Hi Som. Rapid production has now finished with last batch of cars the incredible Matt effect cars now in showrooms. Based on the old PQ25 platform, the Skoda Rapid shared its underpinnings with its mechanical twin, the Volkswagen Vento — which is also set to be phased out — and went on sale all the way back in The Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Hyundai Verna all traded top spots in the midsize sedan segment over the years, offering a combination of new-age tech, space and powertrain choices, while the Rapid, owing to a lack of updates, lost its sheen over time.
The Skoda Rapid caught a second wind late in its lifecycle with the BS6 update bringing in the 1. Image: Skoda. That said, the Rapid did catch a late second wind in its lifecycle with the BS6 update, which saw it drop older engine options and be equipped with a 1. So high was the demand, that Skoda had suspended sales of the Rider, and instead introduced a slightly more expensive Rapid Rider Plus variant last year.
The Rapid has gone out of production as Skoda gears up to introduce its all-new midsize sedan, the Skoda Slavia, which will make its world premiere on 18 November and is expected to go on sale early in This is where the new transmission comes in. Depending on what kind of a driver you are, this will either make you enjoy your drive or get you a bit annoyed.
If you are an enthusiast driver who loves going for gaps and is often driving closer to the speed limit than most, the Rapid is going to be a rewarding drive. Because going under the turbo will spoil your experience, the transmission always holds revs high. This means it does not upshift until the next gear too is within turbo range. This gives you a clean and fast acceleration no matter when you put your foot down.
The downshifts are quick and can be felt in the cabin if you ask for an aggressive downshift. The shifts, both up and down, are quick and the transmission remains on point to respond to your throttle and speed changes.
In fact, this is the one area where it betters even the DSG. This AT doesn't get confused when you ask it to downshift in quick succession. Switch to Sport mode in the Rapid and it now holds revs as high as rpm even in low throttle situations. This means you can always hear the engine working hard even when you are cruising in traffic. The downshifts become further aggressive and this time, feel jerky as well, something the family might not enjoy.
Do so and the Rapid gets to kmph in Pretty quick for a sedan of its weight and class! However, where this powertrain falls behind the older one, and even the competition is in its ability to commute calmly. If you usually drive the family around and want a smooth drive, this powertrain might not satisfy you. To keep you in the powerband, the transmission is holding high revs, and this makes the Rapid a bit too aggressive to just calmly crawl in traffic.
This nature helps in overtakes, with a kmph kickdown time of 6. At the same time, it makes the Rapid feel on the edge. There are some other factors too that make you work harder in daily commutes. The initial crawl acceleration starting with going off the brake in cold starts is a bit too fast as well and will often make you get back on the brake in small spaces, making the start feel a bit rushed.
However, this is less aggressive when the car does not come to a full stop, and is just picking up on its own in bumper to bumper traffic. Then, there is a bit of a lag when you are picking revs again from idle after slowing down for a speed breaker or a pedal train. This wait can be avoided by going on the throttle a bit early which involves a small learning curve.
And when the power comes back, it comes in with an intent to accelerate and not just maintain speeds and cruise. Also, when you get off the gas, the Rapid often just holds revs and won't slow you down behind a slowing car.
It's only after you go on the brakes that the engine braking kicks in. This is where the DSG transmission was better. Inside the city, it let the Rapid have a dual personality. This AT feels more focused on going fast and trades off its city cruising ability in doing so. Hence, if you are an enthusiast driver, the Rapid AT will let you have a lot of fun. But on the flip side, it's not an easy going commuter. But they have. And that too by swapping out that nice diesel and the DSG for a small petrol three-cylinder and a manual.
It misses out on some creature comforts when you compare it to its rivals but it undercuts most of them in price too. And if you are worried about reliability issues, Skoda is offering a 1 lakh kilometre warranty package with road-side assistance, included in the price of the car. Your ownership experience will be further sweetened by the fact that buy anything above the base Rider variant, and you can get an annual maintenance package for just Rs 10, It covers all the regular stuff till 60,km.
Our recommendation is that you must definitely check out the Rapid if you list driving pleasure in the top three things you consider before buying a new car. It will offer you great performance, and decent fuel efficiency as well. What you will find lacking is space compared to its rivals.
