This year, sales of the Czech Skoda Rapid started in Russia. In Europe, the car has been sold quite successfully for two years now, last year the “offensive” of the model on the former USSR began, however, having “captured” Ukraine and Kazakhstan, the Czechs stopped. The stop turned out to be quite long, about a year. During this time, Rapid received the first restyling, and the restyled version has already reached Russian buyers.

Skoda released the first Rapid back in 1935, when the car was produced in three body styles: a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible. The release continued until 1947. The second generation of Rapids saw the light almost forty years later, in 1984. These were two-door coupes, which were a sports version of the Skoda 130 sedan.

The current Rapid is available in liftback and hatchback (spaceback) bodies. Externally, the liftback looks like a sedan, and the presence of a fifth door can only be guessed by the presence of a rear wiper. The manufacturer classified this car as a B+ class, but its dimensions and equipment allow it to compete with golf-class cars.

Interior and ergonomics

Interior design is quite simple, cheap, hard plastic is used in the decoration. Even in the maximum configuration, there are no fabric inserts in the doors, instead they are all the same plastic, and the steering wheel is covered with poorly dressed leather.

At the same time, the ergonomics of the cabin is not bad. Controls are conveniently located, information from the dashboard is easy to read. The designers have added some innovations to the interior, designed to awaken the feeling of care in the driver and passengers. Among these elements are a pocket for small items sewn into the side of the driver's seat and a smartphone stand in the place where the ashtray should be.

The car is declared as a five-seater, but in fact only four can comfortably accommodate in the cabin. There is enough space in front for the driver and passenger of almost any build, but this is not the main trump card of the car. Thanks to the extended base and the sofa shifted back, the rear passengers have more legroom. There is also enough headroom, according to this indicator, Rapid is catching up with the company's flagship model - Superb.

The trunk volume is also impressive - 550 liters. By folding the rear sofa, the luggage compartment can be increased to one and a half cubic meters. The trunk mat was made double-sided - on the one hand it is textile, on the other - rubber, so that, if necessary, you can put dirty cargo in the trunk.

Specifications

The dimensions of the Skoda Rapid fit into the B-class and exceed the dimensions of the single-platform and direct competitor Volkswagen Polo sedan. The length, width and height of the Czech car are, respectively, 4483x1706x1461 mm. The wheelbase is also longer than that of the German and is 2602 mm. The clearance of the European Rapid is 136 mm, but the Russian version was raised to 150 mm. The weight of a fully equipped car, in the maximum configuration, is 1236 kg. The "emptiest" version weighs 100 kg less.

Russian buyers can purchase a car with one of three petrol engines. Skoda does not supply diesel power units to our country, and it is not known whether it will supply it.

The base three-cylinder engine has a working volume of 1.2 liters. It is equipped with a twin-shaft 12-valve gas distribution mechanism. The maximum power of this power unit is 75 hp. at 5400 rpm. Torque reaches 112 Nm at 3750 rpm. Of course, one can only dream of good dynamics with such a “heart”: the car accelerates to a hundred in almost 14 seconds. This engine works only in tandem with a five-speed manual gearbox. The manufacturer claims that fuel consumption in urban conditions does not exceed 8.4 liters per 100 km, and 4.8 liters on the highway.

The second engine is a four-cylinder 1.6-liter 16-valve 105-horsepower. Exactly the same is installed on the Volkswagen Polo sedan. Its maximum torque is 153 Nm at 3800 rpm. This motor is aggregated either with a five-speed manual gearbox or with a six-speed "automatic". The fuel consumption of this engine, paired with the "mechanics", is slightly more than the previous one - 8.9 liters in the city and 4.9 on the highway. But when paired with an “automatic”, the appetite increases markedly: in the city, it needs 10 liters of gasoline per 100 km of track, on highway 6. A car with mechanics picks up a “hundred” in 10.6 seconds, with automatic transmission - in almost 12 seconds.

The Czechs made the top engine a 1.4-liter 122-horsepower turbocharged power unit, familiar from the Skoda Yeti model. Its torque is exactly 200 Nm from 1500 to 4000 rpm. This engine works in conjunction with a seven-speed DSG robotic gearbox. This pair allows the car to accelerate to hundreds in 9.5 seconds, while fuel consumption, according to the company, will be about 7.4 liters in the city and 4.8 on the highway.

