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Skoda Octavia on the track and in the field

Audi RS6 looms in the mirrors with German numbers, under the wheels, a narrow serpentine in a forest park north of Budapest. But we do not even think to slow down and pass smug burghers in a 580-horsepower sedan. I shout to a colleague: Click!, And at this time I quickly change the scale in the navigation. What is not a transcript? Moreover, I had recently been delighted with this path here, here we went to the hybrid Lexus RX 450H.
 
To confuse the updated octavia from the previous one is simply unrealistic due to huge headlights, the enlightenment and the increased radiator grille. And the charged Octavia RS viciously shocked a huge mouth in the bumper and flaunts the LED sections of daylight. By the way, xenon headlights have become adaptive
Dunlop SP Sport 01 rubber screech, demolitions, drifts, ESP worked in the sweat of the face, the brakes ended in the last hairpin, but four rings overtook us only in a straight line. The difference in power is too great. Finally, flashing the emergency for gratitude for a good walk. Yes, we surprised representatives of Germany tightly: it turns out that the Mercedes-Benz universal with an AMG packet flew low for Audi.
 
The most inconspicuous, but the most important change for the driver is the sides increased in size
And it doesn’t matter that after this serpentine we had to cool the smoking brakes for 10 minutes. The main thing that was opposed by powerful Germans with a full -wheel drive station wagon with an enlarged clearance! It was at the presentation of the updated Skoda Octavia Scout. How is there again not to praise a good chassis and a 160-horsepower TSI turbo engine with a volume of 1.8 liters, it replaced a two-liter atmosphere.

Engine class! He pulls well from the bottom and cheerfully twists up to 6500 revolutions. And even if the increase in power is only 10 horses, but the number of Newtonians increased by 50 at once. So there is nothing surprising in the fact that Octavia Scout accelerates to hundreds now in just 8.4 seconds, and not in 10, like the previous version. It is only a pity that the box is still a 6-speed mechanics. And no alternative.
 
On this rise, many stalled a mechanical gearbox on such a slope, and even in combination with eyes in the sky, imposes certain requirements on the driver
It is unlikely that the absence of a machine gun or DSG will sharply affect sales in Europe. The Skoda segment has already sold 22 thousand scouts, mainly in the Prianpian countries. But we have less and fewer people with mechanics, and the current traffic jams include the scales in favor of automatic boxes. And it’s a pity - the pen on Skoda is clear and pleasant to work, and the clutch is very intelligible. Wandering a lever is a continuous pleasure.

 
Not only a plastic body kit that protects the bumpers, wheel arches and thresholds from scratches and damage, but also protection of the engine crankcase protection will help to avoid troubles.
But under the body, the 4th generation Haldex all-wheel drive transmission is hidden and this is perhaps the most important difference, along with the engine, and the do-relief scout. The center coupling has a 10%pretext, that is, the Scout remains all -wheel drive even when moving along asphalt at constant speed. And if necessary, it is able to transfer up to 85% of the torque to any of the wheels. You can read in detail about this transmission here here in the winter.
On an off -road highway created by the organizers, Octavia Scout is confident. The clearance increased to 179 mm (+20 mm to ordinary octavia) and a body kit made of unpainted plastic allow you to not bother too much about the storming of a spool. Of course, adjusted for geometric patency and limited capabilities of highway tires. This is not a UAZ, but to the banks of the river with barbecue and a noisy company, SCOUT will be reached without the slightest problem.
 
The interior of Skoda Octavia Scout has become better. Both in quality and design. Silver inserts are made of other material, more expensive in appearance. In addition, the new steering wheel from Superb and the climate control control unit, which now spread to many models of Skoda/Volkswagen, fit here. A distinctive feature of the SCOUT salon is a massive handle for the front passenger
And next to the mud baths, a gourmet dish. The winding asphalt canvas of the EURORING track was available for us for several hours. And we went there no longer on a scout, but on an updated Skoda Octavia RS.
 
