Skoda Auto India today launched its much-awaited mid-sized sedan Rapid in the domestic market at a price ranging between Rs 6.75 lakh and Rs 9.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Powered by 1.6 litre engine, the made-in-India car will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variant of the Rapid will be available between Rs 6.75 lakh and Rs 8.99 lakh, while the diesel version is priced at Rs 7.95 lakh to Rs 9.19 lakh. The Rapid, based on group firm Volkswagen s Vento platform, will be manufactured at the group s Chakan plant in Pune. We intend to strengthen our presence in the highly competitive C segment in the country with this launch. We are confident that this car will become the cornerstone for the Skoda brand in India, said Mr Thomas Kuehl, Member of the Board & Director, Sales & Marketing, Skoda Auto India. Its distinctly fresh, young, smart and clear-cut design makes Rapid a well-balanced car and therefore successfully fills the gap between Skoda Fabia and the current Laura, he said. Mr Kuehl said the car is ideal for the Indian streets with an attractive design, ample space, excellent safety equipment and modern proven technology. With this offering, the Rapid is expected to become the cornerstone for brand Skoda in India, he added. Talking to reporters here, company s associate director (sales and aftersales) Ashutosh Dixit said, We are targetting to sell more than 2,000 cars every month. The C segment is likely to grow at above five per cent this year. Mr Dixit said the company expects more demand for the diesel model as there is huge difference in fuel price with petrol. Currently, the carmaker has 90 dealerships in India, and expects to have about 100 by the year-end.