New Skoda Octavia vRS 2020 ride review - pictures

We take a ride in the new Skoda Octavia vRS with Skoda’s Board Member for technical development, Christian Strube...

by: Auto Express team

10 Jul 2020

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New vRS is subtly sporty, with bigger wheels and gloss black detailing
Project manager Strube (right) showed our man around new vRS
Just like the exterior, the cabin update is mild, but does include a sportier three-spoke steering wheel
Four stages of vRS show how the hot hatch has evolved since its launch back in 2001

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