Stage 3 Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI: The ultimate sleeper car that will put any base luxury car to shame 😈

[@bhuvanparashar5812]

Drove my father’s 1.6TDI from 70k to 1.20L kms and absolutely fell in love with the the raw power it puts out even after 10 years of age!

[@SujoyShivde]

This car has been maintained and built by the owner with lots of love. And it's a delight to drive too. And the odometer reading is 270000kms. No I haven’t made a mistake with the zeroes.

[@OutofOfficeDiy]

Nikhils

[@arunmozhivarmanmuthusamy8942]

I do have a rapid reaching close to 2lakhs kms, expecting it to clock 3lakhs, but worried of expensive repairs

[@anandkrishnan04]

@@arunmozhivarmanmuthusamy8942 it would still be better than buying a new car. I have a ford 1.5 and preventive maintenance does the work

[@arunmozhivarmanmuthusamy8942]

@@anandkrishnan04 yeah still now I haven't missed any service but still injector failure brings worry, changed 3 of it costs 22k per unit Worry Is only whether any other these kind of failure happens

[@arunmozhivarmanmuthusamy8942]

Rapid riders, please clarify me any other parts which looks unreliable in rapid

[@debdeepchatterjee48]

Rapid 1.6 tdi without any modification itself is insanely powerful and can smoke cars of 1/2 segment higher with ease

[@azharmahmood2868]

U should try the stock ford ikon 1.4 TDCi🔥. Pretty sure ull change ur mind then🤗

[@prithvireddy6318]

@@azharmahmood2868 it's piece of shit, 70 horses🤣

[@azharmahmood2868]

@@prithvireddy6318 tat car is known for best performance in its class and precise handling back in 2009. Ofc its only 68 bhp, but it has a perfect gear ratio for optimum acceleration and fuel efficiency. Ur engine may be big in numbers but the gearbox is the one deciding the final hp and torque being supplied to the wheels. Too bad skoda didn't have its turbos spool up as early as 1250 rpm which is why this car jumps right from idling and pushes driver to the seat. Ever had ur skoda wheelspin while shifting from 4th to 5th gear? Well my Ikon does...thats the torque im talking about, not what the chart says. I can keep going bruh, but it's a waste of time arguing to someone who clearly haven't driven this car. So come find me when u finally understand that u dont judge a book by it's cover...!

[@michaellavery4899]

I don't know anything about that Ford, but a 1.6 tdi rapid is anything but rapid. Have driven one since 2014 and wish I'd bought a Polo with a smaller engine. The Polo handles like a dream and just has great build quality.

[@azharmahmood2868]

@@michaellavery4899 the latest generations of polo, vento and rapid all have smaller petrol engines (1L TSI). The problem with that is, the engine just doesn't provide enough low end torque (below 2500rpm) optimum for city driving. U have to rev the engine to high rpm to achieve the needed acceleration at the cost of efficiency. Its only a myth that smaller engines are more efficient but in reality, bigger engines provide enough acceleration at the required rpm range so that u don't have to rev the engine that often. Diesel engines are always a better choice in terms of power and efficiency. Sadly vw and skoda discontinued all diesel varients.

[@subhendumukherjee8113]

This is one of the best cars. 1.6 TDI raw power. Super fun to drive.

[@arjitdhuria]

The channel should be called "The Skoda Hub" instead of "The Drivers Hub" 🇩🇪

[@dhruvjanbandhu9416]

Yes that's true 😂

[@varunoza6]

Could change if other manufactures start dishing out juicy engines.

[@TheDriversHub]

EXACTLY

[@arjunbabu6999]

They know the german values 💥💥💥

[@TheVallum]

Our Indian car culture is good, but this govt. Norm & infrastructures are stupid! Just look at this, 160hp and we are happy, while others made 220 hp stock before 25 yrs ago. If you got ball, than you don't get proper road and stupid rickshaw wala n other drivers 😒

[@knshobhin560]

Bhai rikhsa wale 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@krishnaswamys.k4433]

Its a freaking vento!!

[@satheeshbabu7965]

If your middle class don't take this car... This spare and maintenance will kill you

[@fidelgeorge]

Such a beautiful build. I wish to own a 1.6 TDI preferably in a Polo and have these same mods someday.

[@duke7571]

Polo 1.6 TDI is very rare now a days

[@duke7571]

@@og_gtd from which tuner you got it remapped?

[@duke7571]

@@og_gtd what are the power figures? And how much it costed for stage 2?

[@og_gtd]

@@duke7571 check the description of the video

[@duke7571]

@@og_gtd power figures and cost are not there

[@atharvapathare2823]

that fake g force head push XD:3.28

[@arjundev4908]

No 0-100? Roll on speeds compared to stock? That should give a better perspective. Need stats man.. too much talking... Pit it against some entry level luxury cars and show how it performs.

