大约在一个多月前，斯柯达发布了2017款明锐改款车，最近车厂又推出了2017款明锐RS改款车，该车外观有很大改变，同时动力有小幅提升。RS版本外观最大变化是车头采用了分开设置的前大灯和更宽的进气口，使其具备了全新的家族前脸。同时该车可选装LED大灯。车尾变化有限，采用LED尾灯组和改款散流器。这款车没有搭载220马力的2.0升TSI引擎，替代它的是一台功率169千瓦/230马力，扭矩350牛米的2.0升TSI引擎。不过，车厂将于明年提供一台180千瓦/245马力引擎以便与高尔夫GTI竞争。而在柴油引擎方面则没有变化，仍是一台2.0升TDI引擎，功率135千瓦/184马力，扭矩380牛米，搭配前轮驱动，可选装全轮驱动。搭载2.0升TSI引擎的车型百公里加速时间6.7秒，最高时速经过电子限速为250公里。柴油版本百公里加速时间7.9秒，最高时速232公里，但燃油经济性更高。汽油版和前驱柴油版标配六速手动变速器，但可以选装六速双离合自动变速器，而柴油全驱版则标配该变速器。与标准版明锐相比，由于采用运动悬挂，RS版本高度降低15毫米，轮距加宽30毫米。车身外装包括17-19英寸合金轮圈，红色刹车卡钳等。车厢内配备更先进转向系统，驾驶模式选择系统和动态底盘控制。该车将于明年一月上市。
2017 Skoda Octavia RS facelift brings the same odd headlights
Just over a month after Skoda released details of the updated 2017 Octavia range, we've had our first glimpse of the hot RS version due next year. The Ford Focus ST rival gains a radical redesign, extra tech and small power boost.
The biggest change to the RS, as with the regular Octavia, is the distinctive new front-end treatment. The 'split' headlights and wider air intakes are part of giving the fast hatch the new-look family face, while optional adaptive full-LED tech also features. The changes at the rear are limited to some new LED tail-lamps and a revised diffuser design.
Skoda is dropping the 220-hp version of the 2.0 TSI engine, which means initially you’ll only be able to get the version with 230 hp (169 kW). We’re using the word “initially” because rumor has it a beefier gasoline model will join the lineup in 2017 and it will likely have 245 hp (180 kW) to match the Golf GTI facelift. There aren’t any changes on the diesel front, so the 2.0 TDI will solider on with 184 hp (135 kW) delivered to the front wheels or to an optional AWD setup.
Fitted with the 2.0 TSI engine generating 258 pound-feet (350 Newton-meters) of torque, the Octavia RS facelift will run to 62 mph (100 kph) in 6.7 seconds and top out at an electronically capped 155 mph (250 kph). Go for the diesel and you get an extra 22 lb-ft (30 Nm) of torque and better fuel economy, but the sprint time will increase to 7.9 seconds and maximum velocity will drop to 144 mph (232 kph).
The gasoline version and the front-wheel-drive diesel come as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but you can pay more and opt for the six-speed dual-clutch ‘box. The latter will be the sole offering for the TDI-powered AWD model.
Compared to less punchy Octavias, the RS sits 15 mm lower thanks to the sports suspension and has a 30-mm wider rear track than the model it replaces. In addition, Skoda is painting the brake calipers in red and has an array of 17- to 19-inch alloy wheels, with the largest set also available in silver. Some of the other goodies include progressive steering, selectable driving modes, Dynamic Chassis Control.
Skoda will have the Octavia RS facelift on sale in the first months of 2017.