Really great review, could you review the new Verna sx or the sx(o) (not the turbo variant) and kinda compare the rapid with it? It would really be helpful
Check the review by the straight pipes, they have most straight forward and most detailed review with no non senses. May be you guys can learn something
I am watching this, at the end of 2021, when rapid is a history, and it's cousin, Vento is 'on it's way'!! I thank you, with your no-nonsense review of rapid. If a petrolhead wants to spend @15lakh, he should get 'zero NVH'!! + DSG. BOTH COMPANIES FAILED TO PROVIDE THESE TWO POINTS, A PETROL OWNER WANTS!! 'RATTLE' is the right word, for what you experienced in driving, at idle condition, & at lower speeds. It's not made for higher r.p.m., so no questions about it!! Now, I have no option left!! Either go for 4 cylinder 1.2TSI in second hand market, or wait for their electric car!!( Owner of 999cc Three cylinder wagonR!!! 'Bhala hum se kaun, three cylinder rattle ke baare mein ladega/ Argue karega?)
The only,ya downside of a 3 cylinder engine be it in rapid or Verna ,when you push the throttle the engine starts to generate the loud turbo noise which a 4 cyclinder engine curbs it down , driving enthusiasts will love that sound but not the majiority of buyers
Had seen a 2012 rapid review prior to this, Interiors are same leaving aside the infotainment system, only change skoda have managed in 8 years ;) Exteriors- New face, alloys thats it !!! Engine - From 1.6 MPI they have come to 1.0 Tsi in a decade, sure power and Torque are higher but the charm, pull and refinement of a Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor is so pure, which will b missed
I took test drives back to back Honda City and the rapid. I have a maruti ignis currently.. Ignis and City are NA It's next to impossible to use the full power on the city in 'City driving' !! Rapid gathers speed so so easily and quickly! Ciaz the same too.. call ciaz is light yes but that doesn't help.. I was all about natural aspiration but not after driving the rapid! Only a fool would buy city or ciaz really in today's time.. I bought the rapid
@@lalit-ew9sz sales figures of Ciaz and City are almost triple that of rapid, 6,000 people choosing city and ciaz combined, 800 people choosing rapid every month. It is a matter of personal choice, calling people fool is highly unappreciated. Agreed rapid pulls better in mid range, but dies out completely post 5000 rpm whereas the City's Vtec wakes up at 5000 rpm and pulls till 7500 rpm Rapid can't match City's top end pull as Honda's are high revving.
@@vishvaveer9281 by fool here I meant uneducated , the mass mentality is to go with Honda and maruti - good resale and low maintenance cost. These 2 points control major population . So your first point of comparing sales figures is out Calling people fool here is short for uneducated . The genius mind that maruti has - for example let's take ciaz- the whole cars build quality is horrible.. it's an inflated balloon of thin metal.. you can actually press the sides of the car with your bare hands... But we only care about resale and maintenance cost .. fools High end of Honda City .. You really drive everyday? I don't think so If you did.. you would know how much efforts it take to reach 5k rpm on that naturally aspirated engine .. Oh and yeah as if you would time and space in city traffic to play in those high revvs when you are constantly slowing down or stopping ! VW they don't care , India not there primary source of income.. yes customer is at disadvantage here.. It's VW.. they don't play like maruti .. For maruti India is like it's bread and butter Yes, the buyer looses compared to people living outside India.. but definitely wins against those who buy the ciaz etc
Public: We want to know about the Rapid Rider Skoda India: Screw you, here's THE MOST expensive version of the Rapid. Well what do you think the public response would be? Enter Honda City, Verna, Creta. Especially at a time when people are discarding their sedans and first time sedan buyers are skipping it altogether to buy the SUV
Hey guys... recently saw your Polo TSI edition review. Just a query... What would you suggest between Polo TSI edition and Rapid Rider edition. Price is almost same. (30k here and there?? As a complete package..... Which would be good?? Is Rapid is as good as Polo for driving pleasure??? Would be great if I get some replies from knowledgeable person... Alloys/Infotainment system can be retrofitted but the space Can't.. hence asking about this. Thanks in advance. P.S. if you could, Do a short review of Rapid Rider variant and compare with Polo.
