Skoda launches the Kodiaq RS tomorrow at ₹66.99 lakh with 265 bhp, 0-100 kmph in 6.3s and 4x4, but all 50 CBU units are already sold out.
Key facts
- Price: ₹66.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Launch: Tomorrow (first week July 2026)
- Engine: 2.0L TSI petrol, 265 bhp / 400 Nm
- Performance: 0-100 kmph in 6.3s, 7-speed DCT + 4x4
- Supply: 50 units (CBU), all sold out pre-launch
- Seating: 7-seater with sport seats, gloss black pack, 20-inch alloys
Skoda will announce the Kodiaq RS price tomorrow, but there's a catch: every single one of the first 50 units has already found a buyer. At ₹66.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the performance-oriented seven-seat SUV packs 265 bhp from a 2.0-liter TSI petrol engine, 64 bhp more than the regular Kodiaq, and claims a 6.3-second sprint to 100 km/h. Brought in as a CBU in a single variant, the RS badge's pull has created a rare sold-out-before-price scenario, leaving prospective buyers waiting for batch two.
₹66.99L confirmed, but the wait list starts now
The Kodiaq RS arrives via the CBU route, which caps the first run at just 50 units. All of them are booked, and deliveries are expected to begin soon after tomorrow's official launch. Skoda hasn't confirmed a second batch timeline or deposit process yet, so anyone hoping to get one will need to watch for an allocation announcement. The single-variant strategy, no base or top-end choice, means ₹66.99 lakh is the only ticket in, and that figure sits ₹14.09 lakh above the BMW X1's ₹52.9 lakh top variant and ₹18.79 lakh over the Nissan X-Trail (₹48.2 lakh). The premium buys you 265 bhp, a 4x4 system, and seven seats, whereas most rivals max out at five.
265 bhp, 6.3s to 100 kmph, India's quickest petrol seven-seater at this price
Under the bonnet, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine makes 265 bhp and 400 Nm, 80 Nm more torque than the standard Kodiaq. That power runs through a seven-speed DCT and an all-wheel-drive system, delivering a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 6.3 seconds. To put that in context, it's quicker than anything else in the petrol seven-seat space at this price. The X-Trail's 1.5-liter turbo manages 163 bhp, while the X1 and Q3 offer five seats with less outright punch. The Kodiaq RS is aimed squarely at the buyer who wants family practicality without giving up driving engagement and third-row seating that can still do a properly fast highway overtake.
What the ₹66.99 lakh buys you
The RS variant gets a gloss black exterior package, new 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers, LED matrix headlamps, and LED taillights. Four colors are on offer: steel grey, velvet red, magic black, and moon white. Inside, you get an all-black cabin with sport seats trimmed in suede and leather, red stitching, and RS badges on the steering wheel and seats. The kit list includes a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree camera, three-zone climate control, rear sunshades, sliding and reclining second-row seats, an electric tailgate, DCC (adaptive dampers), adaptive cruise control, drive modes, lane keep assist, nine airbags, and a Canton sound system. It's feature parity with German rivals costing similar money, but you're getting an extra row of seats.
Should you wait or pivot to an in-stock rival?
The Kodiaq RS at ₹66.99 lakh asks a premium over the X1 (₹52.9 lakh, five seats, no V6-level punch), X-Trail (₹48.2 lakh, seven seats, 163 bhp), and Q3 (₹53 lakh, five seats). The gap is justified if you prioritize 265 bhp, 4x4, and seven seats in one package, a combination no rival offers at this price. Our Expert Take flags it as strong value for those prioritizing driving pleasure alongside family-friendly practicality, but that assumes you can actually get one. If you're not willing to wait for batch two with no confirmed timeline, the X-Trail offers seven seats and immediate availability, while the X1 gives you German badge appeal and a lower price. The Kodiaq RS makes sense for the enthusiast parent who wants a quick SUV that seats seven, but only if you're patient enough to secure an allocation.
References: Skoda India — official website
