Skoda Rapid launched in india
Skoda Rapid is available in india with a price tag of Rs 6.75* lac as of basic version and the high end version available at Rs 9.19* lac.
- The official start of production at the plant in Pune, India
- The car was developed based on the needs of local people
- Increased supply of the brand in the growing segment
- India - an important part of growth strategy ŠKODA, for the period until 2018
SKODA began manufacturing a new compact sedan at Rapid factory located in Pune. Car sales will begin later this year. Rapid, manufactured in Pune, is focused on the expectations of Indian consumers and aims to strengthen the position of the brand in this country. The new model is essential for the growth strategy ŠKODA, by which the brand is planning to increase its worldwide sales of at least 1.5 million cars a year to the end of 2018.
"India - the first market where we will introduce a new Rapid. This step demonstrates the importance of this country for us, - said Winfried Faland (Winfried Vahland), Chairman of the Board of Directors ŠKODA. - In the coming years we want to increase our presence throughout the world. To do this, we have significantly increased activity outside of Europe. The Indian market plays a key role, because, along with China and Russia, among the markets with the greatest potential. The new Rapid - it's the right vehicle in the right time. This is an important step in our growth in coming years. " According to automotive experts, by the end of this decade, the Indian market and will grow significantly in five of the largest car markets.
Model Rapid, gathered in Pune, is designed for the Indian market. The car has a roomy interior, attractive design with modern technology and the highest level of security. The car, carrying the genes of brand promise to be "just brilliant", as stated in its motto ("simply clever"), and takes him on the road! The dimensions of the car is 4.39 m long, 1.70 m wide and 1.47 m in height. Rapid take place between the Fabia and Octavia, and provide brand presence in the largest automobile segment in India.
Plenty of interior of the youngest car ŠKODA impressive: five comfortable seats for driver and passengers ample space for legs and head and trunk volume of 500 liters almost guarantee a fun comfortable ride. «Rapid - a car for the family and to perform a variety of tasks. It's pretty compact for a large city and is spacious enough to travel long distances. Benefits from all sides: this ŠKODA », - commented Faland.
Fresh appearance of the new model has the key elements of the new design concept ŠKODA. Rapid impresses with its perfect proportions and accuracy of performance parts. Accurately-rendered surfaces, clearly defined lines and all the appearance of saying this is ŠKODA! Impression and the passenger compartment: a clean room, conveniently organized by instrument panel, focus on the key elements create an atmosphere of comfort and cosiness in the car.
Rapid is available with petrol and diesel engines, each equipped with both manual and automatic transmission. The volume of the petrol engine - 1.6 liter, 77 kW / 105 hp The same characteristics in turbodiesel technology Common Rail.
Rapid and other new models will provide ŠKODA good position for further growth in India, where the brand is present since 2001. For the current year, sales rose ŠKODA here almost 50%. "We want to continue to grow and move on to the next stage of development, including investments in production and the dealer network, service, customer service, and, most importantly, into new products.Rapid and plays a major role in these plans, "- emphasizes Faland.
Volkswagen plant in Pune was launched in 2009. Rapid - a second car brand after the Fabia, which will be produced at this plant. In addition, it will be manufactured at a plant in Aurangabad ŠKODA in the region of Maharashtra, India, which already produced Superb, Laura (Octavia) and Yeti.
Skoda Rapid Specifications
| Technical specifications | 1.6 MPI/77 kW | 1.6 MPI/77 kW (A) | 1.6 TDI CR/77 kW |
| Engine | |||
| Engine type | Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front | Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front | Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement [cm3] | 1598 | 1598 | 1598 |
| Max. power/revs [kW(bhp) at rpm] | 77(105)/5250 | 77(105)/5250 | 77(105)/4400 |
| Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm] | 153/3800 | 153/3800 | 250/1500 - 2500 |
| Transmission | |||
| Wheel drive | Front wheel drive | ||
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed fully synchronized | Automatic 6-speed, with Tiptronic manual gear changing | Manual 5-speed fully synchronized |
| Chassis | |||
| Front axle | McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser | ||
| Rear axle | Compound link crank-axle | ||
| Braking system | Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted | ||
| Brake – front | Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper | ||
| Brake – rear | Drum brakes | ||
| Steering system | Direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering | ||
| Wheels | 5.0J x 14 (Active, Ambition), 6.0J x 15 (Elegance) | ||
| Tyres | 175/70 R14 (Active, Ambition), 185/60 R15 (Elegance) | ||
| Outside dimensions | |||
| Length [mm] | 4386 | ||
| Width [mm] | 1699 | ||
| Height [mm] | 1466 | ||
| Wheel base [mm] | 2552 | ||
| Ground clearance [mm] | 168 | ||
| Inside Dimensions | |||
| Storage capacity [l] | 460 | ||
| Weights | |||
| Kerb weight [kg] | 1145 | 1180 | 1205 |
| Gross weight [kg] | 1674 | 1720 | 1757 |
| Liquids | |||
| Tank capacity [l] | 55 | ||
| Performance | |||
| Turning circle diameter [m] | 10.6 | ||
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