It is hard to know yet exactly what effect the Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ scandal will ultimately have on the giant German manufacturer in terms of ongoing reputational damage and the financial fall-out that will inevitably follow.

The Skoda Octavia RS range was recently boosted by the addition of the powerful 2.0 TSI 230 bhp model as the fastest version in the range. But there is now a new, perhaps more relevant flagship model for Ireland in the form of the Octavia RS 4x4 DSG.

First seen at the recent Geneva Motor show, the new Skoda Octavia RS230 is set to add a touch of flair to the range.