The Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo has launched in India
with prices starting at INR 10.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new launch
expands the company’s lineup to four models in India. The Volkswagen Group
launched the VW Polo GTI as the VW GTI in India last year. It has brought the Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo as the Skoda Monte
Carlo.
The Skoda Monte Carlo gets exclusive styling with
black exterior elements. Up front, the car has black radiator grille with a
black border. The profile gets the unique touch with gloss black ORVMs, Monte
Carlo badge on B-pillar, and 16-inch Monte Carlo dual-tone alloy wheels. At the
rear, there’s a subtle tailgate spoiler and sporty diffuser in black. Up top, a
black roof foil complements the exterior theme. Two colour choices are
available: Candy White and Flash Red.
The leather-clad flat bottomed steering wheel and
gear knob with red detailing, Monte Carlo design leatherette seat upholstery
and stainless foot pedals carry over the sporty theme inside. Other highlights
include Monte Carlo design front door sill strips, piano black AC vents and
sporty textile mats with red stitching.
The Skoda Monte Carlo is available
in the same four mechanical configurations as the Skoda Rapid. The 1.6-litre
MPI petrol engine (105 PS/153 Nm) is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission or
the 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine
(110 PS/250 Nm) is offered with 5-speed manual and 7-speed DSG automatic
transmission choices. The fuel economy figures are unchanged: 15.41 km/l (1.5L
MT), 14.84 km/l (1.5 AT), 21.13 km/l (1.6 MT) and 21.72 km/l (1.6 AT).
Skoda Monte Carlo Price
- 1.6L MPI MT – INR 10,75,347
- 1.6L MPI AT – INR 11,97,672
- 1.5L TDI MT – INR 12,46,096
- 1.5L TDI AT – INR 13,57,709
