Significant features
– Skoda’s most powerful and best-equipped Octavia RS ever.
– The upgraded performance sedan and wagon arrive in Australia in March 2025, with a recommended retail price (RRP) of $58,490 and $59,990 respectively.
– Power increase of 15kW, now resulting in 195kW from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine.
– Equipped with a seven speed DSG gearbox.
– Front differential lock (electrically actuated mechanical limited-slip differential) with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) as standard for the first time.
– The sedan and wagon accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 6.4 to 6.5 seconds respectively.
– New equipment includes standard regular metallic paint, 13” infotainment system with satellite navigation, fast 15-watt wireless charging with active ventilation, Intelligent Park Assist, Area View camera, and a heated steering wheel/windshield.
– Eighty percent of Australian customers select the Premium Pack (formerly a $6,600 option), it now becomes standard – including DCC, heated front and rear outboard seats, 12-speaker CANTON audio system, head-up display, tri-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats with massage and memory functions, plus passenger mirror tilt-in-reverse and memory function.
– Compared with the outgoing Skoda Octavia RS with Premium Pack, the RRP has been reduced by $1,270 (wagon) to $1,470 (sedan). Yet the total value of the new inclusions totals $9,415.
– Skoda Octavia RS colours include Candy White Solid, Mamba Green Solid, Moon White Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Magic Pearlescent, Race Blue Metallic and a single premium metallic option – $770 Velvet Red.
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