Bharat Mobility Expo 2025: New Skoda Octavia vRS Debuts in India with 261bhp, Claims 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: The Skoda Octavia vRS made its India debut at the Auto Expo 2025, featuring a 261bhp engine, blacked-out accents, and a lowered stance. The design retains the classic butterfly grille but introduces revised headlights and a new bumper as part of the fourth-generation facelift. The 2025 model also comes with LED matrix beam headlights and LED tail lights, featuring welcome and goodbye animations. These updates enhance the car’s overall look, giving it a modern, dynamic appeal while maintaining its sporty performance and distinctive design.

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Skoda Octavia vRS: Interior

The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia vRS brings subtle changes to the exterior, while the interior features an all-new layout. The RS model comes with an all-black cabin, accented with red highlights on the dashboard and red stitching on the leatherette seats for a sporty feel.

The 2025 Octavia vRS is packed with features, including a 13-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10-inch digital driver’s display, ambient lighting, and a premium sound system. It also offers electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and a wireless phone charger.

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The front seats in the Octavia vRS offer electrical adjustments, adjustable lumbar support, and standard massage and memory functions. The sports suspension is lowered by 15mm, and the car is equipped with an electronically controlled VAQ limited-slip differential for better handling and stability.

Skoda Octavia vRS: Engine

The 2025 Octavia vRS is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that generates an impressive 261 and 370 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. Power is delivered through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The top speed of the Octavia vRS is electronically limited to 250 km/h.