This year, the Skoda Octavia is celebrating its twentieth birthday after the first generation was released in 2001, which feels so long ago now. The Skoda Octavia vRS is a good choice for those who like hot hatches and it now enters its fourth generation.

Volkswagen has a wide variety of different vehicles being released this year and its sister brand will be vital to ensuring that 2021 will be remembered as a success for the car giant.

The Skoda Octavia vRS has many attributes that will help it stand out among its rivals. Here is what can we expect from this new hot hatch.

What Can We Expect From The Skoda Octavia vRS's Engine?

The latest vRS features the Volkswagen Group's latest 242bhp 2.0-liter engine and it employs two selective catalytic reduction (SCR) filters and dual AdBlue injection. It delivers more power than its predecessor. There will also be a 30g/km plug-in hybrid option in a bid to boost Skoda's environmental credentials. A six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox will be latched onto the 242bhp version.

A 197bhp diesel option will also be available, and this seems to demonstrate that Skoda is not willing to break away from its love of the controversial fuel yet.

What The Skoda Octavia vRS's Interior Will Look Like

2021 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI
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For those who cherish up-to-date infotainment technology, the Skoda Octavia vRS has lots of it much to the delight of its fans.

All the car's functions reside within the standard-fit screens - a 10-inch item in the Sat-Nav, music, air-con, and driving modes. There will also be 10-inch virtual cockpit dials (with considerable customization) and it is incredibly easy to use. Skoda has installed some simple commands into the car's voice control. Piston Heads disagree. They believe that the infotainment system is complicated. Sure, it takes some getting used to, but other than that, it won't take drivers long to grasp it.

If you are worried about your hands freezing, then don't bother. The Skoda Octavia vRS has a heated wheel and the nearby vents pump out warm air.

Thanks to the Alcantara that has been used in the interior, the materials are outstanding. The sports seats provide passengers with lots of comfort. The steering wheel's buttons mean that it is unlikely that passengers will accidentally order the car to carry out a command they do not want it to, and that is always a bonus when the vehicle could be in the middle of doing something else.

In the back, passengers can enjoy more legroom and there are two USB sockets. But for those who cherish a decent-sized boot, the hot hatch offers up to 600 liters whilst the estate has 640.

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How Is The Skoda Octavia vRS's Driving?

2021 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI
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Once you have driven the Skoda Octavia vRS, it is unlikely that you are going to regret such a driving experience. At 295lb-ft, the car delivers an outstanding and assertive performance.

Thanks to its sharp steering, there are no drawbacks. The driver will feel completely relaxed whilst driving the Skoda Octavia vRS. If you ever have to use it on a motorway then you will find that the car is quiet and this is one advantage that it has over its many rivals. 

Of all the versions available, the petrol one is the most superior. This is because it has VAQ technology that mimics a slip differential whereas the diesel one does not. The impact that this has on cornering is noticeable.

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How About The Skoda Octavia vRS's Running Costs?

Skoda Octavia vRS
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Race Blue paint, heated rear seats, a cool stereo, and adaptive damping are many of the options available to drivers. You can also purchase a head-up display too.

On the plus side, full LED Matrix headlights and sports seats are standard, but the disappointing news is that there is only one option available for the Skoda Octavia vRS's interior color, and that is black.

When it comes to buying a Skoda Octavia vRS, the vehicle has many advantages. It performs well on the road, the car is spacious, and the vehicle is quiet and comfortable. The latest Skoda vehicle is also perfect for families as its boot can swallow lots of bags, bikes, and other items that kids hope to take with them on days out.

Though the Skoda Octavia vRS handles well, drivers need to consider whether they value entertainment whilst driving a vehicle or not, because if they do, the petrol one is the only one that can provide passengers with any fun. So just be warned: The other options are very disappointing in that respect.

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