2017 Skoda Octavia RS unveiled

Skoda has launched the faster version of the Octavia sedan, the Octavia RS in India and has priced it at Rs 24.62 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The 2017 Octavia RS comes with mechanical changes and also subtle changes to the interior as well as exterior.

The Skoda Octavia RS gets a sportier looking front bumper with larger air-intakes. The grille is finished in black and also houses the RS badge. At the side, you get new 17-inch blackened 10-spoke alloy wheels with red brake callipers and at the rear you get a tailgate spoiler, RS badging and stainless steel exhaust tips that differentiate it from the regular Octavia.

In the cabin, the Skoda Octavia RS gets an all-black dashboard layout instead of the dual-tone black and beige available on the regular Octavia. The gear-knob, seats and the steering wheel (flat bottom) get a contrast red stitching and also RS stitching on the seats highlight the race-worthiness of the car.

Faux carbon fibre treatment on the doors replace the regular aluminium trims. An updated 9.2-inch Columbus touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink takes care of infotainment duties.

Powering the 2017 Skoda Octavia RS is a 2.0-litre TSI motor that punches out 230 HP of power between 5500-6200 RPM and 350 Nm of torque between 1500-4500 RPM. This engine comes paired to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The Octavia RS with the TSI motor does the 0-100 km/hr run in just 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/hr.

The Octavia RS also gets an updated suspension setup and a wider track at the rear. Other features in the Octavia RS are LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, all four disc brakes, hands-free parking, 9 airbags, ESP, DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control), Cruise Control, 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, Alcantara leather seats, Ambient Lighting, integrated headrests in the front seats and a panoramic sunroof.

Bookings for the 2017 Skoda Octavia RS have commenced and the performance sedan comes in a choice of 4 colours – Red, White, Steel Grey and Race Blue. The Octavia RS also comes with a four-year Skoda Service Care that includes 4-year Skoda Warranty, Skoda Assist and Skoda Maintenance Package.