The third generation of the Octavia RS was introduced in 2013 and the Czech carmaker considered a refresh for it in 2016, along with the rest of the range.

The RS version of the Octavia was the Czech automaker’s best product in terms of image and performance, combining the advantages of a mid-size hatchback with the performance and costs of a hot hatch.

When Skoda introduced the first generation of the Octavia RS, it didn't know how the public will react, and the results exceeded its expectations, so it decided on continuing the saga with a new generation.

Skoda fans asked for a sportier version for the Octavia since it was launched in 1996, but the carmaker provided one only in 2001, after the mid-life cycle refresh.