A little bit too many "get to in a bit" and repetitive thoughts in the video. Also, 4 ads in a 12 minute video seems like a little too much imo. Good video otherwise 👍
Everything great about this car but I fail to understand that rather than giving 6 airbags in Monte Carlo edition by charging extra premium, they halved it to 2 (as compared to Active)
Sir you told this monte carlo edition with 16" wheels have riding comfort different from rider edition 15" so if we replace with a 16" alloys can we get the comfort of this monte carlo? pls reply..
Hello mate, I think you may get the same comfort and performance by doing it that way as the main components like suspension, engine, transmission, brakes and even wheels are the same in both rider and monte carlo edition (as you mentioned).
Very tough question. I own both..polo is agile fun to drive in city traffic. Rapid is little more spacious and scores with elegance in highway. If u re college boy go with polo..mods , sporty etc etc.. If u re Office guy go with rapid. .. simple and elegant..
If u really think of fun and well built sedan car which will make u smile then go for rapid if u r after diesel punch and mileage go for i20 it will also b good choice.
i20 deisal come after September and it will be price around 8 to 9 lakh approx it is more expensive than rider skoda .. if u buy deisal hyndai cars are more expensive...and your monthly run 1250 which is approx 45 km per day so no need to buy deisal bro Just save money buy skoda and install allow and touchscreen and u good to ready.. Rest all is your choice..
😂😂😂😂😂 every 165 mm car is same 112 mm real ground clearance is 165 Bro jitni bar cars hai vo khali car ka ground clearance batati hai but German cars follow German rule vo log full load krke batte hai 5 bande full loaded 450 liter boot space tb hoskta hai 116 waise 165 mm hai
Thank You for the review. I was tired of watching walkthoughts. I would like it more if you speak more into indian minds since we already have good europian reviewers for Skoda
Android Auto is specifically designed to be used while driving. It has much larger icons, and brighter colours so it is easier to use while driving and is less of a distraction. This interface is more like a regular Android tablet and switching apps, say between Maps and Spotify, is a more attention-intensive process.
Good review brother 👍...just one doubt ,I m from Chennai. Here we r not getting tat 8 inch new touch screen. We still get tat 6.5 inch... is this vary from city to city!
While importing vehicles, it's 6.5 inch, but when u gonna buy style or Monte Carle, yu will be getting 8 inch one before delivering...They just didnt fit in on demo cars but they will, inhowrrom before delivering it to us..
Not upto the mark of evo review. And also everyone was very eagerly waiting for the rider review. In Monte carlo area, rapid is not VFM or has any aspiration value
Mondeep Bora normal style variant has good leatherette seats , this is the racing edition so that’s why fabric seats with colour options has been stiched
Mondeep Bora you need to see Toyota cars infotainment systems , the worst in the buisisness , after using it you would be like I want a button 2 din audio system and just chuck out the touchscreen especially in Yaris and baleno has a better touchscreen than fortune r
Mondeep Bora waise bhi rapid is in the market in India for only next 7-8 months , rapid replacement is coming next year in 1st half , it maybe a new generation rapid but not named rapid it will be A-Z different except for the engines
The display has a super bad position. You might have expected to be set higher, closer to the eyes of the driver, just as Scala has it. I have a 2019 model and using maps on that screen makes it useless. Luckly i didn't pay for the option
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An android tablet as an Infotainment system is just not a smart idea all it really needs is android auto and Apple car play . Nobody is going to browse the web in a car's infotainment screen
That infotainment system is the cheap aftermarket radio based on tablet. wondering why would skoda do that. maybe thats what Indian want cheap and poor quality :(
What a stupid variant.. One should pay way more for cheap looking touch infotainment and seat!.. The wheels are the only better bit.. Rider is wonderful, but VW group as whole has lost the opportunity in the way they have specced 'ageing' Cars.. If it still not clear to the freak management there, that there is a set of people who buy their cars, people who lookout for things that mainstream car buyers don't.. It's stupid to compete against Ciaz n City and i20 n Swift.. They could've have eliminted the base variants in both brands completely..and enjoyed not only scale of economy but better acceptance in the masses.. Rider could have gotten the Style's wheel and Style should've been shod with Monte Carlo's.. Using the already reliable and quick to respond infotainment in Vento n Polo would've been sufficient.. I'm sure they don't source none of their infotainment from India, and when they do it looks horrible like seen here.. VW group has pathetic people working at the top ranks who don't know how to spec cars and do part sharing.. Which is why there is a stupid 1.0 MPI option in Polo today and Rapid never got the 1.2 TSI dsg for example..
