Skoda Auto India launches Rapid Rider Plus at Rs 799,000

The new model replaces the Skoda Rapid Rider, which was being offered at Rs 749,000, and gets additional feature such as 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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Skoda Auto India launches Rapid Rider Plus at Rs 799,000

Skoda Auto India has launched a new variant for its popular Rapid sedan, the Rider Plus at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 799,000.

The new model replaces the Skoda Rapid Rider, which was being offered at Rs 749,000, and gets additional feature such as 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Rapid Rider Plus will be available in four colour options – Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver and Toffee Brown.

Commenting on the introduction of the new variant, Zac Hollis, brand director – Skoda Auto India said, “Skoda Auto India recently introduced the new Rapid TSI range of products that now boasts state of the art 1.0-TSI petrol engine offering exceptional power output and excellent fuel economy. An overwhelming response from brand loyalists and auto enthusiasts from across the nation has obligated the Czech marque to push the yardstick further and broaden the Rapid range. The Rider Plus offers a compelling combination of the brand’s emotive design, exquisite interiors and class leading safety features, at a very competitive price point. It is deemed to be a best seller setting the benchmark for functionality, practicality and spaciousness in its segment.”

In terms of features the sedan gets Skoda’s Climatronic technology along with dust and pollen filter, adjustable dual rear AC vents, 12 V power socket in front and rear centre console, height and length adjustable multifunction steering wheel, adjustable headrests, foldable armrests, central locking system with remote control, multi-functional display and ample storage solutions among others.

The Skoda Rapid Rider Plus is powered by the same 109bhp 1.0-litre TSI engine, that produces 110 PS (81 kW) of power and 175 Nm of torque. The car comes with a six-speed manual transmission, which claims fuel efficiency of 18.97 kmpl under standard test conditions.

In terms of safety, the Rider Plus gets dual airbags and anti-lock braking system as standard. It also gets the Parktronic rear-parking sensors, anti-glare interior rear-view mirror, rear windscreen defogger with timer, height adjustable three-point seatbelts at the front, rough road package, fuel supply cut off in a crash, and engine immobilizer with floating code system.

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