Skoda Rapid Overview

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"></span><br /> <div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b> </b><b><img align="none" alt="Skoda Rapid" height="300" src="http://www.doyouknow.in/Articles/images/201111201005148347523.png" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 0px;" width="400" /><a href="" name="more"></a></b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Skoda India has launched the much-awaited C+ segment sedan ‘Rapid’, which will be manufactured in the same plant (Chakan, Pune) where Vento is also manufactured.</b><b>Skoda Rapid is based on the platform of Vento <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">and shares</span> most of the parts <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">with it</span>including the engine, gearbox and suspension. Initially, it was expected that it will be sold as </b><b>Rapid, then there were rumours that it will be christened 'Lauretta' but Skoda Auto India has again surprised everybody that finally their all-new entry level sedan will be sold as '</b><b>Rapid' in India. It is powered by same petrol and diesel engine which are doing duty under <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">the hood</span> of Volkswagen Vento. Skoda Auto recently changed the variant<span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">names of</span> Fabia and Laura (Classic to Active and Ambiente to Ambition); Rapid will also bears new variant name: Rapid Active, Rapid Ambition and Rapid Elegance. </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Skoda Rapid gets design cues from the Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Vento, it was expected that it will be based on the MissionL design concept displayed the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but to keep the costs down Skoda Auto has kept the design very basic and familiar. It will compete with the likes of Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, New Hyundai Verna, New Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Aveo, Fiat Linea and Tata Indigo Manza.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>“</b><b>SKODA Auto India <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">marks</span> a crucial <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11">milestone</span> in India with the launch of Rapid. We intend to strengthen our presence in the highly competitive C segment in the country with this launch. We are confident that this car will become the cornerstone for the </b><b>SKODA brand in India. It‟s distinctly fresh, young, smart and clear-cut design makes Rapid a well-balanced car and therefore successfully fills the gap between </b><b>SKODA Fabia and the current Laura”, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Member of the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">Board</span> & Director, Sales & Marketing, SKODA Auto India commented. With the central philosophy of “Clever engineering with a human touch” and the attitude of “Listen closely to customers’ wishes”, </b><b>SKODA also unveiled its new corporate identitywith a young, fresh and precise logo in India.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Mr. Thomas Kuehl further added, “The Rapid is positioned as a family car, compact enough for the city and spacious enough for longer trips. Our plans for the Rapid in India are fairly ambitious, given that we expect it to become the bestselling car in our model line-up in India, in the near future. We aim to penetrate in the competitive C segment and have an advantage over our competitors with our high quality design and unique features for the Indian market.”</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Fast Facts about Skoda Rapid</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Skoda Rapid will be <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">available</span> in both petrol and diesel</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- The main rival cars are Volkswagen Vento, Honda City, Fiat Linea, New Hyundai Verna Fluidic, New Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sunny</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Base model of Rapid petrol priced at Rs. 6.75 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi)</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Base model of Rapid diesel is priced at Rs. 7.96 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi)</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of the parts with it including the engine, gearbox and suspension.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Petrol engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 153 Nm torque</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Diesel engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 250 Nm torque</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Is available in eight variants: Active petrol, Ambition petrol, Elegance petrol, Ambition automatic, Elegance automatic, Active diesel, Ambitiondiesel and Elegance Diesel</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Available in five attractive shades: Deep Black, Candy White, Flash Red, Brilliant Silver and Cappuccino Beige</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Feature dual SRS airbags and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><img align="none" alt="Skoda Rapid" height="280" src="http://www.doyouknow.in/Articles/images/201111201005167067556.png" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 0px;" width="400" /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Design and Interiors of Skoda Rapid</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Skoda Rapid is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of the parts with it including the doors, windows and 90 percent of the interiors are same. Previously it was expected that it will feature latest design philosophy of Skoda Auto, which the company displayed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (MissonL Concept). The front is quite familiar featuring same style for the grille and headlamps like we have seen on Skoda Fabia. The side profile is similar to the Vento but the rear is altogether different with new design for boot and tail lamps. The interiors same like Vento; everything is same except the steering wheel and music system, the fit and finish is up to the mark. The top-of-the-line Rapid variant features power windows, power steering, 2-DIN music system with AUX-in and USB port, automatic climate control system, remote central locking, height adjustment for driver's seat, electric adjustment for the outside rear-view mirrors, alloy wheel, front and rear fog lamps, dual SRS airbags and ABS.