Mumbai: Škoda Auto India has officially announced the comeback of the legendary Skoda Octavia RS, marking a new chapter for performance car enthusiasts in the country.
Pre-bookings for the all-new Skoda Octavia RS will open on October 6, 2025, exclusively through the company’s official website.
Skoda Octavia RS Launch in India
The Octavia RS will be introduced in India as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), offered in limited numbers to preserve its exclusivity.
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With bold styling, enhanced driving dynamics, and the signature RS performance DNA, the Octavia RS promises to deliver a true purist’s driving experience.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, highlighted the importance of the model’s return, stating, “Earlier this year, we promised a global icon would return to India. Today, I am proud to confirm that with the Skoda Octavia RS, we are bringing back not just a car, but an enduring emotion. The Octavia RS is a legend that continues to define performance, aspiration, and the spirit of driving.”
Pre-Bookings
Customers can begin pre-booking the Skoda Octavia RS from October 6, 2025, exclusively via the official Škoda Auto India website. The booking window will remain open for a limited duration, underlining the exclusivity of this performance sedan.
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The Legacy of the RS Badge
The RS badge, short for Rally Sport, embodies precision, motorsport-inspired engineering, and a legacy of thrilling performance. Introduced in India in 2004, the Skoda Octavia RS made history as the country’s first turbocharged petrol passenger car, gaining an instant cult following.
Each successive generation has carried forward this legacy, combining European engineering with daily usability and exhilarating performance.
With its 2025 re-entry, the Skoda Octavia RS reaffirms its position as an aspirational icon for India’s performance car enthusiasts.
