Skoda Rapid test drive since 2011 sedan
Skoda Rapid - First acquaintance
Rapid is an alloy for the working part of high -speed tools. A sonorous and immodest name, right? The first of the car world for some reason comes the five-door Aston Martin. And here is Skoda?
Flowers for Skoda Rapid offers the whole sea for every taste: three basic, nine metallics and one special yellow mother of pearl
From 1935 to 1947, the Czech brand released three- and five-door models with the name Rapid. Then, after almost 40 years, there was an angular three -door sedan of the same name from 1983 to 1991 ... After 20 years, Mark again decided to turn to this name last year Skoda brought a new Rapid to the Indian market, but it turned out to be a twin Volkswagen Polo Sadan, Only with the face from Fabia. But we will get an original model with a new Skodov design and a body liftback.
The forerunner of the serial model was the concept of Missionl, presented in the fall of last year in Frankfurt. The chief designer of Skoda Joseph Kaban in Rapid implemented a maximum of conceptual solutions. By the way, the Czech company officially stated that the model will later be produced with the body of the hatchback
The new Rapid, although I got the original design, is built on the familiar PQ25 platform, it also underlies the Fifth generation Volkswagen Polo family, the Seat Ibiza, Audi A1 ... Rapid is an Octavia first -generation that has already been removed from production. The intermediate option between the middle -sized Octavia and the purely urban fabi was simply necessary. The gap was too big, and competitors began to actively occupy a niche of spacious, but budget models.
The front panel made of oak sonorous plastic, as on Polo Sedan. There are no complaints about instruments and management. But the control of the rear windows on the front door could be left. In advanced versions, the steering wheel and handles of levers are trimmed with skin. Control of a multimedia system on the steering wheel of the steering wheel also option
A distinctive feature of Rapid has become a spacious interior and a huge 550-liter trunk. The lid of the latter according to the Skodov tradition opens along with the rear window, this facilitates access to the cargo compartment and also makes it possible to easily load large -sized belongings. What else? Wonderful ergonomics of the driver's seat and excellent handling.
The convenience of landing in the driver's place is facilitated by wide range of adjusting the steering column in two directions and ergonomic seats. What else is needed for happiness? Sports buckets? Oh yeah! For Europeans, they are offered as an option. In corners, such chairs are better than the full -time, and they look much worse.
There are three options for upholstery of seats, buckets with integrated head restraints.
Please note that special holders are provided for the rear seat belts. For what? To always be at hand. In addition, the belts when folding/laying out the backs of the seats do not swing
Behind the place of the car. The base here is 90 (!) Mm longer than the first octavia, and this most positively affected the comfort of the rear riders. Even with a height of 190 cm with a margin I sit down behind myself. The only shortage if you tightly press the back of the rear chair and straighten up, then there is no more space above the crown (in Polo Sedan, by the way, the same situation).
Different cup holders, pockets, mesh they are everywhere here. The compact central box part -time performs the role of an armrest, and adjustable in height. This decision came straight with Polo, and it is not deprived of the shortcomings of the armrest limits access to the handbrake. Of course, when buying a car from the bugwalls, you can refuse, but on the other hand, in any case, it will make a long road more conveniently, and in the city it can be easily thrown back and fixed.
Of the original chips for safety and convenience, holders of retroreflective vests under the front seats (if something happens, from the car you can get out in colored brotics), a double -sided trunk mat with a pile on the one hand, on the other, a rubber coating, and, of course, cheerful brightly -an green scraper for ice removal. The latter can be found from the inside of the gas tank hatch, and it is part -time ... what would you think? A magnifier! At one time, a umbrella was at one time in Skoda Superb, a scraper is useful, practical, pleasant.
There are six engines for the European Rapid: a pair of turbodiesels 1.6 TDI (90 and 105 hp) and four gasoline units: atmospheric 1.2 MPI (75 hp) and three turbocharged motor -volumes of 1.2 TSI (86 hp), 1.2 TSI (105 hp) and 1.4 TSI (122 hp). The seven -speed pre -sequent DSG robot with a pair of dry clutches is available with the initial diesel engine and top gasoline engine. Six-speed mechanics go to 105-horsepower 1.2 TSI, all other motors are content with a five-speed manual.
The sophisticated multimedia Amundsen+ received a touch 5-inch display and a very pleasant interface. It has a Bluetooth module, a slot for SD cards, reads compressed formats, knows how to work with external audio sources and iPad. But the sound of an audio system for a three.
The navigation system is available as an option. By the way, these cards are on the SD flash drive to unfasten it, smearing with your fingers past the desired key, as there is nothing to do. For communicators and phones, a holder is provided, which is installed in the cup holder
Of the whole variety during the first test drive, I managed to try four versions. 1.4 TSI with automatic DSG, of course, more dynamic than the remaining 9.5 seconds from a place up to 100 km/h and a maximum speed at a level of 206 kilometers provide a confident drive in the city and on the autobahn even with three riders on board. The only complaint is quite a long transition at a kick downs down from a one-time or an odds to an odd transmission, but here you can’t write anything DSG with two clutches. The average consumption during a test is about 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers at 5.8 passport.
