Skoda Octavia RS launched at Rs 24.62 lakh

If you were looking for a budget performance sedan, your wait is over as Skoda has launched the Octavia RS at an aggressive price of Rs 24.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India). The on-road price in Mumbai, including the Skoda Shield warranty, will be Rs 29.79 lakh.

To put this into perspective, the non-RS Octavia is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 22.90 lakh, ex-showroom. The most powerful 'standard' petrol-powered Octavia develops 180PS/250Nm while the diesel-powered Octavia develops 140PS/320Nm.

The all-new Octavia RS was first unveiled back in December 2016 and has generated quite a buzz among those who remember the last time Skoda offered a mind-bending fast car in India. 

There are many enthusiasts in India who swear by the cars which bear the RS badge, the last one of which was the Laura six years ago. The Octavia has been given a comprehensive update in India and the RS gets cosmetic and mechanical updates over the same.

The explosive power of the Octavia RS is courtesy 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged motor developing 230PS of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque. All this is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

With power similar to mid-sized luxury cars, the Octavia RS can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 6.7 seconds and go on to hit a top speed of 250kmph.

The Octavia RS has the show to match the go. Paint options include Red, Blue, White and Steel Grey. A body kit adds new bumpers, a new grille with the legendary 'vRS' badge, boot-mounted spoiler, rear diffuser and dual exhausts. The wheels are menacing looking 17-inch units.

Inside, the changes include an all-black interior theme, Alcantara leather, 'vRS' badges on the seats and gear knob.

The Octavia RS will have the distinction of being the only car of its kind at its price. Are you ready with your wallet?

Source: ZigWheels.com