Alright, it still looks a little strange. However, if you can get past the appearance, this '245' looks like being the best
Octavia vRS
First point of note is the power boost, this car now matching the latest
Golf GTI Performance
with 245hp. Torque is up to 273lb ft also, enough says Skoda for 155mph and a 6.6-second sprint to 62mph (or 6.7 for the estate). Those figures are the same for both the standard six-speed manual and new (for the Octavia) seven-speed dual-clutch.
In addition the vRS 245 gets the VAQ 'diff', as used in the old vRS 230 and which also sees service in the Golf GTI Clubsport S and Leon Cupra. Hopefully it will prove more effective now than it did in James's old long-termer.
Those are the significant changes, with updates inside including an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot and real-time nav as well. A few elements of the exterior are painted black, presumably in an attempt to avert gazes from the headlights.
Skoda will show the vRS 245 at Geneva next month, with sales due to commence soon after. Don't forget though, if you were to pick up a nearly new Octavia vRS there are people who can liberate rather a lot more power from it...