➖ 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 revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Skoda Rapid 1.6 90 and 100 hp with mechanics and automatic transmission (automatic transmission) can be learned from 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 a lumbar support for Ali (inconvenient, 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, aka the outlet, sticking up vertically - why? As a result, on each bump, a charge / anti-radar system pops up and in general whatever, no matter how you stick it in, it is 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 made so close, and the handlebars, even if adjusted for reach, are so far away? Why should I sit huddled up?

6. The most damn rubber you can find - Kama ... This is increased noise, and handling, and of course safety.

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

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

9. The air from the central louvers always blows into the face, no matter how you regulate it.

10. Reverse gear is turned on by recessed 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.

Viktor Ilov, drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 hp) MT 2016

Video review

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

Minor breakdowns: the thermostat broke down during 800 km. I replaced it myself with the original (2,000 rubles). At 15,000 km, the stabilizer lever knocked - I also replaced it. I do not go to TO (on previous cars, too, never). The oil is opelevskoe GM 5W-40, of the same specification as the native Volkswagen oil (which is 2.5 times more expensive) every 10,000 km.

For 2 years I ran 40,000 km. There are no crickets. The dynamics of handling are mediocre. I go, I do not regret it for 2 years.

The owner drives a Skoda Rapid 1.6 (90 hp) on a 2014 mechanic.

Strict forms, everything is laconic, without showing off. Impressive light! It seems like ordinary halogens, but the light output is generally a fairy tale. I came to the conclusion that the blind man drove the old cars.

The salon in Skoda Rapid is large, the little ones are having fun with all the heart, the place allows. This is the first time I've had a liftback in operation, before all sedans were. The trunk is something with something! It cannot be compared with a sedan.

The suspension is practically indestructible. During operation, two discs and tires are 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 tuned so that it is not stiff, but it walks confidently along the highway, without any steering and does not collapse in turns.

Of the shortcomings of the Skoda Rapid, I will note the weak sound insulation. In winter, the windshield crackled. And in general it seems to me that the windshield is not ice. The cracks did not even come from thorns, but from small stones. There is no USB port in the standard digital radio. The seats are better immediately in the covers - they get dirty quickly.

Vladimir Novikov, review of the Skoda Rapid 1.6 (110 HP) mechanic 2014 onwards

Do not buy this stuff))) Well, or get ready to change the following parts and waste time at the dealer: brake pump vacuum, trunk gas stops, lower speakers, seat upholstery, foam for backrests, heated seats, steering rack, thrust bearings, clutch master cylinder, stabilizer bushings, air conditioning compressor, dehumidifier, driver's seat back frame, right stabilizer bar, left power window, rearrangement of the trunk (rubs the seal), internal combustion engine cushion + right engine support.

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

On the new Rapid, things break down that don't fit in my head, I'm in shock. If you think that you will take a mechanic and all the rules will be there, 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 in 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, height adjustment of the passenger seat and heated rear seats). Price with all discounts - 802,000 rubles. During the first month of operation, the machine ran 8 thousand km, having driven from Chelyabinsk to the Moscow region, from there to the Crimea and back to Chelyabinsk.

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

Sitting in the car is pleasant, driving it is also convenient and pleasant. I switch manual transmission with 2-3 fingers, a very nice thing. Noise isolation is good. The seat upholstery is expensive. Modern lighting devices, head unit, bluetooth, cruise control and climate control work perfectly.

Accelerates, in my opinion, very briskly, like all Skodas. At 120 km / h, the tachometer shows exactly 3,000 rpm (an excellent result), and the fuel consumption does not creep up much. I was initially confused by 90 hp, until I realized that 110 hp. (or, for example, 123 on other cars 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. Average fuel 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.

- The sports seat pleases. 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, as if it were twilight, it's good that cars drive with DRLs or headlights on.

- The music is not bad, you can read a flash drive, files in folders, it catches the radio well, and the phone works on bluetooth.

- The engine, of course, pleases. If you need to accelerate sharply, then the gas to the floor, and the car fires. While it is possible to note the tight gas pedal, and if you press on it smoothly, then the acceleration occurs with a slight delay. Hopefully it will be further developed.

- The DSG box works perfectly, until I noticed any kicks or pokes.

