And just like that, it’s gone. In what can only be described as the automotive equivalent of a flash sale at a sneaker drop, Škoda Auto India’s all-new Octavia RS sold out in just 20 minutes flat — proving once again that when a legend returns, enthusiasts don’t just queue up, they pounce.
Armed with a 2.0-litre TSI engine churning out 261 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque, this is officially the most powerful Octavia ever to grace Indian roads. Mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission, it can rocket from 0-100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds and will politely stop itself at 250 km/h, only because the laws (and Škoda’s lawyers) demand it.
Inside, it’s a masterclass in sport-luxury fusion — RS sports seats wrapped in Suedia and leatherette, carbon-fibre style trims, and a black headliner with contrast red stitching that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped into a European race car, not a family sedan. The three-spoke perforated leather steering wheel and aluminium pedals are constant reminders that this car prefers curves over conversations.
Underneath, sports suspension and progressive steering make corner carving effortless — and if you think that’s just marketing talk, wait till you hear the sports exhaust symphony that can turn a grocery run into a track-day soundtrack.
So yes, the Octavia RS is gone. Again. But its brief 20-minute encore was enough to remind everyone why this badge continues to live rent-free in the hearts (and garages) of petrolheads across India.
Because some cars don’t just move — they disappear.