But if you are a family of four, it should still suffice. A safe car with all features and good mileage especially on the highway. After 7 years I am able to get around 21kmpl of mileage. Skoda cars are full of power, the best cars to drive in city and highway, but mileage and features are a concern. Yes, they have a timeless, look to match every once tast Read More.
I bought Rapid Rider Plus on October This Diwali I to Excellent driving pleasure, built quality, handling, performance, and on-the-spot breaking give confidence and make it a better car. It's better than rivals. Super satisfied fun to drive with the safety of a tank, superb fuel efficiency and awesome styling. This past week a couple of carmakers closed the book on long running models, a new premium EV was launched, and we got some updates on Maruti hatchbacks.
The Rapid is the first car in its segment to offer a matte colour option straight from the factory. The limited-edition model will get cosmetic changes and will likely be based on the top-spec variant. Skoda has given the Rapid its first-ever comprehensive facelift since the model was launched here in What is new? And how does it stack up against the competition? We find out. It is an India-specific product and a volume player for Skoda. Half a decade into its life, the Rapid gets its first major design revamp and sheds the face it inherited from the Fabia.
We hit the road with the aesth. While on one side their Octavia is selling much faster than they can fill in the order books, Skoda India is having a rough time selling their entry level product, Rapid. The competition has grown strong and Skoda had to up their game. A new engine and a gearbox is how they have chosen to fight the.
Let's make one thing clear here. The new Skoda Rapid is not a facelift but a Model Year update. It doesn't get any design upgrades both outside and inside, but now comes with a new diesel engine and a new 7-speed automatic DSG transmission.
Apart from the regular petrol and diesel versions, the Rapi. As we bid good-bye to the Ford Fiesta, the Skoda Rapid makes it way into our long-time garage. We picked up the diesel version of the Skoda Rapid due to our intensive trav. SaggyYT asked on 8 Sep Yes, you have rear camera install as an additional accessory.
Manas asked on 14 Jul Volkswagen Taigun is expected to launch by August You can book the car now Skoda Rapid avg is I am having Skoda Fabia car in Kerala, No doubt car is very good but service is horrible. I want to buy sedan which is the most safest. I have options rapid, city, Verna and Vento. And also advise rank wise most safest car in this segment.
Other key specifications of the Rapid include a kerb weight of and boot space of Liters. The Rapid is available in 7 colours.
Key Specs of Skoda Rapid Mileage upto Get On Road Price. The model will be succeeded by the Slavia mid-size sedan that will be unveiled later this month. The model features a matte paintjob as well as various exterior and interior enhancements.
The Kushaq surpasses the 10, units booking milestone last month. As my title explains every thing. Extremely pocket friendly with great mileage and hunk grill.
The look makes it sexy. Rating parameters out of 5. Purchase New. Driven for Its my mate since ages. Was this review helpful? How a car can make you an enthusiast. Government employees plan their purchase accordingly and thought of buying Maruti Ciaz. Then one day we noticed that Rapid Rider was selling at a price which was below the base version of Ciaz. So purely as a rational thought, we decided to test drive the vehicle.
My mom was jaw dropped by the classy test drive carbon black car parked on driveway. The test drive was awesome. Never experienced turbo power before. We ended up purchasing Ambition version.
I swear I was a normal drive, but this tsi engine is something thing else. It makes you keep driving. The goose bumps you get when you cross rpm is incredible! The mileage is great. One Sunday morning we were driving to Gurgaon and I got an average of 22kmpl. Still processing that. I was a normal driver who just liked to move from point A to B.
Now, I look forward to each drive. I enjoy the pleasure in it and this car leaves a void in you when you are out of the car. Driven for Few thousand kilometers. Company has a bad dealership network. Asked for a rider. They say that it's not available though company manufacturers it. And their treatment is also worst if you are asking for a rider version. It's my wish what I want to buy. And I heard that they will give you a damaged piece if you force them to sell you a rider version..
Purchase Not Purchased. Driven for Did a short drive once. Power to play. Pick up is awesome. Best value for money car. I have purchased on 18 march and I have driven km best performance for long route. I have driven per trip km, I haven't feel any tiredness.
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