First Drive: 2025 Skoda Octavia RS,The Czech performer returns.

First Drive: 2025 Skoda Octavia RS,The Czech performer returns.
While India fell in love with Skoda when the first Octavia arrived, nothing was going to prepare us for the performance edition. Almost 2 decades later, a Octavia with RS badging has comeback in India - this time for a sub-₹50 lakh price tag. While the first lot is sold out to fans, this video is to get you to up to speed for the second… 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Design and Dimensions 04:01 Power and Performance 05:55 Ride and Handling 07:54 Equipment and Features 09:07 Verdict MORE FROM C&B:
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