Skoda has launched the new Rapid TSI at an attractive introductory price of 34.90 lakhs in Nepal which is 5 lakh rupees lower than out-going Skoda Rapid. The new Rapid will come in 6 variants with prices starting from Rs. 34.90 lakhs for the base Rider variant and going all the way up to Rs. 51.90 lakhs for the top-end Monte Carlo variant.

At the heart of the new, Skoda Rapid is a new TSI engine, which previously was found only in the more premium models such as Superb and Octavia. The new petrol engine produces 110 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque, both of which are best-in-class. The fuel efficiency is 18.97 km/l under standard test conditions. When compared with the outgoing 1.6 MPI engine, the new Skoda Rapid1.0 TSI offers a 5% upsurge in power and a 14% rise in torque output. At the same time, the new Rapid offers a 23% increase in fuel efficiency against the previous motor. The new Rapid 1.0 TSI is calibrated for refinement, efficiency as well as performance.

The Skoda Rapid also offers a best-in-class boot space of 460 litres and a fuel tank capacity of 55 litres. In addition, every variant of the Rapid comes with rear A/C vents, automatic climatronic A/C, and tilt and telescopic steering. Škoda has always been associated with safety in Nepal, and there too, the Rapid comes with equipment such as the Parktronic rear parking sensors, anti-glare interior rearview mirror, rough road package, fuel supply cut off in a crash, and engine immobilizer with a floating code system.

In order to foster peace of mind by lowering the ownership costs of owning a Skoda Rapid, M.A.W. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Skoda in Nepal is including a brand new 4-year service package along with every purchase whereby the customer will not have to incur any maintenance costs for 4 years. This is in addition to the standard 4 years or 1 lakh kilometre warranty. For more information, contact here.