Skoda Rapid Saloon / Spaceback
Prices start at: €18,195 / €17,995
Engines: Pet: 1.2 (90bhp, 110bhp); Dsl: 1.4 (75bhp, 90bhp), 1.6 (110bhp)
Bodystyle: Saloon, Hatchback.
Plus Points: After a shaky start this was overhauled so it is now a better proposition. Engine range is impressive. Good estate.
Minus Points: Still a bit below par compared with recently-arrived rivals.
Best Buy: 1.4 diesel 90bhp.
Final Answer: Yes, but it is a borderline call.
Motorshow says: 
(1.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp ACTIVE | A3 | €18,195.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp AMBITION | A3 | €20,365.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp SPORT | A3 | €21,710.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A3 | €20,325.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A3 | €22,325.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) SPORT | A3 | €23,670.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 110bhp AMBITION | A3 | €20,635.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.2 TSI 110bhp SPORT | A3 | €21,980.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €19,940.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp AMBITION | A2 | €21,920.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp SPORT | A2 | €23,250.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A2 | €21,900.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A2 | €23,880.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) SPORT | A2 | €25,210.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.6 TDI 116bhp AMBITION | A2 | €22,995.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid | 1.6 TDI 116bhp SPORT | A2 | €24,325.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp ACTIVE | A3 | €17,995.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp AMBITION | A3 | €20,170.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp SPORT | A3 | €22,245.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A3 | €20,130.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A3 | €22,130.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 90bhp DSG (Auto) SPORT | A3 | €24,210.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 110bhp AMBITION | A4 | €20,660.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.2 TSI 110bhp SPORT | A4 | €22,740.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €19,925.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp AMBITION | A2 | €21,920.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp SPORT | A2 | €24,000.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A2 | €21,880.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A2 | €23,880.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.4 TDI 90bhp DSG (Auto) SPORT | A2 | €25,960.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.6 TDI 116bhp AMBITION | A2 | €22,995.00 |
| Skoda | Rapid Spaceback | 1.6 TDI 116bhp SPORT | A2 | €25,075.00 |
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