Not success car they are manny manny problem create the cabin noise do danger door hard strong voice Distap nd high speed danger sterring vibration 100 up dangers for this unsuccessful skoda rapid I have already this dangers car skoda rapid 2018 16” tyre are so high vibration so don’t buy skoda rapid then now skoda only 1000cc engine the are so light weight ..!!!!
Hey man why said foolishness public. I think you got a damaged car please complaint. I'm using rapid Monte Carlo for 3 years and other 5 people's in our villa. What a thrilling driving experience with high speed stability we can drive above 150km/hr without any shivering .I think you got damaged vehicle sure
VW and Skoda design are understated elegance,. They don't go for fancy makeovers. Their design language is more evolutionary and functional. They have nothing to learn from Hyundai .
Learn from Hyundai and build a rubbish look car like Creta..haha..Hyundai need to learn from VW to make fun to drive cars with better driving dynamics and classy designs..Korean cars are only styling and no FUN and no elegance..
Do you think the new Skoda Rapid with its TSI engine and updated pricing is good value? We would love to know what you think!
Nice to see that evo India are the first ones to actually review the Rapid TSI. Love this car and I'm getting one.
Thank you Evo India.
@@vishalmv9870 Thanks for the love!
Really great review, could you review the new Verna sx or the sx(o) (not the turbo variant) and kinda compare the rapid with it? It would really be helpful
Is the rapid new generation coming year also expected with 1.0 tsi or will it also have 1.5 tsi on higher variants ?
Check the review by the straight pipes, they have most straight forward and most detailed review with no non senses. May be you guys can learn something
SKODA TURN THE EYEBALL OF EVERY VALUE EFFICIENT BUYERS WITH *RIDER EDITION* 😲
Miss Sirish, in this much awaited review.
I am watching this, at the end of 2021, when rapid is a history, and it's cousin, Vento is 'on it's way'!!
I thank you, with your no-nonsense review of rapid. If a petrolhead wants to spend @15lakh, he should get 'zero NVH'!! + DSG. BOTH COMPANIES FAILED TO PROVIDE THESE TWO POINTS, A PETROL OWNER WANTS!!
'RATTLE' is the right word, for what you experienced in driving, at idle condition, & at lower speeds. It's not made for higher r.p.m., so no questions about it!!
Now, I have no option left!! Either go for 4 cylinder 1.2TSI in second hand market, or wait for their electric car!!( Owner of 999cc Three cylinder wagonR!!! 'Bhala hum se kaun, three cylinder rattle ke baare mein ladega/ Argue karega?)
This channel really deserves more subscribers
The only,ya downside of a 3 cylinder engine be it in rapid or Verna ,when you push the throttle the engine starts to generate the loud turbo noise which a 4 cyclinder engine curbs it down , driving enthusiasts will love that sound but not the majiority of buyers
Where is sirish!! His review on 4 big suvs 10 yrs back is still the best video on car reviews!
Had seen a 2012 rapid review prior to this,
Interiors are same leaving aside the infotainment system, only change skoda have managed in 8 years ;)
Exteriors- New face, alloys thats it !!!
Engine - From 1.6 MPI they have come to 1.0 Tsi in a decade, sure power and Torque are higher but the charm, pull and refinement of a Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor is so pure, which will b missed
Price is less also, you forget the price buddy
I took test drives back to back Honda City and the rapid.
I have a maruti ignis currently..
Ignis and City are NA
It's next to impossible to use the full power on the city in 'City driving' !! Rapid gathers speed so so easily and quickly! Ciaz the same too.. call ciaz is light yes but that doesn't help.. I was all about natural aspiration but not after driving the rapid!
Only a fool would buy city or ciaz really in today's time..
