Just when you thought cruise control couldn’t get any smarter. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)◊ features a radar sensor on the front grille, allowing it to automatically brake and accelerate to a speed and distance set by you. It can also be individually varied by selecting one of the driving programs from the Driving Mode Selection. Did we mention it comes standard?

◊Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility of the vehicle.

You know what else sounds great? In case the 8-speaker sound system isn’t enough, you can upgrade it to a premium, German, 10-speaker Canton Sound System. Canton adds a digital equaliser, sound level controls, vehicle noise cancellation and, in combination with a Columbus satellite navigation, the ability to play Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The Canton Sound System is included in the optional Tech Pack.

You’ll be easily entertained by the OCTAVIA RS and RS 245. Enjoy a 9.2" touch screen Columbus infotainment system which features SmartLink^^ smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth® audio and streaming with voice control, USB, AUX and 2x SD Card Slots as standard.

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^^Smartlink is compatible for selected apps with the latest smartphone versions of i0S and Android.

A car that gets the door for you? Now that’s service. KESSYΔ can be added so you can lock and unlock your car, and start and stop the engine without having to insert or even handle the key.

ΔIncluded in optional Tech Pack.

As you get to know your OCTAVIA RS or RS 245, it gets to know you, too. Driving Mode Selection adapts engine torque, accelerator sensitivity, power steering, headlight control (where AFS is fitted), DSG transmission, and air conditioning to your preferences, across four driving modes — Normal, Sport, Eco, and Individual.

Parking has never been easier. With a press of a button, Automatic Parking AssistΔ◊ will begin searching for a parking space in a line of cars or other obstacles. When found, the car will steer itself into the space while you simply control the pedals.

ΔIncluded in optional Tech Pack.
◊Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility of the vehicle.

If you’re after trip information, the OCTAVIA RS and RS 245 puts it all on display. Enjoy a colour multifunctional display system that provides additional vehicle information including everything from oil temperature to phone, audio, Driver Assist Systems and navigation data.

When it comes to air conditioning, it’s each to their own. Electronically controlled climatronic air conditioning, standard across the OCTAVIA range, has two zones, so you and your front passenger can each set your own temperature. Plus, the automatic air conditioning system has sensors and mechanisms that monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, direction and speed of airflow into the interior. Pretty cool, don’t you think?