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New Delhi: Skoda recently confirmed that the Kodiaq RS performance SUV will be coming to the Indian roads by June 2025. That makes the Kodiaq the first SUV to come with RS badging and sit above the standard Kodiaq, getting a more sporty cosmetic upgrade and even a stronger mechanical package.
The Kodiaq RS will be powered by a higher-output version of the 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, paired with a dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It is also going to be a CBU import, which could make it a limited-run product as well. The final list of equipments haven’t been confirmed yet.
The Kodiaq RS will be coming with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that was previously seen in the Octavia RS as well. For this car, it will be making 265 bhp and 400 Nm of torque, which is a 60 bhp and 80 Nm of torque increase from the standard car. It will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel-drive system.
Skoda have said that it will be doing 0-100 kph in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 231 kph. The RS will also come with upgraded braking hardware, including slotted brake discs and two-piston callipers at the front.
The Kodiaq RS is much more sportier in terms of styling over the standard SUV, coming at the front with a blacked-out grille, reshaped bumper elements and bigger air openings that give it a much more performance-focused appearance. Further, there are 20-inch alloy wheels with red brake callipers and blacked-out C-pillar, mirror caps and roof rails. The back is similar to the standard SUV, but the bumper is slightly revised.
On the inside, you have the all-black theme running with red accents and red contrast stitching. The seats are heavily bolstered and come with the RS badging integrated on the headrests. The model also comes with a 13-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, and rotating control knobs for standard functions like volume and climate control.
The Kodiaq RS comes with a rich feature list, including three-zone climate control, powered tailgate, ambient lighting, heads-up display, multiple wireless chargers, and powered, ventilated, heated and massaging front seats.
Kodiaq RS international comes with adaptive dampers as standard, further adding flexibility for both comfort and sportier driving, but whether the Indian spec gets this isn’t known. In other markets, the Kodiaq RS also comes with 9 airbags, a Level 2 ADAS suite, and important features like electronic stability control, hill-hold assist and even electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
Parking features include a 360-degree camera along with front and back parking sensors, and has a five-star NCAP rating, but a lot of the features will depend on the pricing of course. The expected pricing is Rs 55 lakh and Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom), making it compete with the likes of established players like Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and newcomers like MG Majestor and Volkswagen Tayron R-Line.
