The most powerful version of the new Skoda Octavia, the new RS 245 is being launched in the UK, offered in both hatch and estate versions. Powered by a 245 PS version of the turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol TSI engine, the new Skoda Octavia RS 245 offers 15 PS more than the outgoing range-topping RS model.

0-100 km/h comes in 6.6 seconds for the hatch and 6.7 seconds for the estate model, with customers given the choice between a standard six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.


Skoda has given the Octavia RS 245 an electronically limited-slip differential, a set of standard 19-inch black alloys and a gloss black front grille with matching door mirror housings and exhaust pipes and LED adaptive headlights .

The cabin features heated and electronically adjustable front sports seats dressed in Alcantara, gloss black trim details and a lap timer function for the trip computer as standard. An eight-inch infotainment system with WiFi hotspot is also standard.


Prices kick off at £ 27,595 for the manual hatch version and £ 28,795 for the estate. The first customer cars will be delivered this July.