Škoda Rapid

Skoda Rapid appeared on the menu of the automaker from Mladá Boleslav in 2012. The model arrived in Russia in 2014, where she was going - near Kaluga.

Review

Skoda Rapid appeared on the menu of the automaker from Mladá Boleslav in 2012. The model arrived in Russia in 2014, where she was going - near Kaluga.

Liftback replaced the budget version of the Octavia Tour, occupying a separate niche. This gave Skoda more freedom in pricing, without negatively affecting Octavia’s image and sales.

The model is based on the larger PQ25 platform. For many, the Rapid may be a good alternative to the second-generation, older, second-generation Octavia. Rapid design is a little simpler, and in the interior uses a tougher plastic, which is noticeable to the naked eye.

The Skoda Rapid, compared to the Octavia 2, is not much inferior in terms of functionality, and has enough space for rear passengers and luggage. The owner has a 550-liter trunk, a number of practical hooks and a net for fixing small items. Competitors are not able to offer such a roomy and functional hold. The presence of the liftback body means easy access to the luggage compartment. For Europeans, the model is available in another body version - Spaceback. In fact, it is a classic five-door hatchback.

The basis of ŠKODA Rapid lay popular and time-tested technologies of the concern, which are still too early to go to landfill. This has a positive long-term impact on the costs during operation. Despite the age of some solutions, Rapid is managed well and clearly. This was accomplished with a little trick. The rear axle has a wider track, which improves the course stability and helps in cornering.

Design: ★★★★★ ⁇

Škoda Rapid is the first Czech car to be designed entirely by Slovak stylist Josef Kaban. The shapes and lines are really impressive. The Rapid doesn’t look cheap, and the differences from the new big Octavia are only noticeable in detail.

Interior: ★★★ ⁇

Inside, the hard plastic on the front panel and doors is annoying. Moreover, in most used copies it is already scratched, and the degree of wear of the upholstery seems disproportionate to age and mileage. In addition, the mounting of the central armrest and light switch on the ceiling plafond (1500 rubles) breaks.

Practicality: ★★★★★★

The Czech liftback was designed as a practical car. And it is fully in line with that status. The trunk of the "sedan" has a volume of 550 liters, and the Spaceback - 415 liters, which is an unprecedented luxury for a golf hatchback. The luggage compartment offers practical hooks and nets for fixing small items.

Comfort: ★★★★★ ⁇

Skoda Rapid has good driving qualities, however, loses to some of its competitors in the ability to filter out irregularities. The same is true for chassis noise insulation, while engine noise and aerodynamic noise are not much noticeable.

Some people think of the Rapid as a new version of the Fabia. However, Rapid is more roomy. It provides 9 cm more legroom for rear passengers and 4 cm wider inside.

Equipment: ★★★★★ ⁇

The equipment of the basic Skoda Rapid is relatively poor. But on the other hand, the manufacturer offers attractive packages of options, for which the first owners were willing to pay. So the second-hand Rapid will most likely be equipped with everything you need.

Security: ★★★★★ ⁇

Despite the use of old technologies, the architecture of the body is completely new, which has a positive effect on the safety of the car. In the crash tests EuroNCAP liftback at the end of 2012 earned 5 stars. Unfortunately, the initial version had only one airbag - for the driver. The front and side were available in more expensive trim levels or required a surcharge, while European models had six airbags already in the base.

Engines: ★★★★ ⁇

Until 2017, the base was a three-cylinder power unit 1. 2 HTP with a capacity of 75 hp. Given that the Rapid is not too heavy, its potential is quite enough for calm drivers who are not demanding on dynamics and are not going to load their car. Much more interesting 1. 2 TSI power from 86 to 105 hp (in Russia is rare). The engine is elastic and provides good dynamics, while consuming not much more fuel than a three-cylinder atmospheric. The most powerful in the arsenal of the model - gasoline 1. 4 TSI recoil 122 hp, which was combined only with an automated gearbox DSG. Well, the most reliable option was the popular 1.6-liter MPI atmospheric, developing 90, 105 or 110 hp. Rapid, like Volkswagen models, had problems with engines, especially those installed before the restyling in 2015. First of all, this applies to the 1. 2 and 1. 4 TSI series EA111, i.e. those that have a chain drive valve timing. It happened that it stretched on the first 20 000 km of run (30,000 rubles with work). After restyling, the new EA211 series engines with a HRM belt instead of a chain became available. Rapid has an improved version of the atmospheric 1.2 MPI. Sometimes it causes problems with the ignition system. In addition, the owners had to deal with premature stretching of the valve timing drive chain. Since 2017, the three-cylinder 1.0 TSI has been offered in Europe. No problems have been heard with him yet. However, the life expectancy of the plant is in question, since the established interval of oil change is 30,000 km.

Fuel consumption: ★★★★★★

Skoda Rapid has a small curb weight, which favorably affects fuel consumption. Of course, diesel engines are the most economical, but gasoline units are not classified as voracious.

Transmission: ★★★★★ ⁇

Depending on the version, Rapid was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, 6-speed automatic or 7-band robot DSG.

In the initial period of the proceedings, complaints against the ICAT were noted. Bearings were worn out, gears were knocked out, and difficulties arose with the inclusion of gears.

The automatic box does not cause serious complaints with regular updating of the transmission fluid. However, a number of owners faced a malfunction of the gear selector due to the failure of the micro-switch (100 rubles).

Those who buy a car with DSG, should keep in mind that it can withstand about 150-200 thousand km. But before that, after 100-150 thousand km, you have to change the grip. The cost of the new set is about 30 000 rubles. Together with the flywheel will have to fork out for 70,000 rubles.

