Skoda Rapid diesel DSG ownership review

[@xuxuonex]

4:40 Just so you know, coolant temp (as displayed in the info display) and engine oil temp are completely different. You should unleash the engine’s potential only after the engine oil gets to operating temp which happens roughly 5-7 kms after driving the car. One tip as a fellow 1.5 TDi owner: Use Amsoil Cetane Boost (just 2 ounce every full tank - bottle lasts for 8 full tanks). The car will completely transform and almost feels like a stage 1 tune. NVH improves drastically, initial lag in D2 reduces considerably, power and fuel efficiency also improves. Since the Cetane rating of fuel increases, there is complete combustion of fuel which also reduces carbon deposits in the EGR and intake manifold.

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@xuxuonex Thank you so much for your valued comment bro. I shall look into it.

[@allaboutcars920]

Genuine review given btw i am owning a skoda rapid 1.5 TDI DSG style plus 2016 variant and driven close to 90k no issues faced till date in gearbox its shifts are sleek as before 👍👍

[@sachinpatra8735]

That really instills confidence brother. Anyways just for the sake of it I have taken extended warranty so hopefully I will be covered for next 3 years in case if anything goes wrong

[@bbss9295]

Video is good. Thanks for your suggestion about how to use DSG. I also use the same practice even my Slavia1.5 uses auto off feature, but due to auto AC it starts engine after sometime when cabin becomes hot.

[@anshhmehta]

By far the best video I have seen on youtube for Skoda Rapid, Specially the cinematography, the sunshine adds elegance in the video, it was a delight to watch your video. Plz continue posting more such videos. BTW which is the camera/ phone that you've used to film it?? I must say the car is very very well maintained.

[@sachinpatra8735]

Thank you so much brother, I didn't intend to shoot but I just made a video to have it in my records. Glad you liked it. I used my IQOO phone. Currently my car has done 78,000km, I will make a long term ownership video for sure

[@kirank.samudrala1849]

@@sachinpatra8735 Hello Sachin Bro, and you didn't face any DSG issues yet even after 78,000 KM?

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@kirank.samudrala1849 Hi bro, I'm at 1L kms +. No issues with DSG. I regularly update on teamBHP, you may search over there. Google- life with a Skoda Rapid teambhp

[@ravib2303]

Good detailed review...Rapid 1.6 proved good. Skoda service is reliable....I have Rapid diesel and I am happy with the car.

[@kssohanraj7758]

Thanks for the awesome review.. I was planning on buying 2017 rapid tdi AT

[@vijendercool5849]

ly li apny ?

[@sudarshan5327]

Very natural and friendly explanation of features and review Sachin ji.. Shows your real Mamatha with your car, and thats great! Thanks for your generous explanation of all features for people looking into buy new car.

[@sachinpatra8735]

Means a lot brother

[@av24x7]

Really appreciate your detail explanation and wish you all the best for upcoming videos. Please keep uploading videos. And yes You have maintained your car well

[@sachinpatra8735]

Thank you so much veere, means a lot.

[@ateeqmomin5334]

Bro this varient of Skoda Rapid is a gem

[@dhanu5633]

Does it have cruise control?

[@Vivekadithya594]

Genuine review sir. I also own 2020 Rapid diesel manual. I get 24 kmpl mileage on highway at 100 to 110 kmph with 4 people on board. Also the service cost is way cheaper than Maruti ( I had opted the SMP package)

[@sachinpatra8735]

I know right, this 1.5 tdi is gem of an engine, it's fast and frugal at the same time. I also extended my warranty for 6 years as I didn't want to take risk with DSG, it costed 31k but I feel it's worth it specially for a complex German car

[@Vivekadithya594]

@@sachinpatra8735 Absolutely sir

[@rahulsonker4456]

engine cover thoda hi nhi bahut jyada hi touch Hota Hai but vo bhi koi issues nhi hai bs dekh kr chalo mai bina engine cover ke le ke ghumta hu

[@DrArnabSahoo]

I have a rapid diesel manual. The engine guard u talked about doesnt cover the entirety of the engine bay right? Just the front and the back part. I have the rider variant. Can you please check. Mine is missing in the middle

[@sachinpatra8735]

