THE NEW

ŠKODA RAPID
THE NEW
ŠKODA
 Introduction 3

Design 5

Comfort 13

Convenience 15

Safety 17

Storage 21

Engines & Transmissions 23

Customisation 27

Accessories 29

RAPID
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THE NEW
ŠKODA RAPID
In 2011, ŠKODA Rapid began its journey

here in India. And on the way, it has won several

accolades and a million hearts.

But this journey is far from over.

Performance and Style are the two facets

that have always defined the ŠKODA Rapid. And

it’s been a challenge deciding which

of the two is more impressive.

Now with the arrival of the Rapid’s latest edition

we aren’t making this decision any easier. With

upgraded performance and a revolutionary new

design language, the debate isn’t going to be

settled any time soon.

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DESIGN The new ŠKODA Rapid is a masterpiece in the truest sense. It
stays loyal to the brand’s timeless design ideals while
simultaneously incorporating avant-garde elements.

Flip through to find out more about what has gone into making
the new Rapid the design phenomenon it is.
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They say, a face makes the first impression. If that’s true, the new Rapid, hands down, makes a great one. The dark façade of the new ŠKODA
Signature Grille perfectly complements its chrome surround. And above this, proudly rests the ŠKODA badge of honour.
 EXTERIOR
DESIGN As a tribute to ŠKODA’s rich Czech heritage, the new Rapid
incorporates the brand’s trademark crystalline design language.
In its sharp angles and contours one can unmistakably trace the
inspiration back to traditional Bohemian crystals. And much like
these crystals, the Rapid too is recognised by the mesmerising
symphony its angles create between light and shade.

Light up every inch of the road with meticulous precision
using the Quartz-cut Projector Headlights with its manual
levelling function.
Eyes as striking as the Rapid’s, deserve the best
embellishments. And what better than the mesmerising
chrome eyelash effect meeting the Jewel-shadow LED Day
Running Lights.
Be greeted by the luxurious metallic feel of
chrome beneath your fingers every time you
enter the new ŠKODA Rapid.
The strong shoulder line meets the distinctive new ŠKODA
C-shaped smoked taillights ensuring a strong appearance.
And the chrome moulding on the deck lid will leave your
followers on the road enchanted.
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Sometimes, judging a book by the cover is the right thing to
do, because the new Rapid is as exquisite on the inside as it is
on the outside. The contrasting Dual-tone Ebony-Sand
interiors effortlessly bring out the blend of traditional ŠKODA
designs with modern ideas. And the Chrome décor ensures
that no matter where the road takes you, you’re never too far
from luxury.
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COMFORT
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CONVENIENCE

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COMFORT The breathtaking designs of the automobile seamlessly lend
themselves to the luxury features. The result – so much comfort, you’ll
wish your journey was your final destination.

You are truly in control only when it’s on your own terms. Easily bring blind spots to light with electrically foldable and
Get just that with a height and length adjustable steering wheel. adjustable external mirrors. And make the accompanying
side-turn indicators wink playfully.
 Just when you start thinking
comfort couldn't get any
more comfortable, your arm
slides onto an armrest of the
plushest leatherette.

Power up Drive -
the state-of-the-art
Colour Touchscreen
Central Infotainment
System in your Rapid -
to give your drive the
symphony it deserves.
And what’s more -
With the SmartLink system
(ŠKODA Connectivity bundle
supporting MirrorLink®, Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto), the
car’s infotainment system
enables the driver to safely use
the phone while driving.

Presenting the
revolutionary Climatronic
Automatic Air Conditioning
with dual adjustable rear
vents. Now escape the
madness of reality and find
a temperature-perfect
utopia within your new
ŠKODA Rapid.

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CONVENIENCE It’s a great feeling when everything’s taken
care of, isn’t it? The new Rapid with its host of
convenience features will leave you little else
to do than enjoy your drive.

Your convenience is our top concern. Which is why, Now, long journeys are just going to be an excuse
we have integrated your telephone controls to the to pamper yourself. The built-in Cruise Control
Rapid’s multi-function steering wheel. Now, you feature will maintain speed for you, allowing you to
never have to let go of the wheel. be at leisure and stress-free.
Always be picnic-ready by
storing your refreshments in
the thoughtfully cooled
glovebox compartment.

