Skoda Octavia vRS Spied in TVC Shoot: Thrilling Return!
Skoda enthusiasts in India are buzzing after the new Octavia vRS was caught on camera during a TVC shoot in Leh, flashing its bold Lime Yellow paint and aggressive stance just days ahead of bookings opening on October 6, 2025. This performance sedan, making a dramatic comeback after its 2023 discontinuation, promises to reignite the hot-hatch rivalry with just 100 exclusive CBU units earmarked for the country. Launch set for October 17, it’s poised to deliver European flair and blistering pace in a market craving speed demons.
Spotted zipping through high-altitude roads, the Octavia vRS flaunts a sporty makeover with 18-inch alloys, LED matrix headlights, and a lowered stance—15 mm below the standard Octavia—for sharper handling. Gloss black accents pepper the grille (emblazoned with “vRS”), mirrors, and roof rails, while a quad-exhaust setup and rear spoiler amp up the menace. Inside, it’s driver-centric: black leatherette seats with red stitching, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a carbon-fiber dash trim. Tech shines with a 13-inch touchscreen, 10-inch digital cluster, ambient lighting, and wireless charging, all supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Under the hood, the heart-pumper is a 2.0-liter TSI turbo-petrol engine belting out 265 PS and 370 Nm, mated to a slick 7-speed DSG auto. It blitzes 0-100 kmph in 6.4 seconds, tops out at 250 kmph electronically, and rides on adaptive chassis control with an electronic diff for track-like grip. Safety nets include blind-spot detection, emergency braking, and a rear camera—earning nods for comprehensive ADAS. “The Octavia vRS isn’t just a car; it’s a statement for those who demand performance without compromise,” teased a Skoda spokesperson, hinting at its limited-run exclusivity to build hype.
This revival taps into the cult following the previous gen built, blending practicality (boot space over 600 liters) with raw thrills in a sedan body that’s rarer than SUVs these days. Priced likely between Rs 30-40 lakh ex-showroom, it eyes rivals like the VW Golf GTI (also limited to 150 units) and Hyundai Elantra N, but stands out with Skoda’s India 2.0 build quality. Imported as CBUs, these 100 slots will vanish fast—perfect for festive speed chasers.
As US News Today tracks global performance pulses, the vRS’s return echoes America’s hot-sedan revival, like the refreshed Charger amid EV dominance. In Breaking News USA, it’s a reminder that gas guzzlers still rule enthusiast hearts. For America Updates, with VW Group’s U.S. ties, could this pave the way for Stateside imports? Revved up yet? With bookings live soon, the wait’s almost over—will you snag one of 100?