Skoda launched the Skoda Monte Carlo in India earlier this month. Here are the sporty sedan's live images from the showroom floor.
The Skoda Monte Carlo is a variant of the Skoda Rapid, but Skoda has listed it as a separate model in India. The car name badge on the tailgate still reads Rapid, though. The Monte Carlo has a two-tone exterior theme. It features black radiator grille, gloss black ORVM housings, 16-inch Monte Carlo dual-tone alloy wheels, black trunk lid spoiler, Monte Carlo flag badge on the B-pillar, black grained rear diffuser and black roof foil. Flash Red and Candy White are the colour choices.
On the inside, the Skoda Monte Carlo has leather-clad flat bottomed steering wheel and gear knob - both with contrasting red detailing, Monte Carlo design leatherette seat upholstery and front door sill strips, stainless foot pedals, piano black AC vents and sporty textile mats with red stitching.
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The Skoda Monte Carlo was a good opportunity for Skoda to introduce the 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine (105 PS/175 Nm) of the VW Vento to its range. However, Skoda India didn't do so. The Monte Carlo has the same engine options as the regular Rapid: 105 PS 1.6-litre MPI petrol and 110 PS 1.5-litre TDI diesel. 5-speed manual and 6-speed Tiptronic automatic are the transmission choices for the petrol and 5-speed manual and 7-speed DSG automatic are the transmission chocies for the diesel model.
Skoda Monte Carlo - Prices (Ex-showroom)
- 1.6 MPI MT: INR 1,075,347
- 1.6 MPI AT: INR 1,197,672
- 1.5 TDI MT: INR 1,246,096
- 1.5 TDI AT: INR 1,357,709