You will have to buy it from your service centre. It comes along with the bumper fitting bracket. It should cost you around 8-10k but it's worth the investment. It cover the entire engine. Please go through my teambhp review, I have posted the pictures of the same

[@DrArnabSahoo]

@@sachinpatra8735 Couldn’t find the thread. Could you share the link plz

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@DrArnabSahoo scroll down the following link of teambhp, you will see I have posted a picture of the underbody cover from the front angle. It covers the entire engine www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-drives-initial-ownership-reports/222779-my-skoda-rapid-1-5l-diesel-dsg-edit-2-years-ownership-40-000-km-up.html#post4810548

[@sapplantmaintenance5451]

Hello, how to enable mileage nd distance range in skoda ambition 2012 model, i have been searching from a long time, pl suggest

[@sachinpatra8735]

Hi there, I am not sure if it's available in your 2012 model. Like in my car, there's a switch in the wiper stalk, pressing that small toggle switch in the wiper stalk changes the display. If you are still not able to use the feature, then contact DrCodemyVag in insta, they will help you enable/unlock features in your Skoda

[@sowryamasarapu1578]

@@sachinpatra8735 hello sir, that toggle switch in wiper stalk is not there in my car, this is only ambition model, is it possible by connecting vcds cable? Pl reply sir

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@sowryamasarapu1578 I believe it's the older model of Rapid and that's why there is no switch. But since it's a Skoda, there are a lot of modification possibilities. So VCDS might help you enable the feature and you may need a new wiper stalk with a button. If this also doesn't work then a new instrument cluster will definitely help. Some people on teamBHP have done a lot of modification on their cars, that might help you. Search Gannu TeamBHP, Fluidicjoy TeamBHP They changed the instrument cluster to GTI international ones. These people have done crazy level mods on their Polo. Try contacting an independent garage and tuners who specialise on German cars, they will help you with.

[@sowryamasarapu1578]

@@sachinpatra8735 sure sir, will chck

[@zakonplayz2636]

do you feel the manual version can handle a 45 rpm without decreasing the life of the car?don't want to to push the car past it's limit

[@reddyv498]

I am planning to buy second hand car rapid skoda I love the car . Especially door close sound was too good 🙂

[@sachinpatra8735]

All the best for finding a well maintained one buddy. It's a Lovely car and you will love driving it. Please make sure the car you buy has service records and is in good shape. Couple of things to keep in mind- Abs sensors Suspension condition If diesel- Injectors health If DSG- It should not be missing gear or blinking gear error in display Get that extended warranty Dsg oil change at 60k kms Clutch health because it's expensive to replace I'm sure you will find a good one

[@reddyv498]

@@sachinpatra8735 great information provided by you.its really very helpful .many thanks 🙏👍

[@menvscars]

I serching skoda rapid 2018 style modal with dsg gear box rs 7.35 thousands Can it worth or over priced car only driven 42000 km

[@dineshmaheshsofttek]

Could you please do hill drive test. is it support Hill Hold Assist ?

[@sachinpatra8735]

Rapid DSG came with hill hold control. Unfortunately we don't have hills here but I have used this feature mostly in mall ramps and it does its job well

[@hemantkhapardey7739]

Are u from raipur

[@Rohitman1899]

1) When shifting from D mode to S Mode do you need to unpress accelerator / press break? Same question for D mode manual, Do we need to uprees accelerator/ press break when changing gear manually up / down

[@sachinpatra8735]

No no nothing, you just drive normally as you would be doing and during the drive itself you can shift to S mode or manual mode from D and also back to D from S/manual. It's only when you want to shift to neutral or parking that you would need to press brake

[@Rohitman1899]

@@sachinpatra8735 Great thanks mate... Your awesome 😎

[@rahulkarlekar3665]

What will you suggest manual or dsg diesel second in good condition

[@sachinpatra8735]

If well maintained and under warranty, DSG anyday brother

[@rahulsonker4456]

Han bhai ye hota hai but isse koi major issues nhi hai ye meri me bhi hai

[@sachinpatra8735]

At 01:40 I meant P mode ✌🏼

[@vinodsingh91135]

would you recommend second-hand rapid with a diesel engine?

