Skoda Octavia RS Sold Out In India Ahead Of October 17 Launch

Skoda India recently announced the launch of the Octavia RS in the Indian market on October 17 and began taking bookings for the vehicle for a sum of Rs 2.50 lakh. Within days of initiating the process, the 100 units of the performance-oriented version of the car have sold out. Meanwhile, the deliveries of the car will begin in November. Brought to the country as a CBU, the vehicle is expected to cost around Rs 50 lakh. Here are all the details of the car ahead of launch.

The car brings a sporty appearance, further enhanced by the LED Matrix headlights and DRLs highlighted in the teaser. It features 18-inch alloy wheels and more dynamic body contours. Inside, it includes sport seats, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along additional upgrades.

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The design of the 2025 Skoda Octavia RS is reinforced by the performance of its 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. This engine is calibrated to deliver 216 hp and produce a peak torque of 370 Nm. The power is transmitted to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG transmission. According to the UK-spec model, this version will not include the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) available in other regions.

Utilizing the power from the 2.0-litre engine, the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. Additionally, the maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h. True to its RS designation, the car sits 15 mm lower than the standard model. To enhance its sporty character, the Czech manufacturer has fitted the vehicle with a unique exhaust system that differs from the regular version.