The Skoda Rapid has proven to be a reliable, modern, trouble-free vehicle. It is able to provide its owner with a comfortable and safe movement with sufficient dynamics. Its components and systems usually require only scheduled maintenance. Despite this, the machine has some drawbacks.

Advantages and disadvantages of Skoda Rapid

After analyzing the reviews of the owners of the Skoda Rapid, we can highlight the pros and cons of the car, which are summarized in the table below.

Table - The main advantages and disadvantages of the Skoda Rapid car.

Car pluses	Cons of the car
Sufficient ground clearance	Bad multimedia system
Roomy trunk for easy loading	Slow warm-up of the power plant
Stylish appearance	There is no glove compartment illumination, despite the fact that there is a seat for the lamp
bright headlights	When it rains, water enters the cabin
Spacious interior	No heated windshield
Clear shifting manual transmission	Crickets in the cabin
Low fuel consumption	Trimmed standard alarm system, without shock sensor
High-quality plastic torpedoes	Short first gear for acceleration

Power plant problems

Most car owners note that the engine power is not enough for a dynamic driving style. This is especially noticeable on the Skoda Rapid with a 1.2 liter engine. It is able to provide comfortable movement in dense city traffic, but when leaving the highway it is clearly weak.

The most problematic is the 1.2 liter engine. Unlike other engines, it is the most sensitive to the quality of fuel and the correct selection of engine lubricant. There are cases when the engine fails at the first refueling with counterfeit gasoline.

To warm up the engine, long idling is required. This is especially noticeable in winter. Reaching operating temperature may take more than 15 minutes.

Power plants have a declared resource of 250 thousand km. In domestic realities, only a 1.6-liter engine can depart so much. The remaining motors require major repairs when reaching 180 - 220 thousand km.

Problems due to the grille

One of the main design miscalculations is the use of excessively large openings in the radiator grille. The vertical blades give the machine an aggressive, sporty look. At the same time, too large distances between them lead to unhindered penetration of debris through the gratings.

As a result, the lower part of the radiator is clogged. This results in poor heat transfer. Counter air flows cannot cool the radiator. Because of this, the power plant overheats, which does not affect the engine life for the better. To solve problems with excessively large grille openings, car owners install an additional mesh behind it.

Water ingress into the cabin

There are no windshields in the vehicle configuration. Therefore, in rainy weather, water enters the cabin through all the cracks. In addition, door seals constantly creak. Applying silicone grease only temporarily solves the problem. After a while, the situation repeats itself.

Problems with water getting into the cabin also exist at the front of the car. Rain flows down the windshield into the engine compartment. There, the air conditioner and steering rack are flooded with water. Further, moisture is distributed into the cabin. This leads to excessive wear of the elements in contact with water.

Transmission problems

The manual gearbox has practically no drawbacks. In many cases, it lasts longer than the motor. Problems with the manual transmission can begin with a run of more than 280 - 300 thousand km.

The automatic transmission is not known for its reliability. Problems may appear with a run of 60 - 80 thousand km. The most common problem is the lack of smoothness when shifting gears.

While driving in a traffic jam or during dynamic driving, there are cases of automatic transmission overheating. Frequent excess of the operating temperature can take the machine out of action by 50 - 55 thousand km.

Vehicle comfort

The main advantage of the car is a spacious and convenient trunk for loading. The driver's workplace is made in Spartan style. The attitude to this among the owners is different and depends on personal taste.

Landing in Skoda Rapid is uncomfortable. The front seats are too hard and straight. Together with a rigid suspension, this leads to the transfer to the body of the driver and passengers of all the bumps in the road surface that the car overcomes.

Even worse landing in the back row of seats. They are designed for passengers with short stature. Tall people have a high chance of hitting their head against the ceiling or hitting their head on it during the trip.

The back row does not shine and the width. It is problematic to place three passengers on it.

