Skoda Octavia II 2004 test drive - 2008 -

Skoda Da Vinci

These two cars, according to the main autopilot of the country, were made in one design bureau. On the second floor of the design bureau, people inhabited, ardently yearning for Pole-Position, laurels and spray champagne. And therefore, over each Octavia RS screw, they are puffed as inspired as Msa Du over the creation of the world. At the same time, other people suffered below from a shortage of creative enthusiasm. To somehow eliminate it, they went to the third floor to the bar-dining room. Each time on the way, they looked enviously at their inspired colleagues through the glass door of the elevator. And once they stiffened firmly and blinded from what lay in the corners, Fabia RS. But when it was time to report to the Board of Directors of the VW, the first floor cheerfully reported: we can do it too. We also have a sports car. Ura-ah!
 
 
Remove the skoda label - and you will receive a car over which the most poisonous zoils from a car party will enthusiastically click languages
AS GOOD AS IT GETS. At the wheel of Skoda Octavia of the previous generation, I traveled once. And many, many more times, I was transported in it along various routes and for different purposes, worn out in my memory. Nevertheless, among the shocks of vague reminiscences, a pleasant shock from the capitalist chic-shuser of the former socialist foreign car has been preserved and stored still. In the back seat, I still drove to Skoda Superb, and this car - all such a diluted, wrapped, made -up - completely encouraged to draw parallels with the five BMW. And she made it clear that high -quality blowing is now available for economy class.
In a word, until recently, in the Skoda Octavia questionnaire with three evaluation options: nonsense, like it, I got fastened with the answer - I would mechanically choose the third, and by mature thought and with certain reservations - the second. But Skoda Octavia RS is not just Skoda Octavia even a fixed publication. This is something. Deliver everything there, in the notorious design bureaus and in Mlad Boleslav, it is better, perhaps, you will not succeed.
The charged version is distinguished by sports seats, pedals and a specialized body kit. In particular, the RS version has other bumper and other fog lights- they, in the first, round, and secondly, their size is smaller than that of ordinary Octavia models.
The new Octavia RS model can be painted not only in frankly tomato color. As an exclusive, two metallics - Race Blue and Sprint Yellow.
Instead of the sun - a fiery motor. The Octavia RS car seemed to be made according to a kind of heliocentric model. Only instead of the sun here is a fiery motor. Everything turns around him. And everything in the car is wound around him. And the RS motor, like the sun, is an amazing phenomenon. The engine is not just good. And oh-oh-very good. I am surprised, delighted, touched, stunned, shot down with a pantalyk. His picking up - the pickup of the ballerun from the large one, who, if I took the cinema, will never drop it for anything. No failures, no holes, no consumptive cough in his work and at all.
 
And most importantly, this now common European phlegmaticness is observed, when the gas pedal should be on your sharp and nervous drooping: now, now, wait a minute. Not so fast. So what, excuse me, will you order a program? Third? Ah, are you already on the third?! Well, then of course, of course. Now we will organize everything in an instant. This gene is a tightness of the RS engine lost only at the stage of conception.
 
Soveting the motor and everything else. Everything in this machine is logical. Everything is adequate and correct. All in moderation. Although Octavia RS can give more than you expect from wheeled equipment. At any moment you feel at any time - it can add. And her stock - be healthy. You come to a certain critical point and understand that there is an even more distant limit. If you want to go very quickly - please. If you want even faster - easily. Look, just don't break yourself.
 
Forgive me for such a verb, raped this car everywhere and in every way. Fast and slowly. In the left turn and in the right. And no matter what I did with Octavia RS, she stood all with dignity. In steep turns, the car kept reinforced concrete, and did not dangle like a fruit jelly on a porcelain tray. Its front axis was not carried into space even on prohibitive loads. The rear axle and with the ESP system is turned off under the full control of the driver. This suggests that the car has a wonderful weight. And therefore, on the road, the car behaves in the same way as an all -wheel drive Evo. And this despite the fact that the rubber on the tested sample was quite ordinary. You can say household. The one that is sold in Auchan for diligent housewives and stringing homeowners.
 
