Skoda Octavia RS 2020

Škoda completes the creation of its bestseller's fourth technology with the release of the Octavia RS and the property with off-avenue styling, the Octavia Scout. The new range-topping Octavias boast even better tiers of safety, new help structures, greater consolation and present day connectivity functions. Never earlier than has Škoda provided as many powertrain versions as withinside the brand new-technology fashions.

The RS and Scout fashions had been on the pinnacle of the Octavia own circle of relatives for numerous generations. The Škoda Octavia RS iV - the brand's first-ever RS version to function plug-in hybrid pressure - is now accompanied via way of means of versions ready with both the maximum effective diesel or petrol engine of the complete version range. This way that, for the primary time, the Octavia RS is to be had with a preference of 3 powertrains. The 2.zero TDI from the brand new EVO technology now produces 147 kW (two hundred PS) and is derived with both the front- or all-wheel pressure. The new EVO variation of the 2.zero TSI has an output of a hundred and eighty kW (245 PS), which powers the the front wheels. For the brand new Octavia Scout, there's a preference of 5 diesel or petrol engines, and a 1.five TSI presenting slight hybrid generation. For the primary time, the property with rugged frame packages and off-avenue styling is now not best to be had with all-wheel pressure however now with the front-wheel pressure too.

Both the Octavia RS and Octavia Scout additionally gain from all of the enhancements the modern technology has been supplied with, consisting of an excellent larger indoors, greater consolation, the very best tiers of energetic and passive safety, and present day connectivity functions. Apart from the Octavia Scout, all versions are to be had as a hatchback or a COMBI, and the powertrain portfolio for the version is now larger than ever. In addition to green diesel and petrol engines and the Octavia G-TEC, that's designed to run on green compressed herbal fueloline (CNG), the line-up additionally consists of electrified powertrains for the primary time. The Octavia iV plug-in hybrid generates a gadget output of a hundred and fifty kW (204 PS), whilst the Octavia RS iV gives you a hundred and eighty kW (245 PS). The Octavia e-TEC is the primary Škoda version to function slight hybrid generation and uses a 48V belt-pushed starter motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery. The engines to be had for this version produce eighty one kW (one hundred ten PS) and one hundred ten kW (a hundred and fifty PS) respectively.

Škoda Octavia RS: Powertrain and chassis

Škoda's line-up of the Octavia RS now includes a sporty trio. Following the release of the Octavia RS iV because the first RS version to function plug in hybrid pressure, the compact sports activities vehicle can now be ordered with both the most important petrol engine or the maximum effective diesel withinside the range. As with the Octavia RS iV plug in hybrid, the brand new EVO-technology 2.zero TSI gives you a hundred and eighty kW (245 PS). The 2.zero TDI's electricity output is 147 kW (two hundred PS).

When equipped with all-wheel pressure and a 2.zero TDI engine handing over 147 kW (two hundred PS), the Octavia RS can tow a braked trailer weighing as much as 2,000 kg. The the front-wheel-pressure Škoda Octavia RS has a gasoline capability of fifty l, that's five l greater than the usual Octavia variation can preserve. The gasoline tank of the all-wheel-pressure Octavia RS may even preserve fifty five l.

Comprehensive adjustments for the brand new EVO engines

The new 2.zero TSI engine of the Škoda Octavia RS is primarily based totally at the electricity unit of the preceding technology's Octavia RS 245. Further improvement of the engine centered on preserving its dynamic traits and most output of a hundred and eighty kW (245 PS) whilst making it even greater green. This turned into achieved, amongst different things, via way of means of growing the gasoline injection stress 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 and, therefore, gasoline consumption. Furthermore, the Škoda engineers changed the exhaust fueloline routing in addition to the ignition gadget.

The generation of the 2.zero TDI handing over 147 kW (two hundred PS) is much like that of the alternative EVO technology diesels, generating both eighty five kW (116 PS) or one hundred ten kW (a hundred and fifty PS). The 2.zero TDI functions, however, an aluminium cylinder block and aluminium pistons with low-friction piston rings. In addition to that, it comes with exceptional connecting rods, in which the diameter of the journals is now fifty four in place of forty eight mm. The turbocharger is water-cooled for advanced temperature regulation, and its compression ratio is better.

Increased using dynamics with a limited-slip differential, all-wheel pressure to react inside fractions of a 2d

The Škoda Octavia RS equipped with a TSI engine comes with an digital limited-slip differential as trendy, supplying greater traction or even extra using dynamics. The sixth-technology electro-hydraulic multi-plate snatch achieves a most lock-up torque of 1,six hundred Nm. The XDS+ feature, that's a trendy function 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-pressure gadget - that's to be had as an alternative for the Octavia RS equipped with a TDI engine - distributes electricity thru a brand new, electronically managed sixth-technology multi-plate snatch. This snatch 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 delicate inner lubrication. The new piston pump is pushed via way of means of a brushless DC electric powered motor which functions an included manipulate unit to boom the snatch's overall performance in addition to its lifespan. The manipulate electronics of the all-wheel-pressure gadget react to converting using situations inside fractions of a 2d and increase the using dynamics, as an instance whilst cornering fast. The gadget transfers a part of the using torque to the other wheel whilst the burden at the internal wheel is decreased, and continues traction. In the 2.zero TDI Octavia RS fashions that don't function Dynamic Chassis Control, the motive force can set the traits of the XDS+ gadget 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 trendy, with adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control alternative

The RS-traditional sports activities chassis, which comes as trendy, lowers the auto via way of means of 15 mm. Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is an optionally available extra. It continuously adjusts the damping and allows a specifically dynamic using fashion in Sport mode. Using slider controls at the 10-inch critical touchscreen in Driving Mode Select, it's far now feasible to alter DCC parameters consisting of 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 supplying excessive tiers of consolation and excellent managing. The 2.zero TSI's 17-inch diameter brakes make sure most advantageous deceleration. The 2.zero TDI has been equipped with 16-inch brakes on the the front and 15-inch brakes on the rear.

