New or we can say a Facelift of Skoda Rapid is launched on 3rd of November, so is it really a car your are waiting for lets checkout some details,
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| New Skoda Rapid |
Design:
The main change which we can observe in New Skoda Rapid is it's design, Rapid is the only car in Skoda portfolio which has old or elegant design but now Rapid also follows Skoda's new design language & any one can easily identify it by it's sharp sporty looks. The major change in it's exteriors are New headlamp, Taillights, Rear Spoiler which looks very aggressive & complement to it's overall design, it also gives a modern look to Rapid. Other we can say it's body character lines, Honey comb front grill which are sharper than previous or old rapid.
Exterior Highlights:
- SKODA Signature Grille
- Quartz-cut Projector Headlights with Jewel-shadow LED Day Running lights
- SKODA C-shaped smoked taillights
- Chrome Usage on Deck Lid and Door Handles
- Rear Spoiler
- All New Alloy Wheels
Although their are no as such major interior change or rather it will follow Skoda's elegant & simple design,
Interior Highlights:
- Dual-tone Ebony-Sand Interiors
- Interior Chrome Package
- Leather Package
Safety:
Skoda cars are always known & ranked highest for safety as same continuous with New Rapid & some are,
- Driver and front passenger airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electric Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Hold Control (HHC)
- One-touch anti pinch windows
ABS & Duel Airbags are standard in all three variants
Techie:
Skoda also offers simply cleaver features which makes Skoda cars stand out than it's competition in Fun, Comfort, Convenience category,
- 6.5 Colour Touchscreen Drive Infotainment System
- Rain-sensing Wiper System
- Cruise Control
- Seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox with sports mode
- Parking Sensors
Colours:
New Rapid comes with six colour options as,
- Cappuccino Beige
- Silk Blue
- Carbon Steel
- Flash Red
- Brilliant Silver
- Candy White
Variants & Power House:
Skoda offers three variants or package as,
Skoda comes with it's successful 1.6 L MPI Petrol Engine & 1.5 L TDI Diesel Engine which is fine tuned,
- 1.6 MPI - 77 kW - MT
- 1.6 MPI - 77 kW - AT
- 1.5 TDI CR - 81 kW - MT
- 1.5 TDI CR - 81 kW - AT
As per Skoda,
- Petrol Motor MT & AT respectively offers 15.41 & 14.84
- Diesel Motor MT & AT respectively offers 21.13 & 21.72
But obviously at standard condition but still it offers a very good numbers & as per experience from old Rapid we can believe on Skoda.
Bonus:
Skoda has really struggle for it's After sales service & to get on track Skoda really works on it to improve it's image. After sales is the only negative thing because of which Skoda suffers a lot despite of it's best in class Products & to encounter this Skoda has introduce some very attractive package with new Rapid & which is 4 + 4 + 4,
- 4 Year Skoda Warranty*
- 4 Year Skoda Assist*
- 4 Year Skoda Maintenance Package*
Maintenance package is optional & one can choose this by additionally paying something around 29000/- INR but by selecting this one can have piece of mind if still have doubt about Skoda After Sales Service. You can also add Zero depth insurance so you can exactly know how much you need to spend for 4 years of ownership. I think Skoda brilliantly done this so as to get confidence of customers.
As Skoda cars are always been a benchmark in terms of Safety, Ride & Handling & a true drivers car but it lacks in it's service & due to some of dealers. Skoda also renovate all it's dealership same as it's new car design language which gives premium brand feel to it's customers.
Price:
Now the practical point how much dent on pocket,
* Price is shown as Ex-Showroom Mumbai & subject to change
Final Verdict:
New Skoda Rapid is looking to be a very good car, if you enjoy driving then this is the car, along with best in class ride & handling it offers sharp elegant but sporty looks, fine tuned European Engineering in terms of parts quality & Engine performance but again it needs to give tough competition to it's rivals Hyundai Verna, It's sibling VW Vento & Honda City.
