Skoda Octavia RS to Debut in India at 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo: Performance Redefined
Joining the October edition of the largest automotive exhibition in India, the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, Skoda Auto is ready to woo Indian audiences with the spectacular Octavia RS.
As one of the fastest models in the company’s lineup, and delivering the right balance of luxury and athleticism, the Octavia RS will be the star of the automaker’s pavilion and one of the highlights of the show.
The Skoda Octavia RS sits on the latest-generation Octavia and gets a host of design cues that scream RS performance car.
Key design elements include:
RS Badging: On the grille, the steering wheel, and the cabin of the new Commander there are large badges.
Sporty Wheels: Differentiated alloys for an active posture.
Paint Schemes: Only in RS colourations for dynamics.
Cabin Accents: This includes body-coloured accent RS-themed sports upholstery, and carbon fibre dashboard inserts.
The inside of the new Octavia RS comes with a cockpit focusing intensely on the driver with the RS-specific presenting additional features on the screen being functional and visually exciting at the same time.
At the core of the Octavia RS is the 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI turbocharged engine. The illustrious is well-calibrated to unleash a fiery 264 bhp and a torque of 370 Nm. Mated to a seven-speed DSG gearbox, the car is good for 0-100kmph in 6.4 seconds, making the car one of the fastest front-wheel-drive sedans in the world today.
So, the RS isn’t just about going in a straight line at tribute's impressive speed. This Octavia RS offers responsiveness in all aspects: the handling, suspension, and stance, it is strong evidence that the Octavia is indeed an enthusiast’s car as well as a luxury car.
While the Octavia RS takes centre stage, Skoda’s pavilion at the Bharat Mobility Expo will feature other stellar models, including:
New Kodiaq SUV: Slightly revived styling, new technology platform, a new member of the premium SUV club.
New Superb: Luxurious living redefined in its latest version.
Skoda Elroq (Speculative): Skoda may reveal its much-needed electric SUV for India.
This lineup depicts a new plan of action for Skoda to deliver versatile and unique products keeping in mind the specific requirements of the Indian market.
It is not just any car but the Skoda Octavia RS, and it is a statement. It is quite symbolic to break through into India’s automotive sector as a sports car with features of luxury and technology. Evolving alongside a range of solid vehicles, Skoda plans on changing the concept of the premium segment by 2025.
In the countdown to the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, anticipation for Skoda’s contribution only builds up with the Octavia RS in front of what seems to be an electrifying show.
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