2020 Skoda Octavia vRS Estate

ŠKODA completes the advent of its bestseller's fourth era with the release of the Octavia vRS. The new range-topping Octavia boasts even better stages of protection and new help structures, greater consolation and cutting-edge connectivity capabilities. Never earlier than has ŠKODA presented as many powertrain variations as withinside the today's-era fashions.

The ŠKODA Octavia vRS iV - the brand's first-ever vRS version to characteristic plug-in hybrid force - is now accompanied via way of means of petrol and diesel. For the primary time, the Octavia vRS is to be had with a desire of 3 powertrains. The 2.zero TDI from the brand new EVO era now produces 147 kW (2 hundred PS) and is derived with both the front- or all-wheel force. The new EVO version of the 2.zero TSI, which has an output of one hundred eighty kW (245 PS), and the Octavia vRS iV, that offers one hundred eighty kW (245 PS), are the front-wheel force.

With a drag coefficient (cd) from zero.25, the Octavia vRS is extraordinarily aerodynamic, which ends up in decrease CO2 emissions and gasoline consumption. Many of its frame components were aerodynamically optimised, inclusive of the air curtains withinside the the front bumper, the aeroflaps, the diffuser at the rear apron and the hatchback's vRS rear spoiler. Its mild alloy wheels additionally make contributions to higher aerodynamics.

ŠKODA Octavia vRS: Powertrain and chassis

ŠKODA's line-up of the Octavia vRS now includes a sporty trio. Following the release of the Octavia vRS iV because the first vRS version to characteristic plug-in hybrid force, the compact sports activities automobile can now be ordered with both the largest petrol engine or the maximum effective diesel withinside the range. As with the Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid, the today's EVO-era 2.zero TSI offers one hundred eighty kW (245 PS). The 2.zero TDI's strength output is 147 kW (2 hundred PS).

When outfitted with all-wheel force and a 2.zero TDI engine handing over 147 kW (2 hundred PS), the Octavia vRS can tow a braked trailer weighing as much as 2,000 kg. The the front-wheel-force ŠKODA Octavia vRS has a gasoline ability of fifty l, that is five l greater than the usual Octavia version. The gasoline tank of the all-wheel-force Octavia vRS may even keep fifty five l.

Comprehensive adjustments for the brand new EVO engines

The new 2.zero TSI engine of the ŠKODA Octavia vRS is primarily based totally at the strength unit of the preceding era's Octavia vRS 245. Further improvement of the engine targeted on preserving its dynamic traits and most output of one hundred eighty kW (245 PS) at the same time as making it even greater green. This turned into carried out via way of means of growing the gasoline injection strain as much as 350 bar, and via way of means of the use of newly formed piston crowns and a brand new crankshaft seal to lessen friction. Furthermore, the ŠKODA engineers changed the exhaust fueloline routing in addition to the ignition machine.

The era of the 2.zero TDI handing over 147 kW (2 hundred PS) is much like that of the alternative EVO-era diesels, generating both eighty five kW (116 PS) or a hundred and ten kW (one hundred fifty PS). It capabilities an aluminium cylinder block and aluminium pistons with low-friction piston rings. Additionally, it comes with unique connecting rods, in which the diameter of the journals is now 54mm as opposed to forty eight mm. The turbocharger is water-cooled for stepped forward temperature regulation, and its compression ratio is better.

Increased riding dynamics with a limited-slip differential, all-wheel force to react inside fractions of a 2nd

The Octavia vRS outfitted with a TSI engine comes with an digital limited-slip differential as fashionable, presenting greater traction or even extra riding dynamics. The sixth-era electro-hydraulic multi-plate grasp achieves a most lock-up torque of 1,six hundred Nm. The XDS+ characteristic, that is a fashionable characteristic in different Octavia fashions, has a locking torque of 500 Nm. The limited-slip differential works withinside the Normal and Sport modes, which may be accessed in Driving Mode Select.

The all-wheel-force machine - that is to be had as an choice for the Octavia vRS outfitted with a TDI engine - distributes strength through a brand new, electronically managed sixth-era multi-plate grasp. This grasp is sort of zero.eight kg lighter than its predecessor and is greater green way to the usage of low-friction oil, decreased bearing preload and subtle inner lubrication. The new piston pump is pushed via way of means of a brushless DC electric powered motor which capabilities an incorporated manage unit to boom the grasp's overall performance in addition to its lifespan. The manage electronics of the all-wheel-force machine react to converting riding situations inside fractions of a 2nd and increase the riding dynamics, as an instance while cornering fast. The machine transfers a part of the riding torque to the alternative wheel while the weight at the internal wheel is decreased, and keeps traction. In the 2.zero TDI Octavia vRS fashions that don't characteristic Dynamic Chassis Control, the motive force can set the traits of the XDS+ machine to Normal or Sport the use of Driving Mode Select. XDS+ is an extension of the digital differential lock (EDL) and improves traction.

Sports suspension as fashionable, with adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control choice

The vRS-normal sports activities chassis, which comes as fashionable, lowers the auto via way of means of 15 mm. Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is an non-obligatory extra. It continuously adjusts the damping and permits a specially dynamic riding fashion in Sport mode. Using slider controls at the 10-inch principal touchscreen in Driving Mode Select, it's far now viable to regulate DCC parameters including damping, steerage traits or the operation of the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) - that is a first. The multi-hyperlink rear axle distinguishes itself via way of means of presenting excessive stages of consolation and desirable dealing with. The 2.zero TSI's 17-inch diameter brakes make certain premier deceleration. The 2.zero TDI has been outfitted with 16-inch brakes on the the front and 15-inch brakes on the rear.

