Image gallery: 2016 Skoda Rapid facelift
Skoda's facelifted Rapid, honestly looks like an all-new model. It is fresh and there is little giving it away that this is in fact a nearly 6-year old design. With the update, the Rapid now gets DRLs, new grille design, revised front and rear bumpers and smoked C-section tail lamps. Inside, there is a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system that hosts MirrorLink, revised dual tone upholstery, and perforated seats. Under the hood lies the familiar 105PS 1.6-litre MPI petrol and the 1.5-litre diesel. The latter though is the updated version which first debuted on the Ameo. It makes 110PS and can be optioned with either a 5-speed manual or a DSG. Here is an image gallery which shows you what has changed in the new Skoda Rapid.
The silhouette is familiar, however, the Rapid looks more like the Octavia now
Skoda has offered a fresh alloy wheel design, however, these look similar to the ones on the outgoing car
The LED DRLs, the grille, bumpers are all-new and lend the Rapid a very aggressive look
The tail lamps now have a smoked effect and Skoda also offers rear parking sensors. Note, no rear camera though
The revised upholstery and touchscreen infotainment system are the revisions on the inside. Note the new amber colour footwell lighting
The arm rest is adjustable and is carried over from the outgoing car
The glovebox is now a cooled unit
The DSG gearbox is available only with the diesel engine
Skoda Rapid launched in India at Rs 8.34 lakh
Starts Rs 7.49 Lakhs
999cc
Automatic
110
175
18.97 Kmpl