Skoda Rapid is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Polo sedan, and structurally differs little from it. The front suspension of the car is independent with MacPherson struts, a torsion beam is used at the rear. Czech engineers worked quite carefully on the settings, as a result, the car holds the road well and maintains precise control even in difficult road conditions.

Options and prices

Skoda Rapid is sold in three trim levels: Active, Ambition and Elegance. In the simplest of them, the car has power windows on the front doors, archaic “oars” are installed at the back, mirrors will also have to be adjusted manually. Of the additional equipment in the car, there is one airbag and an ABS system. The minimum price is 479 thousand rubles.

In the Ambition configuration, the car is equipped with air conditioning, has an electric drive for all windows and side mirrors, an audio system, two airbags and ABS. Instead of 14-inch wheels, 15-inch ones are installed. The price of this configuration starts from 549 thousand rubles.

AND . Manufacturers care not only about the appearance of their cars, but also about their filling, constantly subjecting models to restyling and technical improvements. As a result, the cars are good not only in the photo, but also show themselves perfectly in the "field" on a test drive. This year, the company introduced the world to a new model - the Skoda Rapid. To find out what the new model is like in action, a test drive and an overview of the most noteworthy characteristics were carried out.

The car first appeared in 2013, but by tradition it was assigned to 2014. First, the liftback body was released, then the hatchback body went on sale.

The appearance of the new Skoda pleases the eye. A successful combination of a wide radiator grille and headlights has been selected. The company badge found a new place on the hood and acquired a special ledge. Rectangular fog lamps are organically integrated into the bumper. The company has achieved good aerodynamics, providing the car with smooth shapes.

The photos show that the taillights are made in the shape of the letter C.

Dimensions

In general, the dimensions of Rapid approached the standards of golf models:

• 4.5 meters long;
• 1.7 meters wide;
• and one and a half meters high;

you can only find fault with the clearance, which, not reaching even 15 cm, seems insufficient for Russian conditions. In addition, it may seem to some that the shelf that the rear bumper forms next to the trunk lid will create inconvenience in inclement weather - water that has accumulated on the bumper can freeze and make it problematic to open the trunk. For Russian motorists, only one body option is currently available - a liftback, but soon we should expect a hatchback body to appear on the domestic market. Competitors are , .

Power plant and transmission

As for engines, there are also several points caused by the company's policy regarding regional automotive markets. At the first stage of Russian sales, only the gasoline range of engines will be available, the diesel unit will not yet enter the Russian market. Gasoline installations are provided in two volumes - 1.2 and 1.6 liters, 75 and 105 hp. respectively. There is a turbocharged petrol variant, which, with its 1.4 liters, produces more than 120 horses. The diesel will have similar characteristics to the 1.6-liter version. In the choice of automatic transmission, there are both a 5-speed manual (by default), and automatic in 6 or 7 steps. The base model with the weakest engine can only be equipped with a manual transmission. Advanced options are equipped with automatic transmissions. The largest engine in the series - 1.6 liters - involves the installation of a 7-speed gearbox without a mechanical option.
Two models were available for a test drive - 1.2 and 1.6 liters (both 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic were available on the latter). The 1.2-liter version in the liftback body showed unimpressive driving performance. The start of the model turned out to be too slow, the acceleration was also slow. Nevertheless, the box works just fine, there was not a single hitch when shifting gears, but the power of the base engine is obviously not enough for a one and a half ton car. The version with a 1.6 liter unit and a 6-speed gearbox - the “automatic” proved to be much more cheerful. The car gained speed confidently, the box also worked without failures. I would also like to test “in the field” both the top-end and diesel models, but they were not provided for the run.

Rapid is a fairly economical car. According to the designers, this was achieved through long and painstaking work on innovations that would reduce fuel consumption. Most of them were embodied in the Skoda Rapid. According to the manufacturer, fuel consumption for a 1.2-liter engine with mechanics will be no more than 6 liters. On a test drive, the car spent a little more, but, in our opinion, this is due to the novelty of the car itself, that is, it has not yet been corny run-in. After being in operation for some time, fuel consumption will undoubtedly decrease and enter the declared range. The 1.6 liter model consumes fuel depending on the installed gearbox. The mechanics for 100 kilometers require only 6.4 liters, while the machine will require a little more - 7.5 liters. The top-end engine with an automatic will require only 5.8 liters in the combined cycle to work. Naturally, the most economical unit is the diesel version, which is not yet available for Russia. Its consumption is only 4.4 liters on the combined cycle.

