Škoda Kodiaq RS India Launch: Bookings Open June 22, 2026-Expected Price & Specs

Škoda Auto India has officially confirmed that bookings for its highly anticipated, first-ever performance SUV will open on 22nd June 2026.

Positioned as a flagship, limited-run import, the Kodiaq RS will serve as the fastest, most aggressive vehicle in Škoda’s current Indian portfolio.

Moreover, It will be brought as a fully import, and only 50 units have been allocated in the first batch.

Powertrain

• Transmission: 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
• Drivetrain: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD/4×4)
• 0 to 100 km/h: Just 6.3 seconds
• Top Speed: 231 km/h

Design

Exterior

Up front, the signature butterfly grille gets a complete gloss-black finish alongside a stark red-and-black RS emblem. The front fascia features this dark grille alongside a re-sculpted sports bumper with wider, more aggressive air intakes to aid engine cooling, flanked by striking LED Matrix headlights.

From the side, the SUV commands serious road presence thanks to massive 20-inch RS-specific dual-tone alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile rubber, neatly framing beefier brakes with bright red callipers poking through the spokes. The sleek, aggressive transformation is completed by gloss-black window borders, wing mirrors, matching roof rails, and a sport-tuned dual exhaust system at the rear.

Interior

Inside, the performance theme continues with an immersive, all-black cabin layout stitched together with sharp red contrast piping.

The standard seats make way for heavily contoured, integrated sport buckets embossed with the RS logo. On the tech front, drivers are treated to a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit with custom RS performance graphics, and a giant 13-inch standalone touchscreen. Luxury conveniences like a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree parking camera, and a comprehensive Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) safety suite are all included as standard.

RS-Tuned Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)

More importantly, the mechanical upgrades extend heavily into how the SUV handles corners. It features an RS-tuned Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system. Equipped with adaptive dampers, the SUV automatically stiffens up in Sport mode to eliminate body roll during spirited driving, yet softens down instantly to offer a plush, comfortable ride in Comfort mode.

Expected Pricing and India Launch

Being a full import brought into the country via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route, the Kodiaq RS will carry a premium price tag. We expect the performance-spec Škoda Kodiaq RS to be priced in the range of ₹50 lakh to ₹55 lakh (ex-showroom).

With official bookings opening on June 22, 2026, buyers looking to secure one of these rare, limited-run 7-seat performance machines will need to act fast. Word from the manufacturer suggests that Škoda Auto India is bringing only 50 “Collector’s Edition” units in the very first batch. Given how past RS models like the Octavia RS sold out within minutes of hitting the Indian market, this high-performance SUV is expected to vanish from order books just as quickly.