Skoda has now launched the automatic variant of the Rapid TSI in India. The new Skoda Rapid TSI AT is identical to its manual counterpart, that was already on sale, in most of the aspects. The main difference is the transmission.
Powering the new Skoda Rapid TSI AT is the
same 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI petrol engine that comes fitted in the Rapid MT
variant. This motor is a brand-new unit which can also be found in under the
hoods of the new Polo and Vento. It produces 110 PS of maximum power and 175 Nm
of peak torque. In the new Rapid TSI, this mill is mated to a 6-speed torque
converter. As for the fuel economy, Skoda claims a figure of 16.24 km/l.
The new Skoda Rapid TSI AT is available is
a total of 5 variants - Rider Plus, Ambition, Onyx, Style, and Monte Carlo. The
price of the new sedan starts at INR 9.49 lakh* for the base trim and goes all
the way up to INR 13.29 lakh* for the range-topping model. Overall, the new
Rapid TSI AT is around INR 2 lakh costlier than the manual variant of the car.
Like we already said, the Skoda Rapid TSI
AT bookings started last month. Interested buyers can make their reservations
by paying a refundable token amount of INR 25,000. The bookings can be made
either by visiting any Skoda dealership across the country or online via the
company’s official website. As far as the deliveries are concerned, Skoda has
said that they will commence from tomorrow, 18 September.
Some of the key features of the new Skoda
Rapid TSI AT include an 8.0-inch Android-based touchscreen infotainment system,
cruise control, rear-view camera and automatic climate control. In terms of
safety equipment on board, there are six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic
stability control, and hill-hold assist.
