Skoda India will open bookings for the new Kodiaq RS on June 22, ahead of its launch in the coming weeks. Marking the first Skoda SUV in India to wear the iconic RS (Rally Sport) badge, the performance-focused Kodiaq gets sportier styling, upgraded hardware and a more powerful engine.
The SUV will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU), with only 50 units allocated for the first batch, making it one of Skoda’s most exclusive offerings in the country.
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Powering the Kodiaq RS is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 265hp and 400Nm, which is 60hp and 80Nm more than the standard Kodiaq. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system. Skoda claims it will be the fastest model the brand has ever sold in India.
The Kodiaq RS also features 7 seats 20-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes, red brake calipers, sportier bumpers and blacked-out exterior elements. Inside, it gets an all-black cabin with red stitching and RS-specific sports seats. Expected to be priced between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom).
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