The trunk is good: hooks, holders, nets, pockets. In the underground, a full -sized dock on a steel disk and a foam organizer. If you fold the backs of the seats, the volume of the cargo compartment will increase from 550 to 1490 liters
The 105-horsepower diesel with mechanics is also not a smoking over to a hundred on paper for 10.6 seconds. It seems not very fast, but in the realities of the notorious torque (a regiment of 250 N ∙ m, it is issued in the range of 1,500-2500 rpm) contributes to even and inevitable thrust up to cutting off 5 thousand and even the production of the hormone of pleasure. Responsibility, thanks to the insurance turbine, is phenomenal, it is worth a little drunk, Rapid literally loses weight, and you are already in the ladies. From traffic lights, you poop literally with a whistle. And the transfers to juggle a continuous bliss of the switching mechanism exclusively in the clock, although it is easier to score in the lures of the lever on gasoline versions. And most importantly, there are no vibrations and noise to you, not a hint. The diesel trembling at idle bypasses even the steering column and pedal. The closers worked thoroughly when it was? By the way, vibro and sound insulation are good on all versions. We hope that in Russian rapids it will be at the same level.
In front of Rapid, the PQ25 MacPherson, a semi -dependent beam, is traditional for the PQ25 platform.
The compotors played additional volume for the trunk due to low springs (this is true for the Volkswagen Polo family, and for Seat Ibiza, and for Skoda Fabia, and for Audi A1). Everything is nothing, but in Russian conditions in deep ruts, the beams often plow the coating with cups. The rear towing eye is carefully covered with a plastic lid, and the European Rapid engine is protected only from spray
Side pillows and curtains, ESP and pressure monitoring system in the Option Tires
A turbocharged 105-horsepower version with 1.2 TSI and six-speed mechanics will be a bestseller. The dynamics is optimal (10.4 seconds from a place up to 100 km/h), the efficiency is good, and such a version should cost inexpensively. The 86-horsepower engine, clear, gives a noticeably worst acceleration dynamics, but an interesting thing is clear here: since the modification is easier than the rest and has reduced brake mechanisms (the moment of inertia of small brake discs and the unsprown masses are less), it is controlled by more powerful and heavy brothers ! He soars directly, and does not go, the steering wheel is more informative, and the reactions to the turn is more acute. True, brakes with modest discs can be easily overheat, and this is critical on looping mountain serpentines. The average fuel consumption in 86-horsepower 1.2 TSI, like a kitten about 6 liters per hundred, but appetite is much more dynamic 105-horsepower diesel, and more modestly about 5.5 liters (according to the passport 4.4).
In the list of options, the assistance system at starting up the mountain and fog lights looking into the turn
And what about comfort? Harsh, but not critical. And it is clear why the accuracy of management is priority, but the rolls could be less. In prohibitive modes, the Rapid is neutral, in a steep turn, the demolition is smoothly replaced by gliding both axles, and this is well safer. To disrupt Rapid in a skid, it must be openly provoked, swaying thoroughly. Isn't that why ESP is unobtrusive? It comes into effect very late, for the driver and experienced Europeans, every minutely laying turns on alpine serpentines, what is needed. But for inexperienced drivers, such a system of dynamic stabilization is not the best solution. It would be necessary to build.
In the rear bumper, Rapid has a modest three -foot parking sensors, but it works for sure.
Mirrors straight with Volkswagen Polo, they are simultaneously compact and give a good review back
The world premiere of Skoda Rapid will take place in Paris in September, after which the car will begin to be sold in Europe. Initially, the liftbek will be produced at the Czech factory in the Mlada-Boliade. A little later, the rest of the Green Tec with a button launch, a start-stop, a system, turning off the generator during the engine promotion, with low rolling resistance, will appear ... But the cars for the Russian market will be produced in our lower, and their appearance is worth Wait no earlier than the middle-cow next year. Neither configurations or Russian prices have been voiced yet.
The absolute twin of Rapid is the new Seat Toledo, whose pre -production concept was presented this spring in Geneva
But it is known that we will produce Rapid with a package for bad roads, which involves an enlarged clearance, longer springs and soft shock absorbers. This will increase the carrying capacity from 535 to 580 kg and will make the car adapted to our broken roads. But how will this affect the habits? It is possible that the nature of the folk Skoda will be in the manner of Polo Sedan, and after all, due to the softer suspension, with iconic reactions, it does not shine. But in any case, competitors (Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Aveo, Renault Symbol, Volkswagen Polo Sedan) will have to be suppressed, and how much the price will show.
Vitaly Kabyshev
Photo: Vitaly Kabyshev and Skoda
First generation Skoda Octavia. In the photo charged 180-horsepower version RS
Rapid is the successor of the once popular first -generation Skoda Octavia (we have been produced from 2004 to 2010 called Octavia Tour). This model literally from the bottom and almost overnight pulled out Skoda to previously unattainable heights. Sobviness, simplicity, tidy design and accessibility, coupled with excellent controllability and equipment, the main trump cards of the model. The first Octavia was based on a more than a successful cart of the fourth Volkswagen Golf. A huge trunk, one and a half dozen motors, including powerful turbocharged, a bunch of modifications, including all -wheel drive, a version with a universal body ... In general, a fairy tale, not a car. It’s not for nothing, it has become a long -liver for 14 years on the conveyor (from 1996 to 2010) this is a lot. Of course, by the end of the zero model, the platform of which is from the beginning of the nineties, pretty much outdated. Competitors at this time became significantly safer, grew up in size and in terms of equipment.
Rapid, with identical dimensions, provides incommensurably greater comfort for the rear passengers, compared to octavia, its base is longer than 90 mm. The trunk is more than 22 liters
Source: Auto.mail.ru
