The Skoda Octavia RS 2017 are already in showrooms with design features and new equipment features that define its update. We’ve already tried.

A few weeks ago Skoda presented the upgrade from his Octavia, focusing on offering that ranges from 1.0 TSI engine and 1.6 TDI 115 hp to 180 hp 1.8 TSI. Now, it’s the turn of the members of the family gifted and special attributes of design and equipment provided by the restyling. Thus, we were able to drive some of the versions of the RS range that, pending that arrives in June Otavia Skoda RS245 and add to them, form the most sporting and powerful options that currently is the model of the best-selling brand.

Formally, the hallmark of New Skoda Octavia RS 2017 is his wider front grille, optional, can be absolutely black, without the chrome profile other versions and that in that case mimics the smallest lighthouse of two that now uses this model for the main lighting. Another feature that distinguishes it from other Skoda Octavia and the "restyling" 2017 is that all lighting functions performed in the RS with LED technology.

Inside, apart from the sport seats, textile trims are black and instrumentation has a computer screen Skoda called Maxi-dot color.

Skoda Octavia RS, a specific chassis

The Octavia use MQB platform Volkswagen group, and with the enlarged rear track, coinciding with the "restyling", To 1.54 cm wide. In the case of RS (like the 1.8 TSI 180 hp), resorts to the variant in which the rear axle incorporates a multibraz architecture typeor instead of roll wheel of the less powerful versions. For their part, springs are specific RS, so that 15 mm lower the ride height and the Standard wheels are 17 “for 225/50 R17 tires. Optional tires also alloy, 18 and 19 “are available.

In addition the system DCC damping variable adjustment, all Octavia RS have electronic differential lock XDS as part of their equipment.

Octavia RS, two body and two motors

available for both five-door hatchback as family, Combi, the current RS range is set around two motors. On the one hand, a diesel, the 2.0 TDI that while the rest of Skoda Octavia is available with an output of 150 hp, in the case of those who bear the name RS (Rally Sport acronym) power rises to 184 hp. Furthermore, the 2.0 TSI petrol and as diesel, it has direct injection and is supercharged by a turbo (fixed geometry, in this case) and which reaches 230 hp. Before this restyling, 230 hp version was sold as an alternative to a 220 hp coeval with the first Skoda Octavia RS launched third generation.

today Skoda RS versions represent 13 percent, worldwide sales Total Octavia, the most popular Czech model range and, for example, closed 2016 with nearly half a million units sold.

He Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI offer, no less than six variants, if we look at the duplicity of bodies: in the case of this Diesel, the Combi represents 980 euros more than the five-door. The other versions of this TDI are distinguished by the exchange and traction; so that with change six-speed manual It is set the Skoda Octavia RS of lower consumption and price (respectively, 5.0 l / 100 km and 31,830 euros), Which is always front-wheel drive; whereas if it takes automatic double clutch six-speed DSG so opens two variants: a front wheel drive and another wheel drive, with a central differential Haldex type installed on the rear axle.

Which longer have been able to drive on the open road traffic has been the latter and what we found, regardless of its enormous traction in all circumstances, has been the bass sound of your diesel engine, which in no way resembles a motor of this type, connected to a rotunda throttle response at low revs.

The chassis, with a technical configuration similar to that of any other Skoda Octavia RS, check the exception of its all-wheel drive, reflects a striking duplicity of character depending on driver preference, since by a button at the bottom of the shift lever you can define how we prefer to work dampers, address, change or accelerator, among other parameters. So we have the same car a powerful car, but comfortable suspension and smooth steering to one that hardens very significantly dampening but not totally forget the comfort, and does the same direction, allowing make it go faster in turns.

As for the Octavia RS 2.0 TSI and, as happens with diesel, it is available with two body (Combi, between 960 and 970 euros more expensive than the five-door) and combinations thereof six-speed gearbox, manual or DSG, although always with front wheel drive.

One of the contributions of Octavia RS may in some very specific circumstances, be particularly useful in these versions of traction and automatic transmission. And is that the Control system allows launch torn flashing just a small loss of traction in the same. You only have to turn off Start-Stop and traction control, as well as put the change in mode Sport to then stepping simultaneously accelerator and brake (each with one foot), releasing the latter to the plucked up occurs the maximum acceleration and possible traction.

Skoda Octavia RS, new driving aids

Between the new driving aids They are the system Front Assist that with a radar sensor, identifies the risk of collision or hit and, if no driver intervention orders the activation of the brakes between 10 and 60 km / h; blind spot detectors and traffic alert rear, with sensors in the rear bumper identifies the presence of other vehicles and warn the driver; the assistant trailer which automatically guide them guide their situation by reversing the screen; or maneuver, that stops as soon as it detects an obstacle by the parking sensors.

Among those who were already the cruise control adaptive cruise (ACC), Now with four levels of intervention and that can handle up to 210 km / h speed; he Lane Assist, that warns of unintended lane departure, and even corrects taking control of the direction for a moment or recognizing symptoms of fatigue and recommends taking a break while driving. He too Assistant passenger protection, Octavia that prepares for an imminent coup; he brake multicolisión, which prevents the car from rolling behind him without control or which identifies traffic signals and shows his instructions on the computer, are available in the Skoda RS next to Park Assist, taking control of the direction during a parallel parking maneuver or battery and Light Assist, who decides that lighting is more convenient depending on traffic or route.

Skoda Octavia RS, new features infotainment

The list of information and entertainment system and its functions is also common with the rest of Skoda Octavia 2017 and reached its peak with the Columbus system and its screen 9.2 “, able to provide its occupants a connection Intenet Of high speed.

Through Skoda Octavia Connect is provided to various services online that on the one hand, provide information to occupants or entertain and, secondly, they endow roadside assistance or give the remote access to the vehicle driver. This makes it possible routes from setting on a computer and transfer them to your car, find stations or parking, while traffic or time is known in detail. In Columbus also it is available Google Earth maps.

So, while services Care Connect allow automatic call support services in case of accident or breakdown, and enable data transmission to shop face an appointment. Also, without being near the car and through a smartphone, detect whether the lights, doors or windows are closed, the amount of fuel that has the deposit, its position, if you come from a certain or exceeded area determined speed . Even if it has moved in an unauthorized manner.

Skoda Octavia RS 2017 prices

If he Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI with manual gearbox and costs 31,830 euros; with automatic price increases 1,660 euros. Counting also with All-wheel drive means 1,850 euros in the case of already having the DSG6 box.

In the case of the gasoline engine, the rate, without even promotional discounts version with manual gearbox is EUR 32,460; by 34,080 euros, if the box is incorporated DSG6.