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For the first time, ŠKODA is offering a model in its RS family with a plug-in hybrid drive. With the new ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS iV *, a 1,4 TSI petrol engine and an 85 kW electric motor provide a system output of 180 kW (245 hp). With black applications on the body, the OCTAVIA RS iV can be recognized at first glance as a sporty top model of the fourth generation of the ŠKODA bestseller. In addition, the Czech car manufacturer will offer the new OCTAVIA in three further electrified versions this year. The OCTAVIA iV * has a plug-in hybrid drive with 150 kW (204 hp) system output and is available in the equipment lines Ambition and Style. Use two e-TEC variants with 81 kW (110 PS) * and 110 kW (150 PS) *, for the first time at ŠKODA, mild hybrid technology.
245 PS and 400 NM torque
Christian Strube, ŠKODA Board Member for Technical Development, says: “With the OCTAVIA RS iV, we are opening a new chapter in the success story of our RS models. For the first time, we are using a plug-in hybrid drive for a sporty top model. With the new OCTAVIA RS iV, this combines an increase in performance with a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.“In the OCTAVIA RS iV, ŠKODA combines a 1,4 liter TSI petrol engine with 110 kW (150 hp) and an 85 kW electric motor. Together they provide a system output of 180 kW (245 hp), the maximum torque of 400 Nm is transmitted to the front wheels via a 6-speed DSG. CO2 emissions are around 30 g / km in the WLTP cycle, and the vehicle already complies with the new, more stringent EU6d emissions standard, which will become mandatory for all newly registered vehicles in the EU from January 1, 2021.
The lithium-ion high-voltage battery with a cell capacity of 37 Ah and an energy content of 13 kWh enables a purely electrical range of up to 60 kilometers in the WLTP cycle *. The immediately available 330 Nm of the electric motor ensure a powerful start. In Sport mode, which provides full system performance, the OCTAVIA RS iV accelerates from 7,3 to 0 km / h in 100 seconds. The top speed is 225 km / h. The progressive steering as standard and the characteristic dynamic tuning of the sports suspension ensure dynamic driving behavior.
Sporty black accents as a visual identifier
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS iV has specific LED fog lights and black 18-inch light-alloy wheels as standard, and the brake calipers are painted in red, typical of RS, as a special eye-catcher. 19-inch alloy wheels are available on request. The ŠKODA grill, air curtains, a diffuser on the RS-specific front apron, aeroflaps, the diffuser on the rear apron and the window frames are sporty black. The sedan carries a black RS rear spoiler; the roof spoiler on the COMBI is made in the vehicle color.
Oliver Stefani, Head of ŠKODA Design, explains: “We are helping the already dynamic form of the new OCTAVIA with the familiar RS insignia to make it look even sportier. With numerous black accents, such as the ŠKODA grill, the front apron, the rear diffuser and the light alloy wheels, the vehicle is immediately recognizable as a member of our RS family. ”
Dynamic interior in RS style
When you look into the OCTAVIA RS iV, the predominantly black interior is striking. The three-spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel bears a vRS logo and shift paddles for operating the DSG. The front sports seats are upholstered in black fabric or optionally have an Alcantara and leather cover as an ergo seat, as well as seat depth adjustment. The seats have an RS logo and colored decorative stitching in red or silver gray, which can also be found on the leather steering wheel, on the armrests and on the instrument panel covered with Alcantara. Decorative strips in RS look and pedals in aluminum design complete the sporty impression.
OCTAVIA iV with plug-in hybrid drive and 204 hp system performance
In addition to the OCTAVIA iV RS, ŠKODA also offers the plug-in hybrid drive for the equipment lines Ambition and Style. In the OCTAVIA iV, the 1,4 TSI petrol engine and the 85 kW electric motor provide a system output of 150 kW (204 hp) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. This plug-in hybrid variant also enables an electrical range of up to 60 kilometers in the WLTP cycle * and is equipped with a 6-speed DSG that is operated via shift-by-wire. The CO2 emissions are approx. 30 g / km *. The OCTAVIA iV also meets the EU6d emissions standard.
The lithium-ion high-voltage battery of the two iV models with a cell capacity of 37 Ah and an energy content of 13 kWh can be conveniently charged at home using a household socket or wall box. The charging port is hidden in the front fender on the driver's side. A regular 12 V battery is located in the trunk, which has a volume of 450 liters in the sedan and 490 liters in the OCTAVIA iV COMBI *. The 40 liter petrol tank holds five liters less than the OCTAVIA models with pure combustion engines.
Two e-TEC motors with mild hybrid technology
The two e-TEC variants of the OCTAVIA, which feature mild hybrid technology, are a first at ŠKODA. In combination with the 7-speed DSG, the three-cylinder 1,0 TSI with 81 kW (110 PS) and the four-cylinder 1,5 TSI with 110 kW (150 PS) each have a 48 V belt starter generator and one under the Passenger seat placed 48 V lithium-ion battery with an energy content of 0,6 kWh. Both models have a specific e-TEC badge on the tailgate.
Mild hybrid technology enables energy to be recovered when braking, so that it can be stored in the 48 V battery. This energy is used to support the combustion engine with an electric boost of up to 50 Nm or, depending on the driving situation, to switch it off completely and let the vehicle 'coast'. As soon as engine power is called up again, the engine restarts within fractions of a second. The start-stop function is also implemented faster and more conveniently by the belt starter generator. In addition, the engine starts with less noise and vibration, and the 48 V battery is able to charge the regular 12 V battery with the help of a DC / DC converter. Overall, the mild hybrid technology of the two ŠKODA e-TEC engines ensures fuel savings of up to 0,4 liters per 100 kilometers. If we receive information on further details in a timely manner, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply use ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
(Photos: Skoda)
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245 hp and plug-in hybrid in the 2020 Skoda Octavia RS iV
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