Skoda Rapid Rider Plus launched at Rs. 7.99 lakh

The Skoda Rapid is now available in a new variant called Rider Plus. It is being offered at an introductory price of Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

On the exterior, the Rapid Rider Plus gets a few cosmetic tweaks such as a trunk lip garnish, gloss black B-pillars, chrome trim on the window line, and decals on the sides. The car comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The air-conditioning system comes with a dust and pollen filter. It also comes with rear AC vents.

The Rapid Rider Plus is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 108 BHP and 175 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and is claimed to return 18.97 km/l under test conditions.

In terms of safety features, the Rider Plus variant comes with dual airbags, ABS and rear parking sensors, among others.