Skoda has launched the New Rapid, which offers better performance combined with the new crystalline design language, tailor made to the needs of the Indian market. The New Rapid will be available to consumers at an attractive price of Rs 8.34 lakhs and customers can now choose between a New Rapid powered by a 1.6-litre MPI petrol engine or the new 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine. In addition, the New Rapid will feature the efficient and dynamic 7 speed DSG gearbox with Tiptronics mated to the 1.5 TDI diesel engine.
With six exciting colour options (Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Cappuccino Beige, Carbon Steel, Silk Blue and Flash Red ) accessible in 3 variants: Active, Ambition and Style, the New Rapid will be available across all authorized Skoda showrooms in the country. Elaborating on the launch of the new Rapid, Mr. Ashutosh Dixit, Director – Sales, Service & Marketing Skoda Auto India said, “The New Rapid positioned at the top end of the segment is a family car, compact enough for the city and spacious enough for longer trips. By offering more performance, an emotional design, class leading safety equipment and Simply Clever features, we expect the Rapid to dominate the upper end of the C segment.”
The car also comes with ‘Drive’ – the state-of-the-art 6.5 inch, Colour Touchscreen Central Infotainment System– to give your drive the experience it deserves. ‘Drive’ comes equipped with MirrorLink technology which will ensure seamless connectivity with your smartphone to keep you connected on the go, while also supporting USB/Aux-in/Bluetooth/SD Card options. The plethora of features don’t end here. The Skoda Rapid surprises you with an intelligent Rain Sensing Wiper system, the technology intuitively activates itself on detecting rain and adjusts the wiper’s frequency. The built-in cruise control, adjustable headrests and foldable armrests, thoughtfully cooled glove box and leading leg room make the Rapid even more compelling.