Vehicle interior

Above the interior of the model also did a great job. The manufacturer went all out on the interior design of the car at 100%. In addition to a pleasant design, the cabin provides a sufficient level of comfort for 4 passengers. Interior design depends on the configuration of the car. However, even in the basic configuration, the car provides driving comfort, without creating any inconvenience for the driver while driving by the design of the dashboard and center console - the instruments are not obstructed by anything, all indicators are easily visible. For buyers, several options for interior coloring are available, the base of which is black. For those who wish, there are options in lighter colors. Each of the color options looks great and holistically.

luggage compartment

The car is equipped with a fairly roomy trunk with a volume of 550 liters. Access to the luggage compartment is not limited by anything, everything is very conveniently located. The trunk is divided into two levels, there are hooks and fasteners. The trunk opening is also quite wide.

Some will not like a small number of shortcomings. For example, in the cabin, the sled for adjusting the position of the front seats is very noticeable. Nevertheless, against the background of the general harmony in the image of the car, minor miscalculations and imperfections are almost invisible.

Options and price

The names of the kits are the same as the names for other models. The basic package is considered to be "Active", which includes: 6 airbags, adjustable headrests for passenger and driver seats, an audio system with 4 speakers, a mechanism for adjusting the height of the driver's seat and steering wheel, power windows. The basic package does not include an on-board computer and air conditioning. "Active" is available with installations of 1.2 liters. The same engine is provided in the Ambition kit, which in addition is equipped with an on-board computer and air conditioning. The price for these configurations is 479 thousand and 549 thousand, respectively. The 1.6-liter engine can be installed in any of three trim levels. The price range starts from 529 and ends with 689 thousand rubles. The top installation is offered for trim levels "Ambition" and "Elegance". The price in this case reaches 724 thousand. The Elegance set, in addition to all the options already mentioned, also includes climate control. Due to the delayed start of sales of the diesel unit, information is not yet available for Russians on both configurations with a diesel engine and possible prices for them.

Summing up

We are waiting for a modification with an economical diesel engine and a hatchback body on the Russian market. Skoda Rapid, in our opinion, is more than worthy of the attention of the Russian consumer, especially after the positive results that we received on a test drive, even taking into account the fact that we did not manage to test the entire range of engines in practice. Any of its equipment - from the economical "base" to the advanced "Elegance" deserve a close look and high marks. It should be expected that the new Skoda will be able to occupy its niche in the market of our country and find its consumer, especially since there are a lot of prerequisites for this. Rapid came out as a whole very practical, and, moreover, a harmoniously designed car, which maintains the reputation of the Swedish brand already established in Russia as a supplier of reliable and, moreover, justifying its price of cars.

Skoda Rapid - this budget liftback broke into the market relatively recently and immediately began to quickly and effectively conquer it. A new model in this segment was vital for the Czech concern, because the gap between Fabia and Octavia had already become so large that it was urgently needed to be filled with something. Just Rapid and is called upon to fulfill this mission.

Since the model is extremely popular, a comprehensive review is a must so that the dealer's customers know what to prepare for.

Exterior

The appearance of the 2013 liftback is designed in the true canons of the Czech brand. His whole image is permeated with severity, in some ways turning into pedantry. Every Skoda line is calibrated and in place, all gaps are threaded, and the assembly is first-class.

The front of the Rapid meets everyone with a traditional radiator grille in the form of vertical blinds with chrome trim, as well as faceted, almost rectangular optics, which has become characteristic of many German models. Under them is a front bumper with straight outlines, the bottom of which is decorated with a very impressive and aggressive air intake, giving Skoda a certain seriousness and aggressiveness. All this is emphasized by the rectangular fog lamps of the model, “nested” along the edges of this very air intake. It is crowned by a sloping hood with a small Skoda nameplate and stampings in its plane.

The profile of the new 2014 model is just as mature. It is worth noting that the impressive, as for such a segment, doors provide easy disembarkation and landing in the cabin. There are 2 stampings on the doors of Rapida. The lower one is directly catching the area of ​​​​the doors, and the upper one is passing along the entire sidewall. Skoda has a very impressive side glazing area - unlike most models, rear door windows do not narrow.

