New Skoda Octavia RS To Launch In India On October 17

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New Skoda Octavia RS is equipped with a 2.0L TSI turbo petrol engine kicking out 265 PS and is coupled with a seven-speed DSG transmission

Skoda Auto India has confirmed that the fourth generation Octavia RS will be officially launched on 17 October with pre-bookings opening on 6 October through the brand’s official online portal. The performance sedan, showcased earlier this year at the 2025 Auto Expo, could be retailed in a fully loaded trim as a single variant.

Unlike the standard Octavia, the RS is being shipped in as a CBU and Skoda has restricted the allocation to just 100 units for the domestic market. Deliveries of the sporty Octavia RS will commence from 6 November. The limited run nature of the launch underscores Skoda’s intent to position the RS as an exclusive offering and it will look to lure in buyers this festive season.

The latest Skoda Octavia made its global debut in early 2024 with a host of cosmetic revisions. It is available in sedan and estate body types elsewhere and uses a wide range of powertrain choices including petrol, diesel, mild-hybrid and in PHEV form. The performance-based Octavia RS gets more aggressive bumpers with triangular air intakes, twin exhaust pipes, bucket seats, contrast red stitching and more.

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It features a three-spoke steering wheel with RS branding, aluminium pedals and carbon-like trims. It is retailed only with a 2.0L four-cylinder TSI turbocharged petrol mill with the maximum power rating of 265 PS and a peak torque of 370 Nm – making it the most powerful production Octavia ever.

The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission sending power to only the front wheels. A slew of mechanical upgrades are also on offer including sport-tuned suspension setup that lowers the ground clearance by 15 mm, tuned exhaust note, electronically controlled limited slip differential, etc.

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It must be noted that the new Skoda Octavia RS will be based on the UK version and thus it will be devoid of features including Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC). It will be imported from Skoda’s home market of Czech Republic.

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