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

Skoda Rapid is a Czech liftback (car with a flat body type) with 5 doors. It was released by Skoda Auto in 2012, and in Russia they started selling it 2 years later, in 2014, and then, almost immediately, it gained wide popularity as a representative of the economy class, and its spacious multi-seat interior made it indispensable for large families. Now, almost 3 years later, the Rapid remains a popular car in the Russian market, and in order to understand why this is so, we will consider its strengths and weaknesses.

Dignity

• The main advantage of the car can be called it high capacity- it accommodates 5 people of average build, so in such a car you can easily transport the whole family with children, including grandfathers and grandmothers, as well as pets. Plus, she has a rather large trunk, so the same family can go, for example, to the country house or to go shopping.
• In addition to spaciousness, the interior is also comfortable.: it is comfortable to sit in the back, there are armrests on the sides, knees do not rest on anything, and passengers can freely turn and bend in all directions. True, if a tall man sits behind, his head will rest against the body ceiling, but this is not a problem, since mainly children and old people drive behind, and a one-time passenger can be patient.
• The driver is comfortable- the chair can be adjusted in 3 planes, in height and depth, and the angle of the steering wheel can be changed in 2, there is also an armrest and handles. It is easy to get in and out of the car, you can sleep in it, since the front seats recline, forming a kind of bed.
• Tasteful interior, even in the basic configuration, which is dominated by gray and black colors, so that it is not only convenient to be in the car, but also pleasant. If you buy it a little more expensive, then there will be more colors - more silver will be added, and the surfaces will not be so monotonous.
• Presentable appearance... Despite the fact that the car is, in fact, an economy class, it does not at all resemble a "cattle truck". Skoda Rapid looks elegant, but by no means gaudy, there are no pompous protruding lines of the X type, and in general, in general, the car is classic.
• The bottom of the hull is sufficiently high from the surface of the earth, Skoda Rapid, in general, is adapted for Russian roads, but intended only for the city. In rural areas, she will hopelessly get bogged down in any more or less deep hole. And although the clearance could be made higher, then the diameter of the wheels would have to be increased, because otherwise the appearance would have lost its harmony. In other words, with the additional lifting of the bottom, the car would no longer turn out to be of an economy class, and would consume more gasoline.
• The engine power is optimally suited to urban conditions. 75 horsepower is hidden under the hood of the Rapid, and the engine displacement is 1.2 liters. This configuration allows you to save fuel well with multiple stops at traffic lights and slow driving, although at the same time, the car is able to easily accelerate to 120 km / h on a straight road, when the cabin is loaded by 3/5. That is, this model is designed mainly for the city, but also suitable for small intercity travel.
• Fairly bright headlights... When the fog lights are on, the viewing radius is significantly increased - the roadside becomes visible, moreover, from both sides.
• Large glove compartment. Its area is 630 square centimeters (this is more than an A4 sheet), so a filled women's handbag can easily fit in it.
• Heated seats you can drive in cold weather, on top of that, the car warms up faster (only under the driver).
• The salon is well lit, both in front and behind. On a dark night in the car, you can read, and even in small print.

disadvantages

• The main drawback of the Skoda Rapid is suspension stiffness, which is aggravated many times on Russian roads. When driving, even small bumps are felt, and if, God forbid, you have to go onto a rural road, then at least put a pillow on the chair. But those Russians who have been driving inexpensive cars for many years are already accustomed to this feature of Russian roads, so it is not scary for them.
• The interior of the car is finished with 100% plastic, which, in turn, is painted in different colors (depending on the configuration). This paint is very easy to scratch - just throw the keys or the phone on the steering panel, and the plastic will begin to bare. The same goes for the glove compartment. If you take this car, try not to make any movements that could damage the coating, as scratches are very noticeable there.
• Due to the fact that the engine is not very powerful, the car takes a long time to warm up even in autumn, so the car is not suitable for those who often have to "break off", and where to break off on such a 5-seater car, which is designed to transport a family?
• In the basic configuration, there is no light bulb in the glove compartment but there is a nest for her. That is, you will have to buy it yourself.
• No visors, therefore, in rainy weather, it is impossible to open the window, as water begins to flow into the interior. But you can also install them yourself.
• Inconvenient location of the ashtray- under the gear lever. It is easy to miss it, and its contents are not very visible due to the same lever that blocks the view. So it is unclear whether the cigarette butt hit the right place or not.

main disadvantage

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Not even a year has passed since the start of sales of the Rapid model from Skoda, and on the forums there are tons of reviews, solutions, problems, laudatory odes. Which of this is true and which is a feigned 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 intended to take an impressive piece of the market from the 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 expensive. Created clearly with a sideways glance at the base Octavia of the previous generation, Rapid tried to inherit all of its advantages, but become cheaper, thus creating a huge headache for the competition. At the same time, it is impossible to compete with the Germans, of course, who wants to compete with himself, after all, one pocket is VW, therefore the priority of the development of the "Czechs" is only for the "Germans". And what happened in the end?

