Skoda Auto India has unveiled an impressive range of products at the ongoing 2025 Bharat Mobility Show. The carmaker showcased the fourth-generation Superb sedan, Octiava RS and new Kodiaq SUV at the event. While the Skoda Elroq electric SUV has been displayed to gauge customers’ response, the Skoda Vision 7S concept previews the brand’s future SUVs. Well, here we are talking about the most existing Skoda product – the new Skoda Octavia RS.
New Skoda Octavia RS: India Launch Details
As of now there is no official confirmation on its India launch. However, it’s expected to make its way to the Indian market as a CBU unit only. Being a niche product, it’s unlikely to have any direct rivals in India. The carmaker previously brought two versions of the Octavia RS – RS 230 (in 2017) and RS 245 (in 2020) – via CBU (completely built unit) route in limited numbers. The fourth-gen Octavia was discontinued in India last year following the implementation of the BS6 II emission standards.
New Skoda Octavia RS: Engine-Gearbox Options
Starting with its powertrain, the new Octavia RS derives power from a 1.5L turbocharged engine benefited with a 48V mild hybrid system. While a 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, it can also be had with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. Globally, this performance sedan is available with three engine options – a 150bhp 1.5L mild hybrid setup with manual and automatic gearboxes, a 116bhp/150bhp 2.0L diesel with manual and DCT transmissions, and a 265bhp 2.0L with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
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The range-topping vRS trim is exclusively offered with the most powerful 265bhp 2.0L petrol engine. Skoda claims that the Octavia RS can do 0 to 100kmph in nearly 6.4 seconds and attain a maximum speed of 250kmph.
New Skoda Octavia RS: Design & Features
Skoda has packed the new Octavia RS with lots of goodies including a newly-designed grille, LED Matrix beam headlights with new Crystallinium elements, new LED rear lights with animated indicators, alloy wheels of up to 19 inches, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, sport seats with contrasting red stitching and carbon decor, wireless charging and more.