I bought the rapid
@@lalit-ew9sz sales figures of Ciaz and City are almost triple that of rapid,
6,000 people choosing city and ciaz combined, 800 people choosing rapid every month.
It is a matter of personal choice, calling people fool is highly unappreciated.
Agreed rapid pulls better in mid range, but dies out completely post 5000 rpm whereas the City's Vtec wakes up at 5000 rpm and pulls till 7500 rpm
Rapid can't match City's top end pull as Honda's are high revving.
@@vishvaveer9281 by fool here I meant uneducated , the mass mentality is to go with Honda and maruti - good resale and low maintenance cost.
These 2 points control major population . So your first point of comparing sales figures is out
Calling people fool here is short for uneducated . The genius mind that maruti has - for example let's take ciaz- the whole cars build quality is horrible.. it's an inflated balloon of thin metal.. you can actually press the sides of the car with your bare hands... But we only care about resale and maintenance cost .. fools
High end of Honda City ..
You really drive everyday? I don't think so
If you did.. you would know how much efforts it take to reach 5k rpm on that naturally aspirated engine ..
Oh and yeah as if you would time and space in city traffic to play in those high revvs when you are constantly slowing down or stopping !
VW they don't care , India not there primary source of income.. yes customer is at disadvantage here..
It's VW.. they don't play like maruti ..
For maruti India is like it's bread and butter
Yes, the buyer looses compared to people living outside India.. but definitely wins against those who buy the ciaz etc
Is it good for long drives more than 2k kilometers?
Public: We want to know about the Rapid Rider
Skoda India: Screw you, here's THE MOST expensive version of the Rapid.
Well what do you think the public response would be? Enter Honda City, Verna, Creta.
Especially at a time when people are discarding their sedans and first time sedan buyers are skipping it altogether to buy the SUV
Best review. Love this sedan.
Bro..
The hu is android based right..then what is the meed for android auto..??.
Hard core apple fans may miss the car play though...
Hey guys... recently saw your Polo TSI edition review. Just a query... What would you suggest between Polo TSI edition and Rapid Rider edition. Price is almost same. (30k here and there?? As a complete package..... Which would be good?? Is Rapid is as good as Polo for driving pleasure??? Would be great if I get some replies from knowledgeable person... Alloys/Infotainment system can be retrofitted but the space Can't.. hence asking about this. Thanks in advance.
P.S. if you could, Do a short review of Rapid Rider variant and compare with Polo.
One and only best premium look cars only skoda
A little bit too many "get to in a bit" and repetitive thoughts in the video. Also, 4 ads in a 12 minute video seems like a little too much imo. Good video otherwise 👍
Noted Utsav, thanks for your feedback!
Overall this is a car which won't make you miss the original Ford fiesta. Go fida!
Could you please say the ,what exactly mileage gets through it🤔?
I want to buy the Rider variant.... But not sure what all upgrade can I do on it... I need steering mounted controls, MID information and sunshades...
Would you suggest the base octavia over this version? Or does that lack too many basic features?
Love Skoda’s but this is so dated and tired. It will be the end of the road for VW Group if they don’t launch their global models for India.
Maybe future vw groups leaving India 🤔🤔🤔🧏
Fortuner interiors??? Even more outdated than Skoda
Rapid petrol or diesel which is best
I like the Scoda Car.
Everything great about this car but I fail to understand that rather than giving 6 airbags in Monte Carlo edition by charging extra premium, they halved it to 2 (as compared to Active)
Monte Carlo seat covers are to die for.
@@deerghayuphukan1215 I see your pun here.
Truly said about the seats... All black bucket seats would be better....
Infotainment looks like aftermarket
Please tell is it capable like polo TSI in corners, in terms of stability, agility and grip @evoindia
Sir you told this monte carlo edition with 16" wheels have riding comfort different from rider edition 15" so if we replace with a 16" alloys can we get the comfort of this monte carlo? pls reply..
Hello mate, I think you may get the same comfort and performance by doing it that way as the main components like suspension, engine, transmission, brakes and even wheels are the same in both rider and monte carlo edition (as you mentioned).
