Skoda Rapid TSI BS6 Launched in India

Skoda has launched the 2020 Rapid 1.0 TSI in India. This is the first BS6 Skoda car to have been launched in India and the price for the new Rapid TSI starts from INR 7.49 lakh and will go up to INR 11.79 lakh. The Skoda Rapid’s BS4 1.6-liter petrol and 1.5-liter TDI turbocharged diesel engines have now been replaced with only one powertrain option.The new Rapid gets a BS6 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that produces 110 PS of maximum power at 5,000-5,250 rpm and 175 Nm of maximum torque at 1,750-4,000 rpm with the mileage for the manual transmission rated at 18.97 kmpl as per ARAI. A 6-speed automatic transmission option will be introduced later this year.The new Rapid doesn't do a lot to differentiate itself from the outgoing model with the most prominent change being new alloy wheels, dark green infrared cut glasses, window chrome garnish and a boot lip spoiler. The BS6 Skoda Rapid TSI is available in Rider, Ambition, Onyx, Style, and Monte Carlo grades. Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Toffee Brown, Lapiz Blue, and Flash Red are the color options.The changes on the inside of the Rapid TSI also follows suit with the exterior. You get a new infotainment system which is an 8-inch touchscreen unit with built-in navigation and you also get a grey and black theme and leatherette seat covers. The top-spec Rapid TSI gets a rear camera, automatic headlights and wipers, LED DRLs, climate control, auto-dimming inside mirror, rear ac vents, and cruise control.Safety features include up to 4 airbags and ABS with EBD to name a few. The Skoda Rapid TSI will take on the Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna, Suzuki Ciaz, and Honda City.