<p>Rapid has been running on some decent engines so far but things were not really exciting especially with its Diesel unit. What has now changed completely is the introduction of a 7 Speed VW patented DSG dual clutch transmission which promises to make the drive really exciting. The sedan is powered by both petrol and diesel units, where the 1.5 litre diesel engine manages to catapult this sedan at 105 PS at 4400 rpm while generating decent torque at 250 Nm between 1500-2500 rev range. You get the option of choosing between 5 speed manual and the impressive 7 speed DSG unit which really does the job well. What really disappointed us was the absence of DSG unit in its petrol avatar, which could have done wonders for performance enthusiasts. Powered by a 1.6 litre MPI petrol motor which churns out 105 PS of peak power at 5250 rpm manages to extract only 153 Nm of torque at 3800 rpm. Drive quality is quite sublime with the suspension set up more on the softer side which passes potholes and bad roads with easy without much body roll. Highway is the place to be, where Rapid with its right suspension setup and a DSG gearbox can do wonders for you!

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