Exterior and interior

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

An interesting solution is not to split the rack between the doors. The front door looks interesting when it is open. Its side part is broken by a ledge. Someone likes it, someone is ridiculous from such savings.

On the other hand, this does not in any way affect the quality of the door itself, the glass does not rattle, soundlessly even with strong lateral air pressure.

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

The 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 fittings are more in quality. Plastic leaves a lot to be desired, it is tough... 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 blue-green 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 Rapid will appeal to restrained natures

Not all trim levels are adjustable in height. Choosing Rapid, you should sit, even take a test drive, on a car of the selected configuration. Lateral support is minimal, but not all drivers think this is a disadvantage. You quickly get used to the seat and stop noticing this nuance.

There is enough room for the driver. However, people with tall stature may be uncomfortable with the height of the car. The disadvantage may be a low ceiling, it is uncomfortable when he strokes his hair on the crown all the time. In the rear seats, even with the front seat pulled back, there is enough space to comfortably fit. Compared to conventional B-class cars, the Rapid's rear seat width wins. 3 adults can easily sit there.

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

A huge plus for Rapid is a 530 l trunk, the largest in the class!

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

Pros:

• Large trunk volume;
• Convenient placement of the driver;
• Plenty of room for rear passengers;
• Clear and understandable controls and a practical dashboard look.

Minuses:

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

What's under the hood?

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

But we are talking about an "empty" car, that is, only when performing a transport function - to carry yourself. Any additional weight affects the speed gain, power, acceleration, fuel consumption. When fully loaded, you will have to forget about fast overtaking on the track. Well, unless only if a 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.

The defining moment of the choice: will the Rapid engine suit you? We'll have to weigh all the pros and cons.

The gearbox may seem overly rough. Gear shifting 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 gear.

On the other hand, the choice of motors is scarce. As for a model that could be the best choice in the segment between C and B classes, Skoda regretted powerful engines. It's a pity. As a result, we have only 4 engines. Either they have not thought of it, they have not planned it. Either the same concern about the "branded" VW cars affects.

The biggest drawback will be Rapid breakdowns. Again about the same engines. Unfortunately, the turbocharged engine is very picky about the quality of gasoline. So unexpected breakdowns happen ahead of time. Their diversity is great, it is difficult to list everything. But it should be noted that this is not a universal phenomenon. Well, 2 troubles of Russia also affect: fools and roads. And if driving is not the first trouble, then there is no insurance from the second even in megacities, we'd better keep quiet about regional roads.

Gasoline consumption by Rapid: is the passport lying?

Consumption is far from the passport. You won't be able to drive much at minimum revs. The dependence of the consumption on the load of the car is significant. For every additional 50-60 kg, it adds 150-200 g of consumption. Too much. This fact can get frustrating. And that huge trunk will be offensive, in which you will not put anything, because the car will stop driving.

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

• Good travel and acceleration at minimum load;
• Clear gear shifting .;
• High-quality execution of details.

Technical disadvantages:

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

Is Rapid worth the money?

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

Nevertheless, with the right choice of configuration, taking into account all the features of the car, you can get a good, solid, roomy machine. 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 has no good "riddle". Therefore, one does not have to expect much from her.

Story # 1

The Rapid model appeared four years ago

In fact, the first generation Skoda Rapid appeared not four years ago, but in 1935-6, 80 years before the current model, which bears the historical, revived name.

They only have a common purpose: to serve as a vehicle for all occasions for poor families, in the Czech Republic and in Europe.

And nowadays in Belarus, where the Rapid modifications of the Czech and Russian production, adapted for severe operating conditions, are supplied, as the manufacturer claims.

Verdict: Story # 1 is 100% myth.

