New Skoda Rapid Launched

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,

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,

• Active
• Ambition
• Style

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.

Auto News - September 2016

List of 10 car launches in India in current month by keeping eye on festival season

1) New 2016 Audi A4

2)  Honda Brio Facelift

3) Hyundai i20 - Automatic

4) New 2016 Jaguar XF

5) Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler

6) Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid

7) Toyota Etios facelift

8) Porsche 911 GT3 RS

9) Maruti Swift Deca

10) Mahindra Bolero Power+

Ford Figo Aspire - Compact Sedan

Ford has officially revealed the pictures and specifications of its all new compact sedan named as the Figo Aspire. Joining the bandwagon of compact sedans is this Ford's latest offering which is expected to hit the showrooms very soon. Ford has roped in bollywood actor, director and singer - Farhan Akhtar as the brand ambassador.

The Figo Aspire's positioning statement reads as 'it's OK to stare' and the car does look handsome barring the tiny-looking wheels and a bulky side profile. The front of the Figo Aspire comes with Ford's signature trapezoidal with swept back headlamps and a muscular bonnet. The stubby boot has an integrated spoiler and a thick chrome garnish running across the breadth of the boot.

Interiors of this compact sedan are familiar territory. Several parts are shared with its elder siblings like the distinct central console, steering wheel, gear lever, control stalks etc. The beige and black interiors add an upmarket feel to the interiors. Feature list is generous on this car. It comes with a Ford MyKey, an infotainment screen, a mobile dock (on lower variants), an integrated music system with Ford's SYNC, automatic climate control, electronic folding mirrors etc. Rear passengers get an armrest and adjustable rear neck restraints.

Ford has not compromised on safety features either with the top variant getting 6 airbags, ABS + EBD, Hill Start Assist, Electronic Stability Program and a perimeter alarm.

Two engines are on offer - a 1.2L petrol unit and a 1.5L diesel motor, both mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. A double clutch automatic transmission will also be available but it isn't confirmed whether it will be available with the petrol or diesel motor.

Yamaha launched the Fascino scooter

Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha, has launched the Fascino scooter in India at a price of Rs. 52,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Fascino measures 1,815 mm in length, 675 mm in width and 1,120 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1,270 mm, ground clearance of 128 mm and a kerb weight of 103 kg. The scooter has a telescopic fork front suspension at the front, a unit swing suspension at the rear, drum brakes and tubeless tyres.

Powering the Fascino is a 113cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine which is mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT). It features Yamaha's Blue Core technology and produces 7 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 8.1 Nm of torque @ 5,000 rpm and Yamaha claims that the scooter can return a fuel efficiency of 66 kpl.

Other features include and an electric and a kick starter, analogue instrumentation, parts finished in chrome, 21 litres of underseat storage, a 5.2-litre fuel tank and a long contoured seat. The scooter is available in 5 colours - cyan, red, white, cobalt and black.