SKODA has announced more details on its high-performance Octavia RS, which will go on sale on May 12. The Octavia RS is the fastest and most powerful roadgoing car from the Czech firm and uses a 1.8-litre 20v turbocharged engine and lowered sports suspension.

Priced at £15,100 on-the-road, the Octavia RS has ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, anti-slip regulation, climate control and a six-CD autochanger.