The popularity of the model and the positive feedback from the owners fully explain the fact that the Skoda Rapid 2016 in a new body (photo) has a price and equipment in the initial version that is no less attractive than that of the related Volkswagen Polo. In turn, the restyling of the new body of the German sedan, which received a lot of rave reviews, significantly corrected the price lists of the model, where 579,500 rubles are now the starting point. At the same time, for the Skoda Rapid 2016 model year, prices in the basic Entry configuration at official Skoda dealers in Moscow start at 569,000 rubles, even with the frankly dumping Koreans. For the Hyundai Solaris, they are now asking for a minimum of 569,900 rubles. You can, of course, disagree, remembering that the initial Solaris has a more powerful 107-horsepower 1.4-liter engine. However, the technical characteristics of the Skoda Rapid at the price of 569 thousand rubles, judging by the reviews, suggest that even 90 forces of the 1.6 engine are enough to overtake the Hyundai both in acceleration to hundreds and in efficiency.
It's no secret that the German and Czech concerns are partners, and the Polo actually gave life to the Skoda Rapid 2016 in a new body, but with a Volkswagen aggregate base. As a result, not only the technical characteristics are similar, but also the prices and equipment of the Rapid and Polo. The main trump card of Skoda is the basic version of the Entry, which differs from the next in seniority Active configuration worth 613,000 rubles only in the absence of additional equipment packages offered for a surcharge to the price. The difference in the technical characteristics of the Skoda Rapid Active is the possibility of ordering it with a more forced version of the 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 110 forces, while the Entry package is offered exclusively with a 90-horsepower unit.
The standard equipment of the Entry and Active versions is almost identical. Both trims include: tilt and reach steering column, trip computer, front power windows, immobilizer and remote central locking, 4-speaker audio preparation and a full-size spare wheel. Additionally, the price of the Skoda Rapid 2016 Active includes only the height adjustment of the driver's seat, an ashtray with a cigarette lighter and stowage pockets in the rear doors and trunk. Safety in both versions of Rapid is provided by: a stabilization system, a driver's pillow, a child seat mount and 2 rear sofa head restraints.
You can order air conditioning in the Entry package, but only in the Active version, such things as an audio system with MP3, an airbag for the front passenger, protection of the engine tray, a rear wiper and fog lights are available for a fee. In addition, after an additional payment to the price of Skoda Rapid Active 57 thousand rubles, the place of the base 90-horsepower engine under the hood will be taken by a forced version with a capacity of 110 forces. Moreover, this power unit is combined not only with a 5-speed manual gearbox, but also with a 6-speed automatic. In the latter case, the improvement in technical characteristics will increase the final price list of the Active configuration by another 45 thousand rubles.
For Skoda Rapid 2016 in the Ambition configuration, prices start at 717,000 rubles. This version already receives at no extra charge: air conditioning, a proprietary audio system and a passenger airbag. The basic equipment of Ambition also includes: heated front seats and rear-view mirrors with electric adjustment, rear power windows. Outwardly, such Rapids can be identified by mirrors in body color and chrome-plated trim elements. For a surcharge to the price, the Ambition package will offer climate and cruise control, xenon and fog lights, a navigation system with hands free and Bluetooth, aluminum rims and side airbags. Installing a 110-horsepower engine and a machine gun for it will cost 58 and 45 thousand rubles, respectively, and for a 125-horsepower turbo engine in alliance with a robot, they will ask for another 40 thousand rubles from above.
The Style version is the maximum that the 2016 Skoda Rapid configurations and prices can offer. The initial price list for the option with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 90-horsepower engine starts at 783,000 rubles and already in the database offers an almost complete set of available equipment. Of the options for Skoda Rapid Style, only xenon, navigator and parking sensors stand out. Surcharges for improving technical characteristics will be the same: 58, 45 and 60 thousand rubles for a 110-horsepower engine, automatic transmission and a 125-horsepower turbo with a robot, respectively. It should also be noted that the flagship configurations Ambition and Style please with the maximum number of personalization packages: trims, spoilers, sports seats, larger diameter wheels, etc.
Specifications
After updating the Skoda Rapid 2016 in a new body (photo), the price and specifications have improved markedly. The main progress of the Czech liftback is the combination of greater dynamics with reduced fuel consumption. This became possible thanks to the progress of the upgraded Skoda Rapid engines, which added a little power and received new fuel injection control programs. But most of all, the technical characteristics of the basic version were lucky. The initial price of the Skoda Rapid with a new body instead of a 3-cylinder 1.2-liter engine with a capacity of 75 forces now includes a 4-cylinder 1.6 unit with a return of 90 forces. The modernized unit of the same volume with an increased degree of forcing develops 110 (+5) hp, and a 1.4-liter engine with a turbocharger added up to 125 (+3) forces.
