Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo launched at Rs. 10.75 lakh

The Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo is now available in India at a price of Rs. 10.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India). It is based on the top-end Rapid Style variant and priced around Rs. 50,000 more.

The Rapid Monte Carlo edition comes with a few aesthetic modifications including a black front grille, 16-inch dual-tone black alloy wheels, a black roof, a boot lip spoiler painted in black and a matching diffuser. It also gets black ORVM housings, quartz-cut headlight with LED DRLs and a Monte Carlo badge on the B-pillar.

The interior features a 3-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel, steel pedals, front door sills with Monte Carlo wording, red and black leatherette Monte Carlo branded seats, black interior with red stitching on gear knob, steering wheel and dashboard with a piano black trim on centre console and AC vents, new instrument cluster and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment which is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Other standard features on the Rapid Monte Carlo include ABS, dual-front airbags, ESC and Hill Hold Control on the DSG variant. Skoda also offers rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, rear-view camera, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, one-touch roll-down windows with anti-pinch, height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats, climate control with rear air-con vents.

The Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo is available in both petrol and diesel variants. The 1.6-litre MPI, petrol engine delivers 103 BHP and 153 Nm of peak torque and is offered with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5-litre TDI, diesel unit produces 109 BHP and 250 Nm of torque and is paired with a 7-speed DSG or a 5-speed manual transmission. 

The Monte Carlo comes in two colour options: Flash Red/ black roof and Candy White/ black roof.

Prices:

1.6 MPI MT- Rs. 10.75 lakh

1.6 MPI AT- Rs. 11.98 lakh

1.5 TDI MT- Rs. 12.46 lakh

1.5 TDI AT- Rs. 13.58 lakh