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 stages of safety, new help structures, extra consolation and current connectivity functions. Never earlier than has Škoda presented as many powertrain editions as withinside the trendy-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 characteristic plug-in hybrid power - is now accompanied through editions prepared with both the maximum effective diesel or petrol engine of the whole version range. This method that, for the primary time, the Octavia RS is to be had with a desire of 3 powertrains.
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 characteristic plug in hybrid power, 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 RS iV plug in hybrid, the trendy EVO-technology 2.zero TSI supplies one hundred eighty kW (245 PS). The 2.zero TDI's strength output is 147 kW (2 hundred PS).
When outfitted with all-wheel power and a 2.zero TDI engine handing over 147 kW (2 hundred PS), the Octavia RS can tow a braked trailer weighing as much as 2,000 kg. The the front-wheel-power Škoda Octavia RS has a gasoline ability of fifty l, that's five l extra than the usual Octavia variation can preserve. The gasoline tank of the all-wheel-power 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 strength unit of the preceding technology's Octavia RS 245. Further improvement of the engine targeted on keeping its dynamic traits and most output of one hundred eighty kW (245 PS) whilst making it even extra green. This become achieved, amongst different things, through growing the gasoline injection stress as much as 350 bar, and through the usage of newly fashioned 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 device.
The generation of the 2.zero TDI handing over 147 kW (2 hundred PS) is just like that of the alternative EVO technology diesels, generating both eighty five kW (116 PS) or a hundred and 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 distinct connecting rods, wherein the diameter of the journals is now fifty four in preference to forty eight mm. The turbocharger is water-cooled for progressed temperature regulation, and its compression ratio is better.
Increased riding dynamics with a limited-slip differential, all-wheel power to react inside fractions of a 2d
The Škoda Octavia RS outfitted with a TSI engine comes with an digital limited-slip differential as widespread, supplying extra traction or even more riding dynamics. The sixth-technology electro-hydraulic multi-plate seize achieves a most lock-up torque of 1,six hundred Nm. The XDS+ characteristic, that's a widespread 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-power device - that's to be had as an choice for the Octavia RS outfitted with a TDI engine - distributes strength thru a brand new, electronically managed sixth-technology multi-plate seize. This seize is almost zero.eight kg lighter than its predecessor and is extra green way to the usage of low-friction oil, decreased bearing preload and subtle inner lubrication. The new piston pump is pushed through a brushless DC electric powered motor which functions an included manipulate unit to growth the seize's overall performance in addition to its lifespan. The manipulate electronics of the all-wheel-power device react to converting riding situations inside fractions of a 2d and increase the riding dynamics, as an instance whilst cornering fast. The device transfers a part of the riding torque to the alternative wheel whilst the burden at the internal wheel is decreased, and keeps traction. In the 2.zero TDI Octavia RS fashions that don't characteristic Dynamic Chassis Control, the driving force can set the traits of the XDS+ device to Normal or Sport the usage of Driving Mode Select. XDS+ is an extension of the digital differential lock (EDL) and improves traction.
Sports suspension as widespread, with adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control choice
The RS-usual sports activities chassis, which comes as widespread, lowers the auto through 15 mm. Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is an non-obligatory extra. It continuously adjusts the damping and permits a mainly dynamic riding fashion in Sport mode. Using slider controls at the 10-inch important touchscreen in Driving Mode Select, it's far now feasible to alter DCC parameters along with damping, steerage traits or the operation of the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) - that is a first. The multi-hyperlink rear axle distinguishes itself through supplying excessive stages of consolation and right managing. The 2.zero TSI's 17-inch diameter brakes make sure most beneficial 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 RS: New generation and help structures
The Octavia RS may be ordered with any of the brand new technology and revolutionary help structures the fourth-technology Octavia has to offer. Shift-through-cord generation to function the auto's DSG is making its Octavia RS debut. Furthermore, the auto now additionally boasts new structures, along with Collision Avoidance Assist and Turn Assist, to growth energetic safety.
The Škoda Octavia RS uses new shift-through-cord generation to function its DSG. The equipment selector is now not linked 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 deciding on the power modes - R (reverse), N (neutral) and D/S (power/game) - in addition to a button for the parking mode, P.