The technical characteristics of the base Rapid now include 11.4 (-2.5) seconds of acceleration to hundreds and 185 (+10) maximum speed. Despite the greater power and the presence of an additional cylinder, the average consumption (NEDC) of the Skoda Rapid 2016 model year is reduced to 5.8 (-0.3) liters per 100 km, and this is not the limit. The economy of the 110-horsepower version looks even more advantageous, which, despite the additional 20 hp, remained at the same level - 5.8 liters per 100 km, which is 0.6 liters less than the previous version with 105 horsepower. The new version of Skoda takes 10.3 (-0.3) seconds to accelerate to a hundred, and the maximum speed is 195 (+2) km / h.
In addition, the technical characteristics of the Skoda Rapid with a 110-horsepower engine priced from 670,000 rubles provide for the installation of a 6-speed automatic. In this case, the dynamics of acceleration to 100 km / h will be 11.6 seconds, the maximum speed is 191 km / h, and the average fuel consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 km. You can combine commendable efficiency with automatic gear shifting by ordering a Skoda Rapid 2016 with a 125-horsepower turbo engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch robot. In this case, the average consumption of gasoline will be 5.3 liters per 100 km. At the same time, the dynamic characteristics of such a Rapid can already be safely called sporty and the best in the class: acceleration to a hundred takes exactly 9 seconds, and the maximum speed exceeds the “two hundred” mark and is 208 km / h.
During the modernization, the new body of the Skoda Rapid has not undergone any changes, and the dimensions are still 4483 x 1706 x 1474 mm. The spread of curb weights in technical specifications is from 1075 to 1142, depending on the modification. The main advantage of the Czech model, which increases the price of Skoda Rapid 2016, is its liftback body, which has been proven more than once by owners' reviews and independent test drives. If the main competitors in the face of the related Volkswagen Polo and the Korean Hyundai Solaris have a luggage compartment volume of 460 and 500 liters, respectively, then the Rapid has 560 liters, and with the rear seats folded down, this volume increases to a record 1470 liters.
The Skoda Rapid is a five-door B-class liftback produced from 2012 to the present. The car has established itself as a family concept car designed for operation both in city traffic and on highways or dirt roads. Thanks to a powerful engine and a wide variety of transfer cases when choosing, each driver will be able to choose the best brand option for himself - the car easily manages measured driving or dynamic acceleration, regardless of the type of road surface or operating conditions.
Vehicle specifications: review and analysis of the Skoda Rapid
The liftback is available with a 1.6-liter engine on a five-speed manual or automatic six-row gearbox. Also available for sale are versions with a 1.4-liter engine and an installed robotic gearbox that can produce more horsepower than the standard versions of the car.
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All types of engines comply with the Euro-5 environmental standard and can optionally be equipped with a start-stop system on the maximum vehicle configurations, which provides automatic or remote control of engine ignition in order to reduce fuel consumption.
Skoda Rapid is produced on the basis of front-wheel drive. The car is equipped with independent suspension. Air-cooled disc brakes are installed on the machine, and the wheelbase of the vehicle provides for the installation of discs of any size.
The official release of the car on the Russian market was launched in 2014. In the model range, Skoda Rapid stands between the Fabia and Octavia versions, and the price segment of the car varies between 650,000 - 1,000,000 rubles for a new car, depending on the chosen configuration.
This is interesting! Vehicle versions sold by Skoda official representatives in the Russian Federation are specially designed for the peculiarities of Russian roads. The manufacturer guarantees an increase in the service life to European standards due to the increased ground clearance of the machine, the installation of a reinforced chassis and an upgraded suspension system.
Skoda Rapid trim levels: what can a car boast of?
