Skoda's Kodiaq RS sold all 50 first-batch units in six minutes despite undisclosed pricing, proving strong appetite for the 265 bhp performance SUV.
Key facts
- Sold out: 6 minutes, 22 June
- First batch: 50 units only
- Booking amount: ₹3 lakh token
- Power: 2.0L TSI, 265 bhp, 400 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 6.3 seconds, AWD + 7-speed DSG
- Expected price: ~₹60 lakh (above L&K's ₹46.99 lakh)
Skoda's Kodiaq RS vanished from the order books faster than it hits 100 km/h. The performance SUV—limited to 50 units for the first India batch—was fully booked within six minutes of reservations opening on 22 June, even though Skoda hasn't revealed the price yet. It's a clear signal: buyers want the brand's RS magic in SUV form.
What you get for ₹3 lakh down
The Kodiaq RS packs a retuned 2.0-litre turbo-petrol making 265 bhp and 400 Nm—61 bhp and 80 Nm more than the standard Kodiaq. Seven-speed DSG and AWD are standard; so is Dynamic Chassis Control Plus adaptive damping. Top speed is electronically capped at 231 km/h. Inside: all-black leather with red stitching, 12.9-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital cluster, 13-speaker Canton audio, three-zone climate, panoramic roof, ventilated/heated/memory front sports seats. Safety: nine airbags, 360° camera, full ADAS. Four colours: Moon White, Steel Grey, Velvet Red, Magic Black.
RS redux: history repeating
This isn't a fluke. The Octavia RS also sold out fast when Skoda brought it back, confirming a loyal niche for the brand's hot models in India. The Kodiaq RS sits above the ₹46.99-lakh Laurin & Klement and is expected around ₹60 lakh when Skoda announces pricing in the coming weeks. More units are likely if demand holds—but for now, the first 50 belong to those who hit refresh fastest.
