Škoda engineers have gone to great lengths to ensure that driving the Octavia Wagon RS is sporty and enjoyable, perfect for New Zealand’s winding roads. The sports chassis features rigid suspension with shorter springs, sports shock absorbers and a reduced ride height of 15mm. The standard-fit reinforced brakes and multilink suspension on the rear axle deliver excellent handling characteristics and high driving comfort.

For maximum driving pleasure, the Octavia Wagon RS can be fitted with dynamic chassis control, incorporating performance mode select. As a result, the car offers several modes that change both the stiffness of the shock absorbers and other vehicle settings. You can reconfigure the car from a comfortable, relaxed mode to a dynamic, sporty setting at the touch of a button.

The Octavia Wagon RS is fitted with progressive steering to provide better handling and agility when cornering. 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.