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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Škoda Rapid (India)
| image = Škoda - Rapid - Subcompact Car - Kolkata 2015-10-05 4376 (cropped).JPG
| manufacturer = [[Škoda Auto]]
| aka = [[Volkswagen Polo Mk5#sedan|Volkswagen Vento]] [[Volkswagen Polo Mk5#sedan|Volkswagen Polo sedan]]
| production = 2011–2021
| assembly = India: [[Pune]] ([[Škoda Auto Volkswagen India|Škoda VW India]])
| class = [[Subcompact car]] ([[B-segment|B]])
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (car)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group A0 platform#A05|Volkswagen Group A05 (PQ25) platform]]
| engine = 1.0 L [[Turbocharger|TSI]] ([[Petrol engine|petrol]]) 
1.6 [[litre|L]] [[Inline-four engine|I4]] [[Fuel injection#Multiport fuel injection|MPI]] (petrol) 1.5 L [[Inline-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] [[Common rail|CR]] ([[Diesel engine|diesel]])
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] 7-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|DSG]] 6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2552|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4413|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1699|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1466|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Škoda Fabia]] Mk2 [[Volkswagen Vento (A05)|Volkswagen Vento]] [[Volkswagen Polo Mk5]]
| designer =
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}}

The '''Škoda Rapid''' is a [[subcompact car|subcompact]] [[sedan (car)|sedan]] produced by [[Škoda India]], the subsidiary of the Czech manufacturer [[Škoda Auto]], exclusively for the [[India]]n market, introduced in November 2011. It features a similar front end design with the second generation of the [[Škoda Fabia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/finance/skoda-launches-rapid-sedan-news-national-llqvakchbef.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128071657/http://www.sify.com/finance/skoda-launches-rapid-sedan-news-national-llqvakchbef.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-11-28 |title=Skoda launches Rapid sedan |publisher=Sify.com |date=2017-11-16 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> but is not directly related to it, the Rapid being based on the newer [[Volkswagen Group A0 platform#A05|PQ25 platform]] of the Volkswagen Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zyglr.com/article/146/skoda-rapid-a-detailed-look/ |title=Skoda Rapid – A detailed look |publisher=Zyglr.com |date=2011-11-17 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>

The "Rapid" name was previously used in the 1930s for the [[Škoda Rapid (1935–1947)|Rapid (Type 901)]] and in the 1980s for the rear-engine [[Skoda Rapid (1984)|Rapid]] coupé. Today, the Rapid is used for several [[small family car]]s: [[Škoda Rapid (2012)|larger sedan and hatchback from Europe]], smaller sedan from India and China.

==Overview==
In October 2011, Škoda resurrected the Rapid nameplate for its similar version of the [[Volkswagen Vento]] made in India, with sales starting in November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/finance/skoda-launches-rapid-sedan-news-national-llqvakchbef.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128071657/http://www.sify.com/finance/skoda-launches-rapid-sedan-news-national-llqvakchbef.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-11-28 |title=Skoda launches Rapid sedan |publisher=Sify.com |date=2011-11-16 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> The cars are similar, except for the grille, headlights, bumpers, taillights and some interior and exterior trim. The car is produced by [[Skoda Auto India Private Limited|Škoda Auto India Private Limited]] in [[Pune]].

On the inside, the cabin is similar to its Volkswagen counterpart, apart from the Škoda family steering wheel, instrument panel, gear-lever and audio system. The central console has vents, buttons and climate control adapted from VW; the audio system, with its large buttons and fonts, is designed by Škoda. The Rapid includes features such as an information centre, driver assist, audio system with audio input for portable media players and SD/MMC data card reader, adjustable seats, headrests, armrests, tilt steering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zyglr.com/article/146/skoda-rapid-a-detailed-look/ |title=Skoda Rapid – A detailed look |publisher=Zyglr.com |date=2011-11-17 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>

