• Fabia
      • Fabia Hatch
        Fabia Hatch
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone
        • Rear View Camera
        • Front Assist with City Emergency Brake

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage305l /1125l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Fabia Wagon
        Fabia Wagon
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone
        • Rear View Camera

        • Green Tech for improved fuel economy

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage505l /1370l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
  • Rapid
      • Rapid
        Rapid
        ŠKODA’s versatile compact car
        • Sporty freshness and dynamic elegance
        • A spacious, attractive interior with stylish three-spoke steering wheel
        • 17” Black Alloys and LED daytime running lights (part of Image Pack)​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Rapid Monte Carlo
        Rapid Monte Carlo
        Exciting stylish urban dweller with compact body
        • Black designed elements, panoramic roof and tailgate with extended glazing

        • 17" alloy wheels in a glossy black design

        • Sports seats in a black/red combination, 3-spoke sport steering wheel

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Octavia
      • Octavia
        Octavia
        A high performance family car in a class of its own
        • A powerful and fuel efficient engine​
        • ​Innovative comfort features and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS
        Octavia RS
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engines ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Octavia Scout 4x4
        Octavia Scout 4x4
        Practicality of a family vehicle, with the appeal of an SUV
        • All-wheel drive technology adjusts to changing road conditions
        • Choice of powerful and fuel efficient diesel and petrol engine​s with Green Tech (Stop Start and Brake Energy Recuperation)
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety


          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Octavia Wagon
        Octavia Wagon
        Not your everyday family wagon
        • More powerful, more fuel efficient engine
        • Innovative comfort and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS Wagon
        Octavia RS Wagon
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engine ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard 
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation 

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Yeti
      • Yeti
        Yeti
        Put more in, get more out
        • Features a ​stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.2TSI 81​kw manual 4x2 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​​​.

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel5.6l/100km
      • Yeti Outdoor
        Yeti Outdoor
        Introducing the great outdoors
        • Features a new stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 2.0 TDI DSG 103kw 4x4 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel6.5l/100km
  • New Superb
      • New Superb Sedan
        New Superb Sedan
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb
        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants

        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist

        • Impressive boot space: 625L
        • luggage625l /1670l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • New Superb Wagon
        New Superb Wagon
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb
        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants
        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist
        • Impressive boot space: 660L
        • luggage660l /1835l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
SKODA Octavia RS Review

Skoda Octavia vRS (13 on)

26/02/2014
Review - This is the all-new Skoda Octavia vRS, a high performance version of the regular Octavia available as either a hatchback or estate.
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5
(Parkers.co.uk / Gareth Evans) 
Where the former has an incredibly large boot, the latter is slightly bigger and offers a different-shaped boot opening. Which you choose will be largely down to what you're likely to be carrying, since there's absolutely no performance or efficiency difference. The estate is slightly more expensive, though.

While it’s based on the same architecture as the Golf GTi, the vRS actually boasts a higher top speed. Capable of 154mph, it eclipses the famous Golf’s by 2mph. It’s not quite as quick to 62mph though, taking 6.8 seconds compared to the GTi’s 6.5.

As a package the vRS is pretty hard to beat. Not only does it have a choice of an excellent petrol engine or an efficient yet fast diesel engine but it’s comfortable, practical and doesn’t look bad either. It shares much of its chassis design with the Golf GTi, which means it handles very well too.

The main problem this car faces is that while the less efficient petrol engine is fantastic to drive, the diesel engine gets lower running costs yet loses some of the vRS’ fun factor. That’s not to say it’s slow, but driving both cars back-to-back it’s clear which one is the better driver’s car.

Pair of engines available

There are two engines available to power the vRS. The first is a 2.0-litre petrol engine which makes 218bhp and will power the Octavia to 62mph in 6.8 seconds. Secondly there’s a 2.0-litre diesel engine which means a sprint to 62mph in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 144mph.

There are two gearbox options: a conventional manual ’box or a twin-clutch automatic, both with six speeds.

Sports suspension comes as standard, with a ride height drop of 12mm over the standard Octavia (13mm for the estate model).

High level of equipment

In terms of styling, there are red brake calipers hidden behind a choice of 17, 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels. There’s a sporty vRS bodykit and two large exhaust pipes at the rear of the car.

You can also expect a sporty interior featuring supportive leather seats and a special steering wheel. There’s also a liberal smattering of vRS logos all over the car’s interior.

As is now the norm on Skoda cars, you can expect ‘Simply Clever’ interior features installed to make life easier. These include an ice scraper on the fuel filler cap, a double-sided boot floor and of course storage compartments, cup holders and boot hooks for your shopping.