In the Baikal, uncomplicated, the consciousness of our people, the Skoda brand is still perceived at the level of Central Asian exotic. Like, well, we’ll buy a better skeleton than Zhiguli.
Treshka-Udornya. The Petit Chablis box on Kon-Octavia RS is preparing for some championship. And even if I lose now, tomorrow, you will see, she will definitely light on some track. At least in the N-class, where it will undoubtedly be very good. In general, remove the Skoda label and wipe some family features-and you will get a car over which the most poisonous zoils (like me, ghe-ghe-ghe) from a car party will enthusiastically click. With any other nameplate (and we even know with which) the same RS will be sold one and a half times more expensive. In my opinion, among classmates (offhand: Focus ST, Astra GTS, Golf GTI) Octavia is on the first number. To stick in this car is a sweet and commendable business.
 
Even the BMW treshka, which is also somewhere in the nearest weight category, loses Octavia. BMW, compared to Skoda, is a limp. And the same power steering, because of which you can easily profess the entrance to the turn or exit from it. Not so dead brakes - in Octavia they are amazing, despite the frivolous green color of the calipers. And the bimer engine does not have the same pickup as RS. I caught myself thinking that during a short race along the steering paths of the Tushino airfield, he never looked at the speedometer. All attention was focused on the tachometer. Octavia has a very short discharge. What up, down. If you work correctly with the gas pedal, then from 6500 you fall to a maximum of 4800. BMW has up to 3000. The holes appear that when falling down, which when rising. You press the gas pedal, hold it, switch the programs-the second, third, fourth-and for a long time you wait until all the subpoor horses are harnessed. In the BMW 3-ER, there is definitely more comfort, but motorists who have acquired Octavia RS are unlikely to be so infringed that right there, without delay, not for a second, to sit down to scribble the swallows to the address of the writer. For my taste, in this car you do not need to stuff a TV, a pop masser or a crowing for a built -in hookah. Everything is very true in her interior. Although everything is lapidar.
U Russian dealers in the salons of the new Octavia - since February. In addition to the version of the hatchback, you can also buy a station wagon, which is $ 1200-1500 more.
A powerful car can be even more powerful. Real specialists for Skoda ABT unit using their proprietary brain firmware operation propose to increase RS power to 240 hp. It is amazing that at the same time, ABT-consumptions also managed to achieve fuel saving-up to 4 liters for every hundred kilometers.
When installing a TFSI turboponeter on the TFSI motor, its power increases to 270 km/h. The maximum torque reaches 350 nm. ABT Skoda Octavia RS takes a hundred in 6.5 seconds.
In general, from everything that is now a sports in the market at this price, Octavia RS, of course, is the best choice. Put classmates in a row and give me a team for cars!, I would, without hesitation, jumped behind the wheel of Octavia. Another thing is that we have few people with a concept, and with prejudices - a dime a dozen. And somehow the leg does not rise to lie down the one who is loudly indignant: yeah, someone will pay thirty with licca for the Skoda. Yes, I’d better buy a Korean SUV for the same money. And he is not aware that Octavia RS costs its money and each center is repulsed honestly here. But what to do if, in an uncomplicated, like the water of Baikal, the consciousness of our people, the Skoda brand is still perceived at the level of Central Asian exotic. Like, well, we’ll buy a better skeleton than Zhiguli. When the client hears about 34 thousand, he falls into a stupor. And it is completely clear why for this money the offspring of rich parents instead of Octavia asks BMW. BMW is show -off. And Skoda is not a show -off. And why the amateur will pose on Mazda. She is more beautiful. And why the expert will buy EVO VIII. Evo is a four -wheel drive, and indeed a thing. With such a cerebral and configurated Skoda Octavia RS, only my sincere condolences remain. It's a pity.
 
Oh, now something terrible will happen, ”you say to others, pressing the gas pedal. And it happens terrible. But the moon did not fall to the ground, and the water of the ganges did not flow back
Rare goods. What a pity for me and efforts spent on creating a Fabia RS car. It also has the most outstanding structural element - the engine. The very fact of the existence of this turbodiesel once again proves that the weak pressure of gasoline in the handouts of gas stations best stimulates the mobility of the brain pronunciation among motorists. And now it is clear that the victory of a diesel engine over a gasoline burner is inevitable.
 
