Skoda Rapid
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About Skoda Rapid:-
Skoda Rapid Price
Rs 7,05,518* - Rs 9,88,357(Ex showroom price in Hyderabad)
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About Skoda Rapid:-
Simply clever car -Rapid’ lineage has been updated with new variants joining the Rapid range. Skoda, the German auto major has added the Plus package to Rapid’s Active and Ambition variants in both petrol and diesel variants. The prices have gone notch higher with the addition however the difference is not so much. The Skoda Rapid Active Plus variants gets Remote Control with Foldable Key, Remote Control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid and Electrically Adjustable external Mirrors/ORVMs whereas the Skoda Rapid Ambition Plus additionally gets Chrome trim on air conditioning vents & duct sliders, Comfort opening and closing of windows, Remote control opening and closing of windows, SKODA 2-DIN audio player with security code and large format display, Front and rear speakers, Auxiliary audio input for portable media players, SD/MMC data card reader, Electrically adjustable external mirrors and One-touch automatic operation. Amidst all the new found changes the powertrains are going to remain the same.
Price:-
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI Active 1598cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.0 kmpl
Rs. 8,54,755*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT Ambition 1598cc, Automatic, Petrol, 14.3 kmpl
Rs. 9,17,959*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT Elegance 1598cc, Automatic, Petrol, 14.3 kmpl
Rs. 9,88,357*
Technical Specifications
Technical specifications
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Variant
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Active / Active Plus, Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance
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Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance
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Active / Active Plus, Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance
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Engine
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1.6 MPI/77 kW
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1.6 MPI/77 kW (A)
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1.6 TDI CR/77 kW
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Engine type
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Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
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Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
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Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
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Cylinders
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4
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4
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4
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Displacement [cm3]
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1598
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1598
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1598
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Max. power/revs [kW(PS) at rpm]
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77(105)/5250
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77(105)/5250
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77(105)/4400
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Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm]
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153/3800
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153/3800
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250/1500 - 2500
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Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR [kmpl]
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15.0
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14.3
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20.5
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Transmission
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Wheel drive
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Front wheel drive
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Transmission
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Manual 5-speed fully synchronized
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Automatic 6-speed, with Tiptronic manual gear changing
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Manual 5-speed fully synchronized
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Chassis
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Front axle
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McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
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Rear axle
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Compound link crank-axle
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Braking system
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Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted
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Brake – front
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Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper
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Brake – rear
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Drum brakes
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Steering system
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Direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering
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Wheels
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5.0J x 14" (Active/Active Plus, Ambition/ Ambition Plus), 6.0J x 15" (Elegance)
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Tyres
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175/70 R14 (Active/Active Plus, Ambition/Ambition Plus), 185/60 R15 (Elegance)
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Outside dimensions
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Length [mm]
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4386
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Width [mm]
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1699
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Height [mm]
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1466
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Wheel base [mm]
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2552
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Ground clearance [mm]
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168
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Inside dimensions
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Storage capacity [l]
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460
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Weights
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Kerb weight [kg]
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1145
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1180
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1205
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Gross weight [kg]
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1674
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1720
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1757
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Liquids
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Tank capacity [l]
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55
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Performance
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Turning circle diameter [m]
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10.6
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Features
Design
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Wheels
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Alloy wheels 15inch, Antares
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Steel wheels 14inch + Comoros full wheel cover
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Exterior Chrome Decor
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Chrome trim on radiator grille
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Chrome surround for radiator grille
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Interior Chrome Decor and Colours
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Chrome decor for interior door handles
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Chrome decor for front centre console, gear-shift selector, locking button of hand-brake
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Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders
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Chrome trim on steering wheel
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Ivory interior: dual tone Mocca/Ivory front dashboard and door panels, Mocca centre console, Ivory upholstery
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Exterior Colour Coding
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Body colour external mirrors and door handles
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Body colour bumpers
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Elegance
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Gloss black decor on B-pillar
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Safety
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Illumination
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Halogen headlights with manual levelling
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Front fog lights preparation
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Front fog lights
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Rear fog light
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High level LED third brake light
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Visibility
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Anti-glare interior rear view mirror
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Rear windscreen defogger with timer
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Braking
