Skoda to commence deliveries of Octavia RS 245 sedan soon
What's the story
The performance-oriented Skoda RS 245 has started arriving at dealership yards in India, thereby hinting that Skoda is planning to commence the deliveries of the car once the COVID-19 pandemic situation comes under control. To recall, the premium sedan was launched at the 2020 Auto Expo and its bookings are already live via the company's official website. Here are more details.
Exteriors
A look at the Skoda Octavia RS 245
The Octavia RS 245 gets an eye-catching look featuring a glossy black grille, trapezoidal LED headlamps with mounted fog lights, dual exhausts, and a muscular front bonnet with sculpted lines. The car features an impressive side profile with angular-looking alloy wheels as well as blacked-out wheels and indicator-mounted ORVMs. Moreover, it has a wheelbase of 2,688mm and a boot space of 590 liters.
Interiors
Inside the cabin
The 2020 Octavia RS 245 comes with a five-seater cabin featuring a 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, leather upholstery, ambient lighting, automatic climate control, and a three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel. The car houses a fully-digital driver display and an 8-inch infotainment panel with connectivity features. In terms of safety, it offers nine airbags, ABS with EBD, a rearview camera with parking sensors, and several driver-centric features.
Engine
Power and performance
The Skoda Octavia RS 245 draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that comes mated to an automatic 7-speed DSG system. This motor is capable of producing 242bhp of maximum power and 370Nm of peak torque. Moreover, the car has a top speed of 250kmph and it can do a 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.
Pricing
Finally, what about pricing and availability?
The 2020 Skoda RS 245 is priced at Rs. 36 lakh in India. The Czech automaker has brought the performance-oriented sedan to our shores via CBU (completely built unit) route and will only sell 200 units in the country. At this price point, it competes against Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Jaguar XE.