Overview
- Skoda reintroduced the Octavia RS as a fully imported, 100-unit run priced at Rs 49.99 lakh, with the batch selling out reportedly within about 20 minutes.
- Skoda India’s brand director says another batch of 100 cars is planned, citing more than 350 expressions of interest for the performance sedan.
- The latest RS uses a 2.0-litre TSI making 265 PS and 370 Nm with a 7‑speed DSG and front‑wheel drive, and it is the most powerful Octavia RS offered in India to date with a 250 km/h electronic limit.
- Independent tests differ on acceleration, with ZigWheels citing 0–100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and Financial Express recording about 7.0 seconds on track.
- Early drives report precise steering, a stiffer chassis setup and an electronic differential lock that aid cornering, countered by a firm ride on poor roads, while practicality includes generous rear space, a 600‑litre boot and an extensive features list.