Skoda Fabia vRS Special Edition

Question: What do you do when you have a bunch of models left on the shelf a few months before the next generation goes on sale?
Answer: You stick a "Special Edition" name-tag, throw in a couple of extras and cross your fingers hoping buyers will go for it...

PRESS RELEASE: Skoda Unleashes Special Edition Fabia vRS

Question: what’s blue and red on the outside, black on the inside and excellent value for money?
Answer: the stunning new Škoda Fabia vRS Special Edition. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the rest of the press release

To celebrate the fourth and final year of one of the UK’s best-loved diesel pocket rockets, Skoda has produced 1,000 Special Edition vRS’ featuring individually numbered black leather seats, sporty red callipers and Race Blue metallic paint – the only colour available and the first time it’s been offered on Fabia.

In addition to this – and the impressive spec already offered on vRS models - the Special Edition also benefits from cruise control, ‘sunset’ glass and a six-disc CD changer. You can even choose the number you want on your seats (001-1,000). However, this is on a first come first served basis.

Prices for the limited run start at £12,990 (standard vRS’ cost £12,375). Not only does this compare favourably to similar models from rival manufacturers, but it also represents outstanding value when you consider that the extra equipment included would otherwise cost over £2,000.

Buyers will still find the highly-acclaimed 1.9 TDI engine with its 130bhp and 310Nm of torque under the bonnet. The plucky powerplant not only dispatches the sprint to 62mph in 9.5 seconds on its way to a 128mph top speed, but is also capable of returning over 64mpg on the extra urban cycle.

Nearly 11,000 Fabia vRS’ have been sold in the UK since the sporty model’s introduction back in 2003. Now in its final year, the frugal yet feisty favourite will be phased out during 2007.

The all-new Fabia hatchback goes on sale in May with the new vRS derivative expected sometime in 2008.

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UPDATE: 2008 Skoda Superb Scoop Images

A couple of hours ago we showed you a few scanned black & white images of the 2008 Skoda Superb. Apparently, those pictures where just the tip of the ice-berg as we managed to snoop out a whole set of images that give us a clear view of the Octavia’s big brother. And the from the looks of it, that’s the best description one can give to the 2008 Superb which dumps the 4door sedan body of the current version in favor of a Octavia-like 5door liftback body. Expect the Superb to be fitted with a wide range of 1.6 FSI, TFSI (1.8 or/and 2.0-litres), V6 FSI petrol and 1.9/2.0 TDI diesel engines when it goes on sale in a few months (June). Via: Idnes –Continued: Click “Read More…” below to check out the rest of the images

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Scooped: 2008 Skoda Superb 2

Like our fellow French bloggers at Caradisiac noted,we’ll be frank and tell you we don’t have the slightest idea of what’s written on the scanned pics of this Czech newspaper –any help from Czech speaking friends will be more than welcome!. What we do know though s that from the looks of it, Skoda has yet another factory leak on its hands, this time of the all-new Skoda Superb, which as we’ve written previously, will go on sale in Europe this June. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the rest of the article and the images

The scooped images give us thorough details of the new Superb, which will be based on an extended Octavia platform. Albeit a bit fuzzy, it’s quite obvious that, unlike its predecessor, the new Superb will not be a rebadged VW Passat (previous generation). In order to obtain its own identity in comparison with the Passat the Czech carmaker decided to abandon the 4door sedan body and go the 5door liftback way, just as it has done with the Octavia. It remains unknown for now if the Superb will make its public debut at the Geneva Show. Via: Autoblog.it & Caradisiac

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Skoda: All-new Superb to be unveiled in June

Skoda is getting ready to present its second generation mid-size sedan according to a report from Just-Auto. The revelation was made by Czech company’s global marketing director, Marcel Farreras who also added that the new Superb which will be built on an extended Octavia platform is part of a process of: “becoming more, not less, independent.”

Skoda’s UK director Chris Craft stated characteristically to Just-Auto that the Superb will be “developed for Skoda by Skoda. It will be more distinctive and stand-alone, less derivative and compromising with more unique technology.” We remind you that the current Superb is practically a rebadged previous generation VW Passat with few sheetmetal changes -though it does have a longer wheelbase. PS: The car shown in the pic is rendering that we found on a Russian site and not the actual production version Info: Just-Auto Pic: Skoda.am-design

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Skoda Roomster Scout - Official

After the premiere of the Octavia Scout in Paris , Skoda is adding a second crossover vehicle to its passenger range, the Roomster Scout. Compared with the basic Roomster the Scout differentiates itself thanks to SUV inspired design elements such as the new bumpers the plastic side covers. As you can guess, no 4wheel drive here as the Roomster Scout is a typical front-wheel drive MPV. In the interior, the dashboard comes in the Onyx/Onyx and Onyx/Silver versions and the seat upholstery material is identical with that in the Octavia Scout.

Two four-cylinder petrol engines are available – 1.4 16V/86 Hp and 1.6 16V/105 Hp along with two diesel motors, the three-cylinder 1.4 TDI PD/80 Hp and the four-cylinder 1.9 TDI PD/105 Hp. All engines come equipped with 5speed manual transmissions, the 1.6 16V version is also available with the Tiptronic 6speed automatic. The Roomster Scout will have its world premiere at the Essen and Bologna motor shows in early December with market launch planned for March 2007.

Related links: Skoda Roomster Scout - Skoda Octavia Scout - 2008 Skoda Fabia Video

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Skoda Roomster Milotec

Czech tuner Milotec which specializes in Skoda cars presented their version of the Roomster MPV. From what we make from Milotec’s Czech speaking only site, the Roomster gets a dozen or so plastic add-ons like the grey colored door-mirror and mask covers, a new radio, a new set of 17’’ alloys but unfortunately, no engine kit.
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