For the first race, I took RS-ku with a gasoline 200-horsepower turbo engine and a DSG smart robot. It would seem that the usual set of ingredients from VAG. But no, the engine here is also from the new family exactly as on Volkswagen Scirocco. He is 10 hp. Weaker than the aggregate of the latest Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. And the DSG box for Russian customers RS was not available before. The power and torque (280 Nm) remained at the same level, but the average fuel consumption fell from 7.8 to 7.5 liters per hundred kilometers.
 
The Octavia RS station wagon is 15 kg heavier than the hatchback and loses 0.1 seconds in acceleration to hundreds and 3 km/h of the maximum speed of 7.3 C and 239 km/h, respectively. But these differences are so ephemeral that they are not felt at all on the go
However, what is the savings? We are on the racing highway! An introductory circle behind a pace car and five RS-oh oh rolls to a start. DSG to sports, let's go! Three more combat circles and return. We change by cars and again on the hot asphalt of Euroring. I skipped the final attempts on the Octavia RS gasoline with 6-speed mechanics. So what will delight Skoda lovers of track days?
 
Interesting fact. Despite the fact that the Octavia RS station wagon on paper is slower than the hatchback it is more popular! Of all 60 thousand sold since 2000, Octavia RS 70% falls on the Combi version
The main Octavia RS is very clear in management. She will not throw a pig with an inexperienced driver. I went too far with a speed of the car gently goes outside. Threw the gas to throw the rear axle. The stabilization system will also suffer. But you cannot completely turn it off. Under the guise of the ESP OFF inscription, only the 200-hideous herd is deactivated only by the track control.
 
Skoda Octavia RS Combi is most willing to disassemble in Germany, Switzerland and Italy, and the British and Spaniards traditionally prefer hot hatchbacks. In other countries, both versions are sold approximately equally. In addition, of course, Russia from our sports station wagon will cause a grin at best
But this does not mean a sports tragedy! ESP is very good, allowing it and shoulder. In any case, I did not have any complaints about dry asphalt to her. And the gearboxes are excellent. Both the mechanics and the DSG robot showed themselves well in difficult conditions. But the suspension for the track is soft, and the tires are not the most outstanding. The 18-inch Continental SportContact2 has to be hard because of the rolls and because of 1450 kilograms of mass, and because of the 33-degree heat.
 
But to distinguish the restyled machine from the back is not an easy task. Only lights with changed The pattern and nameplate RS on the left (and not on the right under the designation of Octavia) issue an updated predator. The clearance in comparison with ordinary octavia is reduced by 13 mm (12 mm in the station wagon), and standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels. However, all test machines were optional 18-inch discs
They squeak from torque of 280 Newtonians, which with pleasure gives the motor in the range from 1700 to 5000 revolutions. Even if you completely embroider and go through steep turns in third gear, then at the output with a floor -drowned gas pedal, the inner wheel breaks into the slip. Need blocking? Not!

 
The Octavia RS salon is distinguished by a three -spoke steering wheel with a thicker rim and RS logo
The fact is that Skoda Octavia RS does not need extreme settings at all. And all of the above is perceived by nothing more than annoying little things. Track-days enthusiasts will turn their choice on other hot shatchi, or send Octavia to the clutches of numerous tuning studio.
 

and sports chairs with rs embroidery
And in a serial version, it pleases with an intelligent attitude to beginners and an excellent balance of controllability and convenience in everyday ride. We managed to check this in Budapest itself and in its environs. Unless the exhaust is too much more modest and does not affect the strings of the driver’s soul. But the speakers by the eyes. The former Octavia RS accelerated to hundreds in 7.3 seconds, the new does it 0.1 faster. It increased slightly and the maximum speed from 240 to 242 km/h.
 

