Skoda has just released some official images and initial details for the all-new Rapid sedan, ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
First previewed as the MissionL Concept last year in Frankfurt, the Rapid is the first model to show Skoda's new design language. With the exception of the front lamps, door handles, and roof panel, the Rapid appears identical to the MissionL concept - even the wheels are the same.
The compact sedan offers a five-seat layout and measures 4,480 mm in length and 1,700 mm in width, making it’s slightly smaller than the Octavia.
Under the bonnet, the Czech carmaker will initially offer a choice of four petrol and two diesel engines in the Rapid.
Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland said "This is a model which sets benchmarks in the compact saloon segment: The Skoda Rapid is a roomy, elegant and at the same time an affordable car for the whole family, impressing with clever solutions, cutting-edge technology and high economy. In short, it is a car permitting mobility in a comfortable, reasonably priced and environmentally friendly package. The right car at the right time".
