The BS6 Skoda Rapid TSI has been launched,
with prices starting at INR 7.49 lakh*. This is the first BS6 Skoda car to have
been launched. The Skoda Rapid’s 1.6-litre MPI N/A petrol and 1.5-litre TDI
turbocharged diesel engines, both BS4 compliant, have been replaced with a BS6
compliant 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine. While the old engines were
four-cylinder units, the new engine is a three-cylinder unit.
The BS6 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged petrol
engine of the Skoda Rapid produces 81 kW (110 PS) of maximum power at
5,000-5,250 rpm and 175 Nm of maximum torque at 1,750-4,000 rpm. A 6-speed
manual transmission channels drive to the wheels. The fuel economy rating of
the 2020 Skoda Rapid is 18.97 km/l. A 6-speed automatic transmission option
will be introduced later this year.
Along with a more eco-friendly engine, the
Skoda Rapid has received a new infotainment system and Tellular Grey dual-tone
leatherette upholstery as part of its MY2020 update. The new infotainment
system is an 8-inch touchscreen unit with built-in navigation. The BS6 Skoda
Rapid TSI is available in Rider, Ambition, Onyx, Style and Monte Carlo grades.
Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Toffee Brown, Lapiz Blue and Flash
Red are the colour options.