Great to see the stick shift 🤩
Sirish can u please do a review on the rapid drive please
Nice review.
Great Car , terrific value, best drivers car in Segment.
VW group TSI engine a GEM.
Any response on the real world mileage?
I love skoda
Is this car good for steep hilly areas??
Please make a video on maruti dzire zxi+ .
Which car would u suggest me between skoda rapid tsi and Volkswagen Polo tsi... driving good ride priority
Very tough question. I own both..polo is agile fun to drive in city traffic.
Rapid is little more spacious and scores with elegance in highway.
If u re college boy go with polo..mods , sporty etc etc..
If u re Office guy go with rapid. .. simple and elegant..
Please make a review of rapid rider 2020
Sir actual millage ?
We saw around 13kmpl with a mix of city and highway running
@@evoIndia all this while testing the new tsi engine so driving in normal manner for day to day use one can expect 15 kmpl? Overall?
Hello sir
Should i get Skoda rapid tsi (Rider)
Or wait for Hyundai i20 (Diesel) 2020.
My yearly running is 15000 kms
90% highway & 10% inter city.
Skoda rapid if you love driving, i20 if you use ur car just to commute from A to B
If u really think of fun and well built sedan car which will make u smile then go for rapid if u r after diesel punch and mileage go for i20 it will also b good choice.
i20 deisal come after September and it will be price around 8 to 9 lakh approx it is more expensive than rider skoda .. if u buy deisal hyndai cars are more expensive...and your monthly run 1250 which is approx 45 km per day so no need to buy deisal bro
Just save money buy skoda and install allow and touchscreen and u good to ready..
Rest all is your choice..
A man driving pleasure, build quality, highway thrill, high speed stebility, safty . That's rapid no one can't reach near in segment
Do you recommend this vehicle for hills?? Since ground clearance is just 112mm .
😂😂😂😂😂 every 165 mm car is same 112 mm real ground clearance is 165
Bro jitni bar cars hai vo khali car ka ground clearance batati hai but German cars follow German rule vo log full load krke batte hai 5 bande full loaded 450 liter boot space tb hoskta hai 116 waise 165 mm hai
Do we get Monte Carlo edition in complete white exterior?
I'm confused between this and Verna. Can anyone suggest the pros and cons of both? My location is Nagercoil, TN
If u like to drive, then Rapid
If u like performance, safety, build quality go with rapid, if u want performance, outlook designs only , not about safety then u go with Verna
@@manikandana5430 no buying the city 😊
Awesome car 😍 🔥🔥
Worried about the milage and service cost
Infotainment system looks like the ones you see on musafir aka Joshi dudes channel 😂
Thank You for the review. I was tired of watching walkthoughts. I would like it more if you speak more into indian minds since we already have good europian reviewers for Skoda
This model name on road price bro
good review
Why do you need android auto when you infotainment system is android based 😅
Android Auto is specifically designed to be used while driving. It has much larger icons, and brighter colours so it is easier to use while driving and is less of a distraction. This interface is more like a regular Android tablet and switching apps, say between Maps and Spotify, is a more attention-intensive process.
@@evoIndia ohh that's true android based touch will need additional attention while driving but we might get used to it.
where is Shiris!
Good review brother 👍...just one doubt
,I m from Chennai. Here we r not getting
tat 8 inch new touch screen. We still get tat 6.5 inch... is this vary from city to city!
While importing vehicles, it's 6.5 inch, but when u gonna buy style or Monte Carle, yu will be getting 8 inch one before delivering...They just didnt fit in on demo cars but they will, inhowrrom before delivering it to us..
Dear @evoindia Plz review BS6 nexon
Go with Mahindra not tata if u need after sales service is good
Not upto the mark of evo review. And also everyone was very eagerly waiting for the rider review. In Monte carlo area, rapid is not VFM or has any aspiration value
Sad that it was many not so premium bits like the infotainment and the seat covers. least expected from a VW group car and esp Skoda!
Mondeep Bora normal style variant has good leatherette seats , this is the racing edition so that’s why fabric seats with colour options has been stiched
@@krishchaudhry2222 Well I don't know, it seems a bit after market to me. May be in-person it might look and feel better.
