2017 Octavia

[Mysterey]

It looks like I might not have any regrets with getting an RS230. Would like to have the rear USB ports though....

[wingzee]

Looking to get some pretty decent discounts off the pre-FL MY17 RS models now. Wonder how much is achievable for the following fully-loaded wagon?

MY17 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon
DSG
Steel Grey
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Black Pack (18”)
Tech Pack
Comfort Pack

+ Front & Rear Mud Flaps
+ Plastic Boot Dish
+ Tinted Windows
+ 5-Year Service Pack

[LunchboxVRS]

According to the brochure only the RS TDI is equipped with a wet clutch DSG, am I reading it wrong?

That's what it says. Made me go back to the current models brochure and the MY17 which only states that the manual 162 has a single plate dry clutch. The dsg Just says 6 speed. So I found the MY16 brochure to check mine as I'm sure it was wet and indeed it states wet clutch. Seems funny it's written clearly in the my16 book but not my17.

I wonder if any of the current shape my17 have dry clutch and skoda did a sly box change mid way through? Or is it a typo?

[HPRS230]

New FL

Skoda Octavia vRS (2017) review by CAR Magazine

[pjam73]

New FL

Skoda Octavia vRS (2017) review by CAR Magazine

Weird how they think the sound generator is a new thing.

[wfdTamar]

Can't stand that front end......

Yes, I reckon it's a mess. The headlight to grill area. Far worse than the previous model (or the first we got). Seems like every second model they let an apprentice design the front and it ends up looking like a SyangYong or something.

[Jondalar]

Interesting that the Poms still get the diesel in non vRS form...

[DETROITCANDY]

+1 Yay! Rallye Green now an option.
Looks like 'Black Pack' is now standard across RS range (Should have been the whole time in my opinion).
I really like the Alcantara/leather seats but lack of full leather might put some people off (maybe hairy pet owners?).

No 7sp. DSG (maybe they're saving it for the RS245?), still no mention of traffic assist that earlier reports suggested it would have.
What is the deal with 'mirror-link', is it going to be wireless and more than 'AirPlay'/'Android Auto'? What happened to wireless charging, can't see that mentioned anywhere.

Adaptive Chassis control description is a bit ambiguous regarding the ability to adjust the suspension dampening in 'Individual mode'.

"The car will then adapt the engine torque, acceleratorsensitivity, power steering, headlight control (with AFS), DSG transmission, and airconditioning to suit the profile selected."

Why can't they say "electronically controlled dampeners", I'm pretty sure people know what that means these days.

Also, WTF happened to the rear camera washer from the YouTube videos? Ripped off!

[DETROITCANDY]

Also, how did they increase the rear track by 30mm? Wonder if it is new suspension arms or something changed in the hubs?
Would like an alternative to putting 15mm rear spacers to fill the guards legally in Victoria.