<p>Skoda Auto India on Thursday launched the Rapid TSI automatic transmission, starting from an introductory of Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). </p>.<p>Not very long ago, Skoda had launched the Rapid with the new TSI engine (with a manual transmission), moving away from the naturally aspirated 1.6 litre engine. The 999 cc, three-cylinder TSI petrol engine can produce 110 ps of power from 5,000 to 5,500 rpm and 175 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm. This has been mated to a six- speed torque converter (automatic transmission).</p>.<p>Skoda says that the fuel efficiency is 16.24 kmpl under standard test conditions and this is a five per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent rise in torque, while the new automatic car has a nine per cent increase in fuel efficiency as compared to the old engine. </p>.<p>Zac Hollis, Brand Director - Skoda Auto India, said: "With the introduction of a six-speed automatic transmission across the refreshed Rapid TSI range, the Czech marque has raised the benchmark within the segment. It is a reliable technology, provides a dynamic drive experience, and deems to be the best seller in its class."</p>.<p>The Rapid takes on its sibling the Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Toyota Yaris, among others. </p>
<p>Skoda Auto India on Thursday launched the Rapid TSI automatic transmission, starting from an introductory of Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). </p>.<p>Not very long ago, Skoda had launched the Rapid with the new TSI engine (with a manual transmission), moving away from the naturally aspirated 1.6 litre engine. The 999 cc, three-cylinder TSI petrol engine can produce 110 ps of power from 5,000 to 5,500 rpm and 175 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm. This has been mated to a six- speed torque converter (automatic transmission).</p>.<p>Skoda says that the fuel efficiency is 16.24 kmpl under standard test conditions and this is a five per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent rise in torque, while the new automatic car has a nine per cent increase in fuel efficiency as compared to the old engine. </p>.<p>Zac Hollis, Brand Director - Skoda Auto India, said: "With the introduction of a six-speed automatic transmission across the refreshed Rapid TSI range, the Czech marque has raised the benchmark within the segment. It is a reliable technology, provides a dynamic drive experience, and deems to be the best seller in its class."</p>.<p>The Rapid takes on its sibling the Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Toyota Yaris, among others. </p>
