Skoda Rapid Onyx launched in India - In 7 Live Images

20/09/2018 - 18:45 Skoda Rapid, Skoda Sagar Parikh

Skoda has begun its festive season play with the launch of the Rapid Onyx in India today. Prices of the new variant start at INR 9.75 lakh*. Here are live images from the showroom floor shared by IAB reader Muhammad.

Skoda Rapid Onyx Front Three Quarters Right Side — The Skoda Rapid Onyx is available in two colours: Lapiz Blue (new) and Candy White.

The Skoda Rapid Onyx has a sportier styling with the usual cosmetic changes. It features white bulbs for the headlamps, 16-inch Clubber black alloy wheels with bolt covers, gloss black ORVMs, black side moulding and trunk lip garnish.

Inside, the only sporty element is the new flat bottom black leather-wrapped steering wheel with black stitching. Other bits, including dual-tone Ebony-Sand colour scheme, chrome trim and textile mats featuring premium black stitching, have a luxury-focus.

Projector headlamps with white bulbs and LED DRLs, scuff plates with Rapid inscription, black waste-bin, 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-volt power sockets (front and rear) are some more equipment highlights of the Skoda Rapid Onyx.

Skoda Rapid Onyx Interior Dashboard — Inside, the Skoda Rapid Onyx features a dual-tone Ebony-Sand colour scheme.

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The Skoda Rapid Onyx is available with the 1.6-litre MPI petrol engine and the 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine. The naturally aspirated petrol unit is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The turbocharged diesel engine sends the drive to the wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission or the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The fuel economy rating (ARAI) is 15.41 km/l (petrol-MT)/14.84 km/l (petrol-AT)/21.13 km/l (diesel-MT)/21.72 km/l (diesel-AT).

On the safety front, dual airbags and ABS are standard. Hill Hold Control (HHC) is included in only the petrol-AT and diesel-AT configurations, while Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is exclusive to the latter.