Škoda's about to make what it called its "fastest and most powerful production vehicle" ever.
While the unkind might comment that this isn't saying much, the new Octavia vRS has moved one step closer to our shores. The Škoda Octavia vRS hatch has a 0-62mph of 7.3 seconds and maximum speed of 149mph. Torque from the 2.0 TFSI 200bhp turbocharged, direct injection engine is a 207lb-ft at 1,800 to 5,000rpm -- not that impressive given that some normally aspirated cars can achieve 100bhp/litre. Available in hatch and estate versions, the estate can achieve 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 148mph.
The new Škoda Octavia vRS will make its first world public appearance at this year’s Frankfurt motor show on 12 September and is due to arrive at the end of the year.
Of course, apart from not being the quickest car in its class, Škoda suffers from being at the bottom of the pile in the VW Group collection of brands -- so there's no way that the Octavia would be allowed to challenge Seat, let alone the core VW products. That said, if you're after a warm-ish, well-built hatch, you might do worse, presuming Škoda's price is right.
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