Skoda Rapid Matte Edition Launched with Distinctive Features

The Skoda Rapid Matte Edition has been launched in India. It comes with some distinctive features that make it that much more special than the standard model. It will be available in both manual and automatic transmission options which costs INR 11.99 lakh and INR 13.49 lakh respectively.

The Skoda Rapid Matte Edition will be available in an exclusive carbon steel matte colour which adds to its style statement. It also has a new glossy black radiator grille and spoiler in the front coupled with the carbon steel matte colour enhances the emotive design. The glossy black door handle is exclusively for the matte edition and uplifts the side profile of the car.

In addition, the black body side moulding also accentuates the side profile. At the rear, the addition of the rear diffusor, glossy black tailgate spoiler and the black trunk lip garnish give a sporty avatar to the car. This new edition of the Rapid comes with all-black alloy wheels making it a complete head-turner from the outside.

The Skoda Rapid Matte Edition gets a dual-tone Tellur Grey interior and wears a premium black leatherette upholstery with Alcantara inserts. The interior also sports the same 16.51 cm Drive Audio Player Central Infotainment System and also has a rear-view camera. The car is also equipped with a USB Air Purifier. The stainless-steel scuff plates with Rapid Inscription adds to the sportiness of the interior. Additionally, the high visibility performance bulbs are exclusively provided for this edition.

In terms of safety equipment, the Skoda Rapid Matte Edition comes with Parktronic rear parking sensors, anti-glare interior rearview mirror, rear windscreen defogger with timer, height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at the front, rough road package and engine immobilizer with a floating code system.

Commenting on the introduction of the Skoda Rapid Matte Edition, Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said, “Since its launch, the Rapid has had an incredible success journey in India. With more than 1,00,000 customers, Rapid has seen great resonance with auto enthusiasts across the country. Taking the success story further, we are thrilled to introduce the Rapid Matte Edition in India. With this addition, the Rapid portfolio expands further to reach newer customers. With its distinctive style and extensive feature list, I am confident that this product will see great demand.”