Skoda Octavia RS

Skoda Octavia RS Price in India

The new Octavia RS is available in a single variant, which is priced at Rs 4999000, ex-showroom, pan-India. 

Key Features of Octavia RS 

Dual-pod Matrix LED headlights
19-inch alloy wheels
LED lighting setup
13-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
10.25-inch digital driver’s display
3-zone climate control
12-speaker Canton sound system
Powered front seats 
Front seats with Heating, memory and massage functions
Heated ORVMs
15W wireless smartphone charger with cooling pad
Gesture-controlled powered tailgate

Safety Features

For safety and security, the new Skoda Octavia RS gets 10 airbags, a 360-degree surround view camera, electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, hydraulic brake assist, and auto park assist. The performance sedan gets a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, etc. 

Engine Specifications

Powering the Skoda Octavia RS is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This engine produces 261bhp and 370Nm of torque. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in just 6.4 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph. The sedan comes with an electronic differential lock for maximum grip for better exit speeds around corners. 

Skoda Octavia RS Mileage

Skoda has not released the official fuel economy of the new Octavia RS performance sedan. It is expected to offer a mileage of around 14-15kmpl. 

Colors

The new Octavia RS performance sedan is available in 5 interesting exterior colours - Mamba Green, Candy White, Magic Black, Velvet Red and Race Blue. 

Dimensions and Boot Space

In terms of proportions, the new Skoda Octavia RS is 4709mm in length, 1829mm in width and 1457mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2677mm. The performance sedan has an unladen ground clearance of 128mm, which ensures high speed stability. The Octavia RS has a boot space of 600-litres, which is more than sufficient to carry 3-4 suitcases. 

Competition

The Skoda Octavia RS has no direct rival in our market. It comes as a sportier alternative to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and the Audi A4.