Skoda India recently announced
the new Skoda Octavia RS performance sedan is all set to be launched in India
last month on August 30, 2017.
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| Skoda Octavia RS |
Early this month the Czech car-maker had confirmed the car's arrival for this month but now we have the
official date as well. The Octavia RS will be retailed in India as the Skoda
Octavia RS and will be the first performance-oriented model from the Czech
car-maker in India. As announced by the car-maker, the deliveries for the new
Octavia RS will commence from early September 2017. Octavia has been the
brand’s most successful car in India.
Skoda Octavia RS Interior:
Interior of the
performance sedan has also been classed up with a few new comfort features. The
multiple driver assistance system and the new-generation Skoda infotainment
system further enhance its convenience levels. The list of features includes a
multi-functional steering wheel with paddle shifts, LED torch in boot area,
umbrella holder under driver sear and illuminated door handle recesses.
Skoda
Octavia RS Exterior:
Design and styling of
the new 2017 Skoda Octavia RS looks identical to the face lifted Octavia,
especially the front fascia. Face of the Octavia RS car styled with the
quad-LED headlamps, revised front bumper with three air intake, a black
radiator grille with ‘RS’ badge and chrome surround and horizontal LED fog
lamps of both sides. New Octavia RS provided larger 19-inch alloy wheels, the
side design remain unchanged. Towards the rear, the sedan gets a new black
diffuser element on the rear bumper and LED tail lamps. The license plate also
comes with LED illumination. The 2017 Octavia RS comes in a choice of the Race
Blue exterior paint scheme.
Skoda
Octavia RS Price and mileage:
The new Octavia RS is
performance-oriented and sportier version of the standard Octavia sedan. The new Octavia RS variant priced at around Rs 24.62 Lake (ex-showroom).
Octavia RS is quite
decent in terms of fuel economy. Packed with the 2.0litre petrol unit, it returns a
mileage around 12 kmpl (43.4 mpg). The
carbon emissions stand at 149 g/km.
Skoda Octavia RS India
specification:
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Engine
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2.0-litre
TSI Turbo Petrol
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Max
Power
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230 bhp
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Max
Torque
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350 Nm
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Acceleration
(0-100 kmph)
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6.8
seconds
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Top
Speed
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250 kmph
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Transmission
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6-speed
DSG
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Power source for the new Octavia
RS is a 2.0-litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine matched to a 6-speed DSG
(direct-shift gearbox) automatic transmission. This gasoline unit pushes out a
peak power of 230bhp against 350Nm of torque. The saloon can accelerate
0-100kmph in 6.8 seconds, while maintaining a top speed of 250kmph. As a part
of Skoda’s Dynamic Chassis Control system, the car gets a drive selector
offering three modes – Sport, Normal and Comfort.
The new Octavia RS is now
available in different colors like Race Blue, Corrida Red, Steel Grey, and
Candy White.
This new Skoda saloon will attract enthusiasts who thrive for speed and
performance. Similar to the Volkswagen GTI, the Octavia RS is being imported to
India as CBU (completely built-up unit) unit, and will be sold in limited
numbers.