Available with three different specification variants, both manual and automatic transmission options, and five engine alternatives, the Rapid is competitively priced from €15,995-€24,345. It is aimed at families looking for a roomy car at an affordable price.
A broad range of petrol engines are offered from the 1.2 MPI 75bhp to the turbocharged units in 1.2 and 1.4 TSI ranging from 86bhp to 122bhp. There's just one diesel, a 1.6 TDI producing 105bhp which with the 1.2 86bhp are Band-A status; the remaining engines fall into Band-B. The 1.6 TDI diesel is expected to be the volume seller. However, the two petrol engines have diesel-rivalling fuel economy and C02 emissions.
Safety features include ESP and six airbags.
To mark the car's launch, Skoda dealerships across the country are holding an Open Week from Saturday 27 October to Saturday 3 November where motorists can test drive the Rapid and avail of special introductory offers for new 2013 purchases.
