Skoda Kodiaq RS India— There is big news for car lovers. Skoda Auto India has announced the official booking date of its much-awaited flagship performance SUV, **Skoda Kodiaq RS** in India. The company will start taking bookings for this powerful 7-seater car from **22nd June 2026**. Recently, while giving a glimpse of Kushaq Facelift, the company had released the first official teaser of this vehicle, after which the market was hot about it.

Skoda Kodiaq RS India: Skoda’s fastest SUV is coming to India, booking starts from June 22; Only 50 enthusiasts will get the key

Quota of only 50 units: first come, first served

Those who want to buy this car will have to be very quick. According to media reports and company sources, Skoda Kodiaq RS will be imported into India as **CBU (Completely Built Unit)** i.e. completely finished vehicle. Due to huge demand in the global market and limited supply, only **50 units** have been allotted in the first installment for the Indian market. Earlier, last year’s Octavia RS was completely sold-out in just 20 minutes, considering which a huge fight is certain this time too.

The company has still maintained suspense regarding the exact date of launch. However, Skoda had earlier indicated that this performance SUV will be made available for sale **by June 2026**. In such a situation, automobile experts believe that the company will officially announce its prices along with the start of booking on June 22 or within a few days thereafter. The expected ex-showroom price of this cool car in the Indian market is expected to be between Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh.

Official Statement: 50 Years of Racing DNA

“The RS badge reflects our over 50 years of racing history and performance heritage globally. The Octavia RS has had a very strong and loyal fan base in India since its inception. The new Kodiaq RS will be the first 7-seater RS ​​car to enter India and is set to be Skoda’s fastest car ever in the country.”
— Brand Director, Skoda Auto India

Power and Features: Why is Kodiaq RS special?

This vehicle is designed to set the roads on fire as compared to the regular Kodiaq. Its main technical specifications and features are as follows:

• **Strong Engine:** It has a 2.0-litre TSI Evo turbo-petrol engine, which generates **265 PS power and 400 Nm torque**. It is 60 PS more powerful than the regular model.
• **Thrill of Speed:** This 7-seater SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h** in just **6.3 seconds. Its top speed is **231 km/hr**.
• **Gearbox and Drive:** The engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive (AWD) system.
• **Sporty Look:** The exterior features a gloss-black front grille, aggressive bumper, matrix LED headlights, **large 20-inch alloy wheels** and red brake callipers.
• **Premium Cabin:** Gets all-black theme on the inside with red contrast stitching, sports seats with integrated headrests, **large 13-inch touchscreen** and 10.25-inch digital driver display.