New Skoda Octavia RS Launched in India – All You Need To Know!

This time around, the performance sedan is the most powerful version ever

The new Skoda Octavia RS has finally been launched in our market with a price tag of Rs 49.99 lakh, ex-showroom. It holds a unique appeal and appreciation in the Indian automobile market. The Czech carmaker has allotted only 100 units for our market, which have already been sold out. This is a validation to its popularity and loyalty. Driving aficionados love to possess this fire-breathing monster. Also, its exclusivity is a huge attraction for a whole bunch of potential customers. Here is everything you need to know about it.

New Skoda Octavia RS – Exterior Styling

The performance sedan carries a more modern and sporty appearance, while keeping the iconic and familiar DNA intact. In terms of the exterior styling, it carries on the trademark sharp cut creases on the body panels, contoured bonnet, sleek full LED Matrix headlamps and a massive bumper at the front. On the sides, we get to experience the colossal 19-inch Elias anthracite alloy wheels with low-profile tyres (225/40 R19). At the rear, the sedan boasts LED taillamps with dynamic indicators, glossy black styling cues, Skoda lettering on the boot compartment and an integrated boot spoiler. The dimensions of the sensuous sedan are:

New Skoda Octavia RS – Interior and Features

On the inside, there are the latest amenities like a free-standing 12.9-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, a three-spoke steering wheel with controls, an electronic parking brake, red ambient lighting, Suedia/Leather upholstery with red contrast stitching, electric adjustment for the front seats with heating and massage functions, 3-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ADAS, 10 airbags, head-up display, premium Canton 675W 11-speaker sound system, metal pedals, soft-touch materials on the door panels and dashboard with contrasting stitching and much more. Clearly, the cabin is loaded with the latest amenities to the brim.

Specs

The new Skoda Octavia RS possesses a powerful 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol mill, which will generate a whopping 265 hp and 370 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing transmission duties is a 7-speed DSG transmission, which allows a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of just 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h. For the driving enthusiast in you, it gets progressive steering and an electronic VAQ limited-slip differential, with a lowered suspension setup by 15 mm. Things like RS-specific adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) can really take the driving dynamics to the next level. With ventilated disc brakes, 340 x 30 mm at the front and 310 x 22 mm at the rear, drivers will have ample of stopping power. It is certainly a mighty capable vehicle.

Editor’s Note

Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor

As someone who’s closely observed the evolution of performance cars in India, the Octavia RS has always held a cult status among enthusiasts – and this new iteration only strengthens that legacy. With blistering performance, cutting-edge features, and limited availability, Skoda has smartly positioned it as a true driver’s car with an exclusive badge value. At nearly Rs 50 lakh, it’s certainly not cheap, but for purists who value driving dynamics over badges, this is as close to Euro-spec excitement as it gets in our market. It’s a car that speaks directly to the enthusiast, not the crowd.

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