The car with a diesel engine, by definition, is better than a balance, and on the road it behaves more predictably. Friendly, if you want. All this is so, but this is not entirely so regarding Fabia RS - a small, short car with narrow toy wheels. This is pure sadism - insert such a monster apparatus. 131 L.S. In a matchbox - unthinkable atrocities! Octavia he would fit - 100 percent. But for Fabia is too much.
 
How to drive in such a car - I will not know. Oh, now something terrible will happen, ”you say to others, pressing the gas pedal. And it happens. But not so much terrible for others (after all, the moon did not fall to the ground, and the water of the Ganges did not flow back), how terrible for you. With active entry into the turn, the breakdown of the front axis is inevitable. And rolling you sausage all over the large Spasskaya. He, this engine, is set here from another place.
In general, almost everything from another world here. These profile chairs, chrome, rs nameplates are clearly borrowed from Audi. In Fabia, with these DTM attributes, you feel stupidly. Why did this whole garden fence? For some such marketing necessity. Apparently, Fabia RS owes its birth to the notorious chance, which is widespread not only among the Slavic tribe. But we have 250 extra engines left there, in the warehouse. And let's, nah, will we stuff them somewhere? This was approximately such a production message. And they stuffed it. Further - pure water skill of marketerists. Embroider RS \u200b\u200bbugs on the seats faster. Hurray, dear comrades of motorists. We have the honor to bring to your attention a new unique project called Skoda Superjet with a diesel engine. Skoda Superjet on a diesel engine is a breakthrough. This unique means of transportation offers you an unforgettable sensation ... and all in the same spirit. And I see how the dealer from the Skoda car dealership breeds the client: Oh, I see a connoisseur in front of me. You did not lose. This is really a real animal. The fall is complete. What is the hell with nitrogen oxide? Leave toys to the boys. But shhhh. We will not raise the noise. After all, this is a rare product. Only one car remained. We do not specifically expose it in the cabin. Let's go around the corner. I will show where she is standing.
Just like in an old movie. You understand that the goods are scarce - imported tape recorder, Grundik.

Text Nikolay Fomenko, photo Andrey Danilov

Skoda Octavia RS
Fabia RS
 
4-cylinder gasoline engine,
TFSI 4-cylinder, diesel
Working volume (cubic meter) 1984 1896
Power (L.S. at rpm) 200 at 5100 131 at 4000
Moment (Nm at rpm) 280 at 1800 310 at 1900
Front drive
Gearbox 6-speed mechanical
Length/width/height (mm) 4570/1770/1460 4000/1645/1440
Complete mass (kg) 1940 1720
Maximum speed
(km/h) 240 206
Acceleration to 100 km/h (c) 7.3 9.5
Fuel consumption (average,
l/100 km) 7.8/5.3
The cost of the tested
cars in Russia $ 34,000 $ 24,000
   
    
 
 
If you look at the car in the profile, brake calipers, painted in corporate green color are thrown into the eyes. An important element of the body kit is anti -wing. In the basic configuration of RS-17-inch wheels, xenon headlights, climate control, 4 pillows and 2 safety curtains, as well as tire pressure sensors.

 
Octavia RS is the fastest serial car from the Czech manufacturer in its entire story. Despite this, in Mlada-Boylav, RS is considered as a continuation of glorious sports traditions, begun in the mid-30s of the XX century. That time was glorified by Skoda Popular Sport - Monte Carlo and Skoda Rapid Six.
 
For the first time, the RS index was used in the designation of the Skoda 130 RS model-the glorious sports car of the 70s, which has achieved a number of victories in the Monte Carlo rally. Again, the RS nameplate appeared at the stern and other outstanding parts of the car in 2000. So the Octavia 1.8 Turbo (180 hp) model began to be designated. In 2003, a younger relative of the charged Octavia - Fabia RS with a 1.9 TDI engine (131 hp) was born

We thank for help in organizing the filming of Skoda, (495) 730-6607, and the Russian Automobile Federation.

