Skoda Octavia vRS 2018 Review | Driver's Seat

Launched way back in 1995, this is the facelift of the third-generation Skoda Octavia vRS. It’s available as either a five-door hatch or five-door estate.

The updated models get revised looks, headlined by the introduction of quad headlights at the front and redesigned taillights at the rear.

VRS models get a sports front bumper, honeycomb air inlets, grille with vRS badging and LED Headlights.

They come fitted with 18” Gemini anthracite alloy wheels, lowered suspension and a rear diffuser complemented with chrome exhaust tailpipe finishes.

Inside you get sculptured sports seats, vRS embossed door sill trims and stainless steel pedals. Over the previous model, there is larger and revised design for the infotainment touchscreen, which has grown to 9.2in.

[theone]

Genuinely good looking wagon. Great review.Keep up the good work son.

[Thisonegoestoeleven]

Great review. Brought a 2020 facelift Wagon in Meteor Grey, absolutely love it!

[yaboop]

Thumbs up if you agree this is better looking than the Golf R wagon.

[Allanfrancisxavier]

Great
I got the first generation Octavia Vrs wagon in India. Still gives most cars on the road run for their money.

[cornishrider]

Thanks looking forward to getting mine in few days!

[jamiep]

Another Great Video Review and my favourite Sporty Estate Car

[StephenButlerOne]

Im so gutted they changed the front. I had my eye on one for 12 months. Settled for the Leon ST FR instead.

[miketucker]

Heathy and helpful dialogue made this video worth watching and interesting!

[stevef]

Enjoyed this review, great to see a 9/10 rating for a practical family car.

I assume the Golf GTI could achieve just as high a rating given the mechanical similarities? Maybe better handling with the smaller body but more expensive I assume. The similar Leon Cupra possibly trying to get too much power down for it's front wheel drive with the Seat interior probably not quite as nice as the other two.

[joachimopdenakker]

Driving that car in white over here in Belgium will give you a lot of lit up brake lights as the police have these cars.

[branem.]

A quick question, what is the width of the drivers seat, in cm?! Up where the scapulas are? Many thanks

[gtsmyth]

I cant decide on vrs 245 estate or leon cupra st300, both are working out similiar money on lease. Which would you pick?

[Commentator]

That driver's seat leather that is already wrinkly says a lot on why you shouldn't but affordable car with "luxury" options. Cloth will look better and last much longer.

[davidcupra]

Great review. Out of this and the cupra Leon what's your favourite? I have a Vrs but thinking of going with a cupra st next

[matthewdosier]

never even knew this car brand was a thing! seems to share so much with Volkswagen

[stevef]

Any chance of a 5 door Mini Cooper review? Maybe irrational but can't shake off the feeling it offers driver appeal and quality.

[ChrisOConnorWookie]

"BILLIANT" to drive - LOL ! Sorry - great review - I'm picking up my VRS wagon this weekend (it took a while to get to Australia)

[rs.greatwhitewhite]

look at the paint on the alloy, its grey

[rs.greatwhitewhite]

the wheels on the vrs u reviewed are the same as my 14 reg, anthracite is a dull black with a silver finish, no 1 in the uk. ire & Europe are getten the proper finish, ive gone as far as getten in touch with the main factory & no reply, im not happy with this, false advertising by skoda