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The Skoda Rapid is a mid size sedan which is based on the Fabia. The Rapid was launched in India in 2011 and has a lot of similarities with the Volkswagen Vento. The Rapid comes with a 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engine and there a choice between a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. It competes with the VW Vento, Hyundai Verna Fluid, Honda City, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Magnum, Fiat Linea and the Maruti Suzuki SX4

Spy Shots: Skoda Rapid’s interior revealed!

It was only yesterday that the new Skoda Rapid was caught testing on the famous Nurburgring track and just 24 hours later, the company whipped out yet another prototype, this time in a red exterior finish. What’s even better is that the interior was readily accessible to our photographers! Unfortunately, there was nothing revolutionary about the Rapid’s insides, but at least it’s another piece of the puzzle clicked into place. It looks like the Rapid will just be another new small family car.

The Skoda Rapid is inspired by the Mission L Concept unveiled at the 2012 Frankfurt Motor Show and will be placed between the Fabia and the Octavia in Skoda’s line-up. It will be built on a standard platform, not the new MQB multi-vehicle platform, and will be offered with the latest engines and transmissions from the Volkswagen Group.

Expect to see the new Skoda Rapid launched in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.

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2013 Skoda Rapid

Posted on 05.22.2012 16:00 by Simona
Filed under: Skoda | compact cars | sedan | Spy Shots and Rendering | Skoda Rapid

Skoda began using the Rapid name back in 1984 when it debuted a coupe based on the brand’s 130 sedan. That model was discontinued in 1990, but the name is headed back to the spotlight, this time on a new small car that will be placed between the light Fabia and the next-generation Octavia. The new Rapid was inspired by the Mission L Concept unveiled at the 2012 Frankfurt Motor Show and will be officially unveiled in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.

The new Skoda Rapide will be built on a standard platform, and not on the Volkswagen Group’s new MQB multi-vehicle platform. This decision was made to keep the car’s price as low as possible. The engines and transmission, however, will still come from the Volkswagen Group.

As for its exterior design, expect to see many elements from the Mission L Concept, combined with the latest expression of Skoda’s design language.

If all of that is not clear enough, check out the latest spy shots of the Skoda Rapid as it takes a test lap on the Nürburgring in Germany.