Skoda Auto India has finally launched the new Skoda Kodiaq RS in the Indian market today, priced at Rs 66.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The limited performance SUV quickly attracted strong interest from enthusiasts across the country, and all 50 units from the initial allocation have already been reserved. With all 50 units now sold, it remains to be seen whether Skoda Auto India will allocate additional units of the Kodiaq RS for the Indian market.
The new Skoda Kodiaq RS will be powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 265 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Compared to the regular Kodiaq, the RS delivers an additional 60 hp and 80 Nm of torque. Notably, the engine is tuned identically to the unit that powers the Octavia RS and Golf GTI. It comes mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels. Skoda will import the performance SUV as a completely built unit (CBU). Skoda claims that the Kodiaq RS will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 231 km/h. The SUV is also equipped with bigger brakes and an adaptive suspension setup. The Kodiaq RS retains the standard model’s three-row layout and overall silhouette, but adds several RS-specific styling cues. These include a gloss black grille, Matrix LED headlights, a revised front bumper with larger air intakes, RS badging, blacked out exterior elements, red brake calipers and larger alloy wheels up to 20 inches in overseas markets.At the rear, the SUV features RS badges, a redesigned bumper with black inserts, connected LED taillights with a smoked finish piece, a roof spoiler and black roof rails. International markets also get exclusive colors like Hyper Green, though India-specific paint options are yet to be announced. Inside, the cabin largely mirrors the standard Kodiaq, but gains sports seats with integrated headrests, leather and suede upholstery, red contrast stitching and RS badging throughout.In terms of features, the Kodiaq RS gets a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.24-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13-speaker Canton audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a motorized tailgate, 360-degree camera, parking assist, powered driver’s seat with memory function, three front seat controls and non-climatic climate control. sunroof. Safety equipment is expected to include nine airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic differential lock, brake assist, hill start assist, hill descent control, ISOFIX supports and Level 2 ADAS.
