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Old 8th November 2024, 15:21   #46
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

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“Bringing Octavia RS to India or Kodiaq RS to India is an option.
I guess it’s time for many enthusiasts to start an SIP for the VRS fund. Many like me still regret not getting the VRS230 when it was available at a reasonable price, hope Skoda brings the new ones via CKD route only. Because once you cross the 50L delta, it becomes difficult to justify the Brand Skoda, for few more lakhs, Germans are not far.
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

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Skoda Octavia RS confirmed to come to Bharat Mobility Show 2025.

“Bringing Octavia RS to India or Kodiaq RS to India is an option. Whether it’s only (as a) CBU, probably yes. We’re bringing Octavia RS to Bharat Mobility in January,” Petr Janeba said.

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Just when I thought I would never see the Octavia again! This is fantastic news.

As a still-hungerover lover of the 2021 Skoda Octavia L&K, the news of the ride coming to India as RS, albiet as a show piece, is refreshing.

It's possible that they'll be bringing this unit in limited CBU capacity, something they've already done for Skoda Superb. I understand the reasoning, the D-segment doesn't have that many buyers now, with most flocking for that overpriced SUV Toyota sells. Nonetheless, I hope some of those prospective buyers happen to chance upon this beauty and buy it. Who knows, mayne we'll see someday it on the streets of Delhi.

Bharat Mobility Expo... here I come!
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Old 10th November 2024, 18:56   #48
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

Is there a possibility that the 1.5 TSI could have a different state of tune to the current VAG cars with that engine? I tried searching but it seems that the tune offered in India for the 1.5 TSI is the max everywhere else too.
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If new Octavia is now 1.5 TSI with 150 BHP, who knows for India they bring regular 2.0 TSI 190 BHP Octavia portrayed as vRS version.
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

In hunger for the Octy VRS since a year. Have been putting off my car purchase due to the belief that Skoda would release this some day. Jumping on this news, I immediately booked my tickets to Delhi Bharath Expo to see that beauty in person. In case Skoda decides to release this in 2025, hope Skoda doesn't go beyond 45-50 lacs. The latest Superb CBU release (older model) is an example and dealers are struggling to clear out the stocks of the 100 units planned for India still. If it goes beyond 50 lacs, Octy looses its value proposition of being an affordable performance sedan. People can very well get an Audi if it's beyond 50 lacs.
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

Skoda Octavia RS MK4 India debut at Bharat Mobility Show:

While the RS could come to India as a CBU, the standard Octavia sedan is being evaluated for local assembly. New Octavia RS makes 265BHP of power and 370NM of Torque.

Some pics of the S-E-X-Y vRS

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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

Amazing.
Good to know that Skoda continue to upscale their power game in newer versions.
Seriously hope they bring this drivetrain in Octavia & Kodiaq to India.
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IIn case Skoda decides to release this in 2025, hope Skoda doesn't go beyond 45-50 lacs. The latest Superb CBU release (older model) is an example and dealers are struggling to clear out the stocks of the 100 units planned for India still.
If its CBU, there is no way it can be under 50 lacs ex showroom.
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

If CBU they will struggle to clear out the units. Let’s see how much more we have to wait!
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

Skoda Octavia vRS spotted ahead of auto Expo 2025 debut.

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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

New Skoda Octavia RS unveiled:
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Under the hood, the second-gen Skoda Octavia RS is exclusively powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged TSI petrol engine which dishes out top power of 261 bhp and peak torque of 370 Nm. The power output has increased by almost 20 bhp as compared to the preceding model. The engine is linked to a 7-speed automatic DSG transmission as standard.
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I presume it will be priced at high 60 Lakh mark. That is going to be a tough sell Hope I am proven wrong thoug.
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Skoda Octavia vRS @ Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

Big shoutout to libranof1987 for shooting these pictures & his coverage of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Thanks for sharing, man!

The Skoda Octavia vRS has always had a big fan following in India and there have been talks of bringing it to India in limited numbers. However, the launch timelines seem a bit unclear as of now:
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It's powered by the same 2.0 TSI engine that makes 261 BHP and is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. It looks sporty in this neon green shade with the black coloured boot spoiler adding to the sportiness:
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18-inch wheels are standard on the Octavia vRS, but you also have the option of 19-inch wheels:
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Interiors have a simple design, but you have sporty elements like the flat bottom perforated steering wheel and carbon fibre trim on the dashboard. The dashboard also has an Alcantara-finished panel with contrast red stitching:
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Bucket seats get contrast red stitching and the vRS logo:
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A look at the rear seats of the Octavia vRS:
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Old 19th January 2025, 20:28   #59
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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

I'm interested in seeing how they price this car. Around 50L should be the sweet spot but seems unlikely

While it is a great package no doubt, will the resale value of this hold like the VRS245 and VRS230? I have my doubts, because the previous gen had a very mod-friendly powertrain leading to high demand from tuners

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Re: 2024 Octavia with 1.5 TSI headed to India

Found interior materials better than most of the Skoda's lot - they have to be - it's vRS.

Steering wheel is definitely a game up in quality when compared to newly launched Superb & Kodiaq.

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