The smart money has always been on Skoda Octavia RS.
Buy one of these cars and you get most of the goodies from the Golf GTI in a cheaper and arguably more practical package.
Starting next month the Octavia which comes as a sedan (really a liftback) or wagon will also be available in two spec levels — RS and RS245.
Priced from $39,990 the RS accesses the 180kW/370Nm version of the EA888 turbocharged, four cylinder engine together with a 7-speed wet clutch DSG style auto and limited slip diff.
Or, for another $5500, the RS245 adds Adaptive Chassis Control with adjustable dampers and larger 9.2 inch high-resolution media screen with premium sound.
Virtual Cockpit becomes available for the first time as a $700 standalone option.
Standard equipment includes:
- 180kW/370Nm 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine
- 7-speed DSG
- Electronically controlled limited slip differential
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Front Assist
- City Emergency Brake
- 7 Airbags
- Full LED headlights with LED daytime driving lights
- Driver Fatigue Detection
- Low tyre pressure indicator
- Driving Mode Selection
- 8 inch ‘Bolero’ high resolution infotainment system Bluetooth© with voice control, audio and streaming, USB, AUX and SD card slot
- Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- 8 Speaker sound system
- Rear View Camera
- Rear parking sensors
- RS Sports Front seats with height adjustment, lumbar support and integrated headrests
- Sport Steering wheel including Paddle Shifters
- Sports Pedals
- Climatronic – dual-zone air conditioning
- LED Interior Ambient lighting
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Privacy Glass (window tint)
- Light Assist – Automatic headlight function
- Rain Sensor – Rain sensing wipers
- Front Fog Lights
- Roof rails – Black (Wagon)
- Double-sided mat in luggage compartment
RS245 adds:
- Adaptive Chassis Control with adjustable dampers
- Advanced Keyless Entry including Smart Start (KESSY)
- Front Parking Sensors
- Automatic Park Assist
- Fog Lights with Corner Functionality
- 9 Airbags (+2)
- Alarm with interior monitoring, back-up siren, inclination sensor and SAFE system
- Passenger Protect Assist
- Auto Stop for Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- 9.2 inch ‘Columbus’ Navigation high resolution infotainment system Bluetooth© with voice control, audio and streaming, USB, AUX, 2 x SD card slots and DVD player
- ‘Canton’ Premium sound system (10 speakers)
- Key Personalisation
- Wireless charging
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