Suspension problems

Most car owners note that the suspension is too stiff. It transfers to the body all the flaws in the road surface. This significantly reduces the driving comfort of the car.

Suspension problems begin with a run of more than 40 thousand km. Shock absorbers most often lose their properties. With frequent trips on country roads, a bulkhead of racks may be required after 60 thousand km.

With runs of more than 100 thousand km, due to excessive stiffness of the suspension, cracks may appear on the metal of the body. To eliminate them, you will need to resort to welding. Therefore, many car owners upgrade the suspension in advance, making it softer.

Electronics problems

The engine control unit is not particularly reliable. The flashing of the firmware program often occurs with a run of 40 - 70 thousand km. To fix the problem, you need to reflash the module. Under the most unfavorable conditions, the ECU may need to be replaced.

Multimedia system in the standard version does not have USB. Its speakers are very sensitive to temperature. The sound quality, in most cases, is unsatisfactory. There are frequent cases of rubbing of wires with a run of 70 - 90 thousand km.

Sensors often fail during operation. Terminal blocks are too susceptible to oxidation. Contact deterioration can be detected on cars with a mileage of more than 50 thousand km. As a result, the ECU does not receive information about the operation of the engine, which causes instability in the crankshaft speed of the power plant.

Corrosion resistance

Skoda Rapid car has a thick layer of paintwork. This saves it from the early appearance of chips, scratches and rust streaks on the body elements.

The weak point of the car is the wheel arches and the floor under the trunk cover. In the absence of additional measures to combat corrosion on the part of the car owner, rust pockets may appear in the listed places. Despite the use of high-quality metal, after 2-4 years of operation, corrosion spots can turn into through holes. If the car owner periodically conducts anti-corrosion treatment, it is impossible to detect rust even with a run of 250-300 thousand km.

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Less than a year has passed since the start of sales of the Rapid model from Skoda, and there are tons of reviews, solutions, problems, laudatory odes on the forums. Which of these is true and which is a fake lie? Let's put the mechanisms and impressions on the shelves in order to understand the main pros and cons of the machine.

Rapid was designed to take an impressive piece of the market from Koreans and Japanese B-class. This car is for those for whom the B-class is somehow not enough, and the C-class machine is somehow a bit expensive. Created by an obvious sideways look at the base Octavia of the previous generation, Rapid tried to inherit all its advantages, but become cheaper, thus creating a huge headache for competitors. At the same time, you can’t compete with the Germans, still, who wants to compete with himself, after all, there is only one VW pocket, therefore, in the development priority of the “Czechs” only the “Germans”. And what happened in the end?

Exterior and interior

There is nothing outwardly outstanding in Rapid. This spartan minimalism but speaks of European style. It just so happened that chiseled, rounded, smooth shapes are more characteristic of Asian cars. Europe has somewhat different requirements: nothing superfluous and everything you need. And the appearance of Rapid fully meets these requirements.

An interesting decision, not to share the rack between the doors. The front door, when open, looks, neatly, interesting. Its lateral part is broken by a protrusion. Someone likes it, someone laughs at such savings.

On the other hand, this does not affect the quality of the door itself, the glass does not rattle, it is silent even with strong lateral air pressure.

Restraint bordering on asceticism. This is the interior of the Skoda Rapid

Clear, one might say, chopped features of Rapid make him extremely similar to his older brother, Octavia. Therefore, in the stream of cars on the road, they can be confused. Although for those interested in new cars it will be easy to distinguish between them.

Inside is the same Sparta. Minimalism in everything. However, this cannot be a minus, however, there is a “but”. Minimal does not mean bad. The disadvantages of the Rapid interior finish are rather in quality. Plastic leaves much to be desired, it is hard. But nothing rattles even in severe frost.

If you describe the interior of Rapid in the same style in which it is made, two words will suffice: nothing superfluous. Light, soft green-blue illumination of the instrument panel. Looks good, you can see everything. The lines are straight. All the necessary indicators are clearly visible.

