The 2020 Skoda Rapid automatic is finally here, and the compact sedan now comes with a new 6-speed torque converter, mated to the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. We got to spend some time with it recently, here's everything you need to know about it.

The Skoda Rapid was first launched in 2011 in India and after 9 years there's a lot that has changed. Available only in petrol now, does the small displacement engine, do justice to this compact sedan? We drive it to find out

Like the Octavia, the Skoda Rapid has also been an underrated car and we strongly believe that the Czech based car manufacturer should have introduced this facelift at least a year ago, but well, better late than never.

Today, I had the opportunity to drive the updated Rapid, which is actually the same car only with a new engine and a new transmission on the 'optional' list. The new Rapid gets a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic that also underpins the updated VW Vento.

Skoda India has launched the Rapid Ultima - a special edition of the car at a starting price of Rs 8.30 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Launched in two variants, the special edition will be available across all Skoda authorized dealerships for a limited period only.