Skoda starts shipping the limited-edition Octavia RS in India
After all 100 of the limited-edition Octavia RS were reserved, Skoda began shipping them to India.
Important details, cost, and the reasons enthusiasts should care about this return.
Almost a month after the pre-booking and sales craze, Skoda has started shipping the fourth-generation Octavia RS to Indian consumers. All 100 of the highly anticipated performance sedans, which retail for ₹49.99 lakh (ex-showroom), were taken as soon as reservations began in India. It is more appealing to fans because of its limited run and exclusive nature.
A 2.0-liter TSI turbo-petrol engine with 261 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque powers the Octavia RS, which is mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.
Skoda claims to have an electronically limited peak speed of 250 km/h and an acceleration time of 6.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.
The Octavia RS's interior is packed with high-end technologies, including twin digital screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone automated climate control, sport seats with memory and massaging capabilities, and a heads-up display.
The sedan has ten airbags and sophisticated features like adaptive cruise control, lane assistance, blind-spot detection, and multi-collision braking because safety is a top priority.
Pre-bookings for the Octavia RS were first accepted by Skoda on October 6, 2025, at a meager ₹2.5 lakh. On October 17, it was formally launched, and deliveries started on November 6.
This initial batch is limited by the corporation to 100 units, all of which are imported as CBUs from the Czech Republic.
Skoda has imported the vehicle without local homologation by using the G.S.R. 870(E) legislation, which permits a limited quantity of completely constructed vehicles. The brand claims that future import choices will be based on the business case and demand.
The Octavia RS's comeback demonstrates Skoda's dedication to serving enthusiasts despite SUVs' fierce competition for sedans. With only 100 units produced, the model is a collector's item as well as a performance statement. The robust response indicates that Indian consumers are still interested in high-end, sport-focused sedans.
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