2025 Skoda Kodiaq RS Unveiled: Will It come To India?

The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq RS has been unveiled, featuring a refreshed design, improved performance, and new features. As Skoda’s flagship SUV, it combines sporty dynamics with family-friendly practicality. Let’s explore the key updates and discuss the possibility of the Kodiaq RS coming to India.

Design

Appearance-wise, the Kodiaq RS retains the standard Kodiaq model’s design, albeit for a few sportier styling cues.

• Blacked-out radiator grille, exterior mirror caps, the upper part of the window frames, and the roof rails.
•  Illuminated grille
• 20-inch rims
• Red brake calipers.

Skoda has positioned it’s flagship SUV as a performance oriented SUV that can also go anywhere off-road.

Interior And Cabin Upgrades

The Kodiaq RS retains the layout of the regular flagship Kodiaq but now offers a more sporty look with all black colour scheme with red contrast stitching for sporty exclusivity.

• New interior trims: RS Suedia (Suedia microfiber and leatherette seats) and RS Suite (Leather seats).
• 13-inch infotainment display
•  10-inch digital instrument cluster as standard.
• RS badging

Powertrain And Suspension

The Kodiaq RS is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo petrol TSI engine that delivers 261 Horsepower and 400NM of torque. It features a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels. The SUV can reach a top speed of 231km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 6.3 seconds.

•  Adaptive dampers
• Modes for suspension and handling (Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual, and Snow)

Will The Kodiaq RS Come To India?

There’s no official confirmation yet on the 2025 Kodiaq RS coming to India as the new . While Skoda has expanded its SUV range here, the performance-focused RS variant may not appeal to the wider Indian market. However, given the popularity of the Kodiaq, Skoda may consider bringing the RS if there’s enough demand for high-performance SUVs.

Verdict

The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq RS brings exciting updates with its enhanced performance and features, making it a standout in the global SUV market. While its arrival in India is not yet confirmed, the growing interest in premium SUVs could make it a strong contender in the future. For now, potential buyers in India will have to wait and see if Skoda decides to introduce this performance-focused model.