Skoda had earlier revealed the fourth generation of the India’s most popular performance car, the Octavia RS. The Skoda Octavia, a Volkswagen Golf GTI with a longer body first launched in 2001, will turn 20 next year. The 2021 Skoda Octavia RS boasts higher levels of safety, new assistance systems, bigger interiors, more comfort and modern connectivity features than the Skoda Octavia RS 245. The new Skoda Octavia RS is expected to be launched in India next year.
15 mm lower sports chassis
The 2021 Skoda Octavia RS build on a new sports chassis makes the car 15 mm lower than the standard Skoda Octavia. To enhance the sporty drive, the 2021 Octavia RS gets Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) as an optional feature. It constantly adjusts the damping and enables a particularly dynamic driving style in Sport mode. Using slider controls on the 10-inch central touchscreen in Driving Mode Select, it is now possible to adjust DCC parameters such as damping, steering characteristics or the operation of the DSG (direct-shift gearbox).
Aerodynamically optimised
With a drag coefficient (cd) from 0.25, the new Skoda Octavia RS is extremely aerodynamic, which results in lower CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption. Many of its body parts have been aerodynamically optimised, including the air curtains in the front bumper, the aeroflaps, the diffuser on the rear apron and the hatchback’s RS rear spoiler. Its light alloy wheels also contribute to better aerodynamics.
All wheel drive
The new Skoda Octavia RS gets all-wheel-drive system as an option with the TDI engine, which distributes power via a new, electronically controlled sixth-generation multi-plate clutch. This clutch is nearly 0.8 kg lighter than its predecessor and is more efficient thanks to the use of low-friction oil, reduced bearing preload and refined internal lubrication. The control electronics of the all‑wheel‑drive system react to changing driving conditions within fractions of a second and boost the driving dynamics, for example when cornering fast. The system transfers part of the driving torque to the opposite wheel when the load on the inner wheel is reduced, and maintains traction.
Progressive steering
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The new Skoda Octavia RS features progressive steering as standard. This ensures dynamic steering response and improved handling at higher speeds, while also providing optimum feel at low speeds. In addition, the Octavia RS model’s steering is transmitted much more directly in contrast to the standard steering: from lock to lock, only 2.13 instead of 2.70 turns of the steering wheel are required.
New shift-by-wire technology
The new Skoda Octavia makes use of new shift-by-wire technology to operate its DSG (Direct Shift Gear). The gear selector is no longer connected to the gearbox mechanically. Instead, it relays which gear has been chosen electronically. This saves space and offers new design options for the interior. The familiar DSG lever has been replaced with a new control module, housed in the centre console. This module features a small rocker switch for selecting the drive modes – R (reverse), N (neutral) and D/S (drive/sport) – as well as a button for the parking mode, P.
Electronic limited slip differential