[@michaellavery4899]

Great point.

[@nspnikhil]

Odo Reading of this car is 2.7 Lakh km 😬

[@harigovindsajeevan8123]

Your car?

[@bhanujchaudhary6969]

Nice but a little comparison with base level luxury car would be appreciated. Also 0-100 timings would be appreciated as well

[@rajivkishore]

Question, stock intercooler would be heat soaked in a single pull, no mention of power loss while driving in the video?

[@anirudhsharrma7795]

He probably doesn't know about that

[@ketanbabre8277]

It would definitely require a bigger front mounted intercooler

[@parthasarathy5450]

Yes bigger intercooler radiator

[@prasanmehta7134]

90% em dont need that it's already 270k it's fine.

[@modzhere5030]

Always waiting for your uploads 🌚 keep it up

[@harshwaghmare6775]

6:00 Legendary Senna...

[@romeogolf25]

The G.O.A.T

[@arfaankhan7836]

Quality content like always

[@ronroy885]

How come a stage 3 car produce only 160hp Normally the stage 1+ rapid can get about 140+hp and about 320nm torque

[@michaellavery4899]

Great question.

[@anilpandey3268]

140-145 BHP is generally what you get in Stage 1 remap. Yesterday I was speaking to a remapper, he mentioned 23% torque increase. By this calculation, the new torque would be 307.5 I feel there is no need to go for any upgrade for Skoda cars (earlier ones). Rapid has/had 250 Nm, Laura 320 Nm. These are insane. Laura can push you seriously back to your seat with DSG and 320 Nm. At best you can go for Stage 1 as it does not mandate any hardware upgrade. Your existing setup should be good enough, though tyres should be the priority. I use 205/55/15 tyres for my 2013 Rapid.

[@nihaldua2896]

Looks like more of a reaction video . Not even once showed the speedo or how it pulls :( need to imagine from the face lol

[@hemant5867]

Can we add paddle shifter stearing wheel to rapid dsg without any wiring modification . Need suggestions

[@TheDriversHub]

Yes! You need to code the steering wheel ofcourse but it's a retrofit which can be done with ease!

[@rohithvlogs6945]

How's the engine sound of TDi ?

[@dendendeer8388]

M so proud to be a skodian.. The rapid..

[@OutofOfficeDiy]

Thats nikhil’s car 🔥🔥😎

[@kostinarain7373]

It's a good car LOL but saying it'll put a 320d to shame is just nonsense..RWD cars have a fluidity that FWD cars just can't match

[@nanashi5386]

A top speed and acceleration test video pls sir

[@sushantthorat5225]

ITS BETTER TO BUY SECOND HAND SUPERB 1.8 TSI FOR GOOD PUNCH😅😅🔥🔥🔥👍

[@JBM_ViewTech]

I have Superb DSG Diesel, stock itself has so much power.

[@sushantthorat5225]

@@JBM_ViewTech but Still 1.8 Tunning Potaintial is 🔥🔥🔥 & My Small Dream To Own A 3.6L 4x4 Scoda Superb😅

[@suryanaidu4385]

I want to upgrade my 2016 Rapid's music system to rcd340 Can you please help me with the canabus

[@pratikrathod8777]

Nice build & informative video

[@pradhyudh]

Instead of modifying engine transmission suspension brakes and tyres ,buy a used superb

[@Raku21]

good video!

[@raunaksharma3456]

I have a 2013 rapid ultima petrol 1.6, where can I get such a mod?

[@ayushasuvarna.8399]

Smoke

[@michaellavery4899]

He's been smoking something, cos this power will destroy the gearbox.

[@gokul7094]

Proper sleeper 💯. I like that steering wheel cover, any idea on where can I get one for my polo?

[@captainjacksparrow1]

polo 1.5 vs rapid? which would be more reliable ? the only mod that i may do is a stage 1 remap

[@ayushrampant]

Performance timing (0-100, 50-100, 1/4 mile etc.) ?

[@michaellavery4899]

Great point.

[@basidhsajan2398]

Thats the definition of sleeper... Yes officer its sttoccckkkk

[@reubenx]

Does it smoke a lot under WOT?

[@manneetsingh82]

0-100 in ?

[@RahulSingh-qf4xp]

and after breakdown this car can blow your wallet too

[@joefrancis5448]

How much for steering upgrade

[@yashkhanna331]

Where did the owner get the steering and stereo upgraded??

[@himanshurathore8040]

Kitna deti hai??

[@hardikgala4187]

What if its an automatic.

[@shshashiekhar]

0 to 100?

[@vikramvageesh5389]

did you cover the issues with fuel injector which is so common in this car ?

[@michaellavery4899]

What issue? Had a few problems, but no injector problems. I do add Redex fuel system cleaner every fill.

[@vikramvageesh5389]

@@michaellavery4899 the diesel vehicles has the issue with fuel injectors which needs to be replaced after 60 or 70K KMs.. its continental and cannot be repaired.

