Skoda Confirms the Highly Anticipated Return of the Octavia RS!

Last year, in October 2025, Skoda launched the Octavia RS after a long wait. However, the excitement soon diminished when the brand introduced only 100 units of the car. In fact, the 100 units were booked within 20 minutes of the start of bookings. That said, the brand has some exciting news for you if you missed getting an Octavia RS in 2025! Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates The Legend Returns Previously, Skoda launched the Octavia RS and the 100 units that were brought in India were sold out in just 20 minutes. Later, Skoda confirmed that it will try to bring another lot to India for awaiting customers. Today, during the launch event of the new Kushaq, Skoda broke some big news! At the event, Skoda confirmed that it will bring more units of the Octavia RS to India in 2026! With that, everyone who missed to get one on the previous occasion can save their money for the upcoming models. That said, we expect Skoda to reintroduce the Octavia RS in limited numbers. Pricing-wise, we expect the upcoming lot of the Octavia RS to be launched similarly to the 2025 model – Rs 63.19 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). So, why so much buzz for the Octavia RS? Also Read – New Skoda SUV Revealed! Skoda Octavia RS Launch – Engine Specifications To all those who are new to the Octavia RS, the car is known for its performance. With the RS version, Skoda offers the Octavia with a 2.0-litre TSI engine that produces 261bhp & 370Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated with a quick-shifting 7-speed DSG gearbox. The powerful engine, with that quick-shifter gearbox, takes the Octavia RS from 0 to 100kmph in just 6.4 seconds. Also Read – New Toyota Ebella Is Finally Here! Feature Packed However, it is not just the performance of the Octavia RS that impresses everyone. The sedan is indeed equally loaded with some exciting features. Talking of which, the sedan comes with LED Matrix headlamps, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 3-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats with a massage function, a 360-degree camera, 10 Airbags, and more! And to boost your confidence, the Octavia RS gets – Progressive Steering, Sports Suspension, Sports Exhaust, Lane Assist, Blind Spot Detection and Adaptive Cruise Control.