Story number 2

Gasoline engines Skoda Rapid 1.6 problematic, knocking "cold", in need of repair

At the start of production, the Skoda Rapid was equipped with MPI EA111 engines, type CFNA, with a displacement of 1.6 liters. The first episodes really distinguished themselves with sound effects in the form of a knock when starting from a cold state. This knock lasted from several seconds in warm weather to several minutes in frost and disappeared as the engine warmed up. The reason is a constructive flaw, an insufficient diameter of the piston crown for such a shape of its skirt.

As a result, during the reciprocating movement of the piston in the cylinder, there was a so-called off-design shift of the piston swinging on the piston pin, accompanied by a knock. Most motors could travel tens and hundreds of thousands of kilometers with this knock, but in some cases the symptom progressed, the motors began to “gurgle” in the entire temperature range, from starting to working. Autopsy and flaw detection of such engines showed that the effect was accompanied by scratches and scuffs on the piston skirts, just like in this photo.

The manufacturer's engineers quickly figured out the problem, in 2013 the pistons were modified, the diameter was increased and the skirt configuration changed, and they went both on the conveyor and in spare parts to dealers who accepted the claims of the owners and solved them by replacing the pistons.

Since the second half of last year, 2015, the issue of 1.6 engines has been fundamentally resolved, EA111 CFNA engines have gone down in history, replaced by EA211 CWVA engines of the same displacement.

These are completely different power units, 5 hp more powerful. predecessor, with a timing belt drive. There are no such problems for them.

Verdict: This story has a foundation, and therefore not a myth. The issue has now been fully resolved.

Story number 3

Skoda Rapid - the car is noisy, the engine is running loudly

And this story is not groundless. If, in principle, with TSI Skoda Rapid turbo engines, no noise does not differ, then with the previous 1.6 CFNA "aspirated" engines there was such a nuance. As soon as the tachometer needle touched the 2500 rpm mark and moved further in acceleration mode, the rustle of the engine and the rumble of its exhaust system became more audible than we would like. However, last year's installation of the new 1.6 CWVA with a quieter timing belt drive, with a simultaneous increase in interior noise insulation, largely solved this problem.

Now the muffled grumbling of the exhaust system is heard in the cabin only in acceleration modes, at speeds above 3300-3500 rpm.

Verdict: This story is also not a myth, but it has remained in the past.

Story no. 4

Skoda Rapid interior is boring

At the end of 2015, the Skoda Rapid salon has slightly changed in design, the center console has undergone changes.

The new audio system is a real design find.

Its shape is simple and laconic, the purpose of all keys is intuitively clear, and the screen, “inscribed” into the volume control ring, is perfectly readable, despite its small size. But there is still no riot of variety of shapes and colors, because the main thing, from the point of view of Czech engineers, is convenience, comfort, ensuring low fatigue of the driver and crew, good visibility. And from this point of view, the Skoda Rapid salon, its driver's workplace is almost flawless. The car is not a circus, and its driving is not clowning to cause fun and entertain with red and blue lights on the nose, cap and sleeves.

Verdict: We believe that God's gift should not be confused with scrambled eggs. What is appropriate in entertainment establishments is not appropriate when driving a car, and we are glad that Skoda Auto understands this 100%. The myth of the purest water.

Story number 5

Skoda Rapid is a very spacious car for both cargo and passengers

Roof rack Rapid - bins. No quotes. The giant trunk of the Skoda branded "liftback" body, that is, a hatchback with a huge rear door that looks like a sedan, has an impressive volume of 550 liters, a low loading height, a rectangular space and, at the same time, is completely devoid of the main drawback of any sedan, a narrow opening. Load - I don’t want to. And the Rapid's payload is also impressive, over half a ton. Let's say without exaggeration: there is no more practical, comfortable and roomy trunk than the Skoda Rapid in this size class of cars. And if you fold the backs of the rear row of seats, the volume of the loading space increases to one and a half cubic meters.

True, a flat surface with the trunk floor does not work when the backs are folded, a step is formed, but for the vast majority of cases this will not be a problem.

Skoda Rapid is a clear class champion in terms of cargo transportation capabilities. Moving on to the passenger seats.

The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear axles) of the Rapid is 2602 mm. The indicator is impressive but not a record in the class, but the doorway is wide, the opening angle of the tailgate is close to 90 degrees and the space in the rear seats is quite significant. Therefore, Alexey, a member of our test crew, settled down so freely, in a director's way. In general, Rapid also has everything in order with passenger transportation, the car is as spacious and roomy as possible in this class of equipment. It will be convenient for young people, children and the elderly.

