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Saturday 19 January 2013

Skoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid Price


Rs 7,05,518* - Rs 9,88,357(Ex showroom price in Hyderabad)














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. 7,05,518*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI Active Plus 1598cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.0 kmpl   
Rs. 7,24,887*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI Ambition 1598cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.0 kmpl   
Rs. 7,56,660*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI Ambition Plus 1598cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.0 kmpl   
Rs. 7,88,091
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Active 1598cc, Manual, Diesel, 20.5 kmpl   
Rs. 8,35,393
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI Elegance 1598cc, Manual, Petrol, 15.0 kmpl   
Rs. 8,48,534*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Active Plus 1598cc, Manual, Diesel, 20.5 kmpl   
Rs. 8,54,755*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT Ambition 1598cc, Automatic, Petrol, 14.3 kmpl   
Rs. 8,58,628
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Ambition 1598cc, Manual, Diesel, 20.5 kmpl   
Rs. 8,86,419*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT Ambition Plus 1598cc, Automatic, Petrol, 14.3 kmpl   
Rs. 8,90,173*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Ambition Plus 1598cc, Manual, Diesel, 20.5 kmpl   
Rs. 9,17,959*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI AT Elegance 1598cc, Automatic, Petrol, 14.3 kmpl   
Rs. 9,50,617*
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance 1598cc, Manual, Diesel, 20.5 kmpl   
Rs. 9,88,357*

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications




Variant
Active / Active Plus, Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance
Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance
Active / Active Plus, Ambition / Ambition Plus & Elegance

Engine
1.6 MPI/77 kW
1.6 MPI/77 kW (A)
1.6 TDI CR/77 kW

Engine type
Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front

Cylinders
4
4
4

Displacement [cm3]
1598
1598
1598

Max. power/revs [kW(PS) at rpm]
77(105)/5250
77(105)/5250
77(105)/4400

Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm]
153/3800
153/3800
250/1500 - 2500

Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR [kmpl]
15.0
14.3
20.5

Transmission

Wheel drive
Front wheel drive

Transmission
Manual 5-speed fully synchronized
Automatic 6-speed, with Tiptronic manual gear changing
Manual 5-speed fully synchronized
Chassis

Front axle
McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser

Rear axle
Compound link crank-axle

Braking system
Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted

Brake – front
Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper

Brake – rear
Drum brakes

Steering system
Direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering

Wheels
5.0J x 14" (Active/Active Plus, Ambition/ Ambition Plus), 6.0J x 15" (Elegance)

Tyres
175/70 R14 (Active/Active Plus, Ambition/Ambition Plus), 185/60 R15 (Elegance)

Outside dimensions

Length [mm]
4386

Width [mm]
1699

Height [mm]
1466

Wheel base [mm]
2552

Ground clearance [mm]
168

Inside dimensions

Storage capacity [l]
460

Weights

Kerb weight [kg]
1145
1180
1205
Gross weight [kg]
1674
1720
1757
Liquids

Tank capacity [l]
55

Performance

Turning circle diameter [m]
10.6


Features





Design

Wheels
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Alloy wheels 15inch, Antares
-
-
-
-

Steel wheels 14inch + Comoros full wheel cover
-

Exterior Chrome Decor
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Chrome trim on radiator grille

Chrome surround for radiator grille
-
-

Interior Chrome Decor and Colours
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Chrome decor for interior door handles

Chrome decor for front centre console, gear-shift selector, locking button of hand-brake
-
-

Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders
-
-
-

Chrome trim on steering wheel
-
-
-
-

Ivory interior: dual tone Mocca/Ivory front dashboard and door panels, Mocca centre console, Ivory upholstery

Exterior Colour Coding
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Body colour external mirrors and door handles
-
-

Body colour bumpers

More
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Gloss black decor on B-pillar












• Standard
- Not available

Safety

Illumination
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Halogen headlights with manual levelling

Front fog lights preparation
-
-
-

Front fog lights
-
-

Rear fog light
-
-

High level LED third brake light

Visibility
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Anti-glare interior rear view mirror

Rear windscreen defogger with timer
-
-

Braking
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (for Ambition with automatic transmission)
-
-

Dual Rate brake assist (for Ambition with automatic transmission)
-
-

Airbags
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Driver front airbag
-
-

Front passenger front airbag
-
-
-
-

Occupant Restraint
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front

Two three-point outer seatbelts and centre lap belt at rear

Height adjustable head restraints at front

Height adjustable head restraints at rear

More
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Rough road package

Child-proof rear door locking

Child-proof rear window locking
-
-
-

Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed
-
-
-
-

Fuel supply cut-off in a crash
-
-

Door-open indicator

Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment

Dual-tone warning horn










Security

Electronic Theft Deterrence
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Engine immobiliser with floating code system

Security code for audio player
-
-
-

Remote Operation
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Remote control with foldable key
-

Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
-

Central locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid

Comfort opening and closing of windows
-
-
-

Remote control opening and closing of windows
-
-
-

More
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Automatic locking of doors on overrun speed
-
-












• Standard
- Not available

Comfort

Seats
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Height adjustment for driver seat
-
-

Front centre armrest

Rear centre armrest

Steering Wheel
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Height adjustable steering wheel

Length adjustable steering wheel

Entertainment
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

SKODA audio player, 2-DIN
-
-
-

Large format display
-
-
-

Front and rear speakers
-
-
-

Aftermarket audio preparation 1-DIN + cable + connector
-
-

Auxiliary audio input for portable media players
-
-
-

SD/MMC data card reader
-
-
-

Climate Control
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Manually regulated air conditioning
-

Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature
-
-
-
-

Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console

Dust and pollen filter

Upholstery
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Ivory fabric upholstery

Leather wrapped steering wheel
-
-
-
-

Leather wrapped gear-shift selector (for Ambition, Ambition Plus with automatic transmission)
-
-

Leather wrapped hand-brake lever
-
-
-
-

External Mirrors
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Internal mechanical adjustment for external mirrors
-
-
-

Electrically adjustable external mirrors
-
-

Windows
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Front and rear electrically adjustable windows

One-touch automatic operation
-
-
-

Bounce-back system
-
-
-

Tinted windows and windscreen












• Standard
- Not available

Convenience

Remote Seat Adjustment
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Front passenger seat adjustment from rear seat
-
-
-
-

Information Display
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Multi function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock
-
-
-
-

Interior Illumination
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

Reading centre lamp at the front

Reading spot lamps at the rear

Illumination of luggage compartment

More
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance

12V power socket in centre console

Front sun visors

Vanity mirror in front left sun visor

Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers

Lights-on acoustic signal

Remote control release of boot lid


Storage

Luggage Compartment
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance
460 litres luggage compartment space
Passenger Compartment
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
Bottle holders in the front doors
Cup holders with flip frame, front
Cup holder with flip frame, rear
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Storage compartment under front centre armrest
Storage pockets on the backrest of the front seats
-
-
-
-
More
Active
Active Plus
Ambition
Ambition Plus
Elegance
Coat hook on rear roof handles and B pillars
Retaining strip on the driver sun visor












Technical Specifications About Skoda Rapid:-













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.


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