IAB Report - New Skoda Rapid launched at INR 7.22 lakhs [Gallery Updated]

26/09/2014 - 13:32 Skoda Rapid, Skoda Nithyanandh K

Features a new 1.5-litre diesel engine and a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox.

The Skoda Rapid facelift comes just a day after its sibling, the VW Vento facelift. The updated C-Segment sedan starts at INR 7.22 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi).

Mr. Sudhir Rao, Chairman and Managing Director - SKODA Auto India - launching the Skoda Rapid with 7-Speed Automatic DSG Transmission.

The highlight of the Rapid facelift comes in the form of a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine which replaces the old 1.6-litre unit. The powerplant also does duty under the hoods of the VW Vento and Polo facelifts.

Skoda Rapid facelift front three quarter — The Skoda Rapid facelift has no visual changes except for a dealer-level customization package.

At 105 PS and 250 Nm of torque, the power and torque outputs stay identical to the outgoing motor but the efficiency is claimed to have improved by 3%. Another important feature addition is the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission (available only with the new diesel engine).

The 1.6-litre petrol motor which is capable of 105 PS and 153 Nm of torque continues to be mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The top-end elegance variant comes with cruise control, parking sensors and 15-inch alloy wheels. A new Toffee Brown exterior color option, launched yesterday on the Vento, will be added to the diesel variants next month.

Skoda Rapid facelift front — The diesel engine is a new 1.5-litre unit which is also available with a 7-speed DSG.

Interestingly, Skoda has not made any visual changes to the exterior or interior of the car. However, a dealer-level customization package called the Elegance Black Package in on offer which provides black bezels for the headlamps and foglights, glossy black roof, grille, alloy wheels and ORVM covers.

Skoda Rapid facelift - Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Rapid 1.6-litre MPI petrol MT in Active, Ambition+, Elegance and Elegance Black Package variants - INR 7.22 lakhs - 8.85 lakhs
Rapid 1.6-litre MPI petrol 6-speed AT in Ambition+, Elegance and Elegance Black Package variants - INR 9.14 lakhs - 9.81 lakhs
Rapid 1.5-litre TDI diesel MT in Active, Ambition+, Elegance and Elegance Black Package variants - INR 8.38 lakhs - 9.87 lakhs
Rapid 1.5-litre TDI diesel 7-speed DSG in Ambition+, Elegance and Elegance Black Package variants - INR 10.34 lakhs - 10.97 lakhs

You can refer the documents below to get more details.