There are myriad safety systems too, with the option of specifying things like adaptive cruise control, automatic headlights and an automatic parking assistant for a little extra cash.

To find out more about this seriously impressive machine, read on for the full Parkers Skoda Octavia vRS review.

Parkers Ratings
Overall
4.5 out of 5

Performance
4 out of 5

Handling
4.5 out of 5

Comfort
4 out of 5

Practicality
5 out of 5

Behind the wheel
4.5 out of 5

Safety
4 out of 5

Reliability
5 out of 5

Running costs
4.5 out of 5

Green credentials
4 out of 5

Buying new
4 out of 5

Buying used
4 out of 5

Selling
4 out of 5

Equipment
4 out of 5
​ 

One of the most handsome wagons on the market; unprecedented value for money; enormous cabin space; loads of features; turbo-four from Golf R; good ride and handling; plenty of new tech.
More expensive than Volkswagen's top-shelf Passat Alltrack (but more fun too); fuel consumption is high when you're on it.

Reviewed by: Anthony Crawford
ŠKODA communicates its new, modern design language in the SUV segment. The brand will be showcasing its new show car – the ŠKODA VisionS – at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, hinting at how ŠKODA’s future SUV could look.

Author: Mladá Boleslav
ŠKODA's all-new Fabia has claimed the title of Best First Car in the Carsales Car of the Year Awards.
ANCAP today issued a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new ŠKODA Fabia. ANCAP congratulates ŠKODA for this top rating and for the standard it has set in providing Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a standard inclusion across the Fabia range.
Reviewed by: Nathan Ponchard
The all-new ŠKODA Fabia ups the sex appeal of ŠKODA's smallest model with Gen Y-baiting technology, tasteful customisation, and class-leading safety.
Reviewed by: Andrew MacLean
Smart-looking city car also introduces smartphone tech to Aussie roads
Reviewed by: Craig Duff
CarsGuide rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ŠKODA has made a serious pitch for the crown of best-value city car, launching a bigger and better Fabia hatch and wagon with pricing from $15,990 driveaway.

Reviewed by: Tim Beissmann

Caradvice Rating: 8.5/10

Launch Review

Motoring.com.au Rating: 89/100

So how do you go into the market and offer your product when your brand is not really well known? The answer is simple (or “Simply Clever” in Skoda speak): build your vehicle to compete with the front-runners in the pack and make it thousands of dollars cheaper to buy!

Voted Number 1. Skoda Octavia Ambition 103 TSI
THE benefit of hindsight has allowed Redbook to hone Skoda's three-year retained value ratings from the highs of when the brand returned to Oz, to more believable numbers. Back then, Skodas were a Gold Star sure-thing.

The TopGear verdict: 8/10​
Great value, dynamically excellent, well finished, and space efficient – the new Octavia RS is a winner. With more power, some aural drama, and better steering it would be nudging a nine.