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (for Ambition with automatic transmission)
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Dual Rate brake assist (for Ambition with automatic transmission)
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Airbags
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Driver front airbag
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Front passenger front airbag
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Occupant Restraint
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front
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Two three-point outer seatbelts and centre lap belt at rear
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Height adjustable head restraints at front
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Height adjustable head restraints at rear
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More
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Rough road package
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Child-proof rear door locking
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Child-proof rear window locking
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Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed
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Fuel supply cut-off in a crash
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Door-open indicator
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Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment
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Dual-tone warning horn
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Security
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Electronic Theft Deterrence
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Engine immobiliser with floating code system
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Security code for audio player
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Remote Operation
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Active
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Remote control with foldable key
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Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
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Central locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
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Comfort opening and closing of windows
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Remote control opening and closing of windows
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More
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Automatic locking of doors on overrun speed
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Comfort
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Seats
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Active
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Height adjustment for driver seat
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Front centre armrest
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Rear centre armrest
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Steering Wheel
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Height adjustable steering wheel
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Length adjustable steering wheel
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Entertainment
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Active
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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SKODA audio player, 2-DIN
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Large format display
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Front and rear speakers
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Aftermarket audio preparation 1-DIN + cable + connector
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Auxiliary audio input for portable media players
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SD/MMC data card reader
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Climate Control
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Manually regulated air conditioning
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Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature
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Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console
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Dust and pollen filter
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Upholstery
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Ivory fabric upholstery
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Leather wrapped steering wheel
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Leather wrapped gear-shift selector (for Ambition, Ambition Plus with automatic transmission)
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Leather wrapped hand-brake lever
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External Mirrors
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Internal mechanical adjustment for external mirrors
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Electrically adjustable external mirrors
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Windows
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Front and rear electrically adjustable windows
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One-touch automatic operation
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Bounce-back system
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Tinted windows and windscreen
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Convenience
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Remote Seat Adjustment
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Active Plus
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Ambition
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Front passenger seat adjustment from rear seat
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Information Display
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Ambition
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Ambition Plus
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Elegance
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Multi function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock
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Interior Illumination
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Reading centre lamp at the front
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Reading spot lamps at the rear
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Illumination of luggage compartment
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More
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12V power socket in centre console
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Front sun visors
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Vanity mirror in front left sun visor
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Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers
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Lights-on acoustic signal
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Remote control release of boot lid
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Technical Specifications About Skoda Rapid:-
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Review about Skoda Rapid:-
We’ve just driven the new Skoda Rapid on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It may be very similar to the car it is based on, the VW Vento, but there are a few key differences.
Pictures don’t quite do justice to the Rapid and it definitely looks better in the metal. The Skoda nose is large and prominent and makes the car look bigger and more balanced than the Vento. The headlights, grille and fog lamps come from the Skoda Fabia, and the key modifications to incorporate the Skoda face into the design are the new bonnet, new fenders and the mildly altered chin. At the rear, the major difference is the detailing on the tail lamps, which adopt Skoda's characteristic 'C' motif. There are also subtle changes to the boot lid and the rear bumper.
On the inside, the cabin is almost identical to its VW counterpart, apart from the Skoda family steering wheel (which has no steering-mounted controls), instrument panel, gearlever and audio system. The model we are driving has climate control too. Finished in black, the central console, however, stands out because there is some mismatch in the design of its parts. The vents, buttons and climate control come from VW, while the audio system, with its large buttons and fonts, is clearly Skoda.
It will also be available with a petrol engine, but the diesel is the more important engine option and that is the one we have driven. It’s the same 1.6-litre unit as in the Vento, making an identical 105bhp and 25.5kgm of torque.
The motor feels slightly more refined than in the Vento and power delivery is quite linear. The engine pulls cleanly from 1600rpm and all the way to 5000rpm, great for a diesel, and the performance is quite strong.
The petrol 1.6 also performs slightly better. The motor feels more responsive and more eager to rev in general. The midrange is just as strong as the VW Vento and this slight increase in enthusiasm makes the petrol Vento quite nice to drive too. It’s no Honda City, but it isn’t dull either.
The steering is light and makes driving effortless around town. Over undulating surfaces, the ride is pretty flat and there’s none of that annoying pitching motion you get with the Vento. It has a slightly hard edge when going over larger bumps though, especially large craters, but the benefits in handling more than make up for the slight stiffness. The Rapid feels rock solid at speed; the steering gives you a reasonable amount of feel even at high speeds and the Skoda is pretty agile in corners too.
The impressive Rapid will be available in three trims – Active, Ambition and Elegance, the last of which gets 15-inch alloy wheels and driver and passenger airbags. These new variant names are part of a revised branding system for Skoda, which also includes the company’s tagline, ‘Simply Clever’. Now all the Rapid needs to be a success is a competitive price.
Video review About Skoda Rapid:-
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