Skoda Auto India has introduced a second allocation of the Octavia RS performance sedan, priced at ₹56.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Following the complete sell-out of the previous 100-unit batch before deliveries began last year, this new allocation is strictly limited to 50 units, with deliveries scheduled to commence next week.
Pricing and Availability
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Price Increase: The second batch is priced ₹6.70 lakh higher than the initial allocation, which debuted at ₹49.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Limited Numbers: Only 50 units are available in this round as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) import.
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Color Options: Buyers can choose from three exterior finishes: Mamba Green, Velvet Red, and Magic Black.
Powertrain and Performance
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Engine: Powered by the Volkswagen Group’s EA888 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, generating 265 hp and 370 Nm of torque.
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Transmission & Speed: Employs a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending power exclusively to the front wheels, achieving 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 kmph.
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Mechanical Upgrades: Features a sports suspension, progressive steering, an advanced chassis setup, and a dedicated sports exhaust system.
Styling, Cabin, and Safety
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Exterior: Distinctive aggressive styling highlights include a sportier front bumper, gloss-black accents, 19-inch alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlamps, and dynamic LED tail-lamps. It retains a practical 600-litre boot expandable to 1,555 litres via its liftback design.
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Interior Features: Equipped with black upholstered sport seats featuring red contrast accents (with electric adjustment, memory, heating, and massage functions), a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone climate control, and an 11-speaker Canton audio system.
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Safety: Packed with 10 airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane assist, intelligent park assist, a 360-degree camera, and a head-up display.