March 2014 - The new Octavia RS is a continuation of the current model offensive of the Czech automaker, ŠKODA. The new RS is the fastest production Octavia of all time. From April 2014, the third generation RS will enter the Australian market in sedan and wagon versions. Both models are equipped with powerful yet efficient engines, and boast sophisticated design as well as innovative technology. Furthermore, the new RS models offer all of the ŠKODA Octavia’s outstanding features: functionality, space, safety, innovative comfort assistance systems, and excellent value.​
Evolution: ‘ŠKODA VisionC’ – the next stage in the development of ŠKODA design language. Design: Expressive, dynamic, confident, emotional. Concept: ŠKODA develops its first five-door coupé chassis. Characteristic of ŠKODA: Design meets functionality - Coupé with large hatch. Technology: Modern modular technology, low weight and optimized aerodynamics for responsible individual mobility. Environment: already meet the stringent EU2020 emissions standard using conventional technology - 91g CO2/km.
Spectacular coupé design study, new Octavia variants and greater model diversity.
ŠKODA presents the best-selling Octavia in Geneva; now with CNG drive. Bivalent engine runs on natural gas or petrol. Environmentally-friendly: only 5.4 m3 (3,5 kg) CNG per 100 km (97 g CO2/km). Refuelling king: up to 1,330 km with natural gas and petrol.
ŠKODA delivers 80,900 vehicles to customers (January 2013: 69,500). Best January ever; manufacturer enjoys continuing growth in 2014. Strong growth in Europe and record deliveries in China. ŠKODA on the Move: Design and model campaign moves into the next stage.
IT’S chips or straws, a toss-up between the petrol DSG and the diesel manual versions of Skoda’s Octavia RS, due in Australia next month. The turbo twosome promise sporty motoring, VW Group quality, distinctive styling and, relatively, a discount sticker. Backing the RS sporting claims, the badge first appeared on a Skoda 130 rally car in 1975, then was affixed to an Octavia 16 years ago. The maker is keen to uphold this connection with the latest crop, which doesn’t overdo it on the exterior trappings the way some wannabes do. But for the plus‒size alloys and red brake calipers, they could almost pass for Q cars. Skoda reckons the RS will account for better than 10 percent of Octavia sales.
Indian premieres - The completely revised ŠKODA models at the 2014 New Delhi Motor Expo. Superb and Yeti with new ŠKODA designs, fresh interiors, innovative technology and top features. Indian market launch for Superb and Yeti in 2014, production in Aurangabad.
Evolution: Design Study ‘ŠKODA VisionC’ the next stage of development in ŠKODA’s design language. Design: Expressive, dynamic, emotional. Concept: ŠKODA takes on first five-door coupé body design.
ŠKODA displays four vehicles at various stages of restoration in Paris. From the 90 year old L&K 210 to a fully restored ŠKODA Superb. Trade fair premiere for the unique streamlined ŠKODA 935. Fascinatingly rare ŠKODA children’s car from 1940.
Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm celebrate a convincing victory at the Rally Latvia. Wiegand/Christian in fifth place.
Esapekka Lappi/Janne Fern lead Rally Latvia at the halfway stage. Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian in fifth after an afternoon comeback.
Readers of ‘Auto Motor und Sport’ vote new ŠKODA Octavia best compact car among imported cars in Germany. Fourth victory in a row: ŠKODA Superb once again comes top in import rankings in mid-class category. ŠKODA Fabia makes it into top 3 in small car category.
The successful Fabia Super 2000 remains the car of choice in 2014. Development of the new car takes priority.
EurotaxGlass study: ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback beats competitors in residual value comparison tests in four European countries. ŠKODA’s young compact successfully launched in the markets.
ŠKODA delivers 920,800 vehicles to customers in 2013 (2012: 939,200). Powerful final sprint with the best December in corporate history: 70,000 deliveries (December 2012: 66,200 deliveries, up 5.8%). ŠKODA model campaign proves its strength. For the first time ŠKODA’s European market share grows to over 4%. China is once again ŠKODA’s strongest individual market in 2013 with 227,000 sales. Product campaign continues: a new model every six months on average.
 ŠKODA acclaimed as winners of the Manufacturers’ Championship in the APRC and works drivers Kopecký/Dresler officially crowned European Rally Champions.
ŠKODA Fabia R 5 to be ŠKODA’s new racing car. The successor to the Fabia Super 2000 rally car will arrive on the scene in 2015.
A successful conclusion to this year’s ŠKODA environmental action programme ‘For each car sold in the Czech Republic, ŠKODA plants a tree’.
Bigger, better-value Octavia MkIII feels more refined in almost every respect
Publisher: Carsales.com.au
Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the new 2014 Skoda Octavia at its Australian launch.
Publisher: CarsGuide.com.au