Skoda Rapid is available in 12 basic trim levels, the functionality of which can optionally be expanded by installing additional service packages.
| Equipment | Engine type and volume, l | Engine power, hp | Gearbox type | Number of transfer box speeds | Approximate cost, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Entry | Atmospheric 1.6 | 90 | Mechanics | 5 | 650500 |
| MT Active | Atmospheric 1.6 | 90 | Mechanics | 5 | 710500 |
| MT Active prime | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Mechanics | 5 | 780000 |
| MT Ambition | Atmospheric 1.6 | 90 | Mechanics | 5 | 815000 |
| AT Active | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Machine | 6 | 818500 |
| MT Stile | Atmospheric 16 | 90 | Mechanics | 5 | 860000 |
| MT Ambition | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Mechanics | 5 | 880000 |
| AT Ambition | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Machine | 6 | 915000 |
| MT Stile | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Mechanics | 5 | 915000 |
| DSG Ambition | Turbocharged 1.4 | 125 | Robot | 7 | 960500 |
| A.T Style | Atmospheric 1.6 | 110 | Machine | 6 | 975000 |
| DSG style | Turbocharged 1.4 | 125 | Robot | 7 | 1000000 |
This is interesting! A completely similar car is the SEAT Toledo, the technical characteristics of which are identical to the Skoda Rapid. This car is also produced by Skoda and is a rebranded version of Rapid. Cars occupy a single niche in the price segment of foreign cars, but the cost of SEAT Toledo is somewhat lower.
Installing extra equipment packages: how to improve Skoda Rapid?
The functionality of the car can be expanded by installing option packages, which are issued in a pre-order for the purchase of a vehicle and in any certified Skoda showroom after technical inspection. The following functional packages can be installed on the machine:
- "One" - includes air conditioning, heated side mirrors and built-in heated front seats. The price of the package is 33,000 rubles;
- "Duo" - provides for the installation of a front airbag for the passenger with the ability to turn off the deployment sensor, as well as side airbags around the perimeter of the car and indicators of unfastened seat belts. The kit will cost 20,000 rubles;
- "Third" - characterized by installed cruise control, rear fog lights, parking sensors and a multi-function display for the head unit. The price of the package will be 35,000 rubles;
- "Quadra" - includes climate control, a cooled glove box, an upgraded audio system with the installation of 2 additional speakers, a parking sensors system and a multifunctional display for the GU. The cost of the kit is 52,000 rubles;
- "Fine-five" - provides for the installation of a leather steering wheel braid and a chrome package around the entire perimeter of the car, as well as cruise control, fog lights and parking sensors. The modernization also applies to the standard audio system: the GU receives a display, full support for common audio formats, and installation of additional speakers in the car door. The package costs 60,000 rubles;
- "Hockey Edition" - the installation of light-alloy 16-inch silver-colored wheels, the installation of sports-type front seats and a parking assist system. The steering glass and standard GU are also changed to more functional ones, fog lights and moldings are installed around the entire perimeter of the body. The price of the package is 35,000 rubles.
Kits of additional functionality can be combined or changed at the request of the driver. Installing ready-made packages will significantly save on car tuning - installing additional equipment on your own or at retail will cost several times more. Also, the installation of ready-made kits does not violate warranty obligations and provides the right to free service during the warranty period.
Skoda Rapid is available from 479,000 rubles. This is the cost of completing the Active. Let's talk about it in more detail.
The indicated price implies a 1.2 engine developing 75 hp. with manual transmission-5. A more powerful 1.6-liter engine (105 hp) with a 5-speed gearbox will already cost 529,000 rubles. An automatic transmission is available at a surcharge of 50 thousand rubles.
Appearance
How to determine the appearance of the Skoda Rapid in the Active package?
- unpainted (black) mirrors and door handles;
- body white or blue;
- no PTF;
- glass without tinting;
- stamped wheel rims.
Of course, the basic equipment of the Rapid can be expanded. So, R14 stamped wheels can be replaced with R15 for only 5000 rubles (with a 1.6 engine they are included in the price); the cost of cast R15 is 26,000, and R16 is 31,500 rubles. The cost of PTF is 7900, and tinting is 3300 rubles.
Safety
The safety of the driver and passengers of Rapid Active is ensured by:
ABS;
package for bad roads;
driver's airbag (for the front passenger airbag for 10 thousand rubles, side - for 13600 rubles);
daytime running lights;
heated windshield washer nozzles (headlight washers - 5000 rubles).
There is also package number 1, which improves the safety of the car (17,000 rubles). It includes a front passenger airbag + frontal with an indication of an unfastened seat belt.
Skoda Rapid Active interior
three-spoke steering wheel with adjustable reach and angle;
head restraints for four passengers;
inseparable folding back of the rear sofa;
electromechanical power steering;
front power windows;
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At the same time, both air conditioning and radio are not provided. The first is available for 27900, the second - for 7000 rubles.
You can also install engine protection (5 thousand rubles), fabric mats - 1700 rubles. The back of the rear sofa can be replaced with a separate one for 3600 rubles.
There is also a WR1 package (31,000 rubles), which includes air conditioning, heated front mirrors and seats.
