Thursday 1 March 2012

Skoda Rapid Automatic

To offer much better than others to buyers, Czech based auto major Skoda Auto has offered automatic transmission system version of its popular premium sedan Skoda Rapid. First time Skoda Rapid premium sedan was launched in India with 5 speed manual transmission system but few months ago the company has also launched the Skoda Rapid Automatic which increases customer choice at good level. Skoda Auto India offered this automatic transmission version for two variants of petrol fuel run models.

Skoda Rapid Automatic price for both versions is too competitive in the segment. Skoda Rapid Petrol Ambition AT is the first variant of the Skoda Rapid which is available at Rs. 8.09 lakh while Skoda Rapid Petrol Elegance AT is second variant which comes featured with this much demanded technology and is being offered at Rs. 8.99 lakh. Both variants of the popular Skoda's premium sedan have the same 6 speed automatic transmission system but other features are different.

Skoda Rapid Automatic features for Ambition version is same as manual transmission system having version such it comes equipped with special features of Rear Armrest with Cup holder, Fog Lights front and rear, ABS with EBD, Driver Airbag, Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Adjustable/Tilt Steering, Power Windows front and rear etc. As it is, Elegance version of Skoda Rapid AT is packed with all the features of Ambition AT and some of extra features like Automatic Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Dual Front Airbags, Music Player with 4 Speakers and so on.

Both variants of Skoda Rapid Automatic are housed with a 1.6 Litre, 1598cc, DOHC petrol engine which is capable to making max power of 105 bhp at 5200 RPM and peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 RPM. Skoda Rapid Automatic mileage is too impressive in its segment like 9.3 Kmpl in mass areas and 13.4 Kmpl in open areas. Both the automatic transmission versions of Skoda Rapid are available in colour choice of Flash Red, Brilliant Silver, Cappuccino Beige, Candy White and Deep Black Pearl.


Overall, Skoda Rapid is one of the most popular premium sedans in India which is available in both MT and AT options along with petrol and diesel versions. This features rich sedan is remarking good sales response from buyers. Apart from this, Skoda cars in India which have AT option are Skoda Laura and Skoda Superb which luxury sedans.