Skoda Octavia RS245 was showcased among a number of new and future Skoda cars at the auto expo 2020.The performance sedan was launched there only at an ex showroom price of Rs. 35.99 Lakhs and comes in a single variant.Now the RS245 variant can be officially booked at a token amount of Rs. 1 Lakh starting from March 1, 2020.Only 200 units of Octavia RS 245 will be sold via the carmakers official website..
Powering the Skoda Octavia RS245 is a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder TSI turbocharged petrol unit which sends power to 7 speed DSG automatic gearbox.The petrol mill has the capability to generate power of 245 PS and maximum torque output of 370 NM.It can do acceleration from 0-100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds, becoming the fastest Skoda car in India.It has also got top speed rated at 250 kmph.
On the exterior front, a number of sport elements have been used including quadra LED headlights with LED daytime running lamps, glossy black 18 inch Vega alloys, front butterfly grille with glossy black treatment, glossy black outside rear view mirror, rear mounted spoiler also in gloss black finish and trapezoidal shaped tailpipes and RS badging on the tailgate.
Some of the top features of Octavia RS 245 are 12 way electrically powered driver and co driver seats with lumbar support adjustment and three memory function, black Alcantara sports seats, virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster, VRS mode, Quadra LED headlamps, 18 inch Vega alloy wheels, black rear spoiler, 8 inch touchscreen infotainment setup with SmartLink technology with Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Mirror Link, dual zone automatic air conditioning unit with clean air technology, 3 spoke flat bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters.
Safety equipment list includes ABS with EBD, MKB (Multi Collision Brake), 9 Airbags, AFS (Adaptive Front Light System), Electronic Stability Programme, MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist), HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), EDS (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Anti Slip Regulation).
Skoda Octavia RS was among the Skoda cars showcased at Auto Expo 2020.Other Skoda cars including Rapid Turbo petrol, Skoda Vision IN, Karoq, Kodiaq petrol BS6 also are planned for future launch.