Yay! The Skoda Octavia RS245 Finally Gets A Launch Date

• The Octavia RS245 will be limited to 200 units.
• 2.0-litre TSI engine puts out 245PS and 370Nm of torque.
• It does the 0-100kmph run in just 6.6 seconds.
• It could feature cosmetic upgrades like the Octavia RS230.

Waiting eagerly for the Skoda Octavia RS245? Zac Hollis, Director of Sales and Marketing, Skoda India, has just confirmed that the go-faster Octavia will be launched at Auto Expo 2020. Hollis also revealed that RS245 will be imported from Europe via the CBU route and will be limited to just 200 units for our market.

The Octavia RS245 is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI motor that develops 245PS of power and 370Nm of twist. All of that grunt is sent to the front wheels and there’s even a limited slip differential to ensure power is transferred to the tarmac effectively. Internationally, the RS245 is available with two transmission options - a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Skoda India will offer the latter in our market. 

With the specifications out of the way, let’s take a look at the numbers, shall we? Skoda claims the Octavia RS245 is capable of sprinting from nought to 100kmph run in 6.6 seconds, making it 0.2 seconds faster than the RS230 that was offered earlier. Pedal to the metal, the Octavia RS245 has an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph. 

Like the RS230 that was offered before, expect the RS245 to feature a host of aesthetic changes to differentiate it from the bog-standard sedan. These include sportier bumpers, larger wheels and a faux diffuser at the rear. However, unlike the locally assembled RS230, the RS245 is a direct import from Europe. Hence, expect it to feature a stiffer suspension set up, a lower ride height and possibly stickier tyres as well! 

Inside, the RS245’s will come with an all-black dashboard. The sporty front seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, red stitching and dollops of RS badges scream for attention! Further, we expect it to come with features like a digital instrument console and a bigger infotainment system. 

The locally assembled Skoda Octavia RS230 was priced at Rs 25.12 lakh (ex-showroom). So one could expect the Octavia RS245 to start from Rs 35 lakh as it’s a CBU. With Skoda India set to pull the plug on the current-gen Octavia soon, the RS245 seems like the perfect way to bid goodbye. Meanwhile, stay tuned for our full coverage from Auto Expo 2020.