Skoda Octavia vRS

21st April 2009

The wraps are off Skoda’s facelifted Octavia vRS, Auto Express can reveal. In line with the rest of the range, the high performance version gets a redesigned front grille and new headlights, which for the first time can be fitted with adaptive xenon units.  

The vRS also gets front fog lamps with optional cornering function and LED lamps for daytime lighting. At the rear, the taillights are also new, while 18-inch alloys are available as is a new metallic paint colour, called Anthracite. A bodykit and vRS logos complete the look.

Other changes include a lowered suspension system and a weight reduction of up to 20kg. As ever, buyers can choose from two engines – a 200bhp 2.0 T FSI petrol and a 170bhp 2.0 TDI diesel. Both engines are available with a six-speed manual twin-clutch DSG transmission.

In other news, the Octavia Scout has also been facelifted. The rough and tough Audi Allroad-style estate gets a redesigned front grille, bold headlamps and body-coloured side mouldings plus the same adaptive front fog lights as the vRS. Sales of both models will start later this year.

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