Modern top-level production logistics is the cornerstone of ŠKODA vehicle production. ’Simply Clever’: New systems simplify processes and protect the environment. The right part in the right place at the right time, now even quicker.
ŠKODA  AUTO has just manufactured its 1,500,000th vehicle at the Kvasiny plant, with the jubilee honours going to a ŠKODA Superb.
Golden October: ŠKODA’s best October of all time. ŠKODA grew worldwide by 7.5% to 83,000 sales in October 2013. 768,700 customer deliveries in the first ten months.
Extensively revised ŠKODA Yeti rolls off the production lines at the Kvasiny plant. Two Yetis from one: ŠKODA Yeti and ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor. New distinctive design, fresh interior, innovative technology features.
ŠKODA duo Lappi/Ferm triumph with a comfortable lead. Perfect end to a year full of title wins for ŠKODA.
​ŠKODA duo Lappi/Ferm also impressive in the ERC final in the Alps. A lead of 43.7 seconds ahead of final day of Rallye du Valais.
​Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm hope to secure a spot on the winners’ rostrum for ŠKODA in the final of the FIA ERC season.
The perfect final: ŠKODA also clinches the manufacturers’ title in the APRC. Prestigious triple triumph in front of enthusiastic crowds in China.
Gaurav Gill has put yet another feather in the ŠKODA cap for the current season by winning the drivers’ category in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship before the season is out.
ŠKODA delivered 685,000 vehicles between January and September 2013. Nine-month sales revenue well over seven billion euros. Sound result: operations after third quarter at 371 million euros. Operating profit increases by 8.8% in third quarter.
The factory-backed team ŠKODA MRF is optimistic ahead of the grand final of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC).
Bad luck for ŠKODA driver Sepp Wiegand: the promising German driver had to retire on the final day of Rally Spain, just when a podium finish was within reach. 
Sepp Wiegand is on course for a podium finish in his ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000 in Rally Spain.
Sixth WRC rally entry of the year for the German team in the Fabia S2000. Tricky rally with asphalt and gravel tracks to start in front of Barcelona cathedral.
Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm put in a strong recovery for ŠKODA at the 55th Rallye Sanremo, finishing in second place.
Safety first: ŠKODA racing talent Esapekka Lappi and his co-driver Janne Ferm lie in sixth place after the first day at the 55th Rallye Sanremo.
ŠKODA global deliveries to customers up by 3.3% to 86,000 cars in September 2013; January to September – 684,900 vehicles. Strong growth in Europe – up 9.4%; ŠKODA’s market share increases. Deliveries to customers in Czech Republic up by 20.1%.
Jury acknowledges Prof. Dr. h. c. Winfried Vahland’s personal contribution to economic cooperation between Czech Republic and Germany. Prestigious award given to individuals from both countries since 1994. Ceremony on 9 October in Prague with high-ranking representatives from politics and business.
ERC welcomes the ŠKODA factory team’s Finnish duo Lappi/Ferm for the second time this year. New European Champion Kopecký will cheer his Finnish team-mates on.
5% higher towing capacity: new ŠKODA Yeti model tows up to 2.1 tonnes. Awards: New ŠKODA Superb Combi 4x4 model voted ‘Tow Car of the Year’ in UK – out of 46 other hopefuls. Double victory: ŠKODA Octavia wins 2 categories in the British awards.
Newly-crowned European champions Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) have their sights set on the next title for ŠKODA.
ŠKODA’s European champion elect, Jan Kopecký, has added to his already remarkable record with victory at the 40th Rally Croatia.
› Kopecký: “A dream come true” 
› Seven podiums in seven ERC races for ŠKODA duo Kopecký/Dresler
› In the lead at the end of day one at the Rally Croatia
ŠKODA AUTO is the third-time number one out of all manufacturing companies in the Deloitte CE Top 500. The car producer ranked third highest across all sectors. Comparison of the 500 highest-revenue companies across 18 Central-European countries.
The 2013 European Rally Championship could have its winner with races to spare by the end of the 239.12 kilometres on the asphalt around Poreč.
The 1101 Roadster, Felicia and 1000 MB Rally – three ŠKODA legends at the starting line. ŠKODA’s fourth appearance at the Northern Rally. Sixth anniversary of the Hamburg-Berlin Klassik from 19 to 21 September​.
​Seventh start, seventh podium finish: Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler remain on course for the title in FIA European Rally Championship.
​The ŠKODA duo Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) are in fourth place after day one of the two-day Rally Poland and are eyeing up a podium finish.
ŠKODA delivers over 64,000 vehicles worldwide in August 2013; January to August: 598,400 deliveries. ŠKODA’s European market share expands. New models successfully launched:  Western European deliveries of new ŠKODA Octavia +12.7% in August.
Youthful ŠKODA compact hatchback gets well-earned attention at the VW Group Night. The first entry of ŠKODA brand to the important segment of compact family hatchbacks. Rapid Spaceback will be launched on European markets from October 2013.
With victory in the bag last time out at the Barum Rally, ŠKODA’s Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) will be continuing their hunt for the title in Poland.
Great tradition: ŠKODA 1100 OHC Roadster-classic from the 1950s. ŠKODA Classic is participating again at the fifth vintage car race in and around Bergisch Gladbach. The brand is showing off their sporty genes in 2013.