[@saini3840]

Stock rapid justifies its name too bro....

[@madmanmike28mad18]

I wouldn't say its a stage 3 I have a Skoda Rapid 1.6TDI with 160hp and its at stage1, but its got some go considering what it is.

[@aashutoshbhagat2677]

Is it OK to get a used Petrol Rapid now or vento since its discontinued or on the way out ? My usage isn't much 😕 hence I am asking about petrol version. Will it be OK to buy a Rapid or vento released after 2011-12 ? I don't care much for manual or automatic as such as long as I have it. Of course I won't go for DSG that's a money pit 😒 but torque converter must be fine right? Would it be easy to maintain a Used Vento or Rapid petrol?

[@azharyete1245]

Yes you can go for it only if it's running is genuine and has been maintained really well...else don't go for it as it will be very heavy on maintainance...parts won't be an issue....I would personally pick the rapid manual 1.6 diesel because it was tuned the best..

[@duke7571]

I bought 2014 Rapid 1.6 TDI(57k kms) in Sept 2020 for 2.75L decently maintained. Would suggest you the same engine rather than petrol.

[@utubefreak7167]

@@duke7571 dude I see you in every car enthusiast video lmao 🤣 You must really cars

[@duke7571]

@@utubefreak7167 yes bro I am crazy about cars especially about TDI's.

[@Mouleybrown]

luxury car don't match seat colour, seat belt and roof 😂😂

[@aswinkrishna1]

just not better tyres, a suspension, brake, transmission upgrade will do the complete justice to stage 3.. now every hard braking, every corners, every aggressive gear shift is like a matter of luck just before an accident or breakdown…

[@Dreamer-bo1sn]

Am I seeing paddle shifters in a Manual car? 🧐

[@SujoyShivde]

The owner of the car is a VAG Retrofit Master. So, there's always an element on surprise in this car, each time you drive it

[@duke7571]

@@SujoyShivde whats name of owner?

[@anilpandey3268]

1.6 ltr turbo charged engine is NOT teeny weeny engine.

[@srinithin4834]

is this a manual or a automatic mention it

[@shivamsekhri.05]

Amazing ❤️

[@vaibhavp.8329]

Skoda❤️

[@ashishchoudhary89]

Incomplete info lots of things missed.

[@raulkumar100]

Still there no competition to Rapid 1.6 TDI engine . Sister cars like slavia virtus way behind

[@2tdoctor922]

laura 1.8 tsi easy smoke rapid 160bhp any time

[@duke7571]

How? Power is same. This rapid has 100nm torque more than 1.8 tsi

[@2tdoctor922]

@@duke7571 check stage 3 laura 300bhp ....my stock laura Easy Touch 240

[@pranavdomale797]

Smoking kills 😂

[@arko966]

You are exactly to the point right...but its not reflecting in its sales because it is MARUTI-HYUNDAI INDIA PVT LTD

[@ashmitsingh493]

Splendor is the highest selling bike, do you mean its better than yamaha?

[@SharkFishSF]

It's typical volume vs quality.

[@vellroyfernandes8387]

Only turbo n map??? Its called stage 3???hahah

[@r_sg87]

Is it fine to buy a used Skoda Rapid Onyx 1.6 MPI AT LE 2019 model now? The car has done 6500kms and single owner in Bangalore.

[@michaellavery4899]

From my experience the MPI was a nice smooth, relatively powerful naturally aspirated engine, but guzzled fuel. When they stopped importing them to the UK, they were basically giving them away. Edit. The owner, like my father, probably can't afford to put fuel in it, so wants to off load it.

[@parasgumber4710]

Bro show the results na why only talkings when it’s about the car why is it you who’s talking let the machine do the talkings show us some drag results.

[@MrSB-ls4je]

Sleeper Pro Max 😂

[@sanchaleshkadam2067]

Proper #SleeperSpec

[@Qaismusnai1]

Bro where did u bought the steering wheel sir plz tell me even i want it for my octavia 2013 It will be pleasure if ull give me the insta id

[@saurabhg8622]

I drove this car at 200km/hr near Belgaum

[@michaellavery4899]

You must have been going down a big hill or over a cliff.

[@saurabhg8622]

@@michaellavery4899 I said 200 km / hr not miles per hr

[@michaellavery4899]

@@saurabhg8622 Fair enough. It is mechanically possible, just. What's more impressive is holding it at such a round number and having the balls to check. I drive one. Unless that road was table flat, every imperfection on that road would be magnified massively at that speed.

[@anilpandey3268]

@@michaellavery4899 That's true. The best I could do was around 178 kmph on NE1. Backed down after that.

[@michaellavery4899]

@@anilpandey3268I managed about the same speed, at a UK racetrack, of course, but wasn't brave enough to look down at the speedo.