Skoda Rapid will very soon be launched by the company as a popular entry level C-segment sedan car in India by the Czech based auto major, Skoda Auto targeting the masses. The car is expected to be launched during the most auspicious season in the Indian calendar. The company is looking to capitalize the festive mood and tempt customers into buying their car. This would be the first of sorts for the company in terms of an entry level sedan car for the Indian car market with launch of this popular new car model in a competitive price range. The Skoda Rapid, shaped similar to the Mission L will also have a host of features inspired from some of its other cousins like the Vento. Volkswagen Vento, Tata Manza, Maruti SX4, Ford Figo, Tata Indigo and Hyundai Accent which have already had a successful run at the Indian markets for quite some time. Skoda Rapid features and specifications: The car also has some decent stuff despite its low price.
The car comes with a spate of high tech features. Skoda Rapid engine and mileage: The car is expected to be available in both the petrol and diesel models and is expected to be fuel efficient as well along with being cost friendly. The gasoline engine of the car is equipped with a 1.6L, 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve that delivers a huge power of up to 105 Bhp and belts out a peak torque of 153 Nm. The diesel cousin of the car comes with a 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve engine under the hood. The diesel engine of the car generates a peak power of 105 Bhp and top torque of 250 Nm. The gear transmission is taken care by a 5 speed manual gearbox in the Skoda Rapid, while in the near future the automatic transmission could well find its way. As earlier mentioned the car along with being a low cost sedan it is also expected to come with a good mileage figure for both the petrol and diesel models. The petrol car is expected to deliver 15.4 Kmpl while the diesel model of the car would provide an impressive mileage of 20.5 kmpl. The car with its low price is expected to open a new avenue for the sedan segment in the auto market.
For decades, the Honda Accord has been one of America's best family cars. What's New for 2019? Following a complete redesign for the 2018 model year, Honda has made few changes to the 2019 Accord lineup. The higher-output 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and the hybrid powertrain are now the only two powertrains offered on the top-of-the-line Touring model. All models see a slight price increase. Otherwise, everything is as it was last year. Honda is doing its best to singlehandedly prop up the dreams of the enthusiast driver by offering a six-speed manual transmission with two of the 2019 Accord's engines. We continue to genuinely enjoy working that manual, so we'd choose an Accord Sport, which is the only trim to offer the stick shift. 27,075 Sport 1.5T model will still offer plenty in the way of driving enjoyment. Honda's order sheet for the Sport leaves no room for options. Likes: Powerful optional 2.0T engine, smooth-shifting automatic, fun-to-drive nature. Dislikes: Occasionally coarse hybrid powertrain, Honda Civic levels of road noise.
The Accord's chassis is well sorted and encourages the driver to push the car hard through corners, where it exhibits a minimal amount of body roll. The steering is light, as befits a car in this class, but we wouldn't mind if it transmitted a little more feedback from the road. Still, it's hard to complain about a helm that's accurate and predictable. The Accord's ride is firmly controlled but never harsh, which helps it strike a winning balance between a sports sedan and a practical family car. The new version of the Accord has nixed the previous generation's V-6 and naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines in favor of a pair of downsized turbo fours, and the results are generally positive. Both engines returned strong results in our real-world highway fuel-economy testing. Likes: Accommodating cabin, stylish design regardless of trim level, intuitive and quick infotainment system. Dislikes: Limited ability to personalize options, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not standard. The Accord's interior is surprisingly spacious, and rear-seat passengers in particular will be happier in an Accord than in almost any other mid-size sedan.
Honda's no-options trim structure means that most decisions about its features are made for the driver, but virtually every Accord has handsome interior furnishings and at least some creature comforts. The top Touring trim is thoroughly decked out, with heated and cooled leather front seats, heated rear seats, and a head-up display. Lower trim levels have their own charms, though. Among them: Honda's attractive and comfortable cloth seats and interior trim. All models come standard with touchscreen infotainment on either a 7.0- or 8.0-inch display. Bluetooth and USB connectivity are also available across the board, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are reserved for the system with the 8.0-inch touchscreen. We found the system to be quick, attractive, and easy to use; even low-tech folks should find it intuitive. Honda offers a 10-speaker premium audio system with a 450-watt amplifier on the EX-L model, but lesser Accords have either a four- or eight-speaker system.
