The front section is dominated by the high-gloss black radiator grille emblazoned with the RS logo, and the car’s sportiness is underlined by the RS-specific body-colour front bumper with black diffuser. Standard-fit second-generation LED Matrix beam headlights with a Crystallinium design give the Octavia RS its modern look. Plus, the dynamic design is graced with high-gloss black window trim and wing mirror covers. The Octavia RS’s look wouldn’t be complete without its unique up to 19” wheels and red brake callipers.

The Octavia RS’s sporty genes really come to the fore at the back of the car, which is dominated by the RS-specific rear bumper, black glossy lettering on the tailgate, and standard-fit LED rear lights with animated turn indicators and the animated Coming/Leaving Home function. In typical RS style, the rear valance features a red reflector strip stretching across the entire width of the vehicle, complemented by a sports exhaust with black visible tailpipes.

One of the Octavia's special features is its three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel. All key information is always in your sights thanks to the standard 10” Virtual Cockpit, which comes with several layouts. The head-up display projects crucial driving data directly into your line of sight, keeping you focused on the road ahead.

The spacious interior combines elegance with a sporty style. The standard equipment includes sports seats with the RS logo, red stitching, LED ambient lighting, a black headliner, and a dashboard featuring Suedia microfibre and a Carbon-design strip.

The Octavia RS indulges the car's occupants with Suedia-covered ergonomic front sports seats. These electrically adjustable seats include lumbar supports with massage and memory function, and allow for the depth of the seat base to be adjusted, ensuring comfort and support around every curve.

The Octavia RS features a top-of-the-range four-cylinder 195 kW (265 PS) petrol engine, which is always mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It also features a sports-tuned exhaust, which not only removes exhaust fumes more efficiently, thereby boosting performance, but also adds a unique sporty feel to the ride.

Škoda’s engineers have gone to great lengths to ensure that you find the Octavia RS just as fun when you drive round bends. The specific sports chassis features rigid suspension with shorter springs, specific sporty shock absorbers and a ride height 15 mm lower. The standard-fit reinforced brakes and multilink suspension on the rear axle deliver excellent handling characteristics and high driving comfort.

The Octavia RS is fitted with progressive steering to provide better handling and agility in curves. The progressive steering changes the ratio depending on how far the wheel is turned so that you don’t have to keep shuffling your hands round the steering wheel. This makes it easier to manoeuvre on twisty roads, in city traffic or when parking.

The Octavia RS is fitted with 7-speed automatic transmission. You can switch from standard smooth shifting to the S (Sport) mode, which will wring the maximum from your Octavia RS.