Skoda Rapid 2012-2018 what you REALLY NEED to know...

Skoda Rapid 2012-2018 what you REALLY NEED to know...
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Back in 2012, Skoda re-focused itself on the family hatchback segment with this Rapid, a car that was bigger and better value than most of its Golf and Astra-sized competitors. Rapidity may not be high on this car's agenda but with proven mechanicals and a refreshing lack of gimmickry, it aims to appeal to an assured kind of buyer who doesn't need to hide behind a badge to impress others. In other words, the kind of person who's traditionally bought a Skoda will probably very much like this one. Let's check it out as a used buy.
Skoda understands its customers. Ease of ownership, value pricing and solid build are all priorities - and all satisfied here by this Rapid. That the brand can deliver more sophistication than this is not in doubt - the larger Octavia demonstrates that. But the point here is that a significant number of customers just don't need it. People being targeted precisely by this car.
It competes against many Focus-class family hatchbacks from the 2012-2018 period that feel more sophisticated, drive more dynamically or feature higher-tech trimmings. But almost all of these are smaller, less versatile and more expensive. At the end of the day, it depends on what you want. This isn't a car that'll leap out of a glossy picture into your mental driveway - but then, day-to-day living isn't really very much like the pages of a glossy picture. It's a rain-soaked, commuting-congested, family-frantic thing.
After a few days of which, at the wheel of one of these, you might rapidly come to the conclusion that though Skoda's take on affordable family motoring may not be what you once dreamt of, it could actually be what you need. Such is life.
Writer - Jonathan Crouch
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[@davidstaines2215]

Enjoyed your objective review, well explained and thorough. Thinking of buying my first Skoda after years with Seat so the comparisons were helpful. Thanks.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bradleymilton9372]

Good review I have the spaceback and I love it

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thanks!

[@geoffnoyes520]

I think they did a snow job on this Skoda, (joke):)
Another top notch review done in very cold and adverse conditions.
Thank you again for another great car review.
Kind regards from Geoff.
Ps. The New Zealand police have started using Skodas recently.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thanks Geoff!

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Good stuff

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@patrickh8602]

How can you pronounce 'Rapid' in so many different ways? Make your mind up, Rapid or Rapeed or Rap..id which is it?

[@SlimSutherland-bb9zy]

Should I buy a skoda looking for new car ?

[@alem2412]

Yep

[@stormytempest6521]

Certainly would if I were you.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

The Hyundai i30 is better

[@caaliin]

pity Hyundai has made millions of defective engines