All new Skoda Rapid was spotted in Europe with new avatar, though it borrowed some spares from Volkswagen Vento. Not much details revealed while Skoda as yet to make decision of its engine which will be discussed later this year. According to AutoBlog Spain has reported that Skoda has decided to bring out a RS variant in the future. The RS version usually consists of a body kit, low profile tires, more powerful engines and jazzed-up interior.
Special Thanks to our friends at Novinky.cz who have shown a reader video of the Rapid test mule with tricky camouflage testing on public roads. If you recall, Volkswagen India used a tilted Ford emblem on the boot a Focus’ bumper on the Vento’s test mules to mislead us. The European Rapid maybe brought to India as an extension to the brand and be positioned between the redesigned Vento and the next generation Octavia which is coming next year. The Rapid for Europe is expected to be a twin brother to the MissionL concept. But there are no near confirmation of its launch in India.
Also see – Skoda India claims Rapid that caught fire in Delhi, not due to manufacturing defect
Source – Novinky.cz
