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New Skoda Octavia RS to be aimed at enthusiasts looking for a high-performance car with everyday practicality and a family-friendly interior
The new Skoda Octavia RS that debuted in India at Auto Expo 2025 has been confirmed to arrive in local showrooms by early November. The high-performance sedan will be available in limited numbers, just like the VW Golf GTI that was launched in May.
The Skoda Octavia RS sports a 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine that produces 195 kW (261 hp) and 370 Nm of torque. This is the same EA888 evo4 mill that powers the new VW Golf GTI. Similarly, the DQ381 7-speed DSG automatic transmission sends drive to the front wheels and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential on the front axle ensures optimal grip when exiting corners at high speeds and maintains traction without slipping the inside wheel.
Long pressing the start button activates an “Emotion Start” feature, revving up the engine straight to 2,100 rpm and leading to a sonorous sound through the car’s sports exhaust system, which features genuine dual outlets. The new Skoda Octavia RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and achieves an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Stopping power comes from 340 x 30 mm (front) and 310 x 22 mm (rear) ventilated disc brakes.
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Internationally, like the new Golf GTI, the new Octavia RS is available with the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive suspension system that continuously adjusts the damping to maintain the car’s handling as per the driver’s chosen mode. While Volkswagen doesn’t offer this feature in India, Skoda just might, considering its model’s different positioning as a more practical family car. Speaking of practicality, the new Octavia RS offers 600 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,555 litres by folding the rear seat.
On the outside, the new Skoda Octavia RS features exclusive bumpers, full LED Matrix headlights, LED tail lights with dynamic turn signals, and a kick-activated power tailgate. 19-inch alloy wheels are available internationally, but only 18-inch units will likely be offered in India due to poor road conditions.
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Interior highlights of the new Octavia RS should include carbon-look decorative inserts, fabric/artificial leather upholstery, aluminium pedals, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with customisable layouts, and a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Skoda plans to import the new Octavia RS to India as a CBU and could price it close to 55 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).
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