2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI launched in India at 7.49 lakh

Apart from the new Superb and the Karoq SUV, Skoda India on Tuesday also launched the BS 6 compliant 2020 Rapid 1.0 TSI at a price tag of 7.49 lakh*. It is a B-segment sedan which rivals the likes of Hyundai Verna, VW Vento, Honda City and more such cars.

By: Prashant Singh
| Updated on: 12 Jul 2020, 17:13 PM
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2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI
2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI

With the new update, the previously found BS 4 spec 1.6-litre MPI petrol and 1.5-litre TDI turbocharged diesel engines have been discontinued. The sedan now gets a new 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol powerplant which is a three-cylinder unit, unlike the older options which were four-cylinder units.

Also Read : Skoda shifts to top gear, drives in 2020 Karoq, Rapid TSI, new Superb in India

This 1.0-litre unit develops a maximum power of 81 kW (110 PS) at 5,000-5,250 rpm and a peak torque of 175 Nm at 1,750-4,000 rpm. The engine comes hooked to a 6-speed manual gearbox which channels power to the front wheels. Its fuel economy rating is 18.97 km/l. There will also be a 6-speed automatic transmission which will be introduced in the later stage.

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(Also see pics: Skoda drives in 2020 Rapid 1.0 TSI in India)

Apart from a new and cleaner engine, the Rapid has also been updated with new cabin features such as a new infotainment system (8-inch touchscreen unit with built-in navigation) and Tellular Grey dual-tone leatherette upholstery. There are four variant options including Rider, Ambition, Onyx, Style and Monte Carlo, while the colour options list features six new paint schemes - Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Toffee Brown, Lapiz Blue and Flash Red.

While the base 'Rider' variant starts at 7,49,000*, the Ambition and Onyx variants have been priced at 9,99,000* and 10,19,000*, respectively. The higher-spec Style and Monte Carlo variants have been priced at 11,49,000* and 11,79,000*.

Also Read : Skoda Auto Volkswagen resumes production at Aurangabad plant

The top-spec Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo or 'Monte Carlo' was also up for display at the Auto Expo 2020.

*ex-showroom, India

First Published Date: 26 May 2020, 13:39 PM IST
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