The launch of Skoda's mid-sized sedan, the Slavia, is around the corner. While it was common knowledge that the Slavia was meant to replace the ageing Skoda Rapid, it was unclear if the Rapid was meant to be discontinued from the market entirely. Indirectly, Skoda seems to have confirmed that this is indeed the case, thanks to the Czech brand officially removing the sedan from their website. Only the matte edition of the Rapid is currently available on the website, probably due to remaining stock.
The only Skoda Rapids remaining with dealers
currently are being offered hefty discounts. At the time of its launch, the
Skoda Rapid competed with the likes of the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and the
Rapid's sibling, the Volkswagen Vento, based on the same platform as Skoda's
Rapid offering. Much like its sibling the Vento, the Rapid is now headed to
discontinuation to make way for fresh mid-sized sedan offerings entering the
market.
Out Goes the Rapid
The Rapid entered the Indian market back in 2011 as
Skoda's budget offering, placed under the Octavia. The Rapid was offered with a
1.6-litre petrol and diesel unit. Over its 10 years in the Indian market, the
Skoda Rapid went through a few updates and facelifts. Its latest rendition
offered in 2020-2021 was offered with a 1-litre turbo petrol engine, putting
down 110PS of power. Transmission options included a six-speed manual and an
automatic transmission option.
In Comes the Slavia
Skoda's Slavia is slated to launch next month in
March 2022. The incoming mid-sized sedan is based on the new MQB A0 IN platform
that underpins Skoda's Kushaq. Powering the Slavia will be a 1.0-litre,
three-cylinder TSI engine. The engine will be capable of putting down 114PS of
power and 175Nm of torque. It will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission
with six-speed automatic transmission options available as well. The Slavia
will also be available as a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI engine option
producing 148PS and 250Nm. Transmission options will include a six-speed manual
and a seven-speed automatic DSG. The Skoda Slavia will be priced around the
₹10.49 - 17.59 lakhs (Ex-Showroom) mark.
Verdict: End of an Era
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