The spacious and simple interior of the Rapida will appeal to restrained natures.

Not all trim levels are height adjustable. Choosing Rapid, it is worth sitting, even taking a test drive, on a car of the selected configuration. Lateral support is minimal, but not all drivers think this is a minus. You quickly get used to sitting and stop noticing this nuance.

Enough space for the driver. However, people with tall stature may be uncomfortable from the height of the car. The disadvantage may be the low ceiling, uncomfortable when he strokes the hair on the top of his head all the time. In the rear seats, even with the front seat pushed back, there is enough space to comfortably accommodate. Compared to conventional B-class cars, the rear seat width of the Rapid wins. 3 adults can easily sit there.

A definite plus, which is hard to argue with, is the capacity of the trunk. Done "excellent". Thanks to the same Spartan "upbringing", nothing reduces useful cubic centimeters. At the same time, there are useful niches and boxes for small luggage.

A huge plus of Rapid is a 530-liter trunk, the largest in the class!

Which of these can be accurately attributed to the benefits? A little, because a lot is not for everyone, but there are several undeniable points.

Pros:

• Large trunk volume;
• Convenience of driver placement;
• Plenty of room for passengers in the back;
• Clear and understandable adjustments and a practical view of the dashboard.

Minuses:

• The plastic inside the car is of low quality.
• The interior upholstery is simple and cheap.
• The minimum set of options.
• Rapid, because of his asceticism, can hardly be called a female car, because of this he loses a significant part of potential customers.

What's under the hood?

Rapid engines are its advantage and disadvantage at the same time. Turbo even at 1.2 does wonders on the road. Sharp, fast, informative, responsive. The first gear is only for starting from a standstill, at low speeds only the second one, and the main acceleration from a standstill is also on it. For overtaking on the highway, 5th is best. On the 6th, the speed increase “slows down”. Power is lost. Actually, this is nothing special and even more bad.

But we are talking about an “empty” car, that is, only when performing a transport function - to carry oneself. Any extra weight affects speed, power, acceleration, fuel consumption. When fully loaded, you will have to forget about frisky overtaking on the track. Well, except if the tractor is rushing in front of you, roughly speaking. This, of course, is from the category of jokes from life, but very close to reality.

Determining moment of choice: will the Rapida engine suit you? We'll have to weigh all its pros and cons.

The gearbox may seem overly rough. Switching gears should be a clear, correct movement. It is difficult to “throw” the lever into gear, it will be neutral. Therefore, after the soft, relaxed Asians, the Czech Rapid will seem rude and uncomfortable. On the other hand, you quickly get used to it. Even blondes will not be able to confuse 3rd gear with 5th.

On the other hand, the choice of motors is poor. As for a model that could be the best choice in the segment between C and B classes, powerful engines were spared at Skoda. It's a pity. As a result, we have only 4 engines. Either they didn't think of it, they didn't plan it. Whether the same concern for "branded" VW cars affects.

The biggest drawback will be the breakdown of Rapid. Again about the same engines. Unfortunately, a turbocharged engine is very demanding on the quality of gasoline. This is where unexpected breakdowns happen ahead of time. Their diversity is great, it is difficult to list them all. But it should be noted that this phenomenon is not universal. Well, 2 troubles of Russia are affecting: fools and roads. And if driving is not the first trouble, then there is no insurance against the second even in megacities, it’s better to keep quiet about regional roads.

Gasoline consumption Rapid: is the passport lying?

Consumption is far from the passport. Ride at minimum speed will not work much. The dependence of consumption on the load of the car is significant. For every additional 50-60 kg adds 150-200 g of consumption. Too much. This fact can be embarrassing. And that huge trunk, in which you can’t put anything, will be offensive, because the car will stop driving.

Let's try to highlight the technical advantages of Rapid:

• Good running and acceleration with minimal load;
• Clear gear shifting.;
• Quality workmanship details.

