Leasing Deal of the Day: get behind the wheel of this practical performance car from just £280 a month

If you like the idea of a big, practical family car, but you want it to have a bit more excitement, then this is the car for you. The Skoda Octavia vRS is the high-performance version of the more conventional Octavia, and combines ample speed with all the space and practicality of the car on which it’s based. You can even have it as a hatchback or an estate, for even more flexibility.

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Lease a Skoda Octavia vRS from £280 a month*

You can lease a Skoda Octavia vRS from £283.91 per month (initial payment: £3,756.91) on a 24-month, 5,000-mile-per-year deal through Carwow. This adds sporty styling, satellite navigation and reversing camera, not to mention the heated sports seats and the massive 13.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Why should you consider the Skoda Octavia vRS?

Whoever said performance cars were always impractical clearly never set eyes on this one. With a massive boot, regardless of whether you choose the standard hatchback or the estate, and loads of clever features, the vRS is every inch the family car. But then you look at it, and spot the big wheels, sporty body kit and motorsport-inspired interior upgrades.

For all its practicality, the Octavia vRS is decidedly sporty, too. Up front, you get a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 265hp and a seven-speed automatic gearbox; enough to get the Octavia from 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds. And you get sportier suspension, as well as an audio system that enhances the car’s natural exhaust note through the in-car speakers.

All of which means the Octavia vRS is much more exciting than the standard car. The steering is sharper and the body is much better controlled, so it doesn’t lean so much in corners. There’s lots of grip, and the vRS will reward you for chucking it around a bit, even if it isn’t quite as sharp as a VW Golf GTI. It’s more spacious, though, and no less comfortable, which means it’s great on a long drive.

Skoda Octavia vRS alternatives

Still not convinced? Here are some other options for you to consider:

• Ford Focus ST: Has a roomy cabin and sharp handling but alternatives are more powerful.
• Honda Civic Type R: Immense fun on the right road, and surprisingly roomy, but the ride is quite stiff.
• VW Golf GTI: Solid inside and pretty quick, but not the most exciting hot hatchback on the market.

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*Savings are made up of the maximum dealer discount off RRP – subject to dealership, location and trim. Prices correct at the time of writing.