Images: Skoda 5E.I Octavia RS (2014-17)
Released in Australia in April 2014, the Skoda 5E Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS were mid-size liftbacks and wagons, respectively (the standardSkoda 5E Octavia had been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, the front-wheel drive Octavia RS was powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Furthermore, both engines were offered with six-speed manual and double clutch transmissions (DCT or Volkswagen’s ‘DSG’)… Read full Skoda 5E Octavia RS review
Images: Skoda 5E.II Octavia RS (2017-on)
Released in Australia in April 2017, the Skoda 5E Series II (5E.II) Octavia RS range consisted of 169TSI and 135TDI variants, with a 245 variant expected to follow in November 2017. Visually, the Skoda 5E.II Octavia RS could be identified by its quad headlight design ‘with a crystalline look’, wider radiator grille and more prominent Skoda logo on the bonnet. Inside, the Skoda 5E.II Octavia RS introduced new infotainment systems which had capacitive displays and revised air conditioning controls.
