Skoda Octavia RS India Launch Live Updates: Price, Specifications, Features, Images
Catch all the live updates from the 2017 Skoda Octavia RS launch here as it brings a whole new breed of power and will be first "affordable" performance sedan of sorts to go on sale in India.
The highly anticipated Skoda Octavia RS is finally scheduled to go on sale in India later today. This is the second launch from the carmaker in the past few weeks after the Rapid Monte Carlo, but the RS badge brings a whole new breed of power to the country. It is the first "affordable" performance sedan of sorts go on sale in India and does not have any direct competition at present in the same price or power bracket.
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The new Skoda Octavia RS will be the most powerful Skoda car to be launched in India and will draw power from a 2-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine that churns out 230 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired to a 6-speed DSG automatic transmission. The performance bred version is based on the facelifted Octavia that was launched recently and carries over the cosmetic updates. However, Skoda has spruced the RS version with upgrades to distinguish the model from the standard version.
The Skoda Octavia RS gets a black radiator grille with the vRS badging and chrome surrounds, while the quad-LED headlamp setup has been carried over. The performance sedan also gets a new bumper that houses a massive three-piece air intake with horizontal LED foglamps on either end. The car will get a new set of sporty alloy wheels, blackened B-pillar, and LED tail lights.
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In addition, the Octavia RS also gets a revised suspension setup and a wider track at the rear. The dynamic chassis control or the DCC is a standard fitment and this gives the car better handling prowess. Bookings for the new Skoda Octavia RS are already open at the company's dealerships for a token Rs. 50,000, while prices are expected to be under Rs. 30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Catch the Live Updates from the Skoda Octavia RS launch here:
While the European Octavia vRS makes 242 bhp, the Indian model has power down-rated to 230 bhp and 350 Nm of torque from its 2-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine. The power unit comes paired to a DSG automatic transmission.
The top speed is limited to 250 kmph.
It is the most powerful sedan in Skoda India's stable.
It looks every bit exciting!
The touchscreen infotainment system offers access to host a connectivity options including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink and driver assist system among others.
The performance sedan also receives a gloss-black treatment for the grille, frame trim, while the up-sized and sporty 19-inch alloy wheels gets the gloss black finish that looks fantastic.
The new Octavia RS gets LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights as standard.
The performance sedan has power up-rated to 230 bhp while peak torque has been increased to 350 Nm.
There's no direct rival to the Skoda Octavia RS in the country, which makes quite a unique offering.
We will be bringing you Live Updates from the launch!