And for an additional fee, the cool seats Octavia RS will be covered with the skin before such an option was not offered
It is necessary to thank for this optimized aerodynamics and a slight decrease in the mass, mainly due to refusal of the spare, (minus 20 kg). By the way, the best streamlines contribute to the silence in the cabin. And the suspension that seemed soft on the track is great for ordinary roads and autobahns, it perfectly damps irregularities and does not disturb the passengers in vain. At the same time, Octavia RS quickly and accurately reacts to the actions of the steering wheel, delighting with its obedience. Scout is slightly lazy, and due to increased clearance and tires with a higher profile, it reacts more to gusts of the side wind. But he also steer perfectly, we found out on the serpentine. Of course, adjusted for the fact that this is a grown station wagon.
By the way, for fans of the alloy of economy, without prejudice to sports in Europe, there is an Octavia RS with a diesel diesel engine. Moreover, both with a pen and DSG. And here, unequivocally, in the pluses, the second option has a 170-horsepower engine in low turboyam at low speeds, which is why even an experienced driver may stall at the start! And the loss of more than a second in acceleration compared to gasoline octavia (8.3 versus 7.2) will not inspire an active driver. Therefore, you can safely give up mechanics in favor of a smart robot
 
 
The main changes in the dashboard are white backlight instead of green. In the photo diesel diesel tidy Octavia RS
In addition, the clutch here is noticeably tougher than that of the gasoline version, and the narrow working range forces to constantly switch. As for the general problems of the diesel version, here is a more rigid suspension (to compensate for the large mass of the motor), which hardly help the diesel engine, and a tasteless roar, and noticeable vibrations. In general, regret that such an Octavia RS will not reach us will hardly have to win the fuel consumption not so significant, and the pleasure is much less.
Diesel Skoda Octavia Scout will not reach us. The engine produces 140 forces against 170 in RS and 320 nm against 350, and is equipped with the same mechanical gearbox. And if it is justified for a charged hatchback, then in the case of a family station wagon is unlikely. And they are expensive cars with heavy fuel. As a result, they decided to refuse supplies.
 

Each owner of Skoda Octavia can be proud of an outstanding trunk. Even in the hatchback, its volume is 565 liters, and if the rear sofa is folded completely, it increases to 1455 liters. The station wagon in this regard is even cooler than 1655 liters
So, during the restyling Octavia RS and Octavia Scout, not only fresh design and updated interior, as well as new motors, but also retained all their main qualities convenience and good handling. And if the appearance seems controversial to someone, then the engines and salon only emphasize the advantages of the machine. Which Russians will be able to evaluate in September. And the prices of Skoda will announce in June. In Germany, by the way, both RS and Scout are the same - from 28,090 euros.
Text: Vadim Gagarin
Photo: Vadim Gagarin
 
STORY

There was no SCOUT modification in the first generation of Octavia, but there was an all -wheel drive station wagon. It was noteworthy primarily by the fact that for the implementation of the transmission with four leading engineers, it was necessary to completely redraw the rear suspension - it became multi -link, and the trunk decreased in volume from 548 to 448 liters. Skoda Octavia Combi 4x4 was equipped with one of the four engines, the most powerful of which (1.8-liter gasoline turbo engine) developed 150 hp.

The charged Skoda Octavia RS appeared in the range in 2001 and also had a widespread turbo engine under the hood of 1.8 liters. But for RS-ki, it was boiled to 180 forces and 235 Nm, which allowed the machine to accelerate to hundreds in 7.9 seconds and reach 235 km/h. The Octavia RS Combi station wagon spent 8 seconds on a standard standard, and the maximum speed was 4 km/h less

 
Skoda Octavia RS second generation is an even more serious sports shell. Under the hood - a two -liter turbo engine with direct injection, which has already developed 200 forces and 280 nm. During skillful handling of the six -speed mechanics, Octavia RS gained a hundred in 7.3 seconds and reached 240 km/h. The diesel modification of Octavia RS was added. Her stronger was smaller - 170, but torque - more than enough (350 Nm). However, the need to actively work with a gearbox lever did not help her in races with RS gasoline - a 0-100 sprint she ran in 8.5 seconds, and the maximum speed fell to 225 km/h. But it could be got a double clutch with a robotic box, and the advanced robot has become available much later on the version with 2.0 TFSI.

 
The all-wheel drive Skoda Octavia Scout debuted in 2006, but during this time she dispersed only the 22-thousandth circulation. The reasons, apparently, lie in the limited choice of engines (a two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 hp and a 140-horsepower turbodiesel of the same volume) and the presence of only a mechanical gearbox. And in Russia, SCOUT was sold only with gasoline 2.0 FSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Auto.mail.ru