Skoda Octavia RS Hatchback test drive since 2009 hatchback
Long -term Skoda Octavia RS test. Part 1: Fast summer
Skoda Octavia RS is perhaps the only option in its price range, which falls in two categories at once: fast and practical. In order to make sure of this, in the midst of summer, a bright green haschtbek with a 2.0-liter 200-horsepower engine and a six-speed pre-sequential DSG robot hit us.
If earlier the prospects of Octavia RS were rather vague in the pre -crisis 2008 year of the previous Octavia RS dispersed only 88 copies, then recovering after the crisis, the Russian automobile market nevertheless accepted Eras. For example, in 2011, Skoda dealers had already sold 502 cars, and only in the first six months of this year they already found 406 cars with RS nameplates, which is 4.3% of the total number of octavius \u200b\u200bsold in Russia.
You can find out a powerful version of RS among ordinary octavia by other bumpers, LED running lights, a spoiler on the trunk cover, 17-inch discs, red calipers, as well as the corresponding nameplate. In the basic configuration, Octavia RS is equipped with halogen headlights. Xenon with washer requires an additional payment of 34,500 rubles. 18-inch wheels (photo) is also an option. They will have to pay another 12,100 rubles for them, but the appearance of these wheels is worth it.
Alternatives Skoda Octavia RS mass. Here are a hot hatchi like Opel Corsa OPC and Ford Focus ST and powerful versions of the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series, but only Skoda has a spacious salon and a huge 560-liter trunk. Therefore, of all the owners of the aforementioned lighters, only the driver of Octavia RS after the words beloved road, we will have a baby will not run to give an announcement about the sale of the car in connection with the replenishment of the family, but will go to the nearest store for a large stroller.
The current Skoda Octavia model is far from young and cannot boast of designer sorts in the interior. Despite this, Skoda salon is distinguished by good performance, expanse and excellent ergonomics. Distinctive features of the RS version - armchairs with developed lateral support, a sports three -spitting steering wheel, aluminum pedals and pseudo -carbon inserts.
Despite the fact that the current Octavia is a pre -retirement model, you can’t call RS -ku an RS -ku. Hatbek’s charge can be determined not only by those who are in the subject, but also by everyone else. Aggressive bumpers, strips of LED running lights, reduced road clearance, a spoiler on the trunk, red brake calipers and 18-inch wheels (option) in this make-up, even on the views of the capital's roads, they notice and respect. At the same time, fans of tuning Octavia RS leaves a wide field for activity.
On the back sofa is convenient and spacious.
The interior of Octavia RS is more modest. It differs from ordinary models only with a three -spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals and sports front chairs with developed lateral support. Here it is, an example of reasonable minimalism, when the meaning is completely understood without unnecessary words.
Even taking into account the rather advanced age of the current Octavia, the salon still surprises with an unprecedented liner for golf class cars. The ergonomics in folkvagenovsky is excellent, the range of adjustment of the front seats is large, and the landing is not bad, there is a convenient adjustable armrest, and the chubby bagel of the steering wheel is pleasantly in the hands. There are no complaints and audio systems of the climate control and audio systems of the climate control unit, the vapor petals.
The climate control block with two twists is convenient. The sound of an audio system with 12 speakers (14,200 rubles) is better standard, but inferior to many analogues. To connect an ordinary flash drive, you need to order a MIDI slice for 5500 rubles, and then buy a special adapter. According to the design, the dashboard with a small screen in the center does not stand out in the center, but it reads perfectly.
Despite the fact that Skoda’s interior design is already outdated, Octavia continues to delight with inconspicuous, but pleasant trifles like the rubberized reverse side of the internal door handles or the Auto double mode at the climatic system (with moderate or intense blowing).
Against the background of this thoughtfulness and German pedantry, I do not get tired of surprising the absence of a simple USB connector even in the version with the most advanced audio system. There is AUX, a proprietary Volkswagen MIDI connector for connecting external devices and even a SD card slot, and you cannot connect a regular flash drive.
The Liftback Skoda Octavia RS is the only car in its class that combines practicality and driver qualities.
The variety of options for the rear passengers Skoda Octavia cannot boast. The armrest, ducts and an optional bottle holder here are the whole meager arsenal of galleries. However, with its main responsibilities, the rear sofa copes the entire service station here spacious, freely and comfortable.
A huge trunk of 560 liters is highlighted by Octavia RS among charged competitors. In addition to sizes, the cargo compartment of Skoda is characterized by a good organization of space. There are two lighting plafins, a hanger for bags and a lot of hooks for fastening nets.
But the trunk of Octavia is her real pride. 560 liters of volume, a huge opening, two lights, hooks for fastening and a lot of optional nets and shelves such a set of competitors did not dream of. But it is precisely the cargo compartment that distinguishes Skoda from the brigade of charged golf class models.
To be continued
A source: Carclub.ru
