Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Skoda Octavia RS Deliveries Begin in India
Skoda Auto India has started delivering the Octavia RS, a sporty version of their premium sedan.
Priced at ₹49.99 lakh, the car has a powerful 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 261 bhp and 370 Nm of torque.
It comes with a 7-speed automatic gearbox.
The first batch of 100 units sold out on the first day, with nearly 350 bookings.
Skoda plans to bring a second batch in early 2026.
The car is imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), and Skoda can import up to 2,500 units before they need to start local production.
The Octavia RS has a sharp design and is very popular among car enthusiasts in India.
Skoda Octavia RS deliveries have commenced in India.
Priced at ₹49.99 lakh, the first batch of 100 units sold out on the first day.
The car features a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 261 bhp and 370 Nm of torque.
A second batch is planned for early 2026, with the number of units unspecified.
Skoda can import up to 2,500 units as CBUs before local production is mandated.
- Who
- Skoda Auto India
- What
- Launch and delivery of the Skoda Octavia RS
- When
- Deliveries have commenced; next batch in early 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To cater to the demand for performance-oriented sedans in the Indian market
- Price
- ₹49.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine
- 2.0-litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission
- 7-speed DCT automatic
- Power
- 261 bhp
- Torque
- 370 Nm
- Initial Batch
- 100 units
- Next Batch
- Early 2026 (units unspecified)
- CBU Limit
- 2,500 units before local production mandate