Skoda India has updated the 2017MY Rapid with
new features like reverse parking camera, soft touch boot release button and
new 16-inch alloy wheels, reveals an article in AutosArena.
The new features will only be available in the top
end Style variant, which comes standard with chrome trim on steering wheel,
projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, 6.5-inch display for the
infotainment system with Mirrorlink technology, cruise control, automatic front
wipers, amberglow footwell illumination and cooled glove box.
The Skoda Rapid is powered by a 1.6-litre MPI petrol
mill producing 105 PS of power and 153 Nm of torque, while the diesel variant
has a 1.5-litre TDI mill producing 110 PS of maximum power and 250 Nm of peak
torque. Both the engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard.
For automatic options, the petrol variant can be had with a 6-speed automatic,
while the diesel variant is available with a 7-speed DSG transmission.
The brakes include a disc brake up front and a drum
setup in the rear while ABS is standard across the range. Hill Hold Control is
available only in the automatic version while Electronic Stability Control is
offered only with the 7-speed DSG box mated to the diesel mill.
Colour options for the Skoda Rapid includes
Cappucino Biege, Silk Blue, Carbon Steel, Flash Red, Brilliant Silver and Candy
White.The report adds that the updated 2017 Skoda Rapid will be priced around
INR 35,000 more than the current Rapid Style.
