Making good on its promise to debut the new Skoda Octavia RS at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Czech automaker has released full details of the fastest Octavia ever. We only have these five photos so far, with more to come after the event proper.
The third-generation Skoda Octavia RS (or vRS in the UK, as Ford claims to ‘own’ the RS name over there) gets two turbocharged 2.0 litre engine options this time – a petrol as per usual and a new diesel motor. The former gets 220 hp and 350 Nm, while the diesel trades some horses for more torque (184 hp and 380Nm).
No surprise it’s the petrol 2.0 TSI that’s the quicker of the two. It breaks the 100 km/h mark in 6.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 248 km/h, 0.4 seconds and 6 km/h faster than the car it replaces. The 2.0 TDI model registers 8.1 seconds and 232 km/h. Both models get a choice of six-speed manual or DSG transmissions.
There’s no hiding the Octavia RS’ relationship with VW’s sporty Golf MK7 models. The 2.0 litre petrol is the same as the one found on a standard GTI, and the turbodiesel engine is a straight lift from a Golf GTD. The donor cars’ XDS electronic differential lock and progressive steering are also featured here.
Skoda quotes economy improvements of up to 19% through the use of the VW Group’s new MQB platform, auto start/stop and brake energy regeneration system. The RS has a 12 mm (or 13 mm for the Combi estate model) lower ride height compared to a standard Octavia, with sport suspension fitted as standard.
On the outside the Octavia RS gets a black front grille carrying a prominent RS badge, plus honeycomb air intakes, aggressively chiselled bumpers and darkened bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED DRLs. Round the back it gets unique spoilers, LED lamps and a deep diffuser with two large trapezoidal-shaped chrome exhaust tips.
Five wheel choices ranging from 17- to 19-inch items are available, each styled with sharp edges and distinctive two-tone paint schemes. As with all Skoda RS models, the brake calipers are finished in red-lacquer. This Skoda is sportier than ever before and it shows.
Inside you’ll find black sports seats and a sporty three-spoke leather steering wheel with plenty of RS badges everywhere. Unique RS instrument panel with colour display is also standard, together with stainless steel pedals and sill plates. Panoramic sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen with proximity sensor (sounds familiar?) and premium Canton sound system are all optional extras.
Moving to a new-generation base (wheelbase is now 102 mm longer) also brings significant space improvements. Skoda claims it has the largest interior room among compact sports cars, and the boot size is also class-leading at 590 litres (610 litres in the Combi).
So pick your poison: petrol or diesel? In this case there is no wrong answer.
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Is this car using VW DSG also? If so, sure it will fail and bring more problems. VW is known in the car circles as a problematic car. The DSG is well known not to handle hot climate countries and prone to continuous breakdowns. VW also admitted their DSG cannot handle Asian jams. This Skoda will be the same as it uses VW DNA.
Skodas are reputedly more reliable than VWs & Audis, although they share many parts & platforms. The previous-gen RS(vRS) did NOT came with 7-speed, dry clutch DSG. Instead, the RS(vRS) Octavia came with 6-speed, wet-clutch DSG which were relatively problem free. Not sure about this Mk3 though. Paul?
whether the gear box last or not mainly depend on the way it is driven.
Just get a six speed manual then
proton fail design..skoda pon boleh design secantik ni..tolong hantar designer kursus canggih2 sikit…
Design macam ni standard waja facelift je
kalau kete ni letak logo proton korang akan kata design fail jugak.. asal proton je kutuk
kalau tak dikutuk bukan keta proton lerr tuh..
But what’s guaranteed is that, no matter how bad or good the design is, if Proton came out a model like this, for sure the wagon version would come out 1 year and a half later. If you get what I mean
Proton design is now much more better than those Japanese’scrap like civic, crv, camry and etcs
Wow cantik!
I prefer fluidic aerodynamic design rather than old boxy one
This is the high-end version, not entry-level version in the particular segments. Hence the price is for sure pricy. No surprise if it’s more expensive than Jetta or even Passat (not CC). Compare it with what Ford offers – Focus ST
Whoa, the estate version looks kinda like an awesome poor man’s RS4 Avant. Not bad, not bad.
Fierce but simple looking,pretty awesome!
Skoda is most reliable continental car but unfortunately not popular in m’sia..
How I wish Proton can be like Skoda if Proton was taken over by VW… Haih
The DSG Problems only happen in Malaysia and China, while for the Whole world the DSG Is the best gearbox the motoring world has ever seen
Cheers..
Welcome back Skoda!
This is what we want….make it a good price!!! Drivers are waiting…!!!
Like the stationwagon…..sedan also not bad :)
Saying like that also got 1 dislike?????
13 only?????
11 only?????
i like yours now 4 likes. agree with u,nice looking car..perfect shoulder line,that is what great about european design,feels solid.
Hi Paul, remember your post of the upcoming facelifted VW Polo? Turns out it is a next generation Skoda Fabia. Story here, http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/fabia/64262/new-skoda-fabia
Don’t think it’ll sell here, unless the price is dirt cheap
Yep..i like the station wagon too. Love it to bits!
in India skoda superb sales figure last month about 267 ( accord , passat and sonata sales below 100 unit ) caz of its built quality and features.
here ( in malaysia ) i am using the same skoda Octavia which i using in india 1.6 but its a used one
here i am facing somany problem in service and availability of spares and pricing .
Yes Skoda is good, dont worry you can get lots of spares iun Kuala Lumpur. Try AVS, SEE SOON AND CONCEPT AUTO. I own one it is very good.
Any idea when it will be available in Malaysia?