Being famous with the carmakers like Maruti, now the term “special edition” gets attached with the Skoda too. This time it is the younger sibling of Czech carmaker who is bestowed with the same.
Skoda Rapid Leisure special edition is not that only special badge in addition to the conventional Rapid, but instead it boasts the following new features to mark the exclusivity of brand:
- Portable navigation system with rear-view camera
- Rear parking sensors
- 15” alloy wheels
- Door Sill covers
- Leatherette seat covers
Leisure edition of Rapid will stay on shelf across the country for a limited period only, and is made available in both 1.6 petrol (AT & MT) and diesel (MT). The petrol motor produces maximum power of 105PS with maximum torque of 220NM, whilst the diesel variant gains 105PS at the best against the 250Nm of maximum torque.
The Rapid Leisure edition will be priced as follows (Ex-showroom New Delhi):
- 1.6 MPI manual – Rs. 7,79,352
- 1.6 MPI automatic – Rs. 8,79,625
- 1.6 TDI manual – Rs. 9,06,926
Representing SKODA’s brand value, the Rapid is a blend of dynamic handling and refined engineering.