Mondeep Bora you need to see Toyota cars infotainment systems , the worst in the buisisness , after using it you would be like I want a button 2 din audio system and just chuck out the touchscreen especially in Yaris and baleno has a better touchscreen than fortune r
Mondeep Bora waise bhi rapid is in the market in India for only next 7-8 months , rapid replacement is coming next year in 1st half , it maybe a new generation rapid but not named rapid it will be A-Z different except for the engines
@@krishchaudhry2222 That's something good to hear. The engines are no doubt awesome. New model should get interiors similar to T-Roc :)
Does it support Apple Car Play?
Nope!
No it doesn't.
Go for rider vairent and insall touch screen then it support all
rider plus, ambition, onyx & style variant do support android auto & apple car play.
The display has a super bad position. You might have expected to be set higher, closer to the eyes of the driver, just as Scala has it. I have a 2019 model and using maps on that screen makes it useless. Luckly i didn't pay for the option
How is maintenance and parts replacement cost of skoda rapid ? Please reply
That infotainment screen looks terrible😷
lack of digital speedo meter
Can you please give a test drive review on Hyundai verna turbo dct.
skoda rapid ka petrol 1000cc petrol engine to bahut chota nahi padega
maruti 800 se thoda hi bada he ae
🤦🏻♂️
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Bhai tum jaise logo ki knowledge gain krna chyie.ye turbo engine hai
Itni power 4 Maruti 800 milake ek hi car maib milegi ek engine main💪
An android tablet as an Infotainment system is just not a smart idea all it really needs is android auto and Apple car play . Nobody is going to browse the web in a car's infotainment screen
👍🏻
Lol cruise control missing in top model ???
Cruise Control Auto Head lamps and Auto Rain sensing is also there. I am using Rapid Montocarlo
That infotainment system is the cheap aftermarket radio based on tablet. wondering why would skoda do that. maybe thats what Indian want cheap and poor quality :(
What a stupid variant.. One should pay way more for cheap looking touch infotainment and seat!.. The wheels are the only better bit.. Rider is wonderful, but VW group as whole has lost the opportunity in the way they have specced 'ageing' Cars.. If it still not clear to the freak management there, that there is a set of people who buy their cars, people who lookout for things that mainstream car buyers don't.. It's stupid to compete against Ciaz n City and i20 n Swift..
They could've have eliminted the base variants in both brands completely..and enjoyed not only scale of economy but better acceptance in the masses.. Rider could have gotten the Style's wheel and Style should've been shod with Monte Carlo's.. Using the already reliable and quick to respond infotainment in Vento n Polo would've been sufficient.. I'm sure they don't source none of their infotainment from India, and when they do it looks horrible like seen here..
VW group has pathetic people working at the top ranks who don't know how to spec cars and do part sharing.. Which is why there is a stupid 1.0 MPI option in Polo today and Rapid never got the 1.2 TSI dsg for example..
eeewwww! What is that ugly interface on the infotainment system?
Dated
Not success car they are manny manny problem create the cabin noise do danger door hard strong voice Distap nd high speed danger sterring vibration 100 up dangers for this unsuccessful skoda rapid I have already this dangers car skoda rapid 2018 16” tyre are so high vibration so don’t buy skoda rapid then now skoda only 1000cc engine the are so light weight ..!!!!
Hey man why said foolishness public. I think you got a damaged car please complaint. I'm using rapid Monte Carlo for 3 years and other 5 people's in our villa. What a thrilling driving experience with high speed stability we can drive above 150km/hr without any shivering .I think you got damaged vehicle sure
Common skoda...u got to step up the styling game....learn from hyundai
VW and Skoda design are understated elegance,. They don't go for fancy makeovers.
Their design language is more evolutionary and functional.
They have nothing to learn from Hyundai .
@@myt3734 true
Learn from Hyundai and build a rubbish look car like Creta..haha..Hyundai need to learn from VW to make fun to drive cars with better driving dynamics and classy designs..Korean cars are only styling and no FUN and no elegance..
There is only one thing which is possible to learn from Hyundai is to collect extra money from customers🙏🏻
Hyundai needs to learn how audi bmw cars have class like skoda vw ok