AmberGlow Footwell Illumination

will ease ingress to and egress
from your car. Now, no corner will
be left to darkness.

You wouldn’t expect something so

beautiful to be intelligent. Be delighted
with the Rain-sensing Wiper System which
automatically activates on detecting rain
and adjusts the wiper’s frequency.

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SAFETY
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 At ŠKODA, we believe that safety is a priority and not an option.
Which is why we offer important safety features as standard in all
variants of the Rapid.

The new ŠKODA Rapid

with Jewel-shadow LED
Day Running Lights never
fails to make its presence
felt. The uninterrupted rays
of light improve the Rapid’s
safety by increasing other
peoples’ awareness of it.

The Rapid has eyes of its own. And you
can rely on these Parktronic Sensors for
assistance when manoeuvring into tight
parking spots.
Tackle unwanted night-time glares
with the automatically dimming
rear view mirror.
With the One-touch Anti-pinch
technology protecting you,
presence of even the littlest
obstacle will stop your windows
from shutting.
 The ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Going uphill will never be an uphill battle
boosts braking efficiency ensuring synchronises ABS for improved behaviour with the Hill Hold Control (HHC) function
increased safety on loose terrain and when understeering or oversteering. (For on your automatic Rapid.
emergency braking situations. diesel automatic transmission only)

Height-adjustable seatbelts ensure you Here’s bringing you double the safety, the Rapid is equipped with 4 airbags;
never have to make a compromise Driver and passenger front and side airbags.
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 STORAGE A good relationship is one where you get enough space to
yourself. And the new ŠKODA Rapid is the perfect
partner which is thoughtfully designed to accommodate
you and everything you might ever need.

460 litres of illuminated luggage compartment space

SmartClip card holder Bottle holders in doors Storage compartment in the Cup holders, front and rear
front centre console,
under front centre armrest
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 ENGINES
&
TRANSMISSIONS

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 Don’t let the luxurious comfort
features of the Rapid mislead you.
The DSG transmission with Sport
mode will quickly transform this
automobile into a beast.

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 Pop the hood and you’ll find the new ŠKODA Rapid has a generous heart. And it comes in two variants – the TDI and the MPI engines.

The 1.5 litre TDI engine is what brings alive the diesel variant of the new Rapid. It is optimised to deliver performance while still leading in fuel
efficiency. It produces 110PS (81kW) of power and a torque output of 250 Nm.

The 1.6 litre MPI or the Multi-point Injection engine is at the core of the Rapid’s Petrol Variant. With Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
16 valves, it delivers 105 PS (77kW) of power and a peak torque output of 153Nm.

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 CUSTOMISATION
VARIANTS Engine
Trim 1.6 MPI 1.6 MPI (A) 1.5 TDI 1.5 TDI (A)
Active - -
Ambition
Style

Wheel Options

Dentro, R15 Matone, R15 Clubber, R16

Available in Active variant Available in Ambition variant Available in Style variant
Onyx - Fabric Ivory - Leatherette
Available in Active and Ambition variants Available in Style variant
Exterior Colours

Brilliant Silver Candy White

Cappuccino Beige Carbon Steel

Silk Blue Flash Red

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 ACCESSORIES
ESSENTIAL KIT

Rubber Mats

Sunblinds (Set of 4 Pcs)

Mudflap (FR/RR Set) Cushion Pillows (set of 2 Pcs)

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OTHER ACCESSORIES

Leatherette Seat Cover Premium Alcantara-Beige Premium Alcantara-Black Cushion Pillows (set of 2 Pcs)