Verdict: This story is the purest truth.

Story no. 6

The rear suspension of the Skoda Rapid has features that limit its cross-country ability.

We hung out the first Skoda Rapid that we found in the workshop on a lift in order to deal with this story, and in general, to find out how the car is adapted for operation in difficult road conditions, taking the opportunity.

Almost the entire underbody of the Rapid, from the front bumper to the fuel tank, is "sewn up" with sheets of protective plastic. Dirt and sandblasting - no chance.

Only in the tunnel, where the exhaust system is laid, there is no plastic. It's clear: the temperatures are high, so a special heat shield is laid there. What else is a plus - a powerful suspension of parts of the exhaust system, pipes, resonators, mufflers. Even if the bottom is tightly packed in snow or mud, it is unlikely that it will be possible to rip them off the mounts when leaving.

The Czechs also did not skimp on anti-corrosion and anti-gravel protection.

Such a picture is everywhere, from the rapids and all over the bottom. Everything is filled with "anti-gravel" under the paintwork, and spilled with anti-corrosion compounds.

In the wheel arches there are plastic wheel arch liners, which also have a protective function.

Now let's take a look at the pendants.

Up front, classic McPherson with stamped L-arm and bolted ball joints. With their replacement, as well as the replacement of silent blocks, there will be no problems, including in terms of money. And on the rear axle we have two surprises.

From a design point of view, no surprises. A very popular suspension design on trailing arms connected by a torsion beam, simple, reliable and durable, allowing you to achieve decent driving performance, with proper tuning. The first surprise on the rear axle is the brakes. They are disk-based. A complete "template break" in the class of available equipment, where drum brakes are almost everywhere at the back. It turns out that Rapid disc brakes are installed on the rear axle in the case of configurations with powerful TSI turbo engines and diesel engines. If the car is equipped with MPI "aspirated" drums, the drums will be installed. An absolutely clear solution: a faster or heavier car - more powerful brakes. As for the second surprise, we recognize the low position of the support cups of the rear suspension springs. The designers deliberately placed the spring blocks lower in order to increase the trunk space. The space was freed up, but such a nuance has appeared, which must be taken into account when entering the curbs of parking lots and when driving in a rut outside the asphalt.

Verdict: In general, the Skoda Rapid is very well protected and adapted for operation in our conditions, including outside the asphalt. But there is a nuance for the rear suspension. This "story" is not a myth.

Story no. 7

Skoda Rapid suspension is stiff

To find out the veracity of this story, we drove onto a gravel road, with turns of various steepness and sections of an explicit "washboard"

It turned out that the suspensions quietly and resiliently, without crunching for compression and clanking for rebound, “swallow” the broken gravel road. At the same time, in bends, we checked the settings of the chassis, steering and trajectory stabilization system, which is now in Rapid, starting with the basic configuration. No drift, when the car seeks to slide out of the corner, no skid - the car willingly obeys the steering wheel and only goes "slipping", keeping on the verge of sliding. Only a true “headless horseman” can fly off the trajectory, making every conceivable mistake in choosing a safe speed and control.

Verdict: Story 7 is a myth of the purest water, born on the Internet by characters who have never driven a Skoda Rapid.

We have sorted out seven of the most common stories about the Skoda Rapid on the Internet. Some of them turned out to be the purest truth, some are either partially fair, or the issues raised in the story were solved by the manufacturer, and some turned out to be a 100% myth.

Instead of the traditional conclusion, this time, we will give the story of Alexander, the real owner of Rapid with about a year's experience, who was greeted on the evening of a test day.

- Our family is not the smallest, two children, sons of four and six years old. We also often go to visit decent distances, and there is a dacha, so small hatchbacks and sedans, in principle, are not for us. The first have a small trunk, and the second have funny trunk openings, if it happens to be transported to the dacha or to the house, you will have to hire a car, no matter how many liters there are in the trunk of the sedan. They planned to buy only a new car, there were enough "used" different ones to "get drunk" with them. It turned out that with our approach to the choice, the Rapid had only one competitor, and that one disappeared after the first test drive on each. The Czech turned out to be much more comfortable, quieter, and better controlled.

