Skoda Kodiaq RS lands in India as 50-unit CBU import at ₹70 lakh, all booked
Skoda brings the performance-focused Kodiaq RS to India as a limited CBU import capped at 50 units priced at ₹70 lakh, with the entire batch already sold out. The 261 bhp SUV does 0-100 kph in 6 seconds and tops out at 231 kph. Timing for a next batch remains unclear.
What happened
Skoda launches the Kodiaq RS as a CBU import in India, limited to 50 units priced at ₹70 lakh, all already booked, with next batch timing unclear.
Key facts
- 50 units
- 261 bhp
- ₹70 lakh
- 0-100 kph in 6 seconds
- 231 kph top speed
- 786-litre boot
Why this matters
The instant sell-out validates a premium performance niche in India that could justify local assembly or a broader RS lineup, making this a signal worth tracking for partnership or capacity-expansion discussions.
What to watch
- Official announcement of next batch and its pricing
- Grey-market or resale listings above ₹70 lakh
- Delivery-timeline complaints from booked customers
- Competitor limited-run performance SUV launches
- Any duty/regulatory change on CBU imports
- Skoda gauges reservation waitlist depth to justify a follow-up allocation
- Dealers push existing Kodiaq/Superb inventory on RS-driven traffic
- Marketing amplifies 'sold out' narrative to reinforce exclusivity positioning
- Monitor customs/import quota headroom for additional CBU units