Skoda bets big on India with 10 new product launches planned for 2026

Skoda has confirmed plans to introduce 10 new product updates in India in 2026, including new variants and special editions.

Published on: Jan 20, 2026 1:30 PM IST

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Skoda has announced that it will launch 10 new product updates for India in 2026. The Czech carmaker confirmed its plans at the launch event of the Kushaq facelift, stating India’s position as the biggest market for the brand outside of Europe. The country is the fourth-largest market for Skoda, with the carmaker having spent 25 years here since the launch of the original Octavia sedan in 2001.

Skoda will launch 10 product updates for India in 2026, spanning three global models, three new variants, two major updates, a special edition model, and one major feature upgrade

Skoda’s upcoming product offensive for India will include a range of new models and updates spanning three global models, three new value-focused and sporty variants, two new major updates, one special edition, and one model with major feature upgrades.

Skoda Kylaq to get new variants:

Skoda will launch the new Kylaq variants in Q1 2026, with the Kodiaq RS to follow in Q2

The upcoming volley of launches will be kicked off with new variants for the Kylaq. The sub-4m SUV has been a major sales driver for the carmaker in India, helping to double the brand’s sales on our shores. In the first quarter of 2026, the Kylaq will get a major model update with new Classic+ and Prestige+ variants.

The Classic+ variants will be offered with both manual and automatic transmission options alongside standard amenities such as an electric sunroof, auto-dimming IRVMs, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel and more.

The Skoda Kylaq will get new variants across the range, including a top-spec Sportline model that will be launched in Q3 2026

The Signature and Signature+ variants will also get these features before adding rear wipers and paddle shifters as standard. The top end of the lineup will see a new Prestige+ variant, with which the Kylaq’s lineup will expand from four variants at seven price points to six variants and 11 price points.

Skoda will also expand the lineup with a range-topping Sportline variant, details of which remain under wraps. This will be a sportier version of the sub-4m SUV, expected to be distinguished by sharper styling and sportier cosmetic elements. It will reach our shores in the third quarter of the year.

Skoda Kodiaq RS to launch in India:

Skoda has confirmed that the Kodiaq RS will be launched in India in 2026, bringing more power to the premium 4x4 SUV

In Q2 2026, Skoda will expand the RS (Rally Sport) range in India with the launch of the Kodiaq RS. This is the high-performance variant of the premium mid-size 4x4 SUV, and it employs a tricked-out version of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that now makes 265 bhp and 400 Nm of torque, significantly outperforming the standard model's 201 bhp and 320 Nm. To match the performance, the Kodiaq RS gets better braking performance and is equipped with Volkswagen’s Dynamic Chassis Control Plus adaptive suspension as standard. The sporty SUV is expected to arrive after receiving a global update that sees it putting on new major features.

Skoda Octavia RS to receive major model update

The Skoda Octavia RS will also be updated in 2026 although details on it remain sparse

The Skoda Octavia RS is central to the Czech carmaker’s identity of building driver-focused vehicles. At the time of launch, the sedan sold out in under 20 minutes, reaffirming its status as a key model for the brand’s global operations. As part of its 2026 product roadmap, Skoda will bring a new batch of the Octavia RS to our shores, although the exact number of units has not been announced yet. The carmaker will also launch a major update for the sedan in the fourth quarter, expected to arrive as a special edition variant.

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