What can I say: Skoda is completely satisfied. And the trunk and the interior. And the fuel consumption is normal, it never rises above 8-8.5 liters. How he drives around the city and on the highway is also completely satisfied, and the children feel good, especially since the car warms up quickly and keeps it warm. The only thing missing is the heated "windshield", for some reason Skoda does not put it on the Rapid at all, and the "wiper" on the rear window, the dimensions of which are not small. But as for the "janitor", it was simply not available in the dealer's warehouse with a complete set of cars with him. In general, I'm already used to it without it, it turned out to be not such a big problem. In general, we are satisfied with the car. What you need for a family.

Dmitry Perlin, specially for

Skoda Rapid is a comfortable liftback with many functional solutions for the car owner. However, like any car, the Rapid has its drawbacks. They also affect the reviews of the owners, which are full of comments regarding the various characteristics of the car. What does not suit the drivers of Skoda Rapid - we will find out further.

Malfunctions of the technical part

Many Skoda car owners do not like the quality of spare parts. This is especially true for the stabilizer bushings. In the cold, the car has characteristic creaks of the bushings, which cannot always be changed under warranty. If this problem does not bother you too much, you can wait for spring: with warming, the creak disappears. The main thing is not to smear it with silicone - the rubber bands wear out quickly, since more dirt will stick.

The creak of door seals is another common malfunction of the Skoda Rapid. Car owners complain that it starts to creak after the first washes. A possible reason is the small gaps of the velvet. Someone smears these places with household soap, someone silicone from the inside.

Among Skoda owners, there are cases when foam breaks in the driver's and passengers' seats. The reason is a manufacturing defect or poor material that cannot withstand the load. But this malfunction bypasses some drivers, and does not manifest itself upon purchase. It is difficult to talk about any regularity in this situation.

It is known that some owners complain about wheezing of speakers in the cold. Official dealers, as a rule, do not comment on this situation. Such shortcomings of the Skoda Rapid especially concern car owners from the northern regions of the Russian Federation.

Air conditioning and cooling system

One of the diseases of the Skoda Rapid car is the clogging of the lower part of the radiator. This is due to excessively large holes in the vertical blades of the radiator grille. In this case, the driver can get a possible overheating of the car engine. To avoid this, it is recommended to install an additional protective mesh.

Among the manufacturer's shortcomings, one can note the flooding of the air conditioner with rainwater. This also applies to the steering rack. Water flows down the windshield on the passenger side, and then falls under the hood and fills the parts listed above. Perhaps, over time, the problem will be solved by the manufacturer, or this issue will completely fall on the shoulders of the car owner.

Transmission elements

A typical breakdown of the Skoda Rapid is an ailment. We are talking about the loss of smoothness of the gearshift mechanism. This is due to the wear of the clutch discs caused by the increased operating temperature of the mechatronics. If you do not want to face a similar problem when owning your Skoda Rapid, take the manufacturer's advice carefully. When stopping for more than 1 minute, do not be too lazy to switch the gearbox from mode D to mode N. This way you will save your car from premature repairs.

Jerks in the DSG transmission are also the cause of mechatronics malfunction. This problem is fairly well known among the owners - it occurs already at an early stage of car operation. In previous versions of Skoda, drivers also encountered this typical malfunction. In some cases, in order to find a solution to the issue, it was not even necessary to disassemble the device. However, it is best to contact a specialized service in case of problems.

Electronics

Skoda Rapid cars with low mileage may have troubles with electronic devices, namely, with the control unit software. This problem is solved by a simple flashing, but it also requires the owner to spend time and money.

An incorrectly inserted cigarette lighter at the stage of assembling the car can subsequently cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This moment requires attention from the car owner: watch how you insert the cigarette lighter into place.

Many drivers complain about the car. Moreover, the problem applies not only to a specific model, but also to other Skoda cars. The issue is solved by installing a new compressor, and often the noise becomes quieter for a short time. Owners complain about defective parts, but there are no other solutions yet.

We examined the main typical malfunctions of Skoda Rapid cars. It can be seen that of the critical shortcomings of the car, only problems with the gearbox can be named. The rest of the disadvantages take place in other car brands. It is possible and even necessary to cope with them at the stage of buying a car, because dealers provide services for replacing elements under warranty. In general, the car deserves respect, and even minor problems will not play a decisive role in refusing to buy this handsome man.