It was indeed. When the first-generation Fabia vRS was launched back in 2003 it was unlike any other hot hatch its size. For it was powered not by a rev-happy nat-asp or turbocharged petrol engine, ...

If the phrase had existed back then, Skoda in the early 2000s might just have claimed the energy of a start-up. Yes, the brand had been around for a very long time and the VW money had been flowing ...

Few brands have managed to change their reputation as comprehensively as Skoda. Once the butt of reliability jokes, the Czech manufacturer has been completely repositioned over the past three decades ...

Skoda’s vRS brand has wooed buyers with its pace and usability for 20 years. We take stock of the best vRS models The rarest vRS of them all is the 2002 Octavia WRC, which celebrated 100 years of ...

If you Google the term ‘Skoda vRS’, the first things that come up are a plug-in hybrid, an SUV and a future fully-electric model. It wasn’t always that way, though, so with Skoda's bright green and ...

Since the arrival of the Mk1 Octavia in 1996, Skodas have slowly but deservedly earned themselves a reputation for being among the most honest and dependable cars on sale. And, almost exclusively in ...

We take a closer look at the Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1, a car that proves families can still enjoy fun driving without losing practicality. From running costs and reliability to child seat fitment and ...

If you want a good, small car that can carry a lot of stuff in the boot, reach 100 km/h in 7 seconds and also average 7 l/100km, you could do a lot worse than the Fabia vRS, the practical sister of ...

NO one really knows what vRS stands for. Not even Skoda. Some say the “v” is the little accent above the “S” on the Skoda badge and RS is for rally sport ...

Engines range from 1.4 TSI 180 to 1.4 TSI 180 Estate Readers report Real MPG to be between 30–46 mpg There's just one engine in the Skoda Fabia vRS and it's no longer a TDI. Instead the vRS now uses a ...

We take a closer look at the Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1, a car that proves you can still have fun without sacrificing family practicality. From performance and running costs to interior space and child ...