The ŠKODA KODIAQ RS whets the appetite

ŠKODA’s most powerful SUV will also set itself apart from its siblings in the model range with a multitude of black accessories. The grille, wing mirror covers, side-window trim and roof rails are all in high-gloss black. The rear is shaped by two visible tailpipes below the bumper and a red retroreflector that extends across the entire width of the rear bumper – the distinguishing feature of all ŠKODA RS models.

FABIA RS I 2003-2007

In 2003 the RS portfolio was extended with the FABIA line. ŠKODA’s first hot hatch was fitted with a turbocharged 1.9 TDI PD engine (96 kW). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h 9.6 sec, maximum speed 204 km/h.

OCTAVIA RS II 2005-2013

ŠKODA launched the RS version, in both liftback and estate versions, one year after the premiere of the OCTAVIA II. Customers could choose between two engines, a 2.0 TFSI 147 kW (liftback and estate, maximum speed 240 km/h and 238 km/h, respectively, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h 7.3 sec and 7.5 sec, respectively) and a turbodiesel 2.0 TDI 125 kW (liftback and estate, maximum speed 225 km/h and 224 km/h, respectively, acceleration 8.5 sec and 8.6 sec, respectively).

As an option, the car was available with a six-speed automatic DSG. In 2011 the OCTAVIA RS Bonneville Special achieved a speed of 365 km/h on a salt flat in Utah to become the then fastest “production car with a supercharged petrol engine of under two litres”.

FABIA RS II 2010-2014

The FABIA II had its premiere in 2007, and its RS version was launched three years later. The car featured a turbocharged (and compressor charged) four cylinder 1.4 TSI 132 kW engine combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic DSG. Maximum speed 224 km/h (hatchback) and 226 km/h (estate), acceleration 7.6 sec in both versions.

OCTAVIA RS III 2013-to date

The fast OCTAVIA III, again in both liftback and estate versions, was launched in July 2013 at the Goodwood Speed Festival. The liftback with a 2.0 TSI 169 kW engine and a manual gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 sec and achieves a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The estate’s maximum speed and acceleration are 247 km/h and 6.8 sec, respectively. The 2.0 TSI engine is also available in combination with a six-speed dual-clutch DSG. The 2.0 TDI engine produces 135 kW (184 HP) of power, enough to enable the liftback to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 sec and achieve a maximum speed of 232 km/h (estate: 230 km/h and 8.0 sec). The 2.0 TDI is also available in combination with a manual six-speed gearbox or a six-speed dual-clutch DSG and, for the first time ever, also in combination with four-wheel-drive (max. speed and acceleration 225 km/h and 7.6 sec, respectively, estate 224 km/h and 7.7 sec, respectively).

In September 2015 the portfolio was extended with the RS 230 as the top-end version. As implied by its name, the most powerful OCTAVIA of that time produced 230 HP of power. Maximum speed electronically limited to 250 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 sec.

OCTAVIA RS 245 2017-to date

The currently most dynamic ŠKODA is the OCTAVIA RS 245. The car boasts a power output of 180 kW (245 HP) and a maximum speed (electronically limited) of 250 km/h, and needs only 6.6 sec (estate 6.7 sec) to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. As standard, the car features an ESC system with a sport mode and an electro-hydraulically controlled front limited slip differential (VAQ).