Czech car maker Skoda Auto on Monday launched a edition of its mid-size sedan Rapid in India with price starting at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Rapid Matte edition are going to be available in steel matte colour and can be powered by a 1-litre petrol engine with options of automatic and manual transmissions, Skoda Auto India said during a statement.

While the manual transmission option is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh, the automated transmission variant is tagged at Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom), it added.

Commenting on the launch, Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said since its launch in 2011, the Rapid has had a successful journey in India with quite 1 lakh customers. it’s seen great resonance with auto enthusiasts across the country.

“Taking the success story further, we are thrilled to introduce the Rapid Matte Edition in India. With this addition, the Rapid portfolio expands further to succeed in new customers. With its distinctive style and extensive feature list, i’m confident that this product will see great demand,” he added.

The remake features a host of latest design features like new glossy black grille and spoiler within the front including the steel matte colour, glossy black door handle, black body side moulding and black trunk lip garnish among others.

It comes with all black alloy wheels and offers essential safety features like dual airbags and anti-lock braking system across its product portfolio.

The Rapid Matte edition is additionally equipped with rear parking sensors, anti-glare interior rear view mirror, rear windscreen defogger with timer, height adjustable three-point seat belts at the front, rough road package and engine immobiliser with floating code system, the corporate added.