Skoda Rapid facelift (spyshot)
Indian Autos Blog reader, Mr. Sheriyar Shaikh, has
snapped the Skoda Rapid facelift while it was testing in Chakan, Pune, close to
its manufacturing base.
On the outside, the Skoda Rapid facelift is expected
to feature a redesigned grille and headlights, which will make the model inline
with the Euro-spec Skoda Rapid, and other modern Skoda models to roll out in
recent times. The top-end variant sports projector headlights with a ‘smoke’
effect cluster, whereas the mid-variant gets regular halogen bulbs.
Inside, the Skoda Rapid facelift continues
with its present interior theme, which is finished in a dual-tone
black-and-beige livery. The top-end variant shows its touchscreen entertainment
system, which will be the modern MirrorLink system with Bluetooth support,
navigation and reverse camera display. This particular test mule sports the DSG
7-speed automatic transmission which is available with the 1.5-liter TDI diesel
engine on the current Rapid.
This engine itself will see an update, with VW
introducing a larger, India-made turbocharger thus increasing its power output
from 105 PS to 110 PS. The torque will remain unchanged at 250 Nm though. This
engine made its debut yesterday in the VW Ameo, and will soon be rolled across
the Polo, Vento and the Skoda Rapid.
Source : Indianautosblog
