Skoda Octavia vRS Estate 2013-2017 review - Carbuyer

[@camd3041]

The colour is stunning, I don't see what you are all complaining about... if it was on an Audi RS6 you would all be changing your tune

[@hayden990]

Yeh but it isn’t, that’s probably why everyone hates it. I like it very much

[@cjp9596]

Worrying lack of substance behind many of these comments... "don't like the colour" etc etc etc. It's actually the same grey that Audi use on the R8 and Q2. Bet people don't complain when it's on those cars. For every person that dislikes it there's someone who likes it - hey, at least it's interesting.

[@scoopermg8226]

CJ P It's crap on those cars too. Yuk!

[@thakery5720]

I have a Mk 1 vRS estate with the 20 valve engine........ With a remap of the ECU it is a great car to play with.41!k miles when I bought it 12 years ago and only 102k miles now it is less than half way through it's life and is as fast now as when I bought it. THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER BOUGHT and it is now starting to appreciate in vaue.... plus it is a rare car that cost £6750 twelve years ago ! Service it regularly and properly with the fully synthetic oil and it will last for over 300k miles..... This particular vRS is mis-quoted as having 217 bhp when it has, according to Suoerchips, actually been tested at 191 because the car in the video is the diesel version. It is the petrol one that is quoted as 217 but which actually tests out at over 260 and when remapped can deliver 310bhp without any mechanical tuning...... Petrol engines go much better than diesel and are not as polluting !

[@ssmufc9941]

Why is black interior always seen in negative light and described as ‘dull?’ I love black interior! Creams and whites make me feel sick tbh

[@PaulC1980]

I'd agree, I love the black interior

[@theenhancer]

Ooof, this guy needs to tone down his Quentin Wilson impression.

[@seb.]

0:19 I'm curious, which other car get bigger boot in this segment?

[@sebbe5004]

Civic tourer

[@Grumpycat95]

This car looks really good , trust me .I'm not even into this brand but I saw this model and it's really a beautiful car.

[@southcoastbiker3822]

Yellow Waffle I trust you

[@Grumpycat95]

South Coast Biker you're a funny guy 😂

[@Kryotek7]

I like the review but the sting is always when automotive journalists recommend a diesel. You all seem to ignore that the last ~18 months has happened and don't even mention it, the extra residual value you'll lose due to the reputation hit, or the medium-long term risks if cities start to ban diesel cars (which looks increasingly likely and has already happened in Paris occasionally).

[@finbenton]

Atleast here in Finland it didnt hit the prices at all and VW group diesels are way more reliable then their gas versions. Those 1.8T and 2.0T petrols are known to start eating tons of oil after 50-100t km so its a no-go.

[@MartinLV.]

Alex Graham they put their heads in sand and prtend tdi is cool... lpg might help with daily costs and please ignore 20k mile 30k km servicing and do it every 6k miles and 10k km then the engines will outlast warranty and go another 400k miles or 600k km... as the made in 80 - 90's cars do.

[@JMNTN]

Cities only ban old diesels, my 2012 vw golf 1.6 liter diesel has lower emissions than my sister's 2014 audi a1 1.4 liter gasoline

[@MartinLV.]

To be fair if i had choise of new cars, i would go electric. In few years internal combustion engined cars will be banned from most cities!

[@finbenton]

Martins Baumanis I would too but theres isnt really any electric cars on the market that an average person can buy, theres tesla but thats like 140k€ and on winter I quess you have only half your battery life for use :D

[@kieran3228]

This guy’s a cross between Quentin Wilson and Jimmy Carr.

[@RetroGamerVX]

Do you get a discount if they only put the primer on?

[@japanluv]

RetroGamerVX jajajajjaja you made me laugh :D I think they tried to save on weight:P

[@ScottPC]

RetroGamerVX hahaha, I love the colour

[@Mububban23]

My MIL has a different car in this colour and I hate it. It just looks like primer!!!

[@MrMadness1993]

Best comment I have seen!

[@BongoClub]

Amazing boot and solid performance. I would go for it but in black metallic color.

[@MrOrbion]

Why no comments about the suspension? I was wondering if sport suspension is too firm for normal driving.

[@Alanphuphalee]

Northumbria Police currently use this car as a unmarked vehicle. Spotted 4x responding. Looks very smart.

[@bellrobert1978]

I love the colour. I just put a deposit on one. To find this grey in an estate with a TSl within budget and near enough to me has been a mission!!.

[@Nixter1974007]

Meteor Grey - stunning looking

[@JAG1651]

At the start of this vid, you say that the Octavia Estate VRS may not have 'the largest boot in the class', could you therefore tell me which car has a bigger boot in this class please? Because I'm struggling to find anything that backs up your claim that anything in this class has more than 610 litres!!! Sure the Peugeot 308SW has 660 litres, but apart from the diesel version Peugeot, does not offer a petrol performance estate as the VRS is, so hardly constitutes as it being in the same Class of vehicle.

