With stagnating sales, Skoda will be hoping that a refreshed Rapid can put it back in the game.
We have quite a few Volkswagen Group cars in this test – the Skoda Rapid, Skoda Yeti, and Superb; we should have had a couple of VW’s, but couldn’t get our hands on them; and a trio of Audi’s too. And there’s something about each of these cars – right from the Skoda Rapid – that just gives you a sense of engineering integrity.
The face-lift is quite limited, and only affects change on the lights, bumpers, and front grille – while the interiors do get a refresh as well. The interesting bit for car buyers, though, will be the option of being able to choose a good quality, well engineered and comfortable diesel-automatic sedan to commute in everyday if they so choose.
The Rapid could well put Skoda back in with a shout...
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