Skoda launches Octavia vRS Limited Edition with £1,900 in extras
Skoda has introduced a 500-unit Octavia vRS Limited Edition for 2009, offering Italian leather seats, unique alloys and extra equipment for a £750 premium over the standard vRS.
Skoda has released a Limited Edition version of the Octavia vRS for 2009, producing just 500 units for UK buyers. The special run adds over £1,900 worth of equipment for a £750 supplement, aiming to attract buyers looking for more value and exclusivity in the brand’s performance model.
Limited Edition specification and features
The Limited Edition Octavia vRS stands out with Italian leather sports seats, each stitched with a unique production number. Anthracite Grey metallic paint, offered for the first time on the vRS, is standard. The car also gets bespoke 18-inch multi-spoke alloys, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, and new interior dash trim. A touch screen Bolero radio, Maxi-dot trip computer and red-and-black limited edition badging complete the package.
- Bespoke design Italian leather seats with unique numbering
- Anthracite Grey metallic paint exclusive to this edition
- 18-inch multi-spoke Limited Edition alloys
- Touch screen Bolero radio and Maxi-dot computer
- Three-spoke leather steering wheel and new dash trim
- Red and black Limited Edition badging
Standard vRS features are also included: dual zone climate control, cruise control and a 6-CD autochanger. Skoda’s offer to pay all VAT on the Limited Edition brings the starting price to £16,294.56 on the road. Buyers can choose between the 2.0 T FSI 200 bhp petrol engine (hatch only) or the 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp diesel with DPF, available as hatch or estate.
Engines and pricing
The petrol option is the 2.0-litre T FSI delivering 200 bhp, paired with a manual gearbox in hatchback form. Diesel buyers get the 2.0-litre TDI CR with 170 bhp and a diesel particulate filter, available in both hatch and estate. The Limited Edition’s £750 premium over the standard vRS is offset by the extra equipment, which Skoda values at over twice that amount. With VAT covered by the manufacturer, the Limited Edition is positioned as a value proposition for buyers seeking performance and specification at a competitive price.
Position in the Octavia range
This Limited Edition sits at the top of the 2009 Octavia vRS line-up, following the model’s realignment and specification upgrades for the year. Customers seeking more information about the broader 2009 Octavia range and pricing can refer to Skoda’s 2009 Octavia pricing announcement.
The Octavia vRS Limited Edition targets drivers who want a more exclusive hot hatch or estate without moving to a premium segment. With only 500 cars available, supply is limited and Skoda expects strong interest from enthusiasts and value-focused buyers alike.
