Skoda India has come out with a new teaser announcing the imminent arrival of the Octavia RS 245. Unlike the previously launched Skoda Octavia RS which came with a de-tuned engine, the upcoming car is the Euro-spec model which will be brought to India as an SBU (Semi Built Units) and will be limited to 200 units.
Skoda Octavia RS To Be Launched 2020
According to the sources related to the development, the new teaser is the first step of a new digital launch campaign planned for the car, however, the company is also weighing the option of a physical launch for the car. Meanwhile, there is confirmation that the Skoda Octavia RS 245 will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2020.
Meanwhile, Director of Sales, Service and Marketing at Skoda Auto India, Zac Hollis confirmed the Octavia RS will return to our market next year, but only as a full import and in limited quantities. He said, “The Octavia RS is on the ships and heading to India. As a CBU, limited to 200 cars, all individually badged models and I expect them to be sold out very quickly. We will take orders centrally and there will be no demonstrators or courtesy cars; all cars will go to enthusiastic Skoda customers.”
Skoda Octavia RS Price In India
As the company will commence series production of the new-gen Octavia from July 2020, the Skoda Octavia RS 245 coming to India is believed to possibly be part of the last batch of cars to be built on the current-generation model. In fact, we even get a glimpse of the split LED headlamps, seen on the current-gen cars, in addition to the chrome exhausts, glossy black butterfly grill with the vRS badging. Other visual elements will remain identical to the Octavia RS sold in India like the sporty front bumper with a wide mesh grille, sporty alloy wheels, black exterior and interior styling among others.
Skoda Octavia RS Specification Features Images
Under the hood, the Skoda Octavia RS 245 is powered by the same 2.0-litre TSI engine that powered the India-spec model, however, it’s tuned to churn out 245 horsepower, which is around 242 bhp and develops 370 Nm of torque. Compared to the previous version, the upcoming model offers an addition 15 bhp and 50 Nm peak torque. The engine comes mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic unit, which is paired with a VAQ limited-slip differential to ensure effective power delivery.
However, as this Octavia RS will be brought to India as a full import, it will also be more expensive. Expect prices for the Skoda Octavia RS to be around the Rs 36 lakh mark.