Technical disadvantages:

• High fuel consumption, higher than announced;
• Small selection of motors;
• Frequent breakdowns, sometimes requiring long-term repairs;
• Rigid suspension, potholes and bumps are clearly noticeable.

Is Rapid worth the money?

Opinions are divided. Complete asceticism can hardly be called a plus of Rapid. Although I must say that many people like this approach. The Spartan interior for many buyers is associated with European cars, and not with big savings. But in comparison with its competitors, Rapid's interior and exterior loses, no matter what his admirers say. Obviously cheap plastic, savings on upholstery fabrics, the absence of already familiar options (such as rear power windows) are only in the cons of the "Czech".

Nevertheless, with the right choice of equipment, taking into account all the features of the car, you can get a good, solid, roomy car. The main thing is not to demand superpowers from her. Everything she is capable of can be seen at once. She does not hide anything about herself, and she does not have a good "mystery". That's why you shouldn't expect much from her.

➖ Build quality
➖ Oil consumption
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Ergonomics

pros

➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Design

The advantages and disadvantages of the Skoda Rapid 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Skoda Rapid 1.6 90 and 100 hp. with mechanics and automatic transmission (automatic transmission) can be found in the stories below.

Owner reviews

1. The seat is convex inward, and this is on a new car, as a result - a sore back, I bought lumbar support on Ali (uncomfortable, but nowhere to go).

2. The location of the cup holder and ashtray under the buttons behind the gearshift lever - why?

3. The location of the cigarette lighter, it is also a socket, sticking vertically upwards - why? As a result, charging / anti-radar and anything else pops up on every bump, no matter how you stick it, and it’s also right under the armrest, and in order to crawl there ...

4. Isofix is ​​hidden in the slots in the upholstery, that is, not between the backs and the seat, but cut the upholstery and stuck it there.

5. I am of average height and build (176/77), but why are the pedals so close, and the steering wheel, even if it is adjusted for reach, so far? Why should I sit hunched over?

6. The worst tires you can find — Kama … This is increased noise, handling, and of course safety.

7. There is no bluetooth in the radio, the plastic on it is all rubbed from the cable that stretched to the outlet. The socket power does not turn off after the ignition key is removed (note that you may not start in the morning). The mating part of the belt is very far away, I fasten it with difficulty, my wife is pregnant, she asks me to fasten it.

8. The clutch pedal works somewhere in the middle, as if the discs have already worked out half of their resource (a colleague has the same thing).

9. Air from the central blinds always blows in the face, no matter how you adjust it.

10. Reverse gear is engaged by sinking the lever into the tunnel - a controversial decision, because it is not informative. I like the button more like in Solaris.

11. And most importantly - PRICE, people compare not just the price of a car, but also its service.

Victor Ilov, drives Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 HP) MT 2016

Video review

The new Rapid was without music with 4 front speakers. For a penny found native music and rear 4 speakers. Parktronic? 2 700r and half a day in the garage. Hook hitch — another half a day.

The breakdowns are minor: the thermostat broke down on a run of 800 km. I replaced it myself with the original (2,000 r). At 15,000 km, the stabilizer lever rattled - I also replaced it. I don’t go to MOT (on previous machines, too, never). Oil - Opel GM 5W-40, the same specification as the native Volkswagen (which is 2.5 times more expensive) every 10,000 km.

For 2 years ran 40,000 km. There are no crickets. Handling dynamics is mediocre. I go, I do not regret for 2 years.

The owner drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (90 hp) on the mechanics of 2014.

Strict forms, everything is concise, without show off. Impressive light! It seems like ordinary halogens, but the light output is generally a fairy tale. I concluded that the old cars were driven by a blind man.

The salon in the Skoda Rapid is large, the little ones have fun from the heart, the place allows. I have a liftback in operation for the first time, before all the sedans were. Trunk — it's something with something! There is no comparison with a sedan.

