Škoda Rapid (India)

Škoda Rapid
2004–2007 Škoda Rapid 2011
Overview
Manufacturer	Škoda Auto
Production	2011–present
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door Sedan
Layout	Front engine front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A3 platform series

The Škoda Rapid is a car of Škoda Auto. It launched the market in November 2011. In October 2011, Škoda resurrected the Rapid nameplate for its badge engineered version of the Volkswagen Vento. The cars are identical save for the grille, headlights, bumpers, taillights and some interior and exterior trim. But version for European markets will be significantly different. Design and some technical points bases on the Škoda Fabia II and Škoda Roomster.

India

Škoda India had launched Škoda Rapid on 16 November 2011 in India. As common with most of the luxury sedans of the segment, the new Škoda Rapid cover much of the broader aspects that would include a dual tone upholstery, a brightly illuminated information cluster, driver assist, centralized console, audio system, adjustable seats, headrests, armrests, tilt steering, spacious legroom and headroom and most importantly comfort at its very best. The Interiors of the new Škoda Rapid would do justice to the art of luxury and comfort and to the reputation of the Czech company. Škoda is known for the elegance it offers through stylish and sophisticated designing and craftsmanship and will surely live up to its name.

Škoda Rapid comes in both petrol and diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel engine will hold an engine capacity of 1.6L, 1598cc and will generate a bashing power of about 105 PS. The torque will be variable with respect to the engine technology used. So far less is known about the engine details of the car.

Brand New Škoda Rapid 2011

On the inside, the cabin is almost identical to its Volkswagen counterpart, apart from the Škoda family steering wheel (which has no steering-mounted controls), instrument panel, gearlever and audio system. The model we are driving has climate control too. Finished in black, the central console, however, stands out because there is some mismatch in the design of its parts. The vents, buttons and climate control come from VW, while the audio system, with its large buttons and fonts, is clearly Škoda.

In December 2011 it was voted Family Car of the Year by professional drivers and journalist in Indian Top Gear Magazine.

See Also

Volkswagen Vento
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf Mk3

External links

• http://www.topgear.com/india/skoda/skoda-rapid-review/itemid-51 Škoda Rapid review
• http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/IND/Pages/homepage.aspx
• http://www.autocarindia.com/Review/278741,skoda-rapid-review-test-drive.aspx