If enthusiasm had a waiting list, the all-new Škoda Octavia RS just broke it. In what could easily be mistaken for an F1 pit stop, every single unit of the reborn RS was gone in under 20 minutes — leaving thousands of enthusiasts refreshing their browsers faster than the car’s 6.4-second 0–100 km/h dash.
The Legend Reloaded
Celebrating 25 years of Škoda Auto India, the company decided to gift fans a nostalgia bomb — the Octavia RS — and the response proves petrolheads haven’t gone extinct yet. The RS badge, after all, isn’t just about power and precision; it’s an emotion that sits somewhere between a grin and a downshift.
Under the hood purrs a 2.0 TSI turbo-petrol engine, producing a meaty 265 PS and 370 Nm. That’s enough power to make your heart race and your fuel bill blush. It pairs with a slick 7-speed DSG, ensuring every shift feels like a handshake from heaven — if heaven had paddle shifters.
Top speed? An electronically limited 250 km/h — because apparently, Škoda does care about your license.
A Design That Shouts, Not Whispers
The RS is dressed to thrill. Think Matrix LEDs, blackened trims, and 19-inch anthracite alloys that could make even Batman reconsider his Batmobile. It’s available in five colours, including Mamba Green, for those who like their sedans with the same intensity as a jalapeño.
Inside, it’s athletic luxury done right — Suedia and leather seats, red stitching, ambient lighting, and a Canton 11-speaker system that can make Beethoven sound like a DJ. With massage seats, wireless charging, and a virtual cockpit, it’s comfort with attitude.
Brains to Match the Brawn
Of course, what’s speed without safety? The RS packs 10 airbags, ADAS features like Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Assist, and a 360° Area View camera — perfect for those “I can park anywhere” moments that end in regret.
There’s even a Head-Up Display, so you can keep your eyes on the road while bragging about your speed to yourself.
A 25-Year Love Story
Škoda’s India journey began with the Octavia in 2001, and the RS has been its rockstar alter ego since 2004 — the first turbo-petrol that gave Indian drivers their first taste of proper European mischief. Two decades later, it’s back, sharper, faster, and more exclusive than ever.
Deliveries begin November 6, but if you didn’t snag one yet — well, better luck next generation.
The new Octavia RS isn’t just a car — it’s Škoda whispering, “Yes, we still know how to make your pulse redline.”
And judging by how quickly it sold out, the fans replied, “Louder, please.”
| Price INR (Ex-Showroom) |
| Octavia RS |
| ₹ 49,99,000 |
