The Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 10.75 lakh ex showroom pan India. It comes with a number of styling updates and additional equipment.
On the exterior the Monte Carlo features a Sporty Black Front Grille, 16” Dual tone Black Alloy wheels, Dynamic Black Roof, Elegant Black Tailgate Spoiler and Black Grained Diffuser.
Inside, the new model comes with a Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, New Red and Black Leatherette Monte Carlo trademark seats, Black Interior Decor, Ribbed sporty stainless steel Foot Pedals and all black Dashboard. You also get a 6.5 inch, Colour Touchscreen Central Infotainment System with SmartLink technology that is compatible with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mechanically, the Monte Carlo comes with the option of a 1.5 litre diesel engine putting out 110 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque and a 1.6 litre petrol engine churing out 105 horses and 153 Nm of torque.
Both engines come with manual and automatic transmission options. While the petrol engine gets a torque converter unit, the diesel comes with the DSG dual clutch autmatic gearbox.
Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo prices (ex showroom)
1.6 petrol MT – Rs. 10.75 lakh
1.6 petrol AT – Rs. 11.98 lakh
1.5 diesel MT – Rs. 12.46 lakh
1.5 diesel AT – Rs. 13.58 lakh
