Skoda Octavia vRS 2020

ŠKODA completes the creation of its bestseller's fourth technology with the release of the Octavia vRS. The new range-topping Octavia boasts even better tiers of protection and new help structures, greater consolation and contemporary-day connectivity capabilities. Never earlier than has ŠKODA provided as many powertrain variations as withinside the modern day-technology fashions.

The ŠKODA Octavia vRS iV - the brand's first-ever vRS version to function plug-in hybrid pressure - is now accompanied with the aid of using petrol and diesel. For the primary time, the Octavia vRS 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, which has an output of one hundred eighty kW (245 PS), and the Octavia vRS iV, that supplies one hundred eighty kW (245 PS), are the front-wheel pressure.

With a drag coefficient (cd) from zero.25, the Octavia vRS is extraordinarily aerodynamic, which leads to decrease CO2 emissions and gasoline consumption. Many of its frame elements had been aerodynamically optimised, which includes 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 a contribution 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 function plug-in hybrid pressure, the compact sports activities vehicle 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 modern day EVO-technology 2.zero TSI supplies one hundred eighty kW (245 PS). The 2.zero TDI's energy output is 147 kW (two hundred PS).

When outfitted with all-wheel pressure and a 2.zero TDI engine turning in 147 kW (two hundred PS), the Octavia vRS can tow a braked trailer weighing as much as 2,000 kg. The the front-wheel-pressure ŠKODA Octavia vRS has a gasoline potential of fifty l, that is five l greater than the same old Octavia variation. The gasoline tank of the all-wheel-pressure Octavia vRS may even preserve 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 energy unit of the preceding technology'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) even as making it even greater green. This became completed with the aid of using growing the gasoline injection stress as much as 350 bar, and with the aid of using 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 turning in 147 kW (two hundred PS) is much like that of the opposite EVO-technology diesels, generating both eighty five kW (116 PS) or one hundred ten kW (one hundred fifty PS). It capabilities an aluminium cylinder block and aluminium pistons with low-friction piston rings. Additionally, it comes with one-of-a-kind connecting rods, in which the diameter of the journals is now 54mm in preference to forty eight mm. The turbocharger is water-cooled for advanced temperature regulation, and its compression ratio is better.

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

The Octavia vRS outfitted with a TSI engine comes with an digital limited-slip differential as fashionable, supplying greater traction or even extra riding dynamics. The sixth-technology electro-hydraulic multi-plate snatch achieves a most lock-up torque of 1,six hundred Nm. The XDS+ characteristic, that is a fashionable 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 machine - that is to be had as an choice for the Octavia vRS outfitted with a TDI engine - distributes energy thru a brand new, electronically managed sixth-technology multi-plate snatch. This snatch is almost 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 with the aid of using a brushless DC electric powered motor which capabilities an incorporated manipulate unit to growth the snatch's overall performance in addition to its lifespan. The manipulate electronics of the all-wheel-pressure machine react to converting riding situations inside fractions of a 2nd and raise the riding dynamics, as an instance while cornering fast. The machine transfers a part of the riding torque to the other wheel while the weight at the internal wheel is decreased, and continues traction. In the 2.zero TDI Octavia vRS fashions that don't function 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-traditional sports activities chassis, which comes as fashionable, lowers the auto with the aid of using 15 mm. Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is an optionally available extra. It continuously adjusts the damping and permits a especially dynamic riding fashion in Sport mode. Using slider controls at the 10-inch principal touchscreen in Driving Mode Select, it's miles now feasible to regulate DCC parameters along with damping, guidance traits or the operation of the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) - that is a first. The multi-hyperlink rear axle distinguishes itself with the aid of using supplying excessive tiers of consolation and appropriate coping with. The 2.zero TSI's 17-inch diameter brakes make sure most fulfilling 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-technology Octavia has to offer. Shift-with the aid of using-cord era to perform the auto's DSG is making its Octavia vRS debut. Furthermore, the auto now additionally boasts new structures, along with Collision Avoidance Assist and Turn Assist, to growth energetic protection.

The Octavia vRS uses new shift-with the aid of using-cord era to perform its DSG. The tools selector is not related 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 manipulate module, housed withinside the centre console. This module capabilities 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 guidance as fashionable

The Octavia vRS capabilities revolutionary guidance as fashionable. This guarantees dynamic guidance reaction and advanced coping with at better speeds, even as additionally supplying most fulfilling sense at low speeds. In addition, the Octavia vRS fashions' guidance is transmitted a good deal greater without delay in assessment to the same old guidance: from lock to lock, handiest 2.thirteen in preference to 2.70 turns of the guidance wheel are required.

New modern and similarly advanced driving force help structures

The Octavia vRS comes with modern and similarly advanced help structures as visible withinside the fourth-technology Octavia. By making focused interventions withinside the guidance, as an instance, the brand new Collision Avoidance Assist allows to pressure round a pedestrian, bicycle owner or different automobiles, which allows to save you an drawing close collision. At junctions, Turn Assist can discover oncoming site visitors at an early level while turning right, it is able to warn the motive force or mechanically forestall the car. The Exit Warning machine, to be had from spring 2021, shall we the occupants realize if any other car or a bicycle owner is drawing near from at the back of while a vehicle door is open. Another new function is the nearby Traffic Warning characteristic, which mechanically warns of site visitors preserve-ups withinside the vehicle's on the spot surroundings, along with the cease of a site visitors jam. Side Assist warns the motive force of automobiles drawing near from at the back of or which might be withinside the vehicle's blind spot. It video display units a place as much as 70 m at the back of the car and additionally allows to save you injuries on motorways and twin carriageways. The machine warns the motive force with the aid of using emitting a mild at the interior of the wing reflect housings, in which it's miles truely 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 - which includes Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection - warns of collisions visually, acoustically and with the aid of using lightly making use of the brakes, slowing the auto down while necessary. It detects transferring and desk bound automobiles withinside the course of site 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 encompass complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting fixtures 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 fixtures, 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-traditional sporty appearance. vRS emblems at the radiator grille and tailgate are stimulated with the aid of using ŠKODA's motorsport tradition. The placing ŠKODA grille, the the front diffuser and the air curtains positioned above the tinted LED fog lighting fixtures are all designed in gloss black. The wing reflect 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 function black 19-inch alloy wheels as fashionable; the brake callipers boast an attention-grabbing vRS-traditional crimson finish.

ŠKODA Octavia vRS: Sporty indoors

Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery are optionally available. A principal airbag supplying even better tiers 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 with the aid of using a sporty black, carbon-fibre appearance with Alcantara®. The redesigned 3-spoke, multifunction leather-based sports activities guidance wheel capabilities a vRS emblem and, if the car is geared up 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 offers a extraordinary assessment. Ergonomic sports activities seats with Alcantara® and leather-based upholstery, seat-intensity adjustment and a rubdown characteristic are all optionally available extras. The seats show a vRS emblem and crimson or silver-gray sewing, which additionally ornaments the Alcantara®-included dashboard and leather-based guidance 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 principal airbag protects driving force and the front passenger withinside the occasion of an accident

vRS automobiles 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, especially 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 geared up with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit as fashionable, which capabilities an extra Sport format and a vRS-unique welcome emblem. The infotainment structures function new-technology era from Volkswagen Group's Modular Infotainment Matrix and recreation a 10-inch principal show. A everlasting net connection is furnished with the aid of using a integrated eSIM which permits the usage of severa cell on line services. Thanks to the virtual assistant Laura, who additionally is familiar with whole sentences, the infotainment structures also can be operated the use of voice command at any time.