2020 Skoda Rapid TSI India Launch On May 26 Engine Specifications Features Variants Expected Prices
TSI in the country on May 26. For the first time, Skoda will offer the Rapid with a turbo-petrol engine here in India. The carmaker will discontinue the existing 1.5-litre TDI and 1.6-litre MPI powertrains in the Rapid lineup. Here are five things that are new in the upcoming sedan.
The Main Change:
The main change lies under the hood. The Rapid will now be offered with a BS6-compliant 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine that develops 110PS of power and 175Nm of torque. This engine will replace the existing 1.5-litre TDI diesel and 1.6-litre MPI petrol motors in the Rapid's lineup.
New Transmission:
Along with the updated engine, Skoda India will offer the Rapid with a 6-speed manual transmission. And if you've been wanting an automatic transmission, the Rapid TSI will be offered with a 6-speed torque converter at a later stage rather than the quick shifting 7-speed DSG.
Any New Features:
The 2020 Rapid's feature list will most likely be identical to the BS4 model. Highlights include a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, climate control, cruise control, a multi-info display, keyless entry as well as an auto-dimming IRVM. On the safety front, the Rapid comes with four airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and a rear view camera.
Variants and Colour Choices:
The Skoda Rapid TSI will be offered in a total of five variants: Active, Ambition, Onyx, Style and Monte Carlo. All variants come with different colour options. You can have a more detailed look at them right.
Expected Price And Rivals:
The Skoda Rapid TSI is expected to start from Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It will lock horns with the, Hyundai Verna facelift, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the upcoming Honda City 2020.
By Aniruthan Srithar May 25, 2020 at 03:29PM
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