TL; DR
- The Octavia RS is available in only one variant, which is fully imported to India, and it costs Rs. 49.99 lakhs (ex-showroom), making it more expensive than the prior-generation Octavia RS 245.
- With its powerful engine, the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The front-wheel-drive Skoda also features a sports exhaust system, although the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) feature is not included.
- On the inside, the vehicle gets an all-black cabin with red contrast stitching, sports seats for enhanced driving comfort, an RS-spec flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel, and a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen (with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay).
Skoda has launched the Octavia RS in India for Rs. 49.99 lakhs (ex-showroom). The company is importing only 100 completely-built units, likely to test the market’s response to a performance sedan. It’s no surprise that all the units have already been booked, as the bookings for the vehicle began on October 6, 2025.
Skoda Octavia RS: Variants & Pricing
The Octavia RS is available in only one variant, which is fully imported to India, and it costs Rs. 49.99 lakhs (ex-showroom), making it more expensive than the prior-generation Octavia RS 245. The on-road price of the vehicle could be around Rs. 55 lakhs, depending on the state laws in the city.
Skoda Octavia RS: Powertrain & Performance
The Octavia RS is a performance-oriented sedan, featuring Volkswagen Group’s EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine. It generates a maximum power of 265 hp and a peak torque of 370 Nm. The engine is paired with a single transmission option: a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox (DSG).
With its powerful engine, the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The front-wheel-drive Skoda also features a sports exhaust system, although the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) feature is not included.
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Skoda Octavia RS: Exterior & Interior Design
The Octavia RS features a sporty body kit with chiselled bumpers, RS badging for distinct branding, blacked-out trims, 19-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels, and a lip spoiler at the rear. It is available in the following colors: Candy White, Magic Black, Mamba Green, Race Blue, and Velvet Red.
On the inside, the vehicle gets an all-black cabin with red contrast stitching, sports seats for enhanced driving comfort, an RS-spec flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel, a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen (with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), and a 10.25-inch digital cluster, an 11-speaker Canton sound system, a 360-degree camera system, and heated/powered front suits with massage function.
Skoda Octavia RS: Booking & Delivery
The order books for the performance sedan have been open since October 6, 2025, and deliveries are expected to begin soon now that the vehicle has been launched.
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The closest rival to the Skoda Octavia RS is the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which costs around Rs. 60 lakhs (ex-showroom).
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