The most powerful Škoda Octavia RS is coming

Nov 02, 2024

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Škoda recently launched the new generation of the Octavia, and now it is the turn of the high-performance version. The new Škoda Octavia RS completes the Octavia range. It is available in both the sedan and estate versions. Sportiness and power are its hallmarks.

The new generation of the Škoda Octavia, and now, the Czech brand shows the most powerful version of this sedan. The Octavia RS arrives to complete the range that is composed of the saloon, the family version and this latest high-performance variant. Its exterior appearance betrays its sportier design. As in the production sedan, the most important change is found in the front where the large grill, the large air intakes with honeycomb structure and the split optics with the option to mount the Full LED technology.

The rear is presided over by the Black diffuser combined with a red band at the top and which houses the two chrome exhaust outlets. It also highlights the sport spoiler of small dimensions located in the final area of ​​the trunk door. The Standard wheels are 17″, Although other models can be chosen as an option in measurements of 18″ and 19″. The most common brake calipers are painted red, further enhancing its exterior sportiness.

Inside the cabin, the new Škoda Octavia RS is characterised by the sporty black interior. The RS-Sport seats They provide good lateral support thanks to the high sides and integrated headrests. In addition, Its upholstery combines leather and fabric, although these sports seats They are also available with Alcantara. El multifunction sports steering wheel (with paddle shifters for the DSG) is covered in perforated leather. The Door handle recesses light up As part of ambient lighting, the pedals have aluminum finish, and the plates of the door sills bear the RS logo. In addition, thanks to the solutions «Simply-Clever», there umbrella under the passenger seat and a portable LED flashlight located in the trunk.

New Škoda Octavia RS

La Suspension has been lowered by 15 mm for greater sportiness and also The new Škoda Octavia RS is 30 mm wider than its predecessor on the rear tracks. It also features the progressive steering, Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with various suspension hardness levels that allow the driver to choose between Comfort, Normal or Sport modes, XDS+ electronic differential, and as an option, the Performance Sound Generator, which uses speakers to simulate the sound of the engine inside the passenger compartment.

The new Škoda Octavia RS has a petrol engine and a diesel variant. The The petrol engine is the new 2.0-litre TSI, which produces 230 hp. It is associated with a Manual gearbox with six gears with the possibility of mounting as an option the six-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. Accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6,7 seconds and have one top speed of 250 km / h.

The diesel engine is the 2.0 TDI that produces 184 hp. Accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 7,9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km / h. The Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI is available as standard with front-wheel drive and 6-speed manual transmission, can mount the 6-speed DSG transmission as an option, or have the 4×4 all-wheel drive in combination with the 6-speed DSG transmission.

New Škoda Octavia RS Combi

This high-performance version also equips the latest in infotainment systems. The top-of-the-range version is the Columbus navigation system with a 9,2″ monitor, WiFi hotspot and can incorporate as an option, a SIM card module with LTE system to achieve an ultra-fast internet connection.

As for the driver assistance systems, The new Škoda Octavia RS incorporates the optional trailer assist, which uses the rotary switch on the exterior mirrors to specify the angle at which you want to steer the trailer, blind spot detection, which warns the driver of vehicles in the blind spot, and the Rear Traffic Alert, which monitors side and rear traffic when leaving a parking space.

It also has the Crew Protect Assist, which closes the windows and sunroof in the event of an imminent accident, and even tightens the driver and passenger seat belts, working in conjunction with the Front Assist which includes the city ​​emergency braking function and the predictive pedestrian protection.

Source | Škoda

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