The Rapid stern is kept in the same style. The straight and slightly curved lines of the taillights, bumper and tailgate form a harmonious composition, while chrome nameplates add to the entourage model.

Power units

The engines of this Skoda model are entirely gasoline, although diesel engines have long been traditional engines for Volkswagen AG cars. It is noteworthy that any category of drivers will find an engine to their liking.

The honorary list of Rapid opens with a frankly budgetary, 1.2-liter engine. It has an in-line design, an injector and a trio of cylinders, with 4 valves for each. The power of this engine is a modest 75 horses, which is only enough for unhurried movement within the city stream and the same ride on the highway. At the same time, sharp overtaking and starts from traffic lights are practically excluded. Such a Skoda engine is suitable for drivers without a desire for dynamics, as well as for those who do not plan to constantly carry 4-5 people in the cabin of the model. Up to a hundred, such a Rapid can accelerate in 13.9 seconds, and the appetite in the city is limited to 8 liters.

Silver goes to the larger and more powerful injection engine Rapid. This 1.6-liter aspirated has the usual 4 cylinders with 16 valves and already produces 105 horses. In principle, for a model of this weight and dimensions, this is enough. You don't have to hang out in the crowd on the streets, but you can overtake more confidently on the highway. As for the appetite of the Skoda engine, it varies depending on the box, but in general it is small - 9-10 liters, and this is in the city.

Gold predictably took a 1.4-liter turbocharged 16-valve, equipped with a direct injection system. Such technologies allow such a modest cubic capacity of the Skoda engine not only to produce 122 horses, but also to develop 200 “newtons” of thrust. The model boasts remarkable dynamics, exchanging a hundred in 9.5 seconds. And the most interesting thing is that such a Skoda engine has less appetite than the previous one - only 7.4 liters in the city.

Of course, the absence of solar-eating engines on the 2014 model year models will somewhat cool the ardor of potential customers of Skoda dealers, but not by much. In general, the range of engines is quite worthy - different types of construction, efficiency, power variations, etc.

Gearboxes

Checkpoints on Rapid can be different. The new car with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine is equipped exclusively with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The same unit is installed on the 1.6-liter model.

But there are versions for those who do not want to get tired in traffic jams. That's just for buyers of 1.2-liter cars, they are not available. But Skoda with a 1.6-liter engine can also be bought in a version with a traditional automatic transmission - a torque converter. I am also glad that these are not the old 4-speed mechanisms, which are still offered for many cars, but new, 6-band boxes.

Only a new model with a 1.4-liter turbo engine stands apart. It only comes with a 7-speed preselective transmission. Naturally, such a box as the DSG on the Rapid has a number of advantages, but the cost of its maintenance is also high. Also, their failures are not uncommon, and the price of repairs may seem simply huge (fortunately, if the case is under warranty).

In general, the gearboxes leave a good impression about this model and get along well with the engines. "Mechanics" will delight owners of Skoda versions with clarity of switching and short-stroke lever. The "automatic" in the 1.6-liter version also does not "get out", cheerfully going through the gears and promptly beating down the kick-down command. Well, Rapid's DSG is a charm at all - economical, nimble and very smooth.

Suspension

The drive for the Rapid model is available exclusively in the front - there are no alternatives. The chassis for all versions is almost the same. Everywhere the designers went for the installation of a traditional McPherson in front (independent scheme). On the rear axle of the 2014 model (even on the version with a 1.4-liter engine) there is a torsion beam. The difference is only in the design of the brake mechanisms - all versions of Skoda have front disc brakes with ventilation, and rear drum brakes, while on the “hottest” version, the rear ones are also disc, but without ventilation.

But from this taxiing does not suffer. Rapid gambling in taxiing, of course, means its most powerful version. To some, the suspension of the model will seem harsh, but this is a feature of the German school. In general, the cars of 2014 are distinguished by their clarity, the absence of dips in corners and good stability in a straight line.

Interior

Salon Skoda of all versions is made in the same semi-official vein as the exterior. The torpedo model is clearly dominated by straight geometric lines, the panel itself seems to consist of several small steps. As for this price segment, the finishing materials are very high quality and expensive, but this has long been the hallmark of the Germans.

