Launching at a starting price of Rs 9.75 lakh, the SKODA RAPID ONYX is the car that you need to buy right now!

With the festive season just around the corner, the prospective car-buyer is certainly going to be spoilt for choice- thanks to a slew of premium launches that has hit the market. This year sees car makers wooing consumers with an array of versatile offerings that include highly anticipated face-lifts, brawny SUVs, and stylish comebacks. Adding the cherry to the cake, are mega discounts that will make the festive atmosphere even merrier. Among the plethora of offerings, one car that has been truly stealing the spotlight is the RAPID ONYX. Now SKODA, as a brand, has always been the preferred choice of the most-discerning car owners and the RAPID ONYX is proof why. With the RAPID ONYX, ŠKODA has also introduced the all-new Lapiz Blue paint scheme with the model being available in White and Lapiz Blue. And if this was not enough, the car comes at a sensational ex-showroom price of just INR 9.75 lacs!

There have been many significant updates made to this model, making it much sportier than the standard model. Let's check out the features.

Dynamic appearance

Adhering to its emotionally appealing design philosophy, the RAPID ONYX comes in a modern crystalline appearance. The dynamic appearance is further accentuated by its black design elements. The black facade of the ŠKODA Signature Grille comes with a chrome surround and it dons a glossy black 16" Clubber alloy wheels with identical bolt covers, glossy black exterior mirrors, glossy black décor on the B pillars, as well as black body side moulding and trunk lip garnish. With such meticulous design, the RAPID ONYX is sure to turn many heads while on the road.

Exclusive interiors
The interiors of the car are truly captivating. Coming in contrasting dual-tone Ebony-Sand interiors, the RAPID ONYX features a premium perforated beige with wood design leatherette upholstery. The SuperSport Flat Bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel comes with black stitching. Reminding you that you're never too far from luxury is the Abundant Chrome décor.

Uniting comfort with convenience
As a premium offering from SKODA, the RAPID ONYX also comes with highly advanced technical features that will give your drive the experience that it deserves. The car comes with 'Drive' - the Colour Touchscreen Central Infotainment System that comes equipped with SmartLink™ technology which will help you control selected apps like navigation straight on the infotainment screen and ensure seamless connectivity with your smartphone to keep you connected on the go, while also supporting USB/Aux-in/Bluetooth options.

The car further comes with the revolutionary Climatronic technology along with adjustable dual rear AC vents, 12 V power socket in front and rear centre console, a black waste bin for the front door pocket, scuff plates with RAPID inscription and rear windscreen sunblind, making the car even more compelling. To add to the overall convenience are features like the height and length adjustable multifunction steering wheel, adjustable headrests, foldable armrests, central locking system with remote control, multi-functional display, height adjustable driver and front passenger seats and storage pockets on the back of the front seats.

An upgraded safety system:
SKODA firmly believes that safety is never an option but a priority. Which is why the car has packaged important safety features like Dual Airbags and ABS along with the highly advanced Projector Lens Quartz-cut headlights, white bulbs for headlamps, and LED Daytime Running Lights. The car also includes an array of other safety features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), five three-point seatbelts and two airbags. The diesel variant further features the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) along with the Hill Hold Control (HHC) that is available in both the AT Petrol and AT Diesel variants. A host of supporting functions includes an all new state of the art Anti-Theft alarm, Parktronic rear parking sensors, anti-glare rearview mirror, and one-touch bounce-back technology for windows.

Fuel efficient design:
The RAPID ONYX is also a fuel-efficient car by industry standards. The car comes with a 1.5L TDI diesel engine and a 1.6L MPI petrol engine. The 1.5 litres TDI produces 110PS (81kW) of power and a torque output of 250 Nm while delivering fuel efficiency of 21.72 kmpl (DSG) and 21.13 kmpl (MT). The 1.6-litre MPI or Multi-Point Injection engine is at the core of the RAPIDS ONYX's petrol variant.

Intelligent storage:
Space and storage remain a constant issue in cars but the RAPID ONYX does away all of these by coming up with 460L boot space and other intelligent storage solutions with bottle holders in the doors, storage compartment under the front centre armrest and cup holders in the front as well as the rear. It is also supported by other highly convenient features such as a SuperSport Flat Bottom steering wheel with black stitching, Scuff Plates with RAPID inscription, black waste bin, rear windscreen sunblind, and 12 V power socket in front and rear console. What else could one ever ask for!

With all these and more, there's no doubt the SKODA RAPID ONYX is the IT car of the festive season. To rev up the festive fervour, the car comes with a themed seat cover, textile mat, and dashboard trims, including cushion pillows with a festive embossed logo!

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