Tag Archives: Skoda Rapid
The advent of the compact crossovers in the B Segment has meant that the sedans in the space suddenly became the things of past. Majority of the customers either drive a mini SUV (Renault Duster) or waiting for one (Ford EcoSport). So the car makers have been forced to resort to marketing techniques to sell their once decent selling sedans. Its raining limited edition...
The European version of the Skoda Rapid would give birth to a conventional hatchback. The current Rapid, though has an appearance of a regular sedan, is technically a hatchback in the way the boot door opens. The new derivative is expected to be a more conventional and a compact hatchback. In his presentation to the media gathering at the Auto Shanghai 2013, Mr. Andreas...
Auto.ifeng.com reports of the production ready, Made in China Skoda Rapid is scheduled to grace the Shanghai Auto Expo during April. The report suggests that the car looks identical to the European version, leaving out a few minute differences. The main differences is to the dimension of the China made Rapid. The length of the car is 4,501mm (EU version at 4,483mm), however...
The title may be a bit misleading because we are not talking about the Indian Skoda Rapid which is a disguised Vento. We are talking about the European Skoda Rapid which was revealed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Though based on the same foundations, the European version is a thoroughly re-engineered model with a new design, better quality, functionality and technology. As...
Fresh spyshots of the Skoda Rapid testing in China have emerged on the web today. The European version of the Rapid, adapted to Chinese market needs, will be manufactured next year by the Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture. The Rapid is essentially the same vehicle as two new Volkswagen models launched in China, the Santana, made by the same alliance, and the Jetta (not...
Skoda India marketed the Rapid as a car that partakes in the festivities like an enthusiastic family member, but over in the UK, Skoda is pitching the Rapid as a daddy’s best friend. [can't see the video above? Head to Youtube] In the first commercial, the Rapid helps daddy to do his house work. In the second commercial, its large storage capacity and cloverleaf...
