Introduction: The Czech carmaker Skoda just turned its sportiest model towards the electricity avenue with the fourth generation of its performance model, the Octavia vRS. They even called it iV, instead of a simple 4th or IV. And it is not just a hybrid, it is a plug-in hybrid. It is the kind of vehicle that might steer petrolheads towards electric mobility.

Introduction: The Czech car manufacturer planned to launch the RS iV version of the Octavia Combi at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, but when the world went into lockdown, it had to cancel its plans and find another way of showing the vehicle.

Introduction: The Czech automaker Skoda introduced the third generation of the Octavia in 2012 and delayed the facelift until 2017, and along with the rest of the range, it upgraded the RS Combi (station wagon) version as well.

Introduction: After the successful range of vRS vehicles offered by Skoda, the Czech car-maker decided to build a station-wagon with the same engines and features. It was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2013.

Introduction: The first generation of the Octavia RS was a well-deserved success, and the Czech carmaker insisted on producing a successor for it in both shapes: hatchback and station wagon.

Introduction: Skoda introduced a station-wagon version for the Octavia RS in 2002 and transformed its fastback sedan into a fast family carrier, with one of the biggest trunks in its class.