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9 ImagesCan estates be sexy?Well, with Skoda’s tub-thumpingly delightful Octavia vRS estate they can, writes Mike Scialom.The vRS badge has always showcased Skoda’s sporty potential, and this new vRS estate puts down a marker which is going to be difficult to overtake – just like the 182bhp treat shown here (with a top speed of, ahem,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url], 144mph).A masterful composition of elegance and shove, this Octavia option goes places faster and more efficiently than any vRS so far. And with more composure, thanks no doubt to the fact that the new range shares underpinnings with the A3, the VW Golf and the Seat Leon.A new estate has to have more going for it than looking good,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]discount moncler jackets[/url], of course: you want more than a nod to practicality and, with a class-leading 1,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler outlet[/url],740 litres of boot space, you’ve got that box nicely ticked. There’s no negative space implications for passengers because there’s an extra 11cm on the wheelbase over the outgoing model, so plenty of room for rear passengers as they step over the vRS footplates into their branded sports seats. You’ll also be delighted to hear that all this utility won’t hurt you at the pumps: 61.4mpg is the official combined figure,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url], and the 119g/km emissions tally means you pay nothing for your VED tax in the first year and just £30 after that. The reality of an estate is that you want an all-rounder and this is what you get, but the vRS badge comes with the capacity to surprise and there’s lots of treats waiting for you here. Those superb alloys matched with big red brake discs remind you of something on the track, as you can see for yourself above. But you can’t hear the throaty soundtrack which has a hint of Subaru at its gurgling best – an effect Skoda achieved by amplifying the exterior noise into the cabin via an electronic system in the firewall. Thoughtful or what!? And that thoughtfulness extends throughout the car: I really liked touches like the quick-release levers to get the back seats down,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler sale[/url], plus there’s an electric boot, and a 12-volt socket towards the rear, reading lights abutting the rear mirror – and stop-start, which I loved. Skoda’s engineers have really thought this car through . . . you engage reverse gear and the radio’s volume is automatically cut down to an absolute minimum – so very considerate. Oh, and lane assist is standard along with Driver Fatigue Sensor, if you like that sort of thing. I don’t, personally: it suggests I can’t be bothered to concentrate as I’m driving along, and you’ll be happy to concentrate when you’re driving the Octavia vRS estate because it’s very involving and composed, even under pressure.Other reassuring features include Front Assistant and Automatic Braking, Multicollision Brake,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler on sale[/url], Crew Protection Assistant and Driver Activity Assistant,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler outlet[/url], along with all the usual suspects like ESC, airbags (seven all told), ABS and EBD.Meanwhile, inside the cabin,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler on sale[/url], owners can expect more computerised kit at their disposal than the head of the NSA and in that respect this new iteration,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler sale[/url], already in the showroom at Cowley Road, is well worth a test drive. The all-new infotainment system is a multimedia goldmine. USB, Bluetooth, an aux-in socket for your choons . . . all present and correct. A touchscreen incorporates sat-nav, CD player/radio and trip computer. The 20W eight-speaker sound system does the business but you can get an upgrade which includes a subwoofer for the boot. Syncing your phone is straightforward, and up to four phones can be paired.Every possible gadget to make your experience easier and more agreeable achieves just that, but facts and figures do not describe the passion this car has in spades. It’s a joy to drive,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]discount moncler jackets[/url], but it’s the visual cues that make it extra pleasing. Most estates are horrendous barges in the same way as most convertibles are hatchbacks with the roof sawn off. It’s rare to see a vehicle that has so clearly been lovingly put together, and that’s what makes the new Octavia vRS estate extra-special.
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