Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo re-launched as Edition X

Sales of the Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo were halted last month following a trademark dispute with the Monte Carlo Fashions - a clothing company. A court ruling had forced Skoda from advertising, manufacturing and selling goods with the “Montel Carlo” name. Now, Skoda has re-launched the Rapid Monte Carlo with a new name. It is called the Rapid Edition X.

An advertisement published in a local newspaper confirms that the same Rapid Monte Carlo has been re-introduced as the Edition X. All the unique features like the black grille, dual-tone front bumper, smoked headlights and fog lamps, blacked-out roof and B-pillar, black alloy wheels, etc. are expected to be carried over from the Monte Carlo. Similarly, interior equipment is likely to remain unchanged. 

The Rapid Monte Carlo was launched in August 2017 with prices starting at Rs. 10.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India. The car is offered with choice of a petrol or diesel engine. The 1.6-litre petrol engine delivers 103 BHP and 153 Nm of torque, while the 1.5-litre diesel produces 109 BHP and 250 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is offered on both petrol and diesel variants. Additionally, the petrol version comes with an optional 6-speed automatic and the diesel gets a 7-speed DSG option.