Manageability and running: ★★★★ ⁇

Although Rapid is not the best in the class, he is quite docile and predictable. On the front axle are installed Macpherson struts, and on the back - an elastic beam. On the machines of the initial period of production could make noise rear shock absorbers (about 4000 rubles per pair). After restyling in 2015, the lack was eliminated. The suspension and brakes are quite strong, and in the case of repairs, prices will be quite attractive.

The racks and bushings of the transverse stability stabilizer usually have to be changed after 40-80 thousand km. After 50-100 thousand km, the front shock absorbers are handed over (from 1700 rubles for an analog), and the rear ones, as a rule, need to be replaced no earlier than 100,000 km (from 1000 rubles).

Silent blocks and hub bearings run over 100-150 thousand km. A little later comes the turn of ball supports.

Operating costs: ★★★★ ⁇

Simple and time-tested machinery and fuel-efficient engines guarantee operating costs within reasonable limits. Simple solutions are less time-consuming to maintain, and the cost of spare parts and repairs is lower in most cases than that of the Octavia. The list of shortcomings is modest. There is no need to complain about corrosion protection. Except for a silencer. There is no problem with the paintwork either. Cases of water accumulation in the niche of the spare wheel are random. After a while on the trunk lid (on the inner edges) and in the trunk opening (at the junction of the roof and racks), you can find cracks of paint coating applied to the sealant. Defects of the LCP are observed in the area of wheel arches - the coating on the inner edge of the wing is peeled off. Sometimes the gas tank hatch stops opening. The faulty actuator is to blame - 1200 rubles. It should be mentioned malfunctions of the gas pedal position sensor, as well as episodic failures in the operation of the airbag control module and seat belt pretensioners. Sometimes the buttons on the steering wheel and on the head unit begin to fall. Malaise is eliminated with the help of a new firmware (about 2,500 rubles). On cars of 2019 release with the arrival of cold weather began to burst screens multimedia Swing3. Authorized services changed the defective device as part of the warranty. There is also a failure of the air conditioner compressor clutch. Official services updated the compressor in the collection, the cost of which is 26 000 rubles. In unauthorized services mastered the method of replacing the clutch (about 7000 rubles).

Review

• The basis of ŠKODA Rapid lay popular and time-tested technologies of the concern, which are still too early to go to landfill.

Interior: ★★★ ⁇

• Moreover, in most used copies it is already scratched, and the degree of wear of the upholstery seems disproportionate to age and mileage.
• In addition, the mounting of the central armrest and light switch on the ceiling plafond (1500 rubles) breaks.

Engines: ★★★★ ⁇

• Given that the Rapid is not too heavy, its potential is quite enough for calm drivers who are not demanding on dynamics and are not going to load their car.
• Rapid, like Volkswagen models, had problems with engines, especially those installed before the restyling in 2015. First of all, this applies to the 1. 2 and 1. 4 TSI series EA111, i.e. those that have a chain drive valve timing.
• Sometimes it causes problems with the ignition system.
• No problems have been heard with him yet.
• The second typical problem is the failure of the turbine geometry change system.
• The engine was widely used in the Volkswagen Polo Sedan, where he became famous for the knocking of pistons. The problem did not pass by and Rapid.
• Fortunately, the disease usually does not progress and is not a reason for urgent overhaul.
• Both engines received a belt-driven valve timing with a recommended replacement interval of 120,000 km.

Transmission: ★★★★★ ⁇

• However, a number of owners faced a malfunction of the gear selector due to the failure of the micro-switch (100 rubles).

Manageability and running: ★★★★ ⁇

• The suspension and brakes are quite strong, and in the case of repairs, prices will be quite attractive.

Operating costs: ★★★★ ⁇

• Simple and time-tested machinery and fuel-efficient engines guarantee operating costs within reasonable limits.
• Simple solutions are less time-consuming to maintain, and the cost of spare parts and repairs is lower in most cases than that of the Octavia.
• There is no need to complain about corrosion protection. Except for a silencer.
• There is no problem with the paintwork either.
• After a while on the trunk lid (on the inner edges) and in the trunk opening (at the junction of the roof and racks), you can find cracks of paint coating applied to the sealant.
• It should be mentioned malfunctions of the gas pedal position sensor, as well as episodic failures in the operation of the airbag control module and seat belt pretensioners.
• There is also a failure of the air conditioner compressor clutch.

• Skoda Rapid appeared on the menu of the car manufacturer from Mladá Boleslav in 2012.
• Design: ★★★★ ⁇ : Škoda Rapid is the first Czech car to be designed entirely by Slovak stylist Josef Kaban. The shapes and lines are really impressive.
• Interior: ★★ ⁇ : What’s more, in most second-hand copies it’s already scratched, and the degree of wear of upholstery seems disproportionate to age and mileage.
• ★★★★★★: The Czech liftback was designed as a practical car.
• Comfort: ★★★ ⁇ : Skoda Rapid has good driving qualities, however, loses to some of its competitors in the ability to filter out irregularities.
• Equipment: ★★★★ ⁇ : The basic equipment of the Skoda Rapid is relatively poor.
• Safety: Despite the use of old technologies, the architecture of the body is completely new, which has a positive effect on the safety of the car.
• Engines: ★★★★ ⁇ : Given that the Rapid is not too heavy, its potential is quite enough for calm drivers who are not demanding on dynamics and are not going to load their car to the fullest. Much more interesting 1. 2 TSI power from 86 to 105 hp (in Russia is rare).

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