have to think of selling it on in a few years . Thoughts ??

[@steffanjames7656]

Bob, can I ask does the virtual cockpit also feed the sat nav through it like the Audi?

[@AlanCulletoncullya]

Hi, yes it does 👍

[@ST-ur7oh]

Bloody good review of a bloody good car.

[@poolking36]

What's the story with the excessive oil consumption on these engines in the Vrs diesels ?

[@pk6004]

" 'mon Qashqai, everywhere you go you see a Qashqai!" 😂😂😂

[@martinmccoy449]

Hi Bob.Can you tell me what software you use to edit your videos.

[@garydevaney4285]

Excellent review! Can you make a documentary on Crow mating season next please?!

[@robcousins231]

Pervert.

[@cmartin_ok]

Oh, I thought he said "chromating season", was waiting to see some plating action.....

[@michaelobrien4083]

Bob, do you know if Skoda Ireland are going to add the sunroof to the options list?

[@sthegpc2439]

Will you be getting the Skoda Enyaq at some point.

[@DCIburgundy]

One button sport mode = click the gear selector down once 👍

[@Jamiepetergiles]

All reviews i've seen miss this.

[@Tec2Nut]

On Car wow the diesel is four wheel drive ?

[@Hell-Hound1]

Great cars, and a great review.

[@chrismcconnon]

I saw a black Ranger just like that there around that spot there, on the hard shoulder behind a car, with red and blue lights flashing in the rear lights. Careful now 👍👍

[@seanforan5396]

Got caught up in a crash while driving my 2019 Superb Sportline. Heavy damage. So have a Velvet Red Octavia RS on order for July. Looking forward to getting it.

[@RiminiVirage]

The Velvet Red is beautiful. You should have it by now, happy motoring.

[@Tec2Nut]

Looking at one instead of my 172 A8 ?

[@williambellingham2024]

Would like to see your thoughts on crosslander. Driven one at work .I don't think fell cheap.

[@bbis001]

6:00 worth watching just for that bit

[@wonderloaf]

Nice review, but good luck getting one. I ordered mine a the start of Jan and I've been told the earliest I'll get it is start of June :(

[@markbirtles7066]

Thank goodness to hear someone call it an “Octayyyvia” instead of a bloody “Octarrrvia” 👍

[@davidwescott2632]

For normal to sport use gear selector switch.

[@ianbowie5096]

Have had 2 vrs octavia (previous geberation) and loved them. 1 was an estate 4x4 and went like stink....couldn't fault as it provided great value and functioned great as family car...bikes kids etc etc....as you say always worth a look 👍👍

[@front2427]

5.50 ,I feel like I've known this guy all my life.

[@mosermesser788]

Its VRS cause its written right there. Victory Rally Sport. Its not just Rally Sport.

[@mamba101]

I'm sure fans here will disagree but, diesel doesn't suit the vrs.. not because of performance but feel.. a a sporty car is just so much better with a free revving, not nose heavy, petrol.

[@Fifth_Avenue842]

Just to give a heads up I think it would be more logical to buy something like an astra. For example 2016 vauxhall astra elite nav has 200bhp and top speed of 145mph for £21,000 (I cant remember exactly how much). We have one and it's a bit of a sleeper considering it's not a sporty hot hatch just more of an executive trim

[@StephenButlerOne]

I had a 16 gtc with 200bhp. A great car, cruised along, and the gtc is a great handling car. Though in 19 I swapped to a Leon ST FR. Needed an estate, wanted a Vrs but they dropped the horrid four light face-lift. In 19 the lean ST (estate) FR is better looking than the Vrs estate.

[@obk1404]

Just looking at the configurator on Skoda website today and the car starting price for Diesel is now €47,824. Hefty increase since the time of this review

[@BobFlavinVideo]

The price of cars has gotten out of control because of PCP and hiding the real overall prices.

[@TheVanbastin]

After putting a deposit down for one but nothing final yet. Do you reckon I'm better holding off for price drop?

[@Alphatone1]

Another great review. Obviously, cups in the Czech Republic are smaller than the rest of Europe.😃

[@terryatkinson899]

Lot of folks don't use their mirrors and have no notion of what's behind them... really frustrating for us that do alot of miles and know how to use the roads. Even if you move over for someone, they'll sail on by with out acknowledging your good deed, no manners at all.

[@noga8974]

This or a gtd?

[@flavin-itedisiple.9021]

Informative review Bob and unusual pricing on the diesel 🤔 is it the fact people are put off now with the mere mention of diesel.! As Green is king 🙄 Great car to drive.

