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Skoda Rapid Facelift Updated With Reverse Camera, 16-Inch Alloy Wheels
Skoda India has introduced new features on the 2017 Skoda Rapid in a bid to keep the model fresh amidst rivals. For the 2017 model year, the Rapid sedan gets the much needed reverse camera and 16-inch alloy wheels are part of the standard equipment list. The new alloy design also looks sharp and complements the Octavia-inspired design language of the facelifted model.
Skoda Rapid Rider Edition Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 6.99 Lakh
If you are in the market looking for a sedan on a budget, Skoda Auto India has introduced the new Rapid Rider limited edition at a price of just Rs. 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Rapid Rider edition is based on the base Active trim of the sedan but adds a host of new features to make the model an attractive proposition over its rivals. With the competitive new price tag, the limited edition model undercuts most of its rivals in the compact sedan segment including the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Honda City and even the Volkswagen Vento. The Rider nameplate also makes a comeback in Skoda India's line-up and was previously seen on the first generation Octavia that was sold in the early 2000s.
Skoda Releases New Teaser For Rapid Automatic; Launch Date Revealed
Pre-bookings are already open for the Skoda Rapid automatic for a token amount of Rs. 25,000 while deliveries will begin from September 18, 2020, a day after the launch.
2020 Skoda Rapid TSI Automatic Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 9.49 Lakh
The 2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0-litre TSI now comes with a 6-speed torque converter and is offered in five trims.
Skoda Rapid Production Ends In India, To Be Replaced By The Skoda Slavia
The last batch of the Skoda Rapid was produced with the matte effect, confirmed Skoda's Zac Hollis. The automaker makes way for the Slavia compact sedan set to debut on November 18, 2021.
Planning To Buy A Used Skoda Rapid? Here Are Some Pros And Cons
The Skoda Rapid is one of the most capable models in the compact sedan space, and if you plan to buy a pre-owned version of the car, here are some pros and cons you must know about.
Skoda Rapid Matte Limited Edition: All You Need To Know
Skoda has decided to expand the Rapid line-up with the launch of the new limited edition model called - the Rapid Matte Edition. Here's all you need to know about the new model.
2021 Skoda Rapid Matte Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 11.99 Lakh
The updates on the 2021 Skoda Rapid Matte Edition is limited to body colour and a few features, while mechanically it's the same. It will be offered in an exclusive carbon steel matte body colour while the cabin is finished in dual-tone tellur grey with black leatherette and Alcantara inserts.
Skoda Rapid Rider Plus Variant Discontinued In India
The Skoda Rapid Rider Plus variant was positioned above the entry-level Rider variant and brought cosmetic and feature upgrades at a marginal premium, adding more value to the sedan.
Top 4 Rivals: Skoda Rapid
The Rapid compact sedan is offered in six variants - Rider, Rider Plus, Ambition, Onyx, Style and Monte Carlo
Skoda Rapid CNG Launch Cancelled, Company Has No Confirmed Plans For CNG Cars Right Now
Replying to a user query on social media, Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said that right now the company has no plans to launch the Rapid CNG. He also said that there are no confirmed plans for a CNG model in the company's line-up.
Skoda Sells More Rapid TSI Now Than Older Petrol & Diesel Models Combined: Zac Hollis
Reiterating the company's confidence in going petrol-only with the TSI engines, Skoda Auto India's Brand Directed, Zac Hollis told carandbike that the company sells more units of the TSI version of the Rapid compared to the older petrol and diesel models combined.
Skoda Rapid Was The Company’s Bestselling Car In India In Q1 2021
Skoda Auto India confirmed to carandbike that the Rapid has been at the core for the company's success in the country.
Skoda Rapid Rider Variant Re-Introduced In India, Priced At Rs. 7.79 Lakh
Skoda Auto India has re-introduced the Rider base variant of the Rapid sedan. It is priced in the country at Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda Trademarks The Name Slavia In India; What Could It Be For?
According to a recent listing on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Patent Design and Trademarks website, Skoda Auto has trademarked the name Slavia in India. The listing says that the new is for an "automobile and their parts and accessories," and we believe it could be the official name of the replacement model for the Skoda Rapid.
