Skoda Rapid Spaceback review - Auto Express

[@paneraiferrari829]

I just bought the full spec Rapid Monte Carlo today ... I can't see what more you would want from a car to get around town, get to work, get to the shops etc ... My theory is, have a simple car for everyday practacility and save your coin for an exciting weekend car :)

[@ghp0518]

Well the 1.2 TSI engine might look like the best choice but considering the problems this engine had on previous generation because of design faults with loose timing chain and and turbine faults , making it probably the least reliable engine VAG ever made (which they say are now fixed even though only in higher end models like Golf and Octavia the timing chain is replaced with a timing belt), this engine is a bit risky to go for, but time will tell if this new generation of 1.2 TSI is "bug free".

[@Respectingthejaw]

Hi I am coming from 2024. And I can tell that VW 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI are definitely bad engines as you predicted before 9 years... i would not buy any VW turbo-benzin engine in this day and age

[@AllmobileYT]

This Skoda Rapid is very beautiful and dexterous car. :-)) BUT NICER FOR ME IS Skoda Rapid spaceback SCOUT :-)

[@hariprasadgovindharajan20]

Hi, Can you tell me which TSI engine is better for motorway drive? 86 or 110? I am asking for the 2014 or 2015 year..

[@fundiver198]

No idea what you are rambling about. The VW Groups 1,6 liter diesel is one of the best small diesel engines made by any car manufacturer. Of course its not as refined as bigger displacement diesel engines or VW`s TSI petrol engines. But thats obvious and certainly don`t make it a "shitty engine".

[@StuntMenLive]

The Octavia is like the A4, the rapid saloon is like the A3 saloon, and the Rapid Spaceback is like the A3 Sportback. If you say Skoda is complicated, what about Audi?

[@Pedroleum100]

How do you distinguish the one hatchback from the other? Shouldn't the non-Spaceback Rapid be categorized as notchhatchback?

[@jagoda-risteska-james]

Can anyone tell me the high, dimension from the bottom of the boot to the roof, to see if wheelchair that cant be folded can fit in? Thanks!

[@Autoexpress]

Apologies about that - the old video lost sound, so we had to re-upload.

[@sukhoiromantic1718]

That was a really well done video review in my opinion.

[@LifeInAMinorKey]

Yeah that's a cool car. Now can Skoda make one with a bit of a bigger engine? Like a 1.8 TSI and 6-speed manual?

[@manadog]

love the looks , has the same likes as a a3 sportback . love it !

[@styleyK]

I have to disagree. 1.2 tsi engine may rev higher and feel more responsive which is fine if your are the only one in the car, once loaded up its going to struggle and be very poor economy wise for distance driving. So it's the 1.6tdi for me.

[@sagargoswami2851]

I interested in new rapid. .can u give a finally wich month in India market

[@carlosvincy2010]

yo p0buuş skodA

[@vishalquake3]

Gotta love skodas for what they offer ^_^ I wonder if this new car will replace the fabia ?

[@SwPiotrek]

Why they re-upload this video?

[@kari9856]

Notorious 1.2 tsi will make you cry. Avoid.

[@Arlind22]

If you think that the 1.6l diesel is the shittest than you have never driven their 1.2 tdi. Try that and then you will think the 1.6 is actually much better.

[@GlossaME]

Imagine the hatchback Rapid after 3 years, with some scratches and quite a few owners.... Check Fiat Stilo prices, will see what i am taling about

[@antonywistanley]

can't compare skoda to fiat. that's like waitrose vs asda!

[@TheEryk03]

Very good car for little money.

[@brain96969]

Looks good

[@larrykelly1376]

The Octavia is a much larger car in a diff class

[@marypetrie930]

"The pedals are all in the right place" uh??

[@Bark820]

That 1.6l diesel engine is the shittiest engine in the entire VW engine group. Around the world people complain about its noises.. rumours are coming that 1.5 is being made in India which is going to comply to international standards when it comes to NVH and efficiency

[@alexandermayer7383]

business all landscape action.

[@SwPiotrek]

Why 1.2TDI is "shittiest"?

[@alexandermayer7383]

INTERESTING VJDEO WHAT'S US, CUB HUMOROUS WHAT DO YOU THINK, GUYS? !!

[@vishalquake3]

& great review btw : )

[@Maurazio]

1.2 tdi is the shittiest, then come the old 1.2 aspirated and the new 1.0 3 cylinder aspirated, THEN comes 1.6 tdi...

[@alexandermayer7383]

Mind dismiss precious essay gradually screen staff able year daily