Škoda Auto India opened bookings for the new Kodiaq RS yesterday, June 23, 2026. The limited edition SUV has quickly attracted a lot of interest from enthusiasts across the country. And now, the company has announced that all 50 units allotted for India have been sold out within just six minutes of bookings opening. With all 50 units now sold out, it remains to be seen whether Skoda Auto India will allocate additional units of the Kodiaq RS for the Indian market.
Skoda will introduce the performance SUV as a completely built unit (CBU) and is expected to be priced between Rs 50-55 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Skoda Kodiaq RS will be powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine that produces 265 hp 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 transmission, which sends power to all four wheels. The Kodiaq RS also benefits from improved braking components, including slotted disc brakes and twin-piston front calipers. However, it remains unclear whether the Indian model will get adaptive suspension, a feature currently offered on international versions of the performance SUV. The Kodiaq RS retains the standard model’s three-row layout and overall silhouette, but adds a few RS-specific styling cues. These include a gloss black grille, Matrix LED headlights, a revised front bumper with larger air vents, 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 gets RS badging, a redesigned bumper with black inserts, connected LED taillights with smoked trim, a roof spoiler and black roof rails. International markets also get exclusive colors like Hyper Green, though India-specific color 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 branding inside.Expected features include a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 13-speaker Canton audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power tailgate, 360-degree camera, park assist, power driver’s seat with memory function, heated front seats, tri-zone climate control, ambient lighting, keyless panoramic 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 mounts and level 2 ADAS.
