Skoda has presented the new RS versions of the Octavia and Kodiaq. The TSI engine of the sporty models has become even more powerful.
Skoda Octavia RS
Skoda
As is usual for Skoda, the RS models feature numerous black-painted body details and RS emblems. The Skoda Octavia RS sits on 18" alloy wheels and is available as a sedan and station wagon. While the former has a black rear spoiler lip, the station wagon features black roof rails. A sports exhaust system is standard, as is the continuous red reflector strip at the rear. The Kodiaq RS stands on 20" large alloy wheels in the "Elias" design, the seven-seater version gets two-piston brake calipers at the front and ventilated brake discs all around.
The interior of the "Selection RS" includes, among other things, heated sports seats with integrated headrests, pedals in a stainless steel look and a heated leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles in the Octavia models. The "Design Selection RS Lounge" option adds, among other things, Ergo sports seats at the front and a microfiber leather interior. Behind the wheel, the 10" Digital Cockpit Plus provides information, while the infotainment system works with a 13" touchscreen (only at extra charge for the Kodiaq) and offers a navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free system and Wireless SmartLink as well as ChatGPT.
TSI Engine with More Power
The 2.0-liter TSI engine in the RS models has gained 15 kW (20 PS) in power. The turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine now delivers 195 kW (265 PS). In the Octavia, maximum torque of 370 Nm is available from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm, which is transmitted to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. An electromechanical transverse differential is located there. The Octavia RS models accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.4 and 6.5 seconds, respectively. The top speed is 250 km/h. In addition, the sports suspension is 15 mm lower. The Skoda Kodiaq RS has the same power, but the torque is 400 Nm and is directed to the all-wheel drive. The SUV sprints from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 to 6.4 s and has a top speed of 231 km/h. The SUV also has adaptive suspension "DCC Plus".
Skoda Kodiaq RS
Skoda
This is a partly automated translation of this German article.