The ergonomics of the Rapid are purely "Volkswagen". In the 2013 model, everything is thought out thoroughly. Each button on the center console is in its place, as are the temperature dials. The shape and concentration of the air deflectors are perfectly thought out. The 4-spoke steering wheel of the model is made of a pleasant material, optimal in cross section and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and the dashboard has already become a standard - clear, clear and informative, but not without style. Visibility is good, the pillars are moderately wide, and the interior is very bright.

The chairs of the 2013 model are very comfortable, although for some they will be unnecessarily dense. But Skoda owners will definitely appreciate the good lateral support, as well as extensive adjustments. The rear sofa was originally designed for two passengers. There is not much legroom, but not too large passengers will ride there comfortably. The luggage compartment of the Rapid is 530 liters, but with the sofa unfolded, it rises to 1,470 liters.

Equipment and cost

The new machine is sold in 3 versions:

1. active;
2. Ambition;
3. elegance.

The first version has one pillow, as well as EBD and ABS systems. The exterior gives out the presence of steel wheels and halogen optics on the Rapid. The cabin has an adjustable steering wheel (in both planes), radio preparation, front electric windows and c. h. - not much. Heated front seats cost 8,000 rubles, fog lights - 7,400 rubles, air conditioning - 27,900 rubles. and radio from 7,000 to 10,000 rubles.

Skoda in the Ambition version has another air-run, on-board computer, full power accessories, air conditioning and radio. Additionally, you can order ESP (7,000 rubles), xenon (23,900 rubles), cruise control (7,000 rubles), multifunction steering wheel (11,300 rubles), Amudsen system (navigation and radio for 28,000 rubles), climate control (13,000 rubles), Bluetooth (10,000 rubles), etc.

The richest version of the Rapid - Elegance - separately boasts the presence of side airbags, 15-inch titanium, an armrest with a leather steering wheel, fog lights, air conditioning and cruise control. Everything else in this version can be ordered additionally, including 6 extended option packages.

The price for the versions of the 2013 and 2014 models ranges from:

- from 479,000 to 549,000 rubles. - for the 1.2-liter model;

- from 529,000 to 689,000 rubles. - for the 1.6-liter model;

- from 684,000 to 724,000 rubles. - for the 1.4-liter model.

Outcome

The review shows that, in general, the Skoda Rapid is an excellent car - with a wide variety of engines, gearboxes and options, attractive exterior and interior, and good equipment. Disappointing only expensive options.

Thanks to its design features, this compact liftback demonstrates fuel efficiency, increased functionality and innovation. Fashionable appearance, excellent technical characteristics and ergonomic organization of the internal space determine the desire of many motorists to buy SKODA RAPID in Moscow from the official Major dealer.

ŠKODA RAPID: harmony of forms and reliability

The manufacturer classifies this model as high-speed. The manufacturer managed to achieve impressive driving performance by equipping the car with reliable engines of the TSI and MPI series.

Photos of SKODA RAPID in a new body reflect the noble image of the vehicle, formed with the help of a graphically outlined silhouette, an expressive design of the bumper group, and a branded surface relief. In the cabin, the developers managed to create an atmosphere of absolute comfort, thanks to anatomical seats with ideal load distribution, a multifunctional steering wheel, and a high-quality multimedia system. Major offers these vehicles in various configurations. And their prices are very affordable.

The five-door car was produced by the Czech company Skoda Auto. Externally, the new Skoda Rapid is distinguished by two characteristic external features: a chrome strip at the bottom of the bumper and bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights.

Advantages of the Skoda Rapid car

The presented liftback has a number of advantages:

• Roomy trunk. The volume is 530 liters, in addition, with the rear seats folded down, it increases to 1470 liters.
• Maximum safety - up to six airbags, parking aids front, rear and sides. There is a sensor on the steering wheel that monitors the driver's condition, focusing on the movements of the steering wheel. If the driver is tired, the device will detect this.
• High environmental friendliness. Concern Skoda cares about the state of the environment and minimizes the emission of harmful substances in their cars.
• There is a place for a folding umbrella under the front passenger seat.
• Striking crystal design: elegant, dynamic lines and finely crafted surfaces.
• Convenient color display with built-in radio, USB port and SD card slot.

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