The 2017 Skoda Rapid facelift comes with revised styling that makes it look sharper. New exterior changes include new front grille, headlamps, chrome door handles, smoked out tail lamps, etc. Some of the new features include cruise control, rain sensing wipers, reach and rake adjustable steering, cooled glovebox and footwell lighting. According to MotorBeam 0–100 km/hr sprint for the diesel DSG is claimed to be 10.7 seconds with 190.8 km/hr top speed and with manual 10.3 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/hr.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorbeam.com/2016/11/cars/skoda-rapid/2017-skoda-rapid-review-test-drive/|title = 2017 Skoda Rapid Test Drive Review|date = 23 November 2016}}</ref>

===Selected acknowledgements===
* 2011: In December 2011, it was voted Family Car of the Year by the Indian edition [[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]] magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/about/info/news/news/Pages/2011_129_Rapid-Top-Gear-India.aspx |title=Škoda Rapid voted "Family Car of the Year" |publisher=Skoda-auto.com |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>

===Related models===
The European model of the [[Skoda Rapid (2012)|ŠKODA Rapid]] is based on the Škoda MissionL [[concept car]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Skoda Rapid sketches revealed|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/284221/skoda_rapid_sketches_revealed.html|publisher=Auto Express|accessdate=8 June 2012|date=7 June 2012}}</ref> and was launched in 2012. It is, however, a different design, slightly longer, with different interiors, a slightly different body shape, and different engine options. It was shown in premiere at the [[Paris Motor Show]] in September 2012.

===Engines===
Overview of engines available for the Rapid (India).

<big>'''[[Petrol engine]]s'''</big>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
|-
! Engine designation !! Production !! [[List of Volkswagen Group engines|Engine code (family)]] !! Displacement, [[Engine configuration|configuration]], [[valvetrain]], fuel system, aspiration !! [[Power (physics)|Motive power]] at [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]] !! max. [[torque]] at rpm !! Gearbox (type), drive !!Top speed [km/h] !! 0–100 km/h [s] (0–62 mph) !! Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US] !! [[Carbon dioxide|CO2]] [g/km]
|-
| 1.6 MPI 77 kW || 2011– || (EA111) || 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, naturally aspirated || 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5250 rpm || 153 Nm. (113 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm || 5-speed manual || N/A || N/A || 6.7 / 42.4 / 35.3 || N/A
|-
| 1.6 MPI 77 kW || 2011– || (EA111) || 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, naturally aspirated || 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5250 rpm || 153 Nm. (113 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm || 6-speed automatic || N/A || N/A || 7.0 / 40.4 / 33.6 || N/A
|}
 
<big>'''[[Diesel engine]]s'''</big>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
|-
! Engine designation !! Production !! [[List of Volkswagen Group engines|Engine code (family)]] !! Displacement, [[Engine configuration|configuration]], [[valvetrain]], fuel system, aspiration !! [[Power (physics)|Motive power]] at [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]] !! max. [[torque]] at rpm !! Gearbox (type), drive !!Top speed [km/h] !! 0–100 km/h [s] (0–62 mph) !! Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US] !! [[Carbon dioxide|CO2]] [g/km]
|-
| 1.6 TDI CR 77 KW || 2011–2014 || CLNA (EA189) || 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged || 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4400 rpm || 250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500–2500 rpm || 5-speed manual || N/A || N/A || 5.1 / 55.1 / 45.9 || N/A
|-
| 1.5 TDI CR 77 KW || 2014– || CWXB (EA189) || 1498 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged || 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4400 rpm || 250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500–2500 rpm || 5-speed manual || N/A || N/A || 4.7 / 59.7 / 49.7 || N/A
|-
| 1.5 TDI CR 77 KW || 2014– || CWXB (EA189) || 1498 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged || 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4400 rpm || 250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500–2500 rpm || 7-speed automatic || N/A || N/A || 4.6 / 61.2 / 50.9 || N/A
|}

