Skoda plans to launch its entry level C-segment sedan Rapid on November 16,2011
Luxury car maker Skoda plans to launch its entry level C-segment sedan Rapid on November 16,2011.Skoda Rapid is based on VW Vento except the Skoda badging and the front end which looks like Fabia.Rapid will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options.The 1.6-litre petrol engine of Rapid delivers a power of 105bhp and a maximum torque of 160Nm.Similarly,the 1.5-litre diesel engine pumps out 105bhp of power and 250Nm of max torque.
Both the engines will be offered with a 5-speed manual transmission while the petrol version of Rapid will also be getting a six-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox.It is also rumoured that Skoda will also soon launch the diesel version of Rapid with Automatic transmission.The dashboard and interiors of Rapid are also shared with VW Vento.Skoda will price the Rapid slightly lower than the Vento.Rapid will be in a position in between Nissan Sunny and VW Vento and hence it will be the second least priced C-segment sedan in the Indian market







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