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    Home / News / Auto News / SKODA confirms CNG variant of its RAPID sedan in India
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    SKODA confirms CNG variant of its RAPID sedan in India

    SKODA confirms CNG variant of its RAPID sedan in India
    Written by Dwaipayan Roy
    Mar 08, 2021, 05:25 pm 2 min read
    SKODA confirms CNG variant of its RAPID sedan in India

    SKODA will launch a CNG variant of its RAPID sedan in India, Zac Hollis, Director - Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India, has confirmed. The car should have a factory-fitted CNG kit and is likely to draw power from a BS6-compliant 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, which is available on the standard model. However, its design and features will be unchanged.

    Hollis confirmed the news in response to a query

    Yes CNG is in testing. We at Skoda are launching 4 new products in the next 12 months, starting with the World Premier of Kushaq this month.

    — Zac Hollis (@Zac_Hollis_) March 4, 2021

    The car will sport a wide blacked-out grille

    The SKODA RAPID CNG will have an eye-catching look, featuring a sloping roofline, a muscular bonnet, a blacked-out multi-slat grille, a wide air vent, projector headlights with DRLs, and wrap-around taillamps. It will be flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Dimensions-wise, it will have a wheelbase of 2,552m and a ground clearance of 116mm.

    It should run on a 109hp, 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine

    The SKODA RAPID CNG should be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that makes 109hp of power and 175Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox.

    The vehicle should have a 5-seater cabin with many features

    The SKODA RAPID CNG should have a spacious 5-seater cabin with auto climate control, rear AC vents, parking sensors, and a multifunctional steering wheel with cruise control. It should house a touchscreen infotainment system with support for the latest connectivity options. To ensure the safety of the passengers, multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, crash sensors, and a rear-view camera should be available.

    SKODA RAPID CNG: Pricing and availability

    The pricing and availability details of the SKODA RAPID CNG sedan in India will be revealed at the time of launch. As for the pocket-pinch, it should carry some premium over the standard model which falls in the Rs. 7.79-13.29 lakh price-bracket (ex-showroom).

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