[@sachinpatra8735]

As long as the car is well maintained and has service records, a big yes brother

[@Ganguly2537]

I’m trying to buying . Bro please tell me :- 2017 Škoda Rapid AT DSG WITH 1,00,000 km driven … May I know approx cost ? How much I ask

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@Ganguly2537 Hello bro... 2017 means it's a 7 year old car with 1L kms on odo that too a DSG. I would say 5.5-6.5 would be good price. But do keep in mind that once these VAG cars reach certain age, they get expensive to maintain. And if for god forbid DSG or Mechatronics fail, it's going to cost you a bomb. My honest advice, buy only when the cindition is good and buy the car with an open mind that you may have to spend some money on it. Keep aside 1-2L for possible upkeep or repairs. For example, I have also done 1L kms in my car and I have spent Rs 1,00,000/- in the recent 6 months. Suspension is expensive, I got it overhauled for 60k and then I had to get water pump, timing kit and coolant flushing done which again costed 34k. So yes, these cars are expensive to maintain because most of the parts are sourced from Hungary, Germany, Austria etc.

[@Ganguly2537]

@@sachinpatra8735thanks for your valuable information… ❤Honestly subscribed 🙌🏻

[@yogeshmali7838]

Hi Sachin, Thanks for detailed review, just I want to ask when you turn your car on and open the oil gauge does it show smoke coming out of it? If yes then, is it normal in rapid, what is opinion of service centre people? Cause I am planning to buy pre-owned one.

[@sachinpatra8735]

Hi buddy, let me check today, I have never tried it.

[@yogeshmali7838]

​@@sachinpatra8735 Hi Sachin, did you check it?

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@yogeshmali7838 hey buddy, I just reached home and I tried pulling the dipstick out when engine was running, there was very minute smoke coming from the engine. Just a little smoke, nothing major as such. Hope it helps 👍🏼

[@yogeshmali7838]

​@@sachinpatra8735 Thanks, bhai!!

[@thurules]

Bro, did you experience jerky feeling when driven on slow speeds or in traffic with this DSG?

[@skodarapid2295]

No

[@sachinpatra8735]

D3-D2 transition is jerky when driven at City speeds. Initially I was worried about it but when I took my car to service centre and also drove other DSG equipped cars, I realised that DSG is inherently jerky at city speeds. If you feel DSG is missing gears or gear position is blinking in your mid, then something might be wrong. Or else minor jerk at speeds upto 20kmph is normal

[@omkale6541]

Hello sir Rapid Rider plus varient available or discontinued? Will it worth to buy same varient if available please let me know 🙏😊

[@sachinpatra8735]

Rapid has been discontinued now. The only variant available might be the matt grey edition

[@omkale6541]

@@sachinpatra8735 ohhh bad luck, Any way thanks 🙏

[@jaggu_fakename]

Bhaiya skoda rapid car he jo 180000km chal chuki he 2019 diesel automatic kitne me le sakte he. Pls ignore mat karna waiting for your reply

[@sachinpatra8735]

Bhai 4-5.5 lacs ( if first owner) depending on the condition. Bhai dekho Skoda VW aisi cars h k kisi ne acche se maintain ki h, tabhi lena, or else avoid kare wo car. And since you are saying it's a diesel automatic so DSG wali car h, please check kar lo k DSG me kya kaam hua h ya nahi, car highways me chali h to better h agar city use jaada hua h to wear and tear bhi zaada hoga. And 1,80,000kms is high for DSG equipped car so expect DSG mechatronics ya clutch pack ka kaam mamgegi hi car. So keep atleast 1-2 lac for maintenance, worst case me jarurat pad skti h apko. And parts are expensive too because parts mostly Austria Germany me hi bante h. All the best, don't stick to one car, keep looking for alternative also. My honest advice - 1.8L kms run DSG maybe risky

[@jaggu_fakename]

@@sachinpatra8735 Thank you so much bhaiya for your reply

[@arifattari9291]

Very nice

[@sanjitswain4991]

i want to buy used 2nd hang skoda . so do you suggest diesel 0r petrol ? automatic is must . also i am not a daily driver . love long trips. sometimes i am away from home (MUMBAI) for months even. so is it diesel or petrol that i should go for? what should i check before buying . please please suggest. also very nice video . lots of infos compiled nicely.@Sachin Patra ? Odia ki bhai ?

