Skoda Cars

The Monte Carlo edition is based on the top end Style trim and priced at about Rs 50,000 more than the Style variants

In an effort to brace for impact from the wrecking ball (read the Hyundai Verna), Skoda has come up with the Rapid Monte Carlo edition. The pricing is as follows: - Rapid Monte Carlo Petrol Manual: Rs 10.75 lakh - Rapid Monte Carlo Petrol Automatic: Rs 11.98 lakh - Rapid Monte Carlo Diesel Manual: Rs 12.46 lakh - Rapid Monte Carlo Diesel Automatic: Rs 13.58 lakh For a premium of about Rs 50,000 on top of the Style variant, the Monte Carlo edition adds the following cosmetic updates: - An option of red or white body colour - Dual-tone paint job with black roof - Contrasting black colour for front grille, outside rearview mirrors, headlamp and taillight accents, B-pillars and black rear spoiler - Dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels - Black interior - Contrast red stitching on upholstery and steering wheel - Ribbed stainless steel pedals - Leather-wrapped flat bottom steering wheel - Metallic door sill plate with Monte Carlo badging The car otherwise remains identical to the Style variant as the special edition leaves the feature list intact. Standout features of the car include cruise control, automatic wipers, auto dimming mirror, climate control, rear AC... read more »

Will be launched next week; changes limited to cosmetics

What was expected to be a Diwali launch has been postponed to Q4 as Skoda is still ‘working hard’ to ramp things up for India.