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><img align="none" alt="Skoda Rapid" height="280" src="http://www.doyouknow.in/Articles/images/201111201005170655563.png" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 0px;" width="400" /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma; font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><div>Variants of Skoda Rapid with Mileage and Price / </div><div><br /> </div><div>Price of Skoda Rapid</div><div><br /> </div><div>Skoda Rapid is available in eight variants:</div><div><br /> </div><div><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody> <tr><td rowspan="2" style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">Version (Specification)</td><td rowspan="2" style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;"><center>Price</center><center>(Ex-Showroom) Rs.</center></td><td rowspan="2" style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">Engine Detail</td><td align="center" colspan="3" style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px; text-align: center;">Average (Kmpl)</td><td rowspan="2" style="background-color: #3c71a7; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">Fuel Type</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">City</td><td style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">Highway</td><td style="background-color: #3c71a7; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; color: white; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 5px;">Overall</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI price 6,75,000">6,75,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Petrol engine, in-line, liquid <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">cooling system</span>, 16V</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI City Average(Kmpl)">11</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI Highway Average(Kmpl)">14</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI overall Average(Kmpl)">12</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 MPI Fuel Type Petrol">Petrol</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR price 7,95,000">7,95,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid coolin</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR City Average(Kmpl)">13</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR Highway Average(Kmpl)">17</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR overall Average(Kmpl)">15</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Active 1.6 TDI CR Fuel Type Diesel">Diesel</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI price 7,09,000">7,09,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI City Average(Kmpl)">11</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI Highway Average(Kmpl)">14</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI overall Average(Kmpl)">12</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI Fuel Type Petrol">Petrol</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT price 8,09,000">8,09,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT City Average(Kmpl)">10</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT Highway Average(Kmpl)">13</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT overall Average(Kmpl)">11</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 MPI AT Fuel Type Petrol">Petrol</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR price 8,29,000">8,29,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid coolin</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR City Average(Kmpl)">13</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR Highway Average(Kmpl)">17</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR overall Average(Kmpl)">15</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Ambition 1.6 TDI CR Fuel Type Diesel">Diesel</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR price 9,19,000">9,19,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid coolin</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR City Average(Kmpl)">13</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Highway Average(Kmpl)">17</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR overall Average(Kmpl)">15</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance 1.6 TDI CR Fuel Type Diesel">Diesel</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI price 7,99,000">7,99,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI City Average(Kmpl)">11</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI Highway Average(Kmpl)">14</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI overall Average(Kmpl)">12</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI Fuel Type Petrol">Petrol</td></tr> <tr><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;">Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT price 8,99,000">8,99,000</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT Engine Details">1598(cc)<br /> Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT City Average(Kmpl)">10</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT Highway Average(Kmpl)">13</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="View Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT overall Average(Kmpl)">11</td><td style="background-color: #f6f6f6; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(213, 213, 213); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px;" title="Skoda Rapid Elegance: 1.6 MPI AT Fuel Type Petrol">Petrol</td></tr> </tbody></table></div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>Skoda Rapid is available in eight variants, the base variant (Active) will feature power windows, power steering, remote central locking, manual air-conditioner, rear defogger, steering adjustment, height adjustable driver's seat, designer <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12">wheel covers</span> and single DIN music system. In addition to the above-mentioned features, the top-model of Rapid features 2-DIN music system with AUX-in and USB port, alloy wheels, fog lights, automatic climate control system, ABS and dual SRS airbags.</div></span></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma; font-size: small;"><b>The top variant of </b><b>Skoda Rapid features Dual SRS airbags and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).</b></div></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">All variants will be available in five color choices, Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Cappuccino Beige, Deep <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">Black Pearl</span> and Flash Red.