Škoda Octavia RS: New generation and help structures

The Octavia RS may be ordered with any of the brand new technology and progressive help structures the fourth-technology Octavia has to offer. Shift-via way of means of-cord generation to function the auto's DSG is making its Octavia RS debut. Furthermore, the auto now additionally boasts new structures, consisting of Collision Avoidance Assist and Turn Assist, to boom energetic safety.

The Škoda Octavia RS uses new shift-via way of means of-cord generation to function its DSG. The equipment selector is now not related to the gearbox mechanically. Instead, it relays which equipment 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 manipulate module, housed withinside the centre console. This module functions a small rocker transfer for choosing the pressure modes - R (reverse), N (neutral) and D/S (pressure/recreation) - in addition to a button for the parking mode, P.

Progressive steerage as trendy

The Škoda Octavia RS functions innovative steerage as trendy. This guarantees dynamic steerage reaction and advanced managing at better speeds, whilst additionally supplying most advantageous experience at low speeds. In addition, the Octavia RS fashions' steerage is transmitted lots greater immediately in comparison to the usual steerage: from lock to lock, best 2.thirteen in place of 2.70 turns of the steerage wheel are required.

New progressive and similarly advanced motive force help structures

The Octavia RS comes with progressive and similarly advanced help structures as visible withinside the fourth-technology Octavia. By making focused interventions withinside the steerage, as an instance, the brand new Collision Avoidance Assist facilitates to pressure round a pedestrian, bike owner or different automobiles, which facilitates to save you an forthcoming collision. At junctions, Turn Assist can stumble on oncoming site visitors at an early level whilst turning left, it is able to warn the motive force or robotically prevent the car. The Exit Warning gadget, to be had from spring 2021, shall we the occupants understand if every other car or a bike owner is drawing near from in the back of whilst a vehicle door is open. Another new function is the nearby Traffic Warning feature, which robotically warns of site visitors preserve-ups withinside the vehicle's instantaneously surroundings, consisting of the quit of a site visitors jam. Side Assist warns the motive force of automobiles drawing near from in the back of or which are withinside the vehicle's blind spot. It video display units a place as much as 70 m in the back of the car and additionally facilitates to save you injuries on motorways and twin carriageways. The gadget warns the motive force via way of means of emitting a mild at the interior of the wing reflect housings, in which it's far actually visible. Side Assist isn't always energetic whilst towing a trailer or whilst a bicycle service is suited to the tow bar. In city environments, Front Assist - which includes 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 whilst necessary. It detects shifting and desk bound automobiles withinside the course of site visitors, and additionally cyclists and those who're shifting in the front of the auto.

Škoda Octavia RS: Powerful layout

RS fashions historically appearance lots greater dynamic than different Octavias. Exclusive black layout information intensify the auto's sporty appearance. Standard functions consist of complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting with dynamic signs, and an lively Coming/Leaving Home feature.

The Škoda Octavia RS comes with complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting, which incorporates dynamic signs and an lively Coming/Leaving Home feature as trendy. In addition to particular the front and rear aprons, severa black layout information deliver the auto its RS-traditional sporty appearance. RS 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 reflect housings, the window frames, the COMBI'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 RS rear spoiler all include a black finish. The COMBI's roof spoiler is frame-coloured. There is a preference of ten paint finishes, which includes the usual coloration Mamba Green (to observe withinside the first 1/2 of of 2021).

18- or 19-inch alloy wheels and large dimensions

RS fashions function black 18-inch alloy wheels as trendy; the brake callipers boast an attention-grabbing RS-traditional pink finish. 19-inch alloys are to be had as an alternative.

Škoda Octavia RS: Sporty indoors

The indoors of the brand new Škoda Octavia RS is predominantly black. Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery are optionally available. A critical airbag supplying even better tiers of safety for motive force and the front passenger is making its Octavia RS debut. The Virtual Cockpit and the virtual assistant Laura are trendy functions.

The indoors of the Octavia RS 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 functions an RS emblem and, if the car is ready with DSG, shift paddles. The the front sports activities seats with included headrests come as trendy and are upholstered in black fabric. The pink sewing at the seats and dashboard offers a first-rate comparison. Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery, seat-intensity adjustment and a rub down feature are all optionally available extras. The seats show an RS emblem and pink or silver-gray sewing, which additionally ornaments the Alcantara®-blanketed 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 reflect upload the completing touches to the auto's athletic appearance.

New critical airbag protects motive force and the front passenger withinside the occasion of an accident

RS automobiles bought withinside the EU now include an progressive critical airbag among the 2 the front seats. This reduces the effect among the motive force and the front passenger, specifically 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 trendy

The Škoda Octavia RS is ready with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit as trendy, which functions a further Sport format and an RS-particular welcome emblem. The infotainment structures function new-technology generation from Volkswagen Group's Modular Infotainment Matrix and recreation a 10-inch critical show. A everlasting net connection is supplied via way of means of a integrated eSIM which allows the usage of severa cell on-line services. Thanks to the virtual assistant Laura, who additionally is aware complete sentences, the infotainment structures also can be operated the use of voice command at any time.