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Rapid is Volkswagen Vento wearing Skoda's Logo

Overview of Skoda Rapid

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. Skoda Rapid is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of the parts with it including the engine, gearbox and suspension. Initially, it was expected that it will be sold as 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 'Rapid' in India. It is powered by same petrol and diesel engine which are doing duty under the hood of Volkswagen Vento. Skoda Auto recently changed the variant names of Fabia and Laura (Classic to Active and Ambiente to Ambition); Rapid will also bears new variant name: Rapid Active, Rapid Ambition and Rapid Elegance. 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.

Fast Facts about Skoda Rapid

- Skoda Rapid will be available in both petrol and diesel
- The main rival cars are Volkswagen Vento, Honda City, Fiat Linea, New Hyundai Verna Fluidic, New Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sunny
- Base model of Rapid petrol priced at Rs. 6.75 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi)
- Base model of Rapid diesel is priced at Rs. 7.96 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi)
- Is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of the parts with it including the engine, gearbox and suspension.
- Petrol engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 153 Nm torque
- Diesel engine is 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve - 105 Bhp power and 250 Nm torque
- Is available in eight variants: Active petrol, Ambition petrol, Elegance petrol, Ambition automatic, Elegance automatic, Active diesel, Ambition diesel and Elegance Diesel
- Available in five attractive shades: Deep Black, Candy White, Flash Red, Brilliant Silver and Cappuccino Beige
- Feature dual SRS airbags and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Member Comments

• bhushan patil

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  i love all skoda car's ....... :-) !!!!!!!!!

  Posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012
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• amina butt

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  nice car...........loooooking very sporty......buy it

  Posted on Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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• VINOD HIREMATH

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  yes! one can go for it.. its very good..

  Posted on Sun, Feb 5, 2012
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• Sapna Devi

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  This car is stylish sporty as well as its performance is also too much good.

  Posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012
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• anikesh chawan

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  super good ,wanna buy it!

  Posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012
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