Skoda Octavia given boost with 2.0 TSI 230 bhp model

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.

“Since the launch of the RS to Ireland, we have always had the question, from both media and customers alike, as to if and when this car would gain all-wheel drive, and thankfully this has now been answered positively with this new model,” commented Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing for ?SKODA Ireland.

“With the addition of all-wheel drive, which provides for improved grip and acceleration, this makes one of the most complete cars you can buy today, even better,” he added.

The Octavia RS 4x4 is available with the 2.0-litre TDI 184bhp, which is the engine chosen by virtually all Octavia RS customers in Ireland and this is twinned with a six-speed DSG transmission. Power is distributed over the four wheels depending on the specific driving situation when the 4x4 technology is active.

The Octavia RS with 4x4 and DSG accelerated faster to 100km/h than the front-wheel drive DSG equivalent (7.6 seconds vs. 8.2 seconds) and a top speed of 228 km/h is possible.

The maximum torque of 380 Nm is available between 1,750-3,250 rpm. Combined fuel economy figures are 4.9 l/100km and this corresponds to CO2 emissions of 129 g/km (Band B1 — €270 annual motor tax).

The Octavia RS 4x4 DSG can be ordered now from ?SKODA retailers nationwide. Prices are €39,395 for the Liftback and €40,395 for the Combi (Estate) model.