==Facelift==
[[File:2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI Style (India) front view 01.png|left|thumb|2020 Škoda Rapid (facelift)]]
The Rapid received a facelift in early 2017, making it look similar to its other Skoda siblings.
Current '''Škoda Rapid''' made since 2017 is the successor to [[Škoda Rapid (2011)]]. Rapid is a model name that the [[Czech Republic|Czech]] auto manufacturer has used since the 1930s. The Škoda Rapid is now available in [[hatchback]] and sedan versions. Škoda launched the Rapid sedan in India in the year 2011. The Škoda Rapid [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] is essentially based on the [[Škoda Fabia|Skoda Fabia]] hatchback vehicle. The Rapid is a popular premium sedan in the car market of India. The Czech auto major launched the new updated Škoda Rapid sedan in the Indian car market in November 2016. The new Škoda Rapid facelift<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/182745-2016-skoda-rapid-facelift-close-look.html|title=2016 Skoda Rapid Facelift : A Close Look – Team-BHP|work=Team-BHP.com|access-date=2017-03-22|language=en}}</ref> model comes with an array of changes and updates to help it enhance its appeal to the customers and to increase the sales volumes.

=== Exterior ===
The updated Škoda Rapid has been endowed with a new front fascia that is in line with Skoda's new design language.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/skoda-rapid-facelift-launched-at-rs-835-lakh-403413.aspx|title=Skoda Rapid facelift launched at Rs 8.35 lakh – Autocar India|website=www.autocarindia.com|access-date=2017-03-22}}</ref> The new Rapid facelift's redesigned front end comes with a newly styled radiator grille that is surrounded by a chrome finished frame and new angular headlight design to appear sharper than before and to enhance the aggressive visual appeal. The sedan model also gets a new bumper design that is sharper than before and houses a large honeycomb air intake that further enhances the sharper and bolder appeal, while fog lamps are placed on either side of the air intake. The new updated Rapid also comes endowed with some mild updates on its rear design. The updates on the car's back design include a restyled bumper and a new chrome strip on the car's boot lid. Skoda has also endowed a new boot lip spoiler and revised tail lamps to offer a fresher look for the rear façade of the facelift Rapid. The side profile of the sedan remains unchanged, excepting for the redesigned alloy wheels. The range topping variants of the sedan also offers LED daytime running lights which are integrated to the dual barrel headlamp setup of the car.

=== Interior ===
The cabin of the Rapid has also been improved with some upgrades and changes to match its fresher exterior. The sedan also gets some added features such as cruise control system, light sensing automatic headlamps and rain sensing automatic wipers. The top of the line variant of the Rapid sedan offers a 6.5-inch touchscreen integrated infotainment system that comes along with MirrorLink feature that allows one to put all the smartphone content on to the automobile's display. There are also the standard connectivity options such as AUX, USB and Bluetooth. Other features include Automatic Climate Control, Multi-function Steering Wheel and more.

=== Engine and transmission ===
The Skoda Rapid is offered for sale in India in both petrol and diesel versions. The new updated Skoda Rapid's petrol gets powered by the familiar 1.6-liter petrol motor that has the capability to generate a maximum power output of 105 bhp along with 153 Nm of top torque. The petrol engine gets equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox as well as a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox.

The Rapid facelift has come equipped with a new diesel engine, which is its primary attraction for the diesel version. The sedan comes powered by a new 1.5 liter 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that can deliver a peak power output of 109 Bhp along with 250 Nm of top torque. This diesel mill is also paired with a standard 5 speed manual transmission gearbox, while it also offers the choice of a 7 speed DSG transmission gearbox.

== Mileage ==

The Skoda Rapid petrol offers a fuel efficiency of a maximum 14.3 km per liter on the automatic transmission and 15 km per liter on the manual transmission variants. On the other hand, for the diesel version the company claims a mileage of 21.13 km per liter on the manual transmission variant and 21.72 km per liter on the automatic transmission model.

== References ==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Škoda Rapid (2011)}}
*[http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/models/rapid/rapid Škoda Rapid] – Škoda India
*[http://www.topgear.com/india/skoda/skoda-rapid-review/itemid-51 Review] – Top Gear Magazine
*[http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-reviews/2016-skoda-rapid-review-test-drive-403508.aspx Autocar] – Autocar India

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