Progressive steerage as widespread
The Škoda Octavia RS functions innovative steerage as widespread. This guarantees dynamic steerage reaction and progressed managing at better speeds, whilst additionally supplying most beneficial sense at low speeds. In addition, the Octavia RS fashions' steerage is transmitted a lot extra at once in assessment to the usual steerage: from lock to lock, handiest 2.thirteen in preference to 2.70 turns of the steerage wheel are required.
New revolutionary and in addition progressed driving force help structures
The Octavia RS comes with revolutionary and in addition advanced help structures as visible withinside the fourth-technology Octavia. By making centered interventions withinside the steerage, as an instance, the brand new Collision Avoidance Assist enables to power round a pedestrian, bike owner or different cars, which enables to save you an approaching collision. At junctions, Turn Assist can discover oncoming visitors at an early degree whilst turning left, it is able to warn the driving force or robotically forestall the automobile. The Exit Warning device, to be had from spring 2021, we could the occupants recognise if some other automobile or a bike owner is coming near from in the back of whilst a automobile door is open. Another new characteristic is the nearby Traffic Warning characteristic, which robotically warns of visitors preserve-ups withinside the automobile's instant surroundings, along with the cease of a visitors jam. Side Assist warns the driving force of cars coming near from in the back of or which might 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 enables to save you injuries on motorways and twin carriageways. The device warns the driving force through emitting a mild at the inner of the wing reflect housings, wherein it's far in reality visible. Side Assist isn't energetic whilst towing a trailer or whilst a bicycle provider is suited for the tow bar. In city environments, Front Assist - along with Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection - warns of collisions visually, acoustically and through lightly making use of the brakes, slowing the auto down whilst necessary. It detects shifting and desk bound cars withinside the route of visitors, and additionally cyclists and those who're shifting in the front of the auto.
Škoda Octavia RS: Powerful layout
RS fashions historically appearance a lot extra dynamic than different Octavias. Exclusive black layout info intensify the auto's sporty appearance. Standard functions consist of complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting fixtures with dynamic signs, and an lively Coming/Leaving Home characteristic.
The Škoda Octavia RS comes with complete LED Matrix headlights and complete LED tail lighting fixtures, which incorporates dynamic signs and an lively Coming/Leaving Home characteristic as widespread. In addition to particular the front and rear aprons, severa black layout info supply the auto its RS-usual sporty appearance. RS emblems at the radiator grille and tailgate are stimulated through Škoda's motorsport tradition. The placing Škoda grille, the the front diffuser and the air curtains placed above the tinted LED fog lighting fixtures 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 desire of ten paint finishes, along with the usual shade Mamba Green (to observe withinside the first 1/2 of of 2021).
18- or 19-inch alloy wheels and large dimensions
RS fashions characteristic black 18-inch alloy wheels as widespread; the brake callipers boast an attention-grabbing RS-usual pink finish. 19-inch alloys are to be had as an choice.
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 non-obligatory. A important airbag supplying even better stages of safety for driving force and the front passenger is making its Octavia RS debut. The Virtual Cockpit and the virtual assistant Laura are widespread functions.
The indoors of the Octavia RS is characterized through a sporty black, carbon-fibre appearance with Alcantara®. The redesigned 3-spoke, multifunction leather-based sports activities steerage wheel functions an RS brand and, if the automobile is prepared with DSG, shift paddles. The the front sports activities seats with included headrests come as widespread and are upholstered in black fabric. The pink sewing at the seats and dashboard gives a top notch 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 an RS brand and pink or silver-gray sewing, which additionally embellishes the Alcantara®-included 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 important airbag protects driving force and the front passenger withinside the occasion of an accident
RS cars offered withinside the EU now include an revolutionary important airbag among the 2 the front seats. This reduces the effect among the driving force and the front passenger, mainly withinside the occasion of a side-on collision. This new airbag is placed at the inner of the driving force's seat backrest.
Virtual Cockpit with Sport format and virtual assistant Laura as widespread
The Škoda Octavia RS is prepared with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit as widespread, which functions a further Sport format and an RS-particular welcome brand. The infotainment structures characteristic new-technology generation from Volkswagen Group's Modular Infotainment Matrix and game a 10-inch important show. A everlasting net connection is supplied through a integrated eSIM which permits the usage of severa cell on-line services. Thanks to the virtual assistant Laura, who additionally is aware whole sentences, the infotainment structures also can be operated the usage of voice command at any time.
