New Skoda car models at New Delhi Auto Expo 2012

The Czech auto major Skoda planing to attract the Indian Skoda car buyers with display of new Skoda car models at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 in January. Skoda Auto will come with its very well admired VisionD concept and MissionL concept which was displayed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. With it, the company will also display the much awaited and already announced premium small car, Skoda Citigo at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. Here we are indicating price, features and specifications of these new Skoda car models.

MissionL:

MissionL the most popular concept for upcoming Skoda sedan car by near future. Skoda to develop this innovative Skoda sedan on the base of MissionL concept. The new MissionL sedan is expected just like Volkswagen Vento and the successor of newly launched Skoda Rapid sedan. The company will offer a four-door version of MissionL to the Indian buyers.

MissionL will be fully inspired with popular Skoda car models available India like Skoda Fabia and Skoda Laura. It will be offered in the both 1.6L petrol and diesel engine models just like Volkswagen Vento. MissionL price is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh at ex-showroom and it may break the market share of Volkswagen Vento, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna, Nissan Sunny and Honda City.


Skoda Citigo:

Skoda will also display the much awaited premium small car Skoda Citigo at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. Skoda Citigo is fully based on the popular small car Volkswagen Up that will also be launched in the Indian auto market by near future. The compact hatchback Skoda Citigo is expected in the bracket of Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. And it will be available only in petrol model that has a 1-litre petrol mill under the hood making out massive power of 60 PS and 75 PS.

Skoda Citigo review indicated that it will be offered in both manual and automatic transmissions system options which offer great choice to buyers. Skoda Citigo is expected an answer to Hyundai i10, Tata Indica eV2, Honda Brio, Renault Pulse, Toyota Etios Liva and Chevrolet Beat in terms of price, features and performance.

On the other hand some of newly launched car models in India in 2011 are New Honda City, new Tata Nano, Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Honda Brio, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta, Mahindra XUV 500 etc.

Czech auto maker Skoda Launched Rapid Sedan, priced @ Rs 6.75-9.19 Lac - Skoda Rapid Photos, Images

 

Czech car maker Skoda launches sedan version of Fabia, "Skoda Rapid" in India on the VW Vento platform. Skoda Rapid launched in both the petrol and diesel variant. Diesel TDI putting down 250Nm between 1500-2500rpm and the petrol making 153Nm @ 3800rpm.

Just like Vento new Rapid will factor in both a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Skoda Rapid Prices in India (Ex Showroom Delhi):

Active 1.6 MPI MT - Rs 6.75 Lakhs
Ambition 1.6 MPI MT - Rs 7.09 Lakhs
Elegance: 1.6 MPI MT - Rs 7.99 Lakhs
Ambition 1.6 MPI AT - Rs 8.09 Lakhs
Elegance 1.6 MPI AT - Rs 8.99 Lakhs
Active 1.6 TDI CR - Rs 7.95 Lakhs
Ambition 1.6 TDI CR - Rs 8.29 Lakhs
Elegance 1.6 TDI CR - Rs 9.19 Lakhs

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Skoda Rapid Vs Hyundai Verna

Skoda Rapid is India launching popular compact premium sedan car model which has been the most popular since its announcement. The company has already displayed the all new Skoda Rapid sedan at NDTV Car and Bike Show on 10th October, 2011. Due to very well performer features, specification and expected competitive price it is well premiered by auto experts. The new Skoda Rapid is specially designed for Indian auto market which is expected to give stiff challenge to the same segment popular car models like Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento, Honda City, Maruti SX4 and many more.

Here is the comparison of Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna as per earlier available Skoda Rapid features and specifications. There are a lot of expected Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna comparison are available which are also intending it a value for money premium sedan in the Indian Auto market. As per providing Skoda Rapid price, features and specifications you also may compare Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna and decide that which one is value for money?

Price:

The all new Skoda Rapid price is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 7 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi which prove it major competitor of above mentioned popular car models. The base variant of the new Skoda Rapid would be available at Rs. 7 lakh while the top-end variant is expected at over 9 lakh.

