Intro

The Skoda Octavia RS is finally confirmed for an November India launch, as a CBU import and a premium, enthusiast-focused sedan for the festive season.it brings practicality with pace, modern safety and a unique blend of performance and luxury at a price point of ₹50–55 lakh.

What’s confirmed for India

Skoda’s India brand director, Ashish Gupta, has confirmed the Octavia RS will arrive as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), with limited allocations likely, as was the case with the previous RS 245. This import route explains the premium price and limited availability.

Design and cabin upgrades

The RS gets gloss black accents, honeycomb mesh grille, larger alloys and blacked-out exhaust tips for a sleeper-with-bite look. Inside, expect sport seats with contrast stitching, flat-bottom wheel, aluminum pedals and a large touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration for daily use.

Engine and performance

Power comes from a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The engine produces 265 PS (261 hp) and 370 Nm of torque. Skoda claims a 0–100 km/h sprint time of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. That’s the RS formula: quick straight-line speed, tractable torque and a drivetrain shared with the VW Golf GTI for proven reliability.

Pricing and rivals

Given the CBU route, pricing is expected “above ₹50 lakh” ex-showroom, above mainstream sedans but below many German performance badges. Given the CBU route, pricing is expected to be ‘above ₹50 lakh’ ex-showroom. In buyer cross-shops, it will tempt those considering rivals like the VW Golf GTI, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, and the Audi A4, offering a unique blend of practicality and outright performance.

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Launch timeline and availability

Multiple sources point to an early November launch, around the festive season, after the Bharat Mobility show and subsequent India sightings. Details on bookings and allocations will be shared closer to the launch, with deliveries to be staggered due to CBU constraints.

Closing note

For those who have eagerly awaited its return, this is the final ticket. The new Octavia RS delivers on its promise: understated looks, serious numbers and a tech-rich cabin- now at a premium but with the everyday usability that made the RS so hard to resist.