[@peacockealot]

I had toyed with a VRS estate for a while before I got my Superb and wanted the 4x4 in it but got a 4x4 L&K superb instead. In the U.K. spec it has it available but only is the Diesel engine.

[@michalklucz6907]

I can live with mode button on the left side.. but two main buttons? Home and Menu? on the passenger side? GG Skoda

[@brendanduffy1215]

I'd nearly unsubscribe just for you to call around🤣🤣🤣 Great review Bob love your input!

[@colm112]

I hate where they put the start stop button

[@jeffcarter7197]

Can you just do the behind the scenes clips as they're great!....😆 🤣 😂

[@rayzer8]

nice car, the road noise on the motorway sounds horrific

[@slick0000]

4x4 estate version in the UK.

[@pauljackson6593]

What did he say ??

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Too many big words for you Paul?

[@podge5555]

I’m thinking of swapping my Audi A4 tdi for one of these..... Am I mad? Lol 😝

[@paulsm77]

No, sane.

[@8skyline7]

I am buying a new car. This three cost the same in my country. Which one would you pick? Skoda Octavia vRS 200HP diesel BMW 3 150HP diesel Audi A4 150HP diesel

[@parlance.electricco]

Sounds like a lorry with a hole in the exhaust. Now all it needs is a pigeon-squeal boost valve.

[@TedKeyboardify]

5:50 moon

[@darrengrimes4293]

Wireless charging tray is something like 700euro extra 😏

[@stevencampbell1150]

I do like this car, expensive yes but a great car and it's diesel! Oh how I marvel at it! Derv is where it's at for me and always will be! As we say in Northern Ireland, now you're suckin' diesel!

[@StephenButlerOne]

Can you not toggle sport on/off, by pulling/clicking the auto selector backwards like on other DSG boxes. That's how my 2019Leon ST FR 2L tsi, works. I never press the mode button. I actually chose the Leon over the Vrs, as in 19 skoda did that horrific four light face-lift. Otherwise I'd have a Vrs now.

[@AlanCulletoncullya]

hi Stephen, yes thats how it works, pull back auto selector and it will go into sport mode in any of the variants, and push forward and it will return to mode you had it in

[@StephenButlerOne]

@@AlanCulletoncullya I thought this would be the same. So the mode select set up here isn't a issue. I never put mine in eco mode, feels horrid. Use normal most of the time then flick it into sport when I want to overtake or hit the country lanes. So the 'shifter' select method works perfectly.

[@AlanCulletoncullya]

@@StephenButlerOne yes it works fine, My bad earlier where I said pull back to select sport and I meant to say pull back again and it will return to previous mode, drive it mainly in normal mode and then sport mode same as yourself, but will use eco when traffic to Dublin for work gets heavy again, 👍 I would like to be able to click mode button and have it set to default for sport mode, be nice option @skoda 👌

[@StephenButlerOne]

@@AlanCulletoncullya I agree, it would be nice if it remembered your last state on restart, Instead of defaulting to normal.

[@RiminiVirage]

Yes You pull it back for Sport and pull it back again for Drive. I made the mistake in my Seat Leon E-TSI only yesterday, of pushing it forward and it went into neutral. I should have known better than that! Live and Learn.

[@KosmicKitchen]

'Diesel power is coming through'.. :-)

[@sydneyadie]

Subbed at 15m 47sec

[@JZX_Nate]

don’t let the door hit ye in the arse on the way out 🤣🤣

[@TheJVCMan]

I would rather buy a superb for this sort of money. This would lose so much of its value in the few years. I would rather buy it used. Never buying new again :)

[@dereknorris2376]

Cool car 🚗

[@cedoignjatovic4691]

video super

[@EinkOLED]

VW's new Slogo in terms of its interior design. 'Simply Stupid'.

[@ShaneC2788]

Eww no manual version :(

[@lifeisallalboutbalan]

Who in their right mind would buy a new or maybe even a close to new second hand Diesel nowadays? Good luck finding a person to sell it to. MASSIVE deapreciation. Plumming share in todays sale mix. There are more electrified cars sold now then diesels in the UK. Diesel bans & pollution tax / fines in certain areas which will only spread to other areas. Ow and did I mention a 2030 ICE ban in the UK.

[@paulwaites4719]

The ice ban in 2030 never going to happen, More like 2050.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Fossil fuels all the way. 😂😂👍