Summary
Understaffing the car with air conditioning, 1.6 engine, foglights, its cost will come close to the next configuration. It might be easier to just buy it.
The compact liftback Skoda Rapid 2016-2017 model year in the initial Entry configuration can be purchased at a price of 574,000 rubles. This version is provided only for modification with a 90-horsepower 1.6 MPI engine, working in conjunction with a 5-speed manual transmission. The basic equipment includes:
- Tilt and reach adjustable steering column;
- Front power windows;
- Heated washer nozzles;
- Audio preparation for 4 speakers;
- Driver's airbag;
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS);
- System of exchange rate stability (ESP);
- Steel 14 inch wheels.
In the Active package, the car receives a driver's seat with height adjustment, an on-board computer, hooks for securing cargo in the luggage compartment. All versions, except for the 1.6 MPI 90 hp, are equipped with 15-inch steel wheels.
The Ambition version, offered at a price of 743,000 rubles, has a wider list of amenities. It includes rear power windows, air conditioning, rear sofa folding in parts, heated exterior mirrors, Swing radio system (USB, AUX, Bluetooth). There is an increase in terms of safety: there is a front airbag for the passenger.
The most richly equipped version of the Skoda Rapid 2016-2017 has a multifunctional steering wheel, climate control, a cooled glove box, cruise control, a multifunction display in the instrument cluster, and 15-inch alloy wheels. The steering wheel and gear lever are upholstered in leather, while individual interior elements are finished in chrome. A car in the Style configuration costs at least 817,000 rubles.
Options and prices Skoda Rapid 2016-2017 in detail:
| Modifications / equipment | Entry | Active | Ambition | style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MPI 90 HP/5MT petrol | 574 000 | 622 000 | 743 000 | 817 000 |
| 1.6 MPI 110 HP/5MT petrol | – | 679 000 | 801 000 | 875 000 |
| 1.6 MPI 110 hp/6AT petrol | – | 724 000 | 846 000 | 920 000 |
| 1.4 TSI 125 HP/7DSG petrol turbo | – | – | 886 000 | 960 000 |
| External design | ||||
| Side mirrors in black | + | + | — | — |
| Side mirrors in body color | — | — | + | + |
| 14" steel rims with 175/70 R14 tires | + | + | — | — |
| 15" steel rims with 185/60 R15 tires | — | + | + | — |
| 15" alloy wheels with 185/60 R15 tires | — | — | — | + |
| Interior | ||||
| Fabric upholstery | + | + | + | + |
| Leather steering wheel | — | — | — | + |
| Leather-trimmed gearshift lever | — | — | — | + |
| Chrome-plated interior details | — | — | — | + |
| Lighting | ||||
| Halogen headlights | + | + | + | + |
| Fog lights | — | — | + | + |
| LED fog lights | — | — | — | + |
| Fog lights with cornering light function | — | — | — | + |
| LED license plate light | — | — | — | + |
| Comfort | ||||
| Air conditioner | — | — | + | — |
| Climate control | — | — | — | + |
| Refrigerated glove box | — | — | — | + |
| Front power windows | + | + | + | + |
| Rear power windows | — | — | + | + |
| Multifunction steering wheel | — | — | — | + |
| Mechanical adjustment of the steering wheel in height and reach | + | + | + | + |
| Manual driver's seat height adjustment | — | + | + | + |
| Heated front seats | — | — | + | + |
| Front armrest | — | — | — | + |
| Heated side mirrors | — | — | + | + |
| Heated washer nozzles | + | + | + | + |
| Divisible rear seat back | — | — | + | + |
| Cruise control | — | — | — | + |
| central locking | + | + | — | — |
| Central locking with remote control | — | — | + | + |
| Immobilizer | + | + | + | + |
| Infotainment systems | ||||
| On-board computer | — | + | + | — |
| Multifunction display Maxi Dot | — | — | — | + |
| radio training | + | + | — | — |
| Radio Swing | — | — | + | + |
| CD player | — | — | + | + |
| USB/MP3/AUX/SD slot | — | — | + | + |
| Bluetooth support | — | — | + | + |
| Audio system 4 speakers | + | + | — | — |
| Audio system 6 speakers | — | — | + | + |
| Active safety | ||||
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | + | + | + | + |
| Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | + | + | + | + |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | + | + | + | + |
| Passive safety | ||||
| Driver airbag | + | + | + | + |
| Front passenger airbag | — | — | + | + |
| Front side airbags | — | — | — | + |
| ISOFIX child seat anchor | + | + | + | + |
* – availability of the option depends on the modification.
