Skoda India starts production of the new Skoda Rapid Sedan in Chakan Plant

Skoda Auto India today began production of its much awaited compact sedan, which is to be called the Skoda Rapid Sedan the first car from the Skoda brand.

The sedan maker Skoda India showcased the newest Skoda Rapid Sedan for the first time at a presentation around the company’s manufacturing unit at Chakan plant near Pune.

Skoda Rapid Sedan

Skoda Rapid Sedan in India

The new sedan has been designed to cater exactly to the needs of Indian consumers.Skoda Rapid Sedan price and its specs are nevertheless to become uncovered and it is expected to be launched somewhere ahead of Diwali this year. However there may be no official announcement about it but Skoda Rapid selling price is anticipated to start from Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

The Skoda Rapid Sedan is always to the Skoda Fabia Hatchback, what the Volkswagen Vento Sedan would be the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback. Like the Volkswagen Vento, its distinct cousin, the Honda City, the Fiat Linea, the Hyundai Verna as well as Ford Fiesta.

Skoda Rapid Sedan in Chakan Plant

The Skoda Rapid is a sedan that has been derived from its hatchback sibling as well as the conclusion consequence is often a sedan that does not like a terrible design and style task, which may be the case of many sedans derived from their hatchback siblings. So that becomes the very first positive with the Skoda Rapid Sedan, which will be launched in the coming few weeks, in November to become exact. Today, now we have with us the clearest, uncamouflaged images yet, of the Skoda Rapid photos.

We believe the Skoda Rapid Sedan will be based on 1.6-litre petrol mill from your Volkswagen engine secure, and possibly even the 1.6-litre TD CR engine recently launched on the Volkswagen Vento. There have been rumours about a Skoda Octavia being created for your Indian car market to fragment further. It is not the Octavia, it is this all new sedan that’s being developed for India.

Official Press Release:

ŠKODA Auto India began production of its much anticipated entry level sedan, the SKODA Rapid at its plant in Chakan, near Pune now. ŠKODA Rapid Sedan is definitely the first car from the ŠKODA brand which has been developed, keeping in mind the special wants of Indian needs of Indian customers and will be exclusively manufactured in India.

“Today is the official Start of Production for the Indian variant of our new Rapid compact saloon. Powerful instantly, the first unit from the ŠKODA Rapid is going to be rolling off the line in this plant. The car will be introduced in the market shortly. It is an attractive car with lots of space and room for five persons.” Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland, Chairman of the Board of Management, ŠKODA Auto a.s. commented.

Production of the all new ŠKODA Rapid will take place at the Chakan plant. The Sedan will be offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. The commencement of creation of Skoda Rapid Sedan is in step with ŠKODA Auto’s 2018 growth strategy which aims to double sales globally to at least 1.5 million units.

Commenting for the occasion, Dr. Chacko, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative India, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Constrained, said “ŠKODA has always been an integral part of the plant in Chakan. The first car that was manufactured at this plant was a ŠKODA Fabia, and we’re content to roll-out the ŠKODA Rapid on this situation. I get this chance to congratulate the Volkswagen and ŠKODA teams for this good results which has been achieved as a result of their synergies.”

Skoda Rapid Sedan will be entirely manufactured in India. It’ll be positioned in the entry level of the country’s mid-sized sedan segment. Together with the introduction in the Skoda Rapid Sedan, ŠKODA will now provide cars to match the desires of a much larger customer base in India.

Expressing his gratitude to the staff on the occasion Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland more explained, “ŠKODA Rapid is actually a true reflection of our motto ‘Simply Clever’ along with your work ladies and gentlemen, you are going to add to your new ŠKODA becoming a success in India. In this context, local sourcing and local production are essential. Our purpose is usually to make cars of the highest quality. Your competence and know-how are what will make this happen”.

The Pune plant is actually a critical component in ŠKODA Auto’s India strategy. The scale of investment, commissioning local suppliers and employing people primarily from the region itself demonstrate ŠKODA Auto’s dedication to India. ŠKODA is earning a significant contribution for the economic enhancement inside the region and in addition during the Indian economy in general.

Skoda Rapid Sedan