Skoda’s ₹67 Lakh Kodiaq RS Sold Out in 6 Minutes. But Should You Actually Want One?

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Skoda launched the Kodiaq RS in India at ₹66.99 lakh, its first-ever RS-badged SUV in the country, and all 50 allocated units sold out within six minutes of bookings opening. That’s an extraordinary sellout speed for a premium SUV. But six minutes of hype and a genuinely sound purchase decision are two very different things.

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What You’re Actually Paying For

The Kodiaq RS runs a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine producing 261hp and 400Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG and all-wheel drive, hitting 0-100kmph in 6.3 seconds, making it the quickest Skoda ever sold in India.

The Real Competitive Set

At ₹67 lakh, the Kodiaq RS brushes against entry-level luxury SUVs from German brands, not just other Skoda models. The honest comparison is “Kodiaq RS versus an entry BMW X1 or Audi Q3.”

Where It Genuinely Delivers

Seven seats with adaptive suspension and genuine driving engagement is a rare combination, most three-row SUVs at this price sacrifice one for the other.

The Practical Limitations

The third row is genuinely tight for adult use. With only 50 units allocated and no confirmed second batch, parts availability and resale liquidity over the long term are open questions.

What Ownership Actually Costs You

A ₹67 lakh Skoda isn’t just an upfront number. Service intervals on the 2.0-litre TSI are typically shorter than what mainstream SUV owners are used to, and DSG transmission fluid changes come with a real bill attached. Skoda’s service network in India, while improved over the last few years, is still nowhere near as dense as Toyota’s or Hyundai’s, so factor in travel time to an authorised centre if you don’t live in a metro. Insurance on a performance-badged AWD SUV in this bracket typically runs higher than a standard Kodiaq variant too, so get an actual quote before you commit rather than assuming it tracks with the base model.

The resale question is the one nobody selling you the car will bring up unprompted. With only 50 units in the country, the Kodiaq RS is a genuine rarity, and that cuts both ways. Rarity can support strong resale among enthusiast buyers who specifically want an RS, but it also means a much thinner pool of buyers when you eventually sell, compared to volume models like the Fortuner or Endeavour where a used market always exists. If you’re the kind of buyer who keeps a car for 7-8 years and enjoys it, this is a non-issue. If you’re thinking about it as a 3-year hold, ask your Skoda dealer directly about buyback support before signing.

Skoda typically bundles the Kodiaq RS with an extended warranty package and a multi-year service plan at launch, worth confirming the exact terms of before you finalise pricing, since these packages materially change the total cost of ownership picture over the first 3-5 years. It’s also worth test-driving a standard Kodiaq variant if you can’t get RS-specific slot time, the underlying platform, ride quality, and cabin layout carry over almost entirely, only the engine tune and cosmetic changes differentiate the RS. That gives you a genuine feel for daily livability before committing to a car with a six-minute waitlist and effectively zero test-drive availability.

Final Verdict

Genuinely quick, genuinely practical, and genuinely rare, but the Kodiaq RS asks buyers to prioritise substance over badge, which is a harder sell at ₹67 lakh than it should be. Right buyer, right car. Wrong buyer, expensive mistake.

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