Textile Mats Coat Hanger Track Pro Device Parking Sensor

Tailgate Spoiler Body Cover Line Antares

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 EQUIPMENT Active Ambition Style
DESIGN
Wheels
Steel wheels R15 + full wheel cover, Dentro ◼ - -
Alloy wheels, Matone, R15 - ◼ -
Alloy wheels, Clubber, R16 - - ◼
Exterior Chrome Décor
Chrome trim on radiator grille ◼ ◼ ◼
Chrome surround for radiator grille - ◼ ◼
Chrome moulding on Deck Lid - - ◼
Chrome Door Handles - - ◼
Interior Chrome Décor and Colours
Chrome décor for interior door handles ◼ ◼ ◼
Chrome décor for front centre console, gear-shift selector, locking button of hand-brake - ◼ ◼
Chrome trim on air conditioning vents and duct sliders - ◼ ◼
Chrome trim on steering wheel - - ◼
Dual tone Ebony-Sand interiors ◼ ◼ ◼
Exterior Colour Coding
Body colour external mirrors and door handles ◼ ◼ ◼
Body colour bumpers ◼ ◼ ◼
More
Gloss black décor on B-pillar ◼ ◼ ◼
SAFETY
Illumination
Quartz-cut headlights with chrome eyelashes and Projector lens technology - - ◼
Jewel-shadow LED Day Running Lights - - ◼
Halogen headlights with manual levelling ◼ ◼ -
Front fog lights preparation ◼ - -
Front fog lights - ◼ ◼
Rear fog light - ◼ ◼
High level LED third brake light ◼ ◼ ◼
Visibility
Anti-glare interior rear view mirror ◼ ◼ ◼
Automatically dimming interior rear view mirror - - ◼
Rear windscreen defogger with timer ◼ ◼ ◼
Braking
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ◼ ◼ ◼
Hill Hold Control (HHC) - for automatic transmission only - ◼ ◼
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) - for diesel automatic transmission only - ◼ ◼
Park Distance Control
Parktronic Sensor at rear - ◼ ◼
Airbags
Driver front airbag ◼ ◼ ◼
Front passenger front airbag ◼ ◼ ◼
Front Side airbags - - ◼
Occupant Restraint
Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front ◼ ◼ ◼
Two three-point outer seat belts and centre lap belt at rear ◼ ◼ ◼
Height adjustable head restraints at front ◼ ◼ ◼
Height adjustable head restraints at rear ◼ ◼ ◼
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EQUIPMENT Active Ambition Style
More
Rough road package ◼ ◼ ◼
Child-proof rear door locking ◼ ◼ ◼
Child-proof rear window locking - ◼ ◼
Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed - ◼ ◼
Fuel supply cut-off in a crash - ◼ ◼
Door-open indicator ◼ ◼ ◼
Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment ◼ ◼ ◼
Dual-tone warning horn ◼ ◼ ◼
SECURITY
Electronic Theft Deterrence
Engine immobiliser with floating code system ◼ ◼ ◼
Security code for audio player - ◼ ◼
Remote Operation
Remote control with foldable key ◼ ◼ ◼
Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid ◼ ◼ ◼
Central locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid ◼ ◼ ◼
Comfort opening and closing of windows - ◼ ◼
Remote control opening and closing of windows - ◼ ◼
More
Automatic locking of doors on overrun speed - ◼ ◼
COMFORT
Seats
Height adjustment for driver seat - ◼ ◼
Front and rear centre armrest ◼ ◼ ◼
Steering Wheel
Height and length adjustable steering wheel ◼ ◼ ◼
Entertainment
Aftermarket audio preparation 1-DIN + cable + connector ◼ - -
ŠKODA audio player, 2-DIN - ◼ -
Drive Audio Player Central Infotainment system with SmartLink Connecivity - - ◼
SmartLink Connectivity - - ◼
Large format display - ◼ ◼
Front and rear speakers - ◼ ◼
Audio controls on steering wheel - ◼ ◼
USB and Auxiliary audio input for portable media players - ◼ ◼
SD/MMC data card reader - ◼ ◼
Climate Control
Manually regulated air conditioning ◼ - -
Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature - ◼ ◼
Adjustable dual rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console ◼ ◼ ◼
Dust and pollen filter ◼ ◼ ◼
Upholstery
Onyx ◼ ◼ -
Leatherette door armrest (artifical leather) - - ◼
Leatherette Seats (artifical leather) upholstery - - ◼
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift selector - ◼ ◼
Leather wrapped hand-brake lever - ◼ ◼
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 EQUIPMENT Active Ambition Style
External Mirrors
Electrically adjustable external mirrors with Side turn indicator ◼ ◼ ◼
Electrically foldable external mirrors - ◼ ◼
Windows
Front and rear electrically adjustable windows ◼ ◼ ◼
One-touch automatic operation ◼ ◼ ◼
Bounce-back system - ◼ ◼
Tinted windows and windscreen ◼ ◼ ◼
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest ◼ ◼ ◼
CONVENIENCE
Telephone Pre-Installation
GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth® & Bluetooth® audio streaming - ◼ ◼
Telephone controls on multi-function steering wheel - ◼ ◼
Information Display
Multi-function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption,
Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service Interval, Outside temperature, Clock
- ◼ ◼
Gear change indicator (for diesel) ◼ ◼ ◼
Electronic Driving Aid
Cruise Control - - ◼
Automatic front wiper system with rain sensor - - ◼
Rear View Camera - with display in touchscreen audio player - - ◼
Interior Illumination
AmberGlow footwell illumination - - ◼
Reading centre lamp at the front ◼ ◼ ◼
Reading spot lamps at the rear ◼ ◼ ◼
Illumination of luggage compartment ◼ ◼ ◼
More
12V power socket in centre console ◼ ◼ ◼
Front sun visors ◼ ◼ ◼
Vanity mirror in front left sun visor ◼ ◼ ◼
Foldable roof handles, for front and rear passengers ◼ ◼ ◼
Lights-on acoustic signal ◼ ◼ ◼
Remote control release of boot lid ◼ ◼ ◼
Cooled glovebox compartment - - ◼
STORAGE
Luggage Compartment
460 litres luggage compartment space ◼ ◼ ◼
Passenger Compartment
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors ◼ ◼ ◼
Bottle holders in the front doors ◼ ◼ ◼
Cup holders in front and rear ◼ ◼ ◼
Storage compartment in the front centre console ◼ ◼ ◼
Storage compartment under front centre armrest ◼ ◼ ◼
Storage pockets on the backrest of the front seats ◼ ◼ ◼
More
SmartClip card holder ◼ ◼ ◼
Coat hook on rear roof handles and B pillars ◼ ◼ ◼
Retaining strip on the driver sun visor ◼ ◼ ◼
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1.6 MPI/77 kW MT 1.6 MPI/77 kW AT 1.5 TDI CR/81 kW MT 1.5 TDI CR/81 kW AT
Engine

