Sedan

The BS6 Skoda Rapid is the most-affordable mid-size sedan in the country. It gets an all-new 1.0-litre TSI motor, although it trades the superior DSG transmission for a torque converter automatic, which is a bummer. But, it does make a strong case for itself with its European build quality and smart packaging.
Trading the 1.5-litre diesel and the 1.6-litre petrol in the updated Rapid is a single petrol engine option. The engine in question is the new trump card from the Volkswagen Group (SAVWIPL) in India – the 1.0-litre TSI direct-injection turbo-petrol unit. It makes 109bhp at 5,000rpm and an impressive 175Nm of torque accessible from 1,750rpm. Apart from the six-speed manual, the Rapid now also comes with a six-speed torque converter which we are driving here.
Crank up the engine by twisting the key (no push-button start here) and the motor settles into a silent idle. There’re a few vibrations felt on idling but nothing as serious as you’d usually associate with a three-cylinder motor, which is commendable.