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 Wagon RS its modern look. Plus, the dynamic design is graced with high-gloss black window trim and wing mirror covers. The Octavia Wagon RS’s look wouldn’t be complete without its unique up to 19” wheels and red brake callipers.

The Octavia Wagon 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. The rear side windows and the rear window are tinted.

One of the Octavia Wagon RS’s special features is its RS-badged 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. An optional feature is the head-up display, which projects your current speed, navigation instructions, and other information onto the windscreen. The icing on the cake is the 13" Navigation infotainment system, which really makes you in tune with your car.

The spacious interior combines elegance with a sporty style. The main characteristics of the standard equipment include sports seats with the RS logo, red stitching, LED ambient lighting, a black headliner, and a dashboard featuring neoprene or Suedia microfibre and a carbon-design strip. The interior’s sporty impression is rounded off by stainless steel pedals.

The Octavia Wagon RS is available in two interior designs – RS Fabric and RS Suedia. The main difference between them is in the décor and seats. The RS Fabric comes with fabric sports seats, while the RS Suedia indulges the car’s occupants with Suedia-covered ergonomic front sports seats. These are electrically adjustable, include electrically adjustable lumbar supports with massage and memory function, and allow for the depth of the seat base to be adjusted.

The Octavia Wagon 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 Wagon 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 Wagon 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 Wagon 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 Wagon RS.