[@sachinpatra8735]

If you are staying away for months then diesel is a bad idea brother. Diesel needs to be driven every 10days or so, because if not used for long then diesel injectors migh develop problems. Go for petrol auto 1.6 if your budget is a constraint or of you can be bit liberal with your budget then 1.0TSI auto is a hoot to drive. Things to keep in mind -check service records, very important for Skoda -look for signs if vehicle has been used with care or abused -check for suspension as complete overhaul will cost 50k -check for ABS sensor errors in mid or hook it to vcds and see if there are any errors -steering rake, listen if it's rattling If you can find a clean and well maintained Skoda, it will keep you happy for long. And I'm from Chhattisgarh bro. I do travel to Odisa once in a while, I have been to Sambalpur, bhubaneswar, Cuttack, puri

[@ANWARKhan-yi6on]

Bro I also owned skoda rapid 2017 dsg pre-owned but my car gives lesss average can you help me with it

[@sachinpatra8735]

Get your injector, fuel pump, fuel lines checked. Mine always gives 20+ in mixed driving conditions.

[@gurucharansinghchauhan9592]

Hello Sir I'm planning to buy pre owned Skoda Rapid Style plus Can you please give me suggestions should I buy or not. Its 2018 model and 75k km ran.

[@sachinpatra8735]

Depends on the condition brother, if it's a well maintained one then you can go ahead. And it's advisable that you please check the service records and also if things gets serious then get it inspected at Skoda service centre. They do these pre sale inspection for a charge and it's a worth it. Since car has done 75k kms, do keep in mind that you may be seeing some expenses like tyres, battery, clutch, suspension. Bargain accordingly and also ensure that you keep some funds in case if ths car needs some immediate attention and repair. If the car is serviced on time and well cared, then these cars are fairly reliable and can go 2L easily. Is it manual or DSG and also petrol of diesel?

[@960gaming]

Maine kal pehli baar test drive li acceleration ke saath kick feel nhi hui

[@sachinpatra8735]

Bro Rapid diesel DSG 2020 me hi band ho gyi thi, aapko kaha se test drive mil gyi?

[@960gaming]

@@sachinpatra8735 I know second hand 2018 model

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@960gaming okay, there might be 2 reason that you didn't feel the punch 1. Car is not well maintained 2. You are used to faster cars with 200 bhp like Octavia, 320d

[@960gaming]

@@sachinpatra8735 I drive maruti s cross 😂 Btw I drove an automatic car for the first time maybe I didn't knew how to push I just pushed the accelerator to full depth didn't feel the punch

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@960gaming I guess you did right, you have to press the accelerator fully and DSG will downshift and bang, you will get that pushed into the seat! Feeling. If that car didn't do it, stay away from it. It was a diesel automatic right? If it was a petrol 1.6 Auto then that is lethargic engine, can't expect much from it. But if it indeed was a diesel auto then there is something wrong with the car.

[@nikhilkulkarni7936]

Hello Brother, i purchased preowned good condition 2017 rapid diesel dsg, coming from petrol cars, i feel at start, initial pickup takes sometime even in dsg, you dont get that sudden pickup till it reaches 30-40 kmph, feels heavy and laggy especially in start stop traffic , while speed breaker or signal, is it same experience for you ?

[@sachinpatra8735]

The DSG lag is there in the initial pickup but if you put it in S mode, the problem is solved

[@nikhilkulkarni7936]

@@sachinpatra8735 thanks for quick response, appreciated !!

[@nikhilkulkarni7936]

Also sachin, i am experiencing some loud sound /bang/ twash like sound from mostly front suspension if we have somewhat deep/ big potholes at normal/high speeds-comparatively.....is it normal for rapid ?? Mine has run only 15K kms

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@nikhilkulkarni7936 First get the car's underbody washed for removing any mud deposition. Second, take it to good alignment and balancing shop and also check air pressure. If the problem still persist, get your suspension lower arms, bushings checked.

[@devanshgupta4107]

Bro which Dashcam you use?

