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.

— Filed Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 17:57 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

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.

Why this matters

Skoda uses a limited CBU import strategy to test demand for its performance line in India, capping the Kodiaq RS at 50 units that sold out entirely before any commitment to a follow-up batch.

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