Skoda Octavia RS iV Launching in mid 2023 as a Plug-In Hybrid

Skoda is preparing to launch the Octavia RS iV, its first plug-in hybrid, in India.

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Octavia RS iV is based on 4th-generation Octavia featuring 245hp hybrid powertrain.

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It is expected to be launched in mid-2023.

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The 2.0-litre petrol engine has been replaced by 1.4-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol engine.

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RS iV also has a 60-kilometer electric-only range due to 13-kWh battery pack beneath floor.

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The sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.

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The top speed is also reduced from the previous RS’s 250kph to 225kph.

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