[@tomaspetterssonnordling3224]

My 2016 Octavia vRS TDI184 4x4 estate has a totally different boot than the car reviewed in this video. In my car the floor of the boot can be raised or lowered (in raised mode I get a perfectly flat loading bay with the backseats lowered). Is the british version really different than my car (bought in Sweden)?

[@chatanmistry21]

I had the previous generation VRS estate in diesel form and it was brilliant. My only complaint was the 18inch wheels and ride it gave. Has anyone any thoughts as to whether the new one softens the general ride? I guess the new driving modes (which I didn't have) would help?

[@ramgabriel5337]

It doesn't. The driving mode only changes the way the engine delivers power, AC consumption and steering "hardness" (along with fake engine noise). I have made already a long trip with the car and the comfort surprised me. I think the seats compensate the stiffness of the wheels and suspension, though you hear the holes on the road more than the "normal" version. For the same price, I couldn't find anything better (for my standards). Hope I helped.

[@galloping5273]

Every skoda review mentions the ice scraper/door umbrella/pop out light/torch.... I know it's a nice touch but, Get over it. When paying £20k-£30k for a car, these £2 items are irrelevant

[@richardkerry246]

An umbrella or ice scraper would probably add another £200 on a BMW so why not emphasise the fact they're standard on the Skoda?

[@Jack-zk6yt]

I mean hey they also mention the umbrella on the rolls Royce, why mention an umbrella on a 200k car and wait it isnt even standard and they mention it!

[@betterbeavailable]

So what car has more space than Octavia in that class?

[@LePru27]

Passat 650l

[@thebigcheese6606]

The camera too low. I feel like I'm a five year old. I want to see. :)

[@crististoica2519]

min 0:20 are you sure it's not the biggest boot in class? What car has the biggest ?

[@alirezazadeh]

mercedes e class obviously (estate category)

[@alirezazadeh]

um, so you are telling me that there are estate cars in different categories? Anyway check this link out; www.carwow.co.uk/best/ten-largest-estate-car-boots-0202

[@crististoica2519]

There's no sutch thing as "estate category". There are diferent estate classes. The octavia estate rivals with the Mercedes CLA shooting brake! Superb estate with the C Class estate. Guess that. The Skoda estates have the biggest boots in class!

[@jamesgordon783]

Cristi Stoica the Honda Civic tourer has 624 litres compared with the Octavia vRS capacity of 610

[@livc444111]

Any point reviewing this (very decent) car now when the facelift has just been unveiled?? Could have waited a few months really

[@alfredoramos56]

livc444111 Yeah. What about the facelift? I've seen some pictures and looks a bit awkward, to say the least...

[@G0URK]

Nobody is liking the facelift including me who has deliberately just ordered a new one to come pre facelift to replace my 2 year old one

[@Shane_Marsh]

I love my VRS TFSI but it reminds me of when I had a MG ZT 260, about 10 or 15 years behind. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ramgabriel5337]

Why is the review of the boot so different from the previous one? It's the same car (or is it because it's the 4x4 version?)!

[@Blindusek]

Why dident you mention the RS230 model with 4x4 and 230HP?

[@Blindusek]

Okey didn't know that :) 2017 there will be a RS245 tho :)

[@eaglemihnea]

the RS230 is front wheel drive, the 4x4 has a diesel

[@wordpress4373]

You can have variable boot floor as an option which elevates boot floor to the height of the rear seats and you get a flat loadbay.

[@jamiep61]

I wish Skoda would offer a Stone Leather Option rather than Just Black

[@turquoisecat761]

Is this your first ever post that didn't start 'I like'?

[@jamiep61]

Leave me alone

[@MartinBradbury]

Whats the point in reviewing this car now? its going to be replaced next year.

[@hadissaeed1546]

views=money

[@m4xww]

Only new lights and stuff really, more of a facelift. Good deals available on these too at the moment!

[@nazhif1]

probably for those planning to buy this version when the new one comes out.

[@G0URK]

I've just ordered a pre facelift one to replace my 2 year old one for that reason

[@RaymiUscata]

Do you guys film in RAW or Slog? :)

[@thatguysellscrack]

I'd say Slog. RAW wouldn't be worth it for online content like this, Also another give away is their inability to colour grade footage.

[@TheMocnivocni]

Where is Rebecca?

[@JYMAHJAMES]

She's been at Telegraph Cars for more than a year now...

[@korgond]

James, plaese do a review for the new Honda Civic.

[@prayerpowersr854]

can someone recommend what video to watch on KZbin, been binge watching car reviews for weeks

[@robertjusic9097]

John Kyon try silicon walley

[@pb5x5]

I wonder if they charge extra for the primer grey colour?

[@cjp9596]

James Batchelor ... And it's a lot more interesting than the red or white! Got a 60s motorsport vibe to it.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Oh he edited it , what about the aircon for the glovebox? Mention it!

[@pri2578]

Editor forgot to colour grade the final video?

