Skoda launches Rapid Monte Carlo for Rs. 10.75 lakh

The Skoda Monte Carlo has been built on the Rapid sedan with aesthetic changes and added features. Skoda has given the Monte Carlo a blacked out front grille, 16 inch black tone alloys wheels, black roof, blacked out tailgate spoiler and black grained diffuser. The interior theme has been inspired by Skoda's motorsport heritage and features a new Super Sports Flat Bottom steering wheel, new red and black leatherette Monte Carlo trademark seats, black interior decor, ribbed sporty stainless steel foot pedals and an all black Dashboard. 

In terms of technology,  Skoda has added a new 6.5 inch, colour touch screen infotainment setup with SmartLink which is also compatible with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  The Monte Carlo is powered by new generation petrol and diesel engines which have been borrowed by the Rapid's model range. The 1.5L TDI diesel mill produces 108.4hp and 250Nm of torque. It also returns 21.72kmpl when mated to the Automatic (DSG) transmission and 21.13kmpl when mated to the Manual Transmission. The 1.6L MPI petrol engine delivers 103.5hp and a peak torque of 153Nm. The petrol motor returns 15.41kmpl when mated to the manual transmission and 14.84kmpl when mated to the automatic transmission.

The new Skoda Monte Carlo also features many safety features such as ABS, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), LED DRLs, three point seat belts, two airbags and hill hold control with the automatic petrol and diesel variants. The Czech car maker has also included features like Parktonic rear parking sensors, auto dimming IRVM, one touch anti pinch windows, height adjustable driver seats, cruise control, cooled glove box, rear view camera and automatic climate control with dual rear adjustable AC Vents.

New Monte Carlo           

Price Ex – showroom (Rs)

1.6 MPI MT         1,075,347 

1.6 MPI AT          1,197,672 

1.5 TDI MT           1,246,096 

1.5 TDI AT            1,357,709