Author: But the modest man Octavia begins to surprise. The usual dusk of the Skodov interior is successfully scattered by aluminum overlays. The driver's place is perhaps the best. A convenient low landing, an expressive relief of a hard chair, tenacious upholstery - you see how a glove! Unless of low drivers have problems - the pillow presses to their knees, which prevents the clutch with a long -flowing clutch pedal. Alas, no adjustment of the angle of inclination of the pillow. The steering wheel is only slightly large in diameter, but magnificent in section and material. Switching transmissions - clear, with small moves and perfectly selected efforts ... Maybe for the hot hatchback of Octavia there is almost enough liveliness: its reactions are not very sharp, but at the same time very accurate ... Yes, Skoda is slightly stronger than other machines . Yes, sometimes a light upbringing is noticeable. But there is no hint of loss of confidence.
Cars: strictly speaking, Fabia RS is suitable only for whom the image is nothing! Thirst - everything!, And, above all, a thirst for speed - but provided that you are recently driving. For a novice athlete, the sensation of speed is enough with excess ...
A large argument in favor of buying Skoda Fabia RS for a novice athlete - it is diesel, he significantly reduces fuel costs. Most owners of sports cars do not suffer from a lack of attention from both government representatives and crime, but Skoda is unlikely to interest them. So if you have received rights the day before yesterday, but rally cars are raised in your dreams, and you have already decided on your further career in motorsport, Skoda Fabia RS is your choice.
Gazeta.ru: Drivers of nine begin to chase with me. At first it is a little angry: I am not interested in anyone else? It only comforts that they have no chance. The machine easily slides between the rows. Skoda Fabia RS is the best tool for playing checkers on the road. What begins to touch the owners of powerful Mercedes and BMW. It's funny ... On traffic lights I feel like both a girl and a superhero at the same time. While red burns, you can get the powder and get carried away with the study of your nose. Well, as soon as green flickens, hit the gases. The faces of the surrounding drivers (they can be examined, having waited a little at the next traffic light) impressive. No one expected that a girl on a small typewriter could ride so quickly.
Quattroroute: under the pedal, the driver constantly feels all 200 hp. Such power is close to the limiting indicators for the front -wheel drive, but RS is able to unload all the traction hidden under the hood on the asphalt. The lateral support of pseudo -sports seats and a rather accurate steering allow it with a higher speed, than usual, enter turns. Brakes with green -colored calipers can be liked or not like externally, but they fulfill their task with a bang.
If you want to find fault, you can repent to the gearbox switching lever - it is too high and has too long moves. But it is impossible to make a mistake when choosing one of the six programs. According to the manufacturer, this model has a moderate fuel consumption (8 liters per 100 km). If you play with the gas pedal (and this is not difficult to do), then expect the appetite will come during meals.
EVO: Yes, this is a disguised Golf GTI. In the VW Croup, such metamorphoses are a common thing, although the Spaniards from the Seat managed to behamed at one time, making the Leon Cupra Roma now removed from the production, so that Octavia VRS is not considered the next clone, the new charged Skoda, it is not enough to be just a good car, you will have to demonstrate that -something special. On the other hand, whatever one may say, but Golf has always been a worthy basis for a worthy car. In this case, a 199-horsepower engine with direct injection and turbocharging was taken as a basis. A high degree of compression provides frisky dynamics even at low speeds, when the boost is inactive, and a couple of balancer shafts smooth out the operation of the motor at the top. Well, what about anything special? First of all, the price is special here: 31,500 dollars per hatchback and 32,750 dollars per station wagon - this is noticeably less than they ask for Golf GTI. In addition to the price, practicality is attached in the form of a giant trunk, which was made so large due to a longer rear axle -rear axle overlook. Skoda hopes that VRS will attract buyers precisely this combination of the capabilities of a family car and a good sports drive.
One cannot but admit that those who are not burdened with extra money will appeal to this approach. But what to say there - it will be pleasant to spend less on a car similar to Golf, and at the same time declare their originality. All Skoda marketing campaigns are built on this human weakness. In the end, who wants to be a conformist?
Whatcar?: You noticed how difficult it is to find an affordable lighter today? The charged modifications of civilian Audi, Volkswagen, Ford and others were especially expensive. Nevertheless, the fans of these frantic representatives of the golf class have something to pay attention to. The new Skoda Octavia RS, equipped with the same power unit with a volume of 2.0 liters with a turbocharged, which Golf GTI, with similar characteristics, will eventually turn out to be much cheaper.
 

Source: "Autopilot"