New Octavia (2013)

[Nodz]

The normal range of Octavias always look clunky i think, but its better looking than the current model IMO.  I reckon once the vRS trimmings get put on it, then it will be a very smart looking car 

Im hoping they bring out a Rapid vRS which looks like this:

I've seen that pic a few times now and really like it, if it looks like that it'll def be looking at it for my next car

[Janner_Sy]

your not the only one.  I want an Octavia for some more room, but this would be perfect for me.

I think it shares the same platforms my Fabia so all my chassis mods go straight across, if its a 1.4TSI then ill use all my Fabias engine mods and go straight to stage 3 as well, or if its  1.8/2.0TSI then its a simple K04 bolt on job.

[Deako]

I just specced a Rapid Elegance to £20k. Insane. Might as well buy an Octy vRS on the VAT free deals Skoda do. I dare say you could get 0% VAT and 0% finance on the Rapid as well, but still.

[Hedge]

your not the only one.  I want an Octavia for some more room, but this would be perfect for me.

I think it shares the same platforms my Faboia so all my chassi smods go straight across, if its a 1.4TSI then ill use all my Fabias engine mods and go straight to stage 3 as well, or if its  1.8/2.0TSI then its a simple K04 bolt on job.

Yeah cos your Fabia's engine mods have been a resounding success. 

[andrewparker]

I just specced a Rapid Elegance to £20k. Insane. Might as well buy an Octy vRS on the VAT free deals Skoda do. I dare say you could get 0% VAT and 0% finance on the Rapid as well, but still.

Is the Rapid Skoda's Jetta?

The last thing Skoda want to do is get expensive. Why would you buy a Rapid over a decently specced Mondeo?

[Janner_Sy]

your not the only one.  I want an Octavia for some more room, but this would be perfect for me.

I think it shares the same platforms my Faboia so all my chassi smods go straight across, if its a 1.4TSI then ill use all my Fabias engine mods and go straight to stage 3 as well, or if its  1.8/2.0TSI then its a simple K04 bolt on job.

Yeah cos your Fabia's engine mods have been a resounding success. 

Mine is the older CAVE 1.4TSi engine.  Thats no longer available, and has been replaced by the CTHE 1.4TSI engine.  The only issue i have had is pistons and misfires though.  If the reliability is sorted, then this is a cracking engine.

[Janner_Sy]

The last thing Skoda want to do is get expensive. Why would you buy a Rapid over a decently specced Mondeo?

Im hoping Ford decide to do a Mondeo ST again.  Great cars.

[Hedge]

That's a big if Sy. Reliability is everything.

[Deako]

your not the only one.  I want an Octavia for some more room, but this would be perfect for me.

I think it shares the same platforms my Faboia so all my chassi smods go straight across, if its a 1.4TSI then ill use all my Fabias engine mods and go straight to stage 3 as well, or if its  1.8/2.0TSI then its a simple K04 bolt on job.

Yeah cos your Fabia's engine mods have been a resounding success. 

Mine is the older CAVE 1.4TSi engine.  Thats no longer available, and has been replaced by the CTHE 1.4TSI engine.  The only issue i have had is pistons and misfires though.  If the reliability is sorted, then this is a cracking engine.

There are still problems with the CTHE engines as well.

I love the engine, but i dont think id buy another car with it. VW just need to replace it with the 1.6 TSI ASAP.

[Hedge]

I just specced a Rapid Elegance to £20k. Insane. Might as well buy an Octy vRS on the VAT free deals Skoda do. I dare say you could get 0% VAT and 0% finance on the Rapid as well, but still.

Is the Rapid Skoda's Jetta?

The last thing Skoda want to do is get expensive. Why would you buy a Rapid over a decently specced Mondeo?

My understanding is the Rapid is Golf sized and the new Octavia will be a bigger car altogether. There is even talk of a Rapid Hatch.

[Janner_Sy]

That's a big if Sy. Reliability is everything.

I agree, thats why i wouldnt go out and buy it straight away this time, ill let others find out instead.  By the time a vRS is release the CTHE engine will be proven a solution or a failure.  tbh, I wouldnt be surprised if they put in a 1.8TSI instead.

My understanding is the Rapid is Golf sized and the new Octavia will be a bigger car altogether. There is even talk of a Rapid Hatch.

That seems to be the rumour.

[Nodz]

So if the Octy is bigger the Skoda range will work more like this (in comparison to other models):

Citygo = Up!
Fabia = Polo/Fiesta/etc
Rapid = Golf/Focus/jetta/etc
Octavia = Passat/Mondeo/etc
Superb = Passat CC/Pheaton

The Octy and superb always used to sit in between categories imo but now with the rapid they seem to have a car per category if I've got the above right

I've seen mock ups of rapid hatchback and coupe and the hatch definitely seems to rival the focus:

[Eddie-NL]

in another ten years most members on here will be driving skodas

[simonp]

Can't see them making that mock up above, as the Rapid is already a hatchback...

[Janner_Sy]

in another ten years most members on here will be driving skodas

This is the plan