Suspension is almost not killed. During operation, two discs and tires in tatters, and the suspension is alive. At the last MOT, the suspension was diagnosed - everything is normal. By the way, the suspension itself is set up so that it is not stiff, but it goes confidently along the highway, without any steering and does not collapse in turns.

Among the shortcomings of the Skoda Rapid, I note poor sound insulation. In winter, the windshield crackled. In general, it seems to me that the windshield is not ice. The cracks did not even come from spikes, but from small pebbles. The stock digital radio does not have a USB port. Seats are better immediately in covers - they quickly get dirty.

Vladimir Novikov, review of the Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 hp) mechanics 2014

Do not buy this junk))) Well, or get ready to change the following parts and waste time at the dealer: brake pump vacuum, trunk gas struts, lower speakers, seat upholstery, backrest foam, heated seats, steering rack, support bearings, clutch master cylinder, stabilizer bushings, air conditioning compressor, dryer, driver seat back frame, right stabilizer strut, left power window, trunk reinstallation (rubbing seal), engine airbag + right engine mount.

This is not counting squeaks, crickets, vibrations and other things) The car really sucks, I regret that I bought it ...

On the new Rapid, such things break down that do not fit in my head, I'm shocked. If you think that you will take the mechanics and everything will be fine, then it was not there - every 20,000 km the clutch master cylinder fails.

Alexey Titov, drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (105 hp) automatic transmission 2014

The car was purchased in July 2017, Style equipment, manual transmission, with the addition of a number of options (bi-xenon headlights, R 16 alloy wheels, passenger seat height adjustment and heated rear seats). The price with all discounts is 802,000 rubles. During the first month of operation, the machine ran 8 thousand km, driving from Chelyabinsk to the Moscow region, from there to the Crimea and back to Chelyabinsk.

Appearance for this class of cars I think is excellent. With a height of 188 cm, I comfortably fit in it (with the seat raised to the maximum, which is surprising), which I cannot do in the Polo sedan (which is strange).

It is pleasant to sit in the car, it is also convenient and pleasant to drive it. Manual transmission switch 2-3 fingers, a very nice thing. Noise isolation is good. Seat upholstery is expensive. Modern lights, head unit, bluetooth, cruise control and climate control work perfectly.

Accelerates, in my opinion, very briskly, like all Skoda. At 120 km / h, the tachometer shows exactly 3,000 rpm (an excellent result), and fuel consumption does not creep up much. At first I was confused by 90 hp, until I realized that 110 hp. (or, for example, 123 on other machines of this class) are reached at the red zone of the tachometer. How often do you spin the engine to the red zone? Personally, I never. The average consumption on 92nd gasoline on the highway is from 5.7 to 7 liters per 100 km, in the city the range is wider - from 7.5 to 10.

— Happy sports seat. Very good lateral support, you sit like a glove. Hand on the front armrest, adjusted the steering wheel height and reach, everything is comfortable.

— Side mirrors are small, but visibility is good. Because of the tinting in the rear-view mirror, it seems like twilight, it's good that cars drive with DRLs or headlights on.

- The music is not bad, the flash drive is read, the files are in folders, it catches the radio well, and the phone works via bluetooth.

— The engine, of course, pleases. If you want to accelerate sharply, then the gas to the floor, and the car shoots. While you can note the tight gas pedal, and if you press on it smoothly, then the acceleration occurs with a slight delay. Hope it develops further.

— Box DSG works perfectly, while no kicks, no poking noticed.

Review of Skoda Rapid 1.4 TSI (125 hp) on DSG 2017 robot

Rapid Skoda Rapid is quite rightly considered a multifunctional, easy to drive, affordable and high-quality car. True, the model, as well as any other car, has several weak points.

That is why, before buying a new or used car, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the “sores” of the Czech sedan.

Overview of the technical part

According to numerous reviews of car owners, it is quite difficult to find high quality spare parts for Skoda, especially when it comes to stabilizer bushings. Another drawback of the car is the constant creaking of the front and rear door seals. Moreover, the doors begin to creak almost immediately after purchase.

