Skoda Auto India has been working hard at making further inroads in the Indian automobile market with their value for money offerings across segments. The company prides itself for thinking of clever and innovative solutions to further their customer experience through their products and this has led to their products having some rather neat features. While the company has been on an SUV spree of late, they haven’t forgotten their high selling Rapid sedan, which is now being offered with a new variant, namely the Rider Plus.
What Skoda Auto has to say about the Rider Plus
Commenting on the introduction of the new ŠKODA RAPID RIDER PLUS, Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India said, “ŠKODA AUTO India recently introduced the new RAPID TSI range of products that now boasts state of the art 1.0 TSI petrol engine offering exceptional power output and excellent fuel economy. An overwhelming response from brand loyalists and auto enthusiasts from across the nation has obligated the Czech marque to push the yardstick further and broaden the RAPID range. The RIDER PLUS offers a compelling combination of the brand’s emotive design, exquisite interiors and class leading safety features, at a very competitive price point. It is deemed to be a best seller setting the benchmark for functionality, practicality and spaciousness in its segment.”
Skoda Rapid Rider Plus – What you need to know
In terms of design, the Rapid Rider Plus carries that same crystalline appearance that we have come to love about this car. To give it a fresh touch, the car now comes with distinctive black and silver design elements that give it a dynamic appearance. Key elements include the black façade, black glossy B pillars and a complementary trunk lip garnish.
The cabin remains unchanged in terms of layout however the Rapid Plus does come with an all-new dual-tone ebony sand interior with premium ivory slate upholstery. To ensure you know just what you are stepping in to, Skoda has fitted the Rapid Rider Plus with stainless steel scuff plates with a bold RAPID inscription.
The Rapid Rider Plus is equipped with a new touchscreen infotainment system that comes with SmartLink. It supports select apps and is also compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. The 16.51 cm colour touchscreen offers a high resolution and is touted to be easy to use. As for the rest of the tech on board, the Rider Plus boasts of Climatronic technology with a dust and pollen filter, adjustable dual rear AC vents, a 12 V power socket in the front and the rear, a multifunction steering wheel and a number of storage solutions within the cabin.
Powering the Skoda Rapid Rider Plus is the new 1.0 TSI petrol engine that delivers 110 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque. The three-cylinder unit has been tuned to deliver both in terms of performance as well as efficiency. Paired with a six speed manual transmission, the Skoda Rapid Rider Plus has an ARAI tested efficiency of 18.97 kmpl!
As far as safety and security is concerned, Skoda has equipped the Rider Plus with a plethora of features that include dual airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, anti-glare rear view mirror, windscreen defogger, three-point seatbelts up front, a rough road package and a fuel supply cut off in the event of an accident.
The icing on the cake is the price. To get all this for INR 7.99 lakh is a steal! To make the deal even sweeter, Skoda is offering the Shield Plus package that gives you 6 years of hassle free ownership experience as it incorporates motor insurance, 24×7 roadside assistance, and an extended warranty.