Skoda Octavia vRS 230: Special edition gains power and an e-diff in pursuit of greater driver rewards

摘要

You've got to feel a little sorry for the Skoda Octavia vRS. It's consummately loveable for its excellent practicality allied to cut-price thrills, but despite sharing hardware with the Volkswagen Golf GTI, it has always had a whiff of 'know your place' about it compared with its illustrious VW stablemate. Yes, it has the same MQB platform and engine, but with a Golf GTI you're allowed a Haldex electronic differential and adaptive dampers. You can't get either on the vRS. And the Skoda is heavier than the VW, so it'll be left behind in a drag race. Perhaps, then, this vRS 230 special edition is the Octavia's moment to shine.