Czech car-maker Skoda has launched a special edition of Rapid ambition to mark a glamorous end of the current Rapid sedan in its current avatar. The Skoda Rapid Ultima is offered at a starting price of Rs. 8,33,156 Lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). As per sources, the special edition of Rapid Ultima sedan shall be available for limited period. The car shall be available in petrol and diesel variant.
The petrol version of Rapid Ultima is powered by 1.6-litre MPI that generates about 103 Bhp of peak power at 5250 rpm and 220 Nm of torque at about 3800rpm. The diesel version gets a 1.6-litre TDI engine that generates about 103bhp of power at 4400rpm and a maximum torque of about 250 Nm at 2500 Rpm. As per ARAI tests, in terms of fuel efficiency figures the Soda Rapid Ultima delivers about 14.3 kmpl in petrol version and delivers about 20.5 kmpl in the diesel version. For safety, the sedan features Height-adjustable three-point seat belts at front, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Child-proof rear door locking, Dual-tone warning horn and Door-open indicator as a standard feature. Whereas, features like ABS, Dual Rate brake assist , Driver front airbag, Fuel supply cut-off in a crash, etc comes as standard in the upper variant.
For the interiors, the Ultima sedan gets Garmin and Tom-Tom navigation, audio system with USB and Aux-in support, on-board computer, Bluetooth phone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, leather trim seat covers, Sill moldings and floor mats with the Ultima branding. On the exterior front, the car has not received major cosmetic upgrades except for new Roof and side foil along with new set of alloy wheels that compliment the vehicle.
