Skoda starts Rapid production

SKODA began production of the new compact sedan, “Rapid” at its plant in Pune. The car will be introduced on the Subcontinent until the end of this year.

The new model has great importance for the ŠKODA growth strategy, with which the company wants to increase its worldwide sales to at least 1.5 million vehicles per year by the year 2018.

The gas engine is two engines are available. Both displace 1.6-liters and have an output of 105 PS (77 kW / 103 hp), is available with a gas engine and a diesel engine.

India is the first market in which we will introduce the new Rapid. It highlights the significance of that country for our company, emphasizes the Chairman of the Board of ŠKODA, Prof. Dr. h.c..Winfried Vahland. We want to step on the pedal all over the world in the coming years. The models Fabia and Laura/Octavia. It will ensure the brand’s future presence in the largest vehicle segment of the Indian market.

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