In addition, another "sore" model in the constant breakdown of the radiator. The point is that the holes in the grille runners are too large, into which road dirt regularly clogs.

In some modifications, knocks often appear as a result of wear on the support pad of the power unit. Moreover, it is almost impossible to detect them by ear in the early stages.

The turbocharged petrol engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters has tremendous traction and good dynamics. The truth is sometimes a reproach to reliability. Also, the engine is sensitive to fuel quality.

Childhood diseases Skoda Rapid (2012 - present).

The name - Rapid for the Skoda brand is not new. It was invented in the mid 30s. The last mention dates back to 84, it was a small two-door coupe, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Returning to the origins of model names is a tradition for Skoda.

2012, Mlada - Boleslav (Czech Republic), production of a new liftback model began (there is also a SpaceBack version - a regular hatchback) - Skoda Rapid. After 2 years, the assembly was started at the Kaluga plant.

Engines: 1.6 l (from 90 to 110 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 10.3 sec, average consumption - 5.8 l / 100km), 1.2 l (85 - 105 hp, up to 100 km - 10.3 s, mixed consumption - 5.4 liters), 1.4 (125 hp, up to 100 km - 9 seconds, city / highway consumption - 5.3 l) and two diesel engines for Europe 1.4 (90 hp), 1.6 (90-116 hp) .

Transmissions: mechanical - 5 tbsp, torque converter automatic - 6 gears and DSG 7 (only for 1.4).

The Rapid is built on the basis of the Polo Sedan, but is 12 cm longer than its brother. The suspension is stiff, the ground clearance is 170 mm (just right for Russia), 5 stars euroNcup, the interior plastic is hard, but of high quality.

In the basic configuration: ABS, stability control system, driver's airbag, central locking, el. power steering, front power windows, daytime running lights, trip computer, washer fluid indicator).

Top of the range options: climate control, 6 airbags, hill climb assistance, sports front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry, light and rain sensor, cruise control, 4 power windows, bi-xenon headlights, rear view camera, heated seats and windshield windows, Amudsen navigation system with AUX/USB/Bluetooth, alloy wheels 16 radius, driver fatigue sensor, parking sensors, central armrest.

Children's sores Skoda Rapid or what to look for before buying a used one?

sores	Solutions
Engine
the hum of an air conditioning compressor manufactured by Sanden	the problem was solved in 2016 by installing a Denso compressor
increased oil consumption 1.6 (110 hp) CWVA	do not pour Castrol oil, change the brand (for example - Liqui Moly 8977/9077), change the oil every 7500 - 10000 km (depending on the mode of operation city / highway)
Electrician
the accelerator pedal is oxidized, stops responding to pressing, the Check Engine lights up	changed the pedal assembly according to, (a rare sore, but it costs to replace for free)
accumulation of water in the rear doors	remove the door seals, clean the drainage holes, cut the seal at the holes
speakers wheeze at sub-zero temperatures, speaker diffusers freeze, after warming up the cabin - the problem goes away	replace with modified ones or install non-original ones, the manufacturer changes the speakers under warranty (from December 2014 - upgraded ones are installed)
climbs the code and chrome on the gear knob	replacement under warranty or installation of an updated handle
the lateral support of the driver's seat is wiped (to the metal base)	replace under warranty or repair

The rest of the sores of the car can be viewed at -. In the article about Polo, you need to pay attention to: hydraulic lifters, pump, rail, gearbox pad, stabilizer bushings, stove fan, piston knock in the 1.6 CFNA engine - I did not find such a problem on the Rapids (RF assembly - 2014, engines were installed "cured").

There is still little information about the turbo version, but since 2013 they have become belt-type, and all the sores of the previous modifications have been eliminated (we were lucky with the engines!). The latest generation DSG-7 is installed on the Rapid (since 2014), no “old” problems have been noticed, but do not forget that an oil change is desirable in this box every 50,000 km.