New Delhi: Skoda India has launched an automatic version of its TSI-powered Rapid at a starting price of INR9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
As per Skoda, the 1.0-liter TSI engine puts out 110 PS at 5,000-5,500 rpm and 175 Nm of peak torque at 1,750-4,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic torque converter.
The engine has a fuel efficiency rate 16.24 kmph, witnessing a surge of 9% increase over the replaced MPi engine, Skoda said in a release.
A TSI (turbocharged stratified injection) engine is a compact, high-powered, and uses less fuel, and reduces CO2 emissions. Rapid with TSI in manual version was rolled out only in May 2020.
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom, India) |
| Rider Plus | INR 9,49,000 |
| Ambition AT | INR 11,29,000 |
| Onyx AT | INR 11,49,000 |
| Style AT | INR 12,99,000 |
| Monte Carlo AT | INR 13,29,000 |
Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, "With the introduction of a six-speed automatic transmission across the refreshed RAPID TSI range, the Czech marque has raised the benchmark within the segment. Its reliable technology provides a dynamic drive experience, and it deems to be the best seller in its class."
