Skoda Rapid launched in India
Skoda India's made for India sedan and VW Vento, Maruti SX4 and Hyundai Verna challenger; the Rapid has been launched with a starting price of Rs 6.75 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi for the petrol variant. The Rapid gets three variants, one diesel and two petrol ones. Prices for the diesel variant start from Rs 7.96 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Powering the three variants is a 1598cc engine producing 105PS of power, the petrol at 5250rpm while the diesel at 4400rpm. The petrol engine produces a maximum torque of 153Nm at 3800rpm while the diesel produces 250Nm available from 1500-2500rpm, same as in the Vento. Standard for both the engines is a five speed manual while a six-speed automatic box is an option for the petrol variant. The Rapid sedan is available in three trim levels - Active, Ambition and Elegance. The Elegance trim gets all the bells and whistles including twin airbags and 15-inch alloy wheels. The Rapid fills the void between the Fabia and Octavia.
Starts Rs 7.49 Lakhs
999cc
Automatic
110
175
18.97 Kmpl
Starts Rs 9.31 Lakhs
1493cc
Automatic
115
250
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