New Delhi. Just a few days after the bookings started, Skoda Auto India's upcoming Octavia RS has received an overwhelming response and all 100 units available in the Indian market have already been booked. The performance sedan, which returns in its most powerful avatar yet, will come in completely built unit (CBU) form and is expected to be priced between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). The official launch is scheduled for October 17, and deliveries will begin from November 6.
The new Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine that produces 261bhp (195kW) and 370Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Power is sent to the front wheels, allowing the sedan to accelerate from 0-100kmph in just 6.4 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250kmph. To improve the driving dynamics, Skoda has equipped the RS with progressive steering, sports suspension and sports exhaust to make the performance note even more exciting.
600-litre boot
The Octavia RS offers a 600-litre boot (expandable to 1,555 litres) and a 50-litre fuel tank. It measures 4,709mm in length, 1,829mm in width, and 1,457mm in height, and rides on a wheelbase of 2,677mm.
These features are also present
Visually, it stands out with 19-inch dual-tone Alias alloy wheels, RS-specific bumpers, black exterior detailing, rear spoiler, and blacked-out badging. Customers can choose from five exclusive colors – Mamba Green, Race Blue, Velvet Red, Magic Black, and Candy White. Safety Octavia RS comes with 10 airbags,
Which includes front center and driver's knee airbags, as well as ESC, ABS, EBD, ASR, and adaptive cruise control with front assist. The sedan also gets lane assist, blind-spot detection, multi-collision braking (MCB), and Isofix mounts on the front passenger and rear seats. With all the units already booked, the Octavia RS has once again proved its reputation among its fans in India.