On the other hand, in the Comparison of Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna, price for both popular sedan look almost same. Because the base variant of Hyundai Verna is available at Rs. 6.99 lakh and top-end model has price tag of Rs. 10.74 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Features and specifications:

The new Skoda Rapid features and specifications are just like Volkswagen Vento which is the major competitor of Hyundai Verna. It would come equipped with high safety features like dual tone upholstery, a brightly illuminated information cluster, driver assist, centralized console, audio system, adjustable seats, headrests, arm rests, tilt steering, spacious legroom, ABS, EBD, Airbags, central locking etc. innovative safety and comfort features as standard. An automatic transmission version is also expected top-end variant of petrol model.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Verna comes equipped with safety and comfortable features are multi functions steering wheel, Power Windows (Front & Rear), Central Locking, Engine Immobilizer, Rear Parking Sensors, ABS with EBD, Alloy Wheels, Elecro-Chromic IRVMs, Rear View Camera with Display, Dual Front Airbags and many more. The top-end variant of both petrol and diesel models having AT option.

Engine and mileage:

The company will offer both petrol and diesel model in the new Skoda Rapid which are powered with a 1.6 motor. The 1.6 petrol run motor is expected to deliver max power of 105 bhp at 5200 RPM and peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 RPM while diesel mill would generate peak power of 105 BHP at 4400 RPM and massive torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500 RPM. The new Skoda Rapid mileage for petrol and diesel models is expected 15.5 kmpl 18 kmpl on long roads.

The new Hyundai Verna is also available very fuel efficient petrol and diesel models. There is two trim options are available like 1.4L and 1.6 L. The 1.4L, 1396cc and 1.6L, 1591cc petrol model of Verna make maximum power of 107 PS at 6300 rpm and 123 PS at 6300 rpm respectively. While the 1.4L, 1396cc and 1.6L, 1582cc diesel models generating out maximum power of 90 PS at 4000 rpm and 128 PS at 4000 rpm. It's highest mileage of petrol run motor is 15.5 kmpl and diesel model offers impressive mileage of 23.5 kmpl on highways.

Skoda Rapid pictures

Skoda Rapid rapid is India launching new entry level C-segment sedan car model. Skoda Auto that has good market share in Indian auto market, is finally ready to launch much awaited popular C-segment sedan Skoda Rapid. The company has specially produced the new Skoda Rapid for the Indian customers at its Chakan based manufacturing plant near Pune, in Maharashtra. As per company's announcement the all new Skoda Rapid will be launched in India on 16th November. 2011. And the new Skoda sedan car price is expected to lie in competitive range.

Skoda Auto has already made announcement that it will offer the all new Skoda Rapid to the Indian customer in competitive price range. So, Skoda Rapid price for the base variant is expected Rs. 6 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi while the high-end variant may go for Rs. 8 lakh. All the available Skoda Rapid reviews, on the Internet, are also expecting its price competitive and affordable in the segment. In this competitive price range the company would offer highly sophisticated features which ensure to attract every Skoda car lover.

The new Skoda Rapid pictures look just like a premium luxury car pictures. It is fully based on Volkswagen's popular sedan Volkswagen Vento. But, the new Skoda Rapid is expected Rs. 20K to 30K cheaper than Vento. It is fully inspired by popular premium sedan Skoda Laura that has been the most popular among Indian customers. Skoda Rapid has luxury interior and classy exterior that wings the heart of every onlooker. With, the new Skoda Rapid features and specifications are just like a premium luxury sedan.

To beat the same segment rivals, Skoda has provided highly sophisticated comfort and safety features in the new beast such as dual tone upholstery, a brightly illuminated information cluster, driver assist, centralized console, audio system, adjustable seats, headrests, armrests, tilt steering, spacious legroom, ABS, EBD, Airbags, central locking and many more.

Beside this, Skoda Rapid mileage is expected decent in the segment. It will be available in both the petrol and diesel models.Skoda Rapid petrol model comes loaded with a 1.6L powerplant that is capable of generating out maximum power of 105 PS. It would deliver the speculated mileage of over 15 kmpl. And the diesel model has a fuel economical 1.5L diesel heart under the cap that makes peak power of 105 PS. Its expected impressive mileage is 18 kmpl on long roads. Overall, the new Skoda Rapid is expected to accomplish good response to the customers just like its younger sibling Skoda Fabia.

On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Tata Indica Vista, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, New Tata Indica Xeta and so forth.