ŠKODA Octavia vRS: New era and help structures

The Octavia vRS may be ordered with any of the brand new technology and modern help structures the fourth-era Octavia has to offer. Shift-via way of means of-twine era to perform the auto's DSG is making its Octavia vRS debut. Furthermore, the auto now additionally boasts new structures, including Collision Avoidance Assist and Turn Assist, to boom energetic protection.

The Octavia vRS uses new shift-via way of means of-twine era to perform its DSG. The tools selector is not linked to the gearbox mechanically. Instead, it relays which tools has been selected electronically. This saves area and gives new layout alternatives for the indoors. The acquainted DSG lever has been changed with a brand new manage module, housed withinside the centre console. This module capabilities a small rocker transfer for choosing the force modes - R (reverse), N (neutral) and D/S (force/game) - in addition to a button for the parking mode, P.

Progressive steerage as fashionable

The Octavia vRS capabilities innovative steerage as fashionable. This guarantees dynamic steerage reaction and stepped forward dealing with at better speeds, at the same time as additionally presenting premier sense at low speeds. In addition, the Octavia vRS fashions' steerage is transmitted tons greater at once in assessment to the usual steerage: from lock to lock, handiest 2.thirteen as opposed to 2.70 turns of the steerage wheel are required.

New modern and similarly stepped forward driving force help structures

The Octavia vRS comes with modern and similarly advanced help structures as visible withinside the fourth-era Octavia. By making focused interventions withinside the steerage, as an instance, the brand new Collision Avoidance Assist facilitates to force round a pedestrian, bike owner or different cars, which facilitates to save you an forthcoming collision. At junctions, Turn Assist can hit upon oncoming visitors at an early level while turning right, it is able to warn the motive force or mechanically prevent the automobile. The Exit Warning machine, to be had from spring 2021, we could the occupants recognize if some other automobile or a bike owner is coming near from in the back of while a automobile door is open. Another new characteristic is the neighborhood Traffic Warning characteristic, which mechanically warns of visitors keep-ups withinside the automobile's instant surroundings, including the stop of a visitors jam. Side Assist warns the motive force of cars coming near from in the back of or which can be withinside the automobile's blind spot. It video display units a place as much as 70 m in the back of the automobile and additionally facilitates to save you injuries on motorways and twin carriageways. The machine warns the motive force via way of means of emitting a mild at the interior of the wing replicate housings, in which it's far without a doubt visible. Side Assist isn't energetic while towing a trailer or while a bicycle provider is suited to the tow bar. In city environments, Front Assist - inclusive of Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection - warns of collisions visually, acoustically and via way of means of lightly making use of the brakes, slowing the auto down while necessary. It detects transferring and desk bound cars withinside the course of visitors, and additionally cyclists and those who're transferring in the front of the auto.

ŠKODA Octavia vRS: Sporty layout

Exclusive black layout info intensify the auto's sporty appearance. Standard capabilities consist of complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting with dynamic signs, and an lively Coming/Leaving Home characteristic.

The ŠKODA Octavia vRS comes with complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting, which incorporates dynamic signs and an lively Coming/Leaving Home characteristic as fashionable. In addition to unique the front and rear aprons, severa black layout info deliver the auto its vRS-normal sporty appearance. vRS emblems at the radiator grille and tailgate are stimulated via way of means of ŠKODA's motorsport tradition. The putting ŠKODA grille, the the front diffuser and the air curtains positioned above the tinted LED fog lighting are all designed in gloss black. The wing replicate housings, the window frames, the estate's roof rails and aeroflaps on the rear, in addition to the diffuser at the rear apron, the ŠKODA lettering at the tailgate and the hatchback's vRS rear spoiler all include a black finish. The estate's roof spoiler is frame-coloured.

19-inch alloy wheels and large dimensions

vRS fashions characteristic black 19-inch alloy wheels as fashionable; the brake callipers boast an eye catching vRS-normal crimson finish.

ŠKODA Octavia vRS: Sporty indoors

Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery are non-obligatory. A principal airbag presenting even better stages of safety for driving force and the front passenger is making its Octavia vRS debut. The Virtual Cockpit and the virtual assistant Laura are fashionable capabilities.

The indoors of the Octavia vRS is characterized via way of means of a sporty black, carbon-fibre appearance with Alcantara®. The redesigned 3-spoke, multifunction leather-based sports activities steerage wheel capabilities a vRS emblem and, if the automobile is ready with DSG, shift paddles. The the front sports activities seats with incorporated headrests come as fashionable and are upholstered in black fabric. The crimson sewing at the seats and dashboard affords a awesome assessment. Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery, seat-intensity adjustment and a rubdown characteristic are all non-obligatory extras. The seats show a vRS emblem and crimson or silver-gray sewing, which additionally ornaments the Alcantara®-protected dashboard and leather-based steerage wheel. Black roof lining, Alcantara® door trims, carbon-impact ornamental strips at the dashboard, pedals in an aluminium layout and a frameless rear-view replicate upload the completing touches to the auto's athletic appearance.

New principal airbag protects driving force and the front passenger withinside the occasion of an accident

vRS cars offered withinside the EU now include an modern principal airbag among the 2 the front seats. This reduces the effect among the motive force and the front passenger, specially withinside the occasion of a side-on collision. This new airbag is positioned at the interior of the motive force's seat backrest.

Virtual Cockpit with Sport format and virtual assistant Laura as fashionable

The ŠKODA Octavia vRS is ready with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit as fashionable, which capabilities an extra Sport format and a vRS-unique welcome emblem. The infotainment structures characteristic new-era era from Volkswagen Group's Modular Infotainment Matrix and game a 10-inch principal show. A everlasting net connection is furnished via way of means of a integrated eSIM which permits the usage of severa cellular on line services. Thanks to the virtual assistant Laura, who additionally knows whole sentences, the infotainment structures also can be operated the use of voice command at any time.