New Skoda Rapid TSI Headlines
The official dealer of Skoda for Nepal, MAW Enterprises, has unveiled a new Rapid TSI with additional ‘Power, Comfort and Value for Money’.
To reduce customer ‘peace of mind’ and ‘ownership costs’, MAW Skoda Nepal has arranged a four years service deal on the new Skoda Rapid TSI 1.0.
Customers do not have to pay money on repairs for four years after purchasing a new Rapid.
According to the company, the four years or 1 lakh km warranty has been arranged by the company as well.
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Rapid Looks And Design
There are no critical changes in the looks and body structure of the new Rapid TSI. There are some noticeable changes under the bonnet, and it incorporates a chrome radiator grille at the primary front.
Likewise, you’ll get chrome forming on the deck lid.
The window is embellished with chrome and has chrome door handles too. It has a polished dark stylistic layout in B-column alongside bolt caps.
The Skoda Rapid TSI Key Specificaions
- ARAI Mileage: 18.97
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Engine Displacement (cc): 999cc
- Max Power (bhp@rpm): 108.62bhp @ 5000-5500rpm
- Max Torque (nm@rpm): 175Nm @ 1750-4000rpm
- TransmissionType: Manual
- Boot Space (Litres): 460
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 L
- Body Type: Sedan
Engine Specifications
As seen in previous models such as the Skoda Superb and Skoda Octavia, the new Skoda Rapid has a new 3-cylinder TSI engine. It has a displacement of 999cc.
The new Skoda petrol TSI produces a maximum power of 108.62bhp @ 5000-5500rpm and maximum torque of 175Nm @ 1750-4000rpm.
The ‘Fuel Efficiency’ of the new Rapid TSI 1.0 is also excellent. It will provide a mileage of 18.97 kilometres per litre. The ‘fuel efficiency’ of the new rapids is 23 % higher than the previous rapids.
The new TSI engine produces 5 % more power and 14 % more torque than the previous generation Rapid 1.6 MPi.
Interiors
The new Skoda Rapid has 460 litres of ‘best in class’ boot space and a 55-litre fuel tank. All variants of the new Rapid have ‘automatic AC’, ’tilt and telescopic steering’.
The new Rapid also has safety features such as a ‘Parktronic Rear Parking Sensor’, ‘Anti Glare Interior Rear View Mirror’, ‘Rough Road Package’, ‘Fuel Supply Cut-Off’ and ‘Engine Immobilizer’ with ‘Floating Code System’.
It gets LED day running lights, Amberglow front footwell illumination, Halogen headlight with manual levelling, front and rear fog lights, high levelled third brake light.
Also, comes with an Anti-glare interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming interior rearview mirror, Rear windscreen defogger with timer, and many other features.
Safety Features
Every vehicle should equip with reliable safety features. Here, the Rapid TsI offers essential safety features like airbags for both driver and front passenger, door open indicator, child-proof door, window lock system.
There is an emergency triangle in the luggage compartment,dual-tone warning horn,anti-theft alarm with interior monitoring, window/door opening and closing system which can be controlled by remote control.
Likewise, other many safety features have been added in the vehicle.
Dimensions
Lastly, the Rapid TSI has a length of 4413 mm and a width of 1699 mm. It has a height of 1466 mm along with 116 mm of ground clearance. It includes a wheelbase of 2552 mm.
Price
Skoda Nepal has priced Skoda Rapid TSI at Rs 34.90 lakh. Launched in six variants, the Rapid Rider has a starting price of Rs 34.90 lakh, Rider Plus Rs 3.69 lakh, Ambison Rs 4.39 lakh, Onyx Rs 4.49 lakh, Style Rs 5.09 lakh, and Monte Carlo variant Rs 5.190 lakh.