Petrol engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line,
Engine type liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection
16V DOHC, transverse in front
system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
Cylinders 4 4 4 4
Displacement [cm3] 1598 1498
Max. power/revs [kW(PS) at rpm] 77(105)/5200 - 5250 81(110)/4000
Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm] 153/3750 - 3800 250/1500-2500
Fuel consumption - rule 115 of CMVR [km/l] 15.41* 14.84* 21.13* 21.72*
Transmission
Wheel drive Front wheel drive
Automatic 6-speed, 
Transmission Manual 5-speed with Tiptronic manual Manual 5-speed
7-Speed DSG, Automatic
fully synchronised gear changing fully synchronised

Chassis
Front axle McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear axle Compound link crank-axle
Braking system Hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted
Brake – front Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper
Brake – rear Drum brakes
Steering system Direct rack and pinion steering with electro-mechanic power steering
Wheels Steel wheel 6.0J x 15 (Active), Alloy wheel 6.0J x 15 (Ambition), Alloy wheel 6.0J x 16 (Style)
Tyres 185/60 R15 (Active, Ambition), 195/55 R16 (Style)
Outside dimensions
Length [mm] 4413
Width [mm] 1699
Height [mm] 1466
Wheel base [mm] 2552
Ground clearance (solo) [mm] 163
Ground clearance (laden condition) [mm] 120
Inside dimensions
Storage capacity [l] 460
Weights
Kerb weight [kg] 1111-1137 1179-1187 1182-1210 1220 - 1228
Gross weight [kg] 1680 1710 1750 1770
Liquids
Tank capacity [l] 55
Performance
Turning circle diameter [m] 10.6
*As per ARAI.

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