Two new models for IAA Frankfurt: Brand new ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback and redesigned ŠKODA Yeti. Rapid Spaceback: Youthful, compact ŠKODA hatchback. Revised ŠKODA SUV in two design variations: Yeti and Yeti Outdoor.
› Jan Kopecký and Pavel Dresler extend their lead in the ERC
› Third Barum success for Kopecký after 2009 and 2011 wins
› Wiegand/Christian take fourth in works team début
Kopecký/Dresler win all nine special stages, Wiegand currently on fifth place in debut for the works team, Lappi forced to retire following accident.
ŠKODA enters all its top drivers into rally around Zlín. Local heroes Kopecký/Dresler hope to defend ERC lead.
Gaurav Gill takes over the lead in the driver’s championship in the ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000. ŠKODA driver wins all seven special stages of day two.​
A positive end and a lot of valuable experience. Next up: ŠKODA home event, Barum Czech Rally Zlín.
​ŠKODA duo Wiegand/Christian damage their wheel suspension. Their ŠKODA wil be repaired in preparation for Sunday.
​Four special stages won, then problems for Lappi and Gill. Gill wants to score points for Team ŠKODA MRF on day two.
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian ranked third in WRC 2 category. Matthias Kahle thrills rally fans in legendary 130 RS.​
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian on course for WRC 2 podium finish. Six special stages (131.36 kilometres) on Friday.
610 km through the most beautiful places in Saxony. ŠKODA with two sports cars, a roadster and a convertible. The three-day classic race starts in Zwickau on 22 August.
Fourth round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Successful ŠKODA duo Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm lead overall standings.
Today, the new compact car ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback will be rolling of the production lines at ŠKODA’s main factory in Mladá Boleslav.
 Rally Germany in the region around Trier will be the fifth WRC-2 start this year in the Fabia Super 2000 for Wiegand/Christian.
ŠKODA has been able to increase their market share in Western Europe thanks to increasing customer orders in July.
Ready for the tarmac jungle - The new ŠKODA Yeti for the city.
Room for adventure - The new ŠKODA Yeti for outdoor enthusiasts.
The first ŠKODA with a rear-view camera.
Today sees the first of the latest generation of the ŠKODA bestseller roll of the production lines at the Indian plant in Aurangabad; launch on the Indian market in autumn.
Racing legend Hans-Joachim “Strietzel” Stuck now a Yeti owner. ŠKODA Yeti earns praise from both experts and general public. Stuck, a Volkswagen Motorsport ambassador, also assisted in setup of Fabia Super 2000 race car.
ŠKODA sells 464,600 cars. Sales revenue in the first half of 2013 of around five billion Euros. Operating profit reaches 243 million Euros. Investments increase by 22.1% to 265 million Euros.
3:12.8 - minute lead over Delecour. Ten stage victories on a tricky course. ŠKODA duo Kopecký and Dresler extend their lead in the ERC’s overall standings.
Four stage victories, one success at night. 5.4-second lead going into the second day. ŠKODA pairing Kopecký and Dresler lead in the ERC overall standings.
Certificate with information on the history of the vehicle available for owners. Service from the ŠKODA company archives in Mladá Boleslav.
Three victories and a second place finish in previous ERC outings. ŠKODA duo Kopecký and Dresler lead the overall standings at the halfway point.
Winners receive Bohemian crystal sculptures. 2013 - ŠKODA becomes the tenth time official sponsor of the Tour de France. Fleet of 250 ŠKODAs deployed, including the new Superb as the ‘Red Car’ and many new Octavias.
New ŠKODA Green E Line e-bike expands existing ŠKODA bicycle collection. “Pedelec” combines muscle and engine power, up to 105 km range. Wide choice of ŠKODA cycles for any age and any purpose.
Factory crew Kopecký/Dresler turn their third appearance in the Czech Championship into a third victory. As usual, ŠKODA was the General Partner of the 40th Bohemia Rally.
Third round of the current season of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), ŠKODA leads both the drivers’ and the constructors’ championship.
ŠKODA Motorsport´s Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (factory team) top the standings after Day 1 of the 40th Bohemia Rally.
Esapekka Lappi and Janne Ferm clear leader for ŠKODA, teammates Gaurav Gill and Glenn Macneall second.
ŠKODA presents the new Octavia RS to the public for the first time. World premiere at the ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed’. A sports class of its own; the fastest production Octavia ever.
ŠKODA 1101 Sport, ŠKODA 130 RS and ŠKODA Fabia WRC at the starting line. ŠKODA presents three legends from a 112-year history in motorsports. New ŠKODA Octavia RS celebrates its world premiere at Goodwood. 20th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Best June results in ŠKODA’s history: 87,400 units. ŠKODA’s European market share grew to 4.1% in June. ŠKODA vigorously pursues model campaign in second half of year. Eight new or revised ŠKODA models in 2013 alone.
Jiří Ježek started time trials with ŠKODA support on 10 July. ŠKODA tenth time official sponsor of der Tour de France.
ŠKODA commissions new combined heat and power generation facility in Kvasiny. Three million EUR invested, construction period of seven months. Important measure within the framework of the ŠKODA environmental strategy ‘GreenFuture’.
ŠKODA celebrates production success together with Shanghai Volkswagen. ŠKODA doubles model range in China from three to six models – new Rapid Xin Rui, ŠKODA Yeti and Superb Combi expand ŠKODA’s portfolio. Sales in China to rise to half a million per year.