Skoda Rapid's Rider Variant Sold Out For 2020; Temporarily Removed From The Website
Skoda Auto India has recently removed the price of the entry-level Rider variant of the Rapid sedan from its official website. The company has told carandbike that Skoda has exhausted all the Rider variants allocated for 2020, and that is why it has been temporarily removed from the website.
Skoda Rapid Overbooked For The Year; Supply To Begin In 2021
Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service and Marketing- Skoda Auto India in a tweet confirmed that the Rapid sedan is overbooked for the year and the company is getting more demand than production for the year.
Skoda Rapid & Superb Now Available On Lease; Rentals Start At Rs. 22,580
Customers can lease the Skoda Rapid TSI or Superb sedans for a minimum period of 24 months, or choose from 36, 48 and 60-month options. The monthly lease rental for the range starts from Rs. 22,580 onwards.
Skoda Rapid CNG Spotted Testing In India
Skoda Auto already retails CNG versions of its other cars that are badged as the G-Tec in Europe, but the Rapid CNG will be a first from the carmaker in India, and the only one of its kind in the segment currently on sale, bringing high fuel economy and fun-to-drive quotient together.
Skoda Rapid AT vs Hyundai Verna DCT & CVT vs Volkswagen Vento AT vs Honda City CVT vs Maruti Suzuki
This time around, Skoda has ditched the dual-clutch (shift) gearbox (DSG) in the Rapid and is offering it with a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. We tell you how the Rapid is placed in terms of pricing against its rivals.
Skoda Rapid TSI Automatic Variants Explained
The Skoda Rapid TSI automatic is offered in five variants with prices starting at Rs. 9.49 lakh. Here's what each of the variants have to offer.
Skoda Rapid Automatic India Launch Hghlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The 2020 Skoda Rapid has finally got an automatic option today, and we have all the highlights from the launch event, here.
Skoda Rapid TSI Automatic: Price Expectation
The Skoda Rapid TSI Automatic is expected to command a premium of Rs. 1-1.5 lakh over the manual versions. Here's what we think will be the pricing for the sedan's automatic line-up.
Skoda Begins Pre-Bookings For The Rapid Automatic
The car can be pre-booked across all of Skoda Auto Indias dealerships in the country as also online for a refundable amount of Rs. 25,000.
Skoda Rapid Rider Plus Variant Launched; Priced At Rs. 7.99 Lakh
The Rapid Rider Plus will be available in four colour options, Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver and Toffee Brown.
Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI Automatic India Launch In September 2020
It's been almost a month since Skoda Auto India launched the updated Rapid 1.0 TSI. Currently, the compact sedan is only offered in manual option and we have already driven the car. You can read the review here. However, Skoda had also promised us an automatic version of the new Rapid 1.0 TSI, and now, we have come to know that the car will be launched in September 2020.
Skoda Rapid: New vs Old
The 2020 Skoda Rapid now is offered with a single turbocharged petrol engine which has improved its performance as well as fuel efficiency, while it also gets some cosmetic updates.
Next Generation Skoda Rapid Codenamed ANB Sedan; Launch In 2021
German auto giants Skoda and Volkswagen are set for an overhaul starting next year as part of VW India 2.0, and the Volkswagen Group manufacturers have a lot to offer in the coming years. While we already know about the SUVs that the carmaker plans to drive in over the next couple of months, details have now been revealed on the new mid-size sedan from the manufacturer that will replace the Skoda Rapid. Zaz Hollis, Director - Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India has revealed that the Rapid replacement has been internally codenamed the 'ANB Sedan' and will be launched by the end of 2021. Hollis confirmed the development while responding to a user query on Twitter.
2020 Skoda Rapid Breaks Cover
The all-new next generation Skoda Rapid has been finally unveiled and it looks striking, adorning the family design language of the brand quite aesthetically along with being closely related to the Scala hatchback.
Next-Gen Skoda Rapid Teased
Skoda Auto might have replaced the Rapid range with the Scala in Europe and several other markets, but the company will continue to have the Skoda Rapid nameplate in select markets like Russia and China. It's expected to unveil the next-gen Skoda Rapid sometime in late 2019.
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