The new RAPID 1.0 TSI, new SUPERB and the all-new KAROQ premiere at the first ever Å KODA AUTO India Virtual Conference

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May 26, 2020 No Comments Cars Like


MUMBAI :

The pioneering ŠKODA AUTO India Virtual Conference witnessed the unveiling of the new RAPID 1.0 TSI, the luxurious new SUPERB as well as the newest member of its SUV family: the all-new KAROQ at a starting price of INR 7.49 lacs, INR 29.99 lacs and INR 24.99 lacs respectively. ŠKODA AUTO India put forth its powertrain and fuel strategy in view of the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms and safety standards while demonstrating a new range of Turbocharged Stratified Injection (or TSI) engine options: 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI.

The ŠKODA RAPID will house the new 1.0 TSI petrol engine with a power output of 110 PS (81 kW) and a fuel efficiency of 18.97 kmpl. The SUPERB range, Laurin & Klement and SportLine, will house the new 190 PS (140 kW) 2.0 TSI petrol engine that accelerates from a standstill to a 100 km/h in mere 7.7 seconds and has a top speed of 239 km/h. The all-new KAROQ will house the new 150 PS (110 kW) 1.5 TSI petrol engine mated with an automatic seven speed DSG gearbox delivering a fuel efficiency figure of 16.95 kmpl (high phase WLTP) and a top speed of 202 km/h. 

 Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director - ŠKODA AUTO India, said: “We championed the online sales experience with the launch of the OCTAVIA RS 245. Today with the industry first one of a kind Virtual Conference we added three new products in our portfolio: the new RAPID 1.0 TSI, the new SUPERB and the all-new KAROQ. These provide a compelling combination of the brand’s emotive design, exquisite interiors, class leading safety and intelligent connectivity features. The latest ŠKODA offerings are deemed to be bestsellers, setting benchmarks for functionality, practicality and spaciousness in their segments."

“The new 'Simply Clever' digital launch format testifies our commitment to use technology as a tool to stay connected with our patrons, more so in these unprecedented circumstances. In a phased manner, we will resume operations at our dealership facilities in strict adherence to the guidelines issued by the authorities to curtail any potential spread of the coronavirus. ŠKODA AUTO will continue to support the nation's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with numerous CSR initiatives.” he added.

 


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