</span></b></div><div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Skoda Rapid is priced very competitively at Rs. 6.75 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base petrol model and Rs. 7.96 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base model of diesel. It is expected that at these prices Skoda Rapid will outsell Volkswagen Vento, Fiat Linea, New Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sunny.</span></b></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">Engine Options of Skoda Rapid</b></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">- Petrol engine - 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 153 Nm torque</span></b></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">- Diesel engine - 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 250 Nm torque</span></b></div></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Skoda Rapid is powered by same engines which power the Volkswagen Vento - the diesel engine which is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve which develops 105 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve which develop 105 bhp and 153 Nm of torque. It is expected that both the engines will be more fuel efficient than Vento because Skoda has fine-tuned them and the weight of Rapid is less in comparison to Volkswagen Vento. The Ambition and Elegance variants of Rapid petrol have option of automatic gearbox.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Shades of Skoda Rapid</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Skoda Rapid is available in five shades:</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Deep Black</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Candy White</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Flash Red</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Brilliant Silver</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Cappuccino Beige</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Safety Features of Skoda Rapid</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- Dual SRS airbags</b></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)</b></div></div>

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<b>The hatchback offering in India today, suddenly seems so diverse, so evolved and so far above mediocrity that terms such as style and status no longer seem disassociated with the segment. Two great hatches from two great car makers sharing the same big umbrella now see a noticeable presence in the country, and though some of their key areas need improvement, they have literally powered their way into India’s small car market.</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1k9HmKeDuQqTxn7K3XHX9RlUoYaS6n8cpNUIPiFhdk0B3yQEImfRy1WmOt9Rmpz102KW0Lv_sLTvDzNtXlNEGTyCkOSO0nRoBLYNIQdtAi2VWPvi-hW_ZEZJhBRxG-wXCjsF0FWg9nU/s1600/vwpoloroadtest_2_560x420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1k9HmKeDuQqTxn7K3XHX9RlUoYaS6n8cpNUIPiFhdk0B3yQEImfRy1WmOt9Rmpz102KW0Lv_sLTvDzNtXlNEGTyCkOSO0nRoBLYNIQdtAi2VWPvi-hW_ZEZJhBRxG-wXCjsF0FWg9nU/s320/vwpoloroadtest_2_560x420.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <b>The Volkswagen Polo 1.6 and the Skoda Fabia 1.6 MPI, are currently the most muscular hatchbacks in India. Powering the 1.6 L model of the Polo is the same 1598 cc petrol engine that is used by the Volkswagen Vento. This powerful engine on the Polo gives it an impressive 105 PS of power and 153 Nm of Torque. The Skoda Fabia like its Volkswagen cousin is also now available with an identical 1.6 l petrol version, needless to say it produces the same power and creates similar torque curves in its power band. </b><br /> <b><br /> </b><br /> However, the mileage on the Polo and the Fabia hatches has always been their biggest ‘downfall’. While, our test Polo returned a petty 9 km/ltr in the city, and 13 km/ltr on the highway, the Skoda Fabia proved to be no mile muncher itself, giving almost the same mileage in city conditions, and identical figures on the highway.<br /> <br /> Coming to performance, the 0-100 km/hr drag on the Polo 1.6 version (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/volkswagen-polo-16-roadtest/7460/1" target="_blank" title="Polo 1.6 Roadtest">Read : Polo 1.6 Roadtest</a>) comes in just 12.3 seconds, which is as good as any premium compact sedan in the market today. Performance and safety are well taken care of in this car thanks to ABS, airbags and great German engineering ,that is indicative on every line and curve on the car, making it an outright performer in its class. But like in its elder sedan sibling the comfort and connectivity options on the Polo makes a typical Indian family reconsider buying this car. Aux, USB, Steering mounted volume and Bluetooth controls were just never on the check list of its overall package, which leaves customers wondering if sheer performance and minimal driver convenience was really worth such a steep price.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><img align="middle" alt="" border="0" src="http://static.zigwheels.com/media/content/2011/Jul/carsforwomen_3_560x420.jpg" /></div><br /> <br /> <br /> But where the Polo disappoints, the Skoda Fabia (<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/recent-launches/skoda-launches-16-variant-of-the-fabia/6942/1" target="_blank" title="Skoda Fabia 1.6 Launch">Read : Skoda Fabia 1.6MPI Launch</a>) redeems itself giving its driver and four co-passengers a roomy and delightful interior seating experience. A good looking dash, fine materials clothing the insides and a 2 DIN Mp3 player with 6 speakers makes the Fabia a very comfortable little car. Safety features on the Fabia match up to the Polo with the addition of EBD that takes care of the car’s on road stability.<br /> <br /> On the cost front, the 1.6 L Volkswagen Polo will cost you 6.38 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), while the Skoda Fabia in its sparkling new avatar is just a shade under 6 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).<br /> <br /> <strong>Verdict:</strong><br /> While the Polo dishes out similar on road figures as the Fabia, the drive and feel of the former is a lot more responsive and keeps the driver engaged as soon as he hits the accelerator pedal. The Skoda Fabia on the other hand definitely ups the style quotient and gives you a sense of class and sophistication owing to its well crafted interiors, which isn’t exactly found in abundance in this rung of cars.<br /> <br /> <b></b>

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