[@avp2994]

Anybody know where can I find this meteor grey paints ?

[@imagiben]

Wind & noise?

[@stevenpearson5658]

when do they apply the top coat paint?

[@danielcunningham326]

Steven Pearson p

[@t5jerry]

you keep referring to how much SPACE there is in the car, BUT you don't actually SAY how much space in litres it is !!!!

[@robbeard6929]

Litres, doubt they are going to fill it with water.

[@ВикторШишков]

VRS testing starts with boot, then backseat? No wonder Carbuyer got so low

[@ffchx129]

I appear to be the only one who likes this colour...

[@noispoi]

ffchx I like it as well

[@Nixter1974007]

Stunning colour.

[@nazhif1]

If Peugeot made an estate version of the 308 GTi 270 it'll definitely be one of the best estates on the market.

[@ross5693]

nazhif1 no because French cars are fucking shit

[@selcukturkmen1645]

French trash

[@unintentionallyfire]

In what world is 8.2s 0-60 brisk?!

[@TDF-kt9tl]

Zachary Ong Europe world

[@AdvancedEliteGaming]

Zachary Ong is that slow or fast?

[@UAPWHORU]

neither

[@IceFish.]

its enough tbh

[@prayerpowersr854]

what does VRS stand for❔❓

[@prayerpowersr854]

vRS stands for "Volkswagen Runs Skoda" check if you don't beliebe me

[@jamesgordon783]

Samuel Brooks No I don't think it was with Porsche I think it was with Ford with its Focus RS

[@a20axf]

Yes James you're correct! Although in the case of Fabia VRS Mk2 I believe it also stands for Very Rapid Skoda as it certainly shifts for such a small car. It even embarrasses the Petrol Octavia VRS here due to weight differences in my experience so far.

[@directpowerwashingservices6142]

What's this colour call

[@bid84]

Direct Power Washing Services it's called cataract grey

[@SagaAcademica]

CD changer in a glove box. How clever.

[@TDF-kt9tl]

SA13 outdated

[@SamuelDrives]

It is not an Vrs but just RS, trust me

[@TimmyBobinson]

Cars with coloured internal trim are go faster stripes for Chavs. Anyone over the age of 25 would not want a touring car interior.

[@systemfails]

great seats

[@Oherdom]

You can be the Queen, I'm gonna give you thumbs down unless you pronounce Škoda normally.

[@rovamota]

Dreary, anonymous looking thing, and those performance figures from a 2.0 litre turbo are about the same as for cars like the Rover 620ti from 20 years ago.

[@yanisnotonfiref108]

Does anyone go to car dealerships say there thinking about buying a new car but then just go inside the lovely brand new cars on display like the brand new BMW 7 series

[@MOSSFEEN]

new skoda Octavia launches FEB 2017

[@jeffbanks9955]

why have they put that lip in the boot? senseless. otherwise it would be perfect for an overnighter when we go away

[@Account1746]

decent cars

[@jansgaard7515]

it's the same every time....something different next time please. So borring...

[@jansgaard7515]

James Batchelor don't take it the wrong way :-) but the same procedure every time, only it's a different car. Maybe you can do something else, surprise us :-)

[@mendistudio]

James Batchelor The car seems a bit dull and boring. The review was perfectly fine as usual though!

[@mikkosrussos]

Man, are you guys using a washed out filter on your camera or is that car really that God-awful colour!

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

It's actually that color of the car. Go for the race blue option, and you'll be happy! :D

[@cjp9596]

ThinkCleverAndSmart It's a marmite colour, surprised you've not seen them around. Very understated and unusual in my opinion.

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

CJ P I've seen them, but I really don't like that color as much as the metallic ones. I think this looks like clay. :)

[@SuperSuperAllons93]

They have a similar colour for the Focus ST. Definitely a love/hate option.

[@jasonpage9925]

performance lol, most turbo diesels are faster these days. Also the manual is slower than the dsg not faster.

[@SinkyYT]

Space-saver spare wheel? smh!

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

There is a real one available too I think. :)

[@minniesaab7255]

❤ U !

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

A lot of VW touches

[@CryptoChangingTheWorld]

That colour is awful!

[@RetroGamerVX]

It looks boring and dated inside and out :o(

[@Zero_Ninety]

Dated in the sense that it's not stupid looking like most modern cars? I rather like it, maybe not in that colour though..

[@newbachelor566]

first

[@mykapten8950]

This is the most annoying voice on the interballs.

[@mbaunsoe]

That colour is horrible

[@Drew-gi5yb]

A sports estate car is a weird combo tbh

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Very dark interior, too bland

[@AoyagiAichou]

"The best of both worlds" is a marketing speak for "jack of all trades, fails at all". It's a car for people who have no interest in cars, they just need a car. And vRS Skodas are bought only by blindfolded loyalists. It's supposed to be sporty, but it's a FWD cancer-emitting diesel estate. Rubbish. And the gasoline variant is just... OK I guess. "Quick enough" sounds about right. And boring.