[@sachinpatra8735]

70mai dashcam... When I bought it during Covid, it was 5k, now it has become 8k

[@Shin16_]

Hello dude can i ask some question

[@sachinpatra8735]

Sure brother

[@Shin16_]

@@sachinpatra8735 how much is the yearly expense of skoda rapid?

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@Shin16_ with time the expenses have gone up brother. Service costs somewhere around 14-17k yearly. Then with age you need to change suspension + steering rack that costs 70k, DSG clutch is very expensive, abs sensors go bad etc.

[@navneshp4311]

Hi brother please reply fast, skoda rapid 2017 81KW TDI(style M) diesel which ran 230000 selling for 5.70L, what's your opinion on it? Usually how many kms can we expect from skoda rapid diesel engines?

[@senthilnathanpalaniswamy8165]

No don’t buy Too costly for 230000 driven car

[@navneshp4311]

@@senthilnathanpalaniswamy8165 👍he sold it to someone for 5.40 L cash

[@sachinpatra8735]

Sorry for the late reply bro, that's too many kilometres and price is high. Here a 2020 Rapid TSI AT 30k kms Ambition went for only 7.5L

[@atharvapandit2219]

Hello, What should be the price for Skoda rapid (2016) Style plus automatic Diesel Running 70,000 Single owner Non accidental. Thank you.

[@nabakishore9661]

6.5-7.5

[@chougulenitin8]

rasale value kya hogi aapke car ki

[@sachinpatra8735]

Last month I was offered 10.2L but I refused it because I don't want to sell it as the car is very precious to me. I have completed 59k kms now.

[@pranaykhandelwal2070]

Brother I am planning to buy slavia. Should I move ahead. Because people have told me that škoda is expensive to maintain. Please suggest!

[@sachinpatra8735]

Brother I'm sure all these "people" who are telling you not buy Skoda are the ones who don't own Skoda themselves. I would suggest go ahead and buy one and also please buy the "service package". It will cost you 25k and you don't have to pay for next 4 years. If you do the math it's very reasonable on per year basis. Plus Slavia/Kushaq are highly localised so that has already brought down the cost. Take a test drive and you will come impressed. The only cost would be your tyres, battery, insurance which is something you will have to pay in every car, rest service would be covered under the package.

[@pranaykhandelwal2070]

Thank you brother. That was a real great advice. I have taken the test drive of slavia I am pretty much impressed. The only thing which I felt bad was skoda removing some cool features like subwoofer and 10 inch infotainment system. Rest all the car have bonkers performance.

[@sachinpatra8735]

@@pranaykhandelwal2070 This is because of semiconductor shortages. Anyways I have heard good thing about the new 8 inch screen. But it looses wireless Android auto/carplay and as you said the subwoofer too.

[@ajaygrewal7717]

Hm sale kr h 2017 last yr car

[@amitghoricha9922]

Sir second hand Leni chahiye ya nahi diesel automatic Rapid

[@sachinpatra8735]

If the car is maintained well and DSG care has been ensured then only go ahead. more importantly try to find a car with warranty and when you buy it, extend the warranty for 6 years. Because DSGs are very complex gearbox and if something goes wrong with the mechatronic, it will cost you 1-2L for repair. Find a clean example, all the best 👍🏼

[@paritoshanand6211]

How much mileage u get in city?

[@sachinpatra8735]

In heavy and stop-go traffic which requires a lot of idling then mileage takes a hit and gives 10-11kmpl and if moderate traffic then 15-16kmpl

[@prasadvirus]

My DSG gear box failed after 75K KM, it cost me a BOMB Rs 250000..... believe me none of the extended warranty helps.... issue - Mechatronic Issue car reaches D1 automatically and it gets locked in D1 forever... later it got fixed by replacing complete gearbox and it was a costly affair....

[@sachinpatra8735]

I agree completely, hopefully my DSG fails within the warranty period, it will get replaced under warranty as has happened with my friends car

[@aamittaank1]

Want to sale

[@sachinpatra8735]

I'm not going to sell my Rapid bro because even for 30L budget, I'm not going to get a diesel automatic car which is fun to drive and efficient at the same time. The only upgrade I feel is the big Germans but I don't have the budget at the moment