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The Skoda's Russian deck appeared a trump card, which is able to beat the aces from other decks. Rapid - the name is easy and fast, as evidenced by its translation. The manufacturer and dealers hope that the commercial indicators from the new Liftbek will be the name.
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In domestic sales, Rapid is present from April, and judging by the confidence information of the sellers, while the interest in the novelty, let's say so discreet. Perhaps our mentality is affected. Right as in the saying about long harness, but quickly riding Russians. Having become acquainted with Rapid on the looping roads of the resort Croatia, I can assume that soon the situation with sales will change, and snobs from the Maternal Volkswagen AG will have to be at the prospects for the Nostlatformal Polo Sedan.
In fact, the first acquaintance with this car took place in 2011, when the group of Russian journalists showed a conceptual. Then autumn Peter Olah.The head of the Skoda Auto exterior development team, long and emotionally told us about new design trends reigning in the structure of the company. I even remember that he asked if the name Missionl would be entrusted for the serial machine, to which he replied: "hardly".
So it came out. Having stopped on the conveyor under the name Rapid, the car practically did not change outwardly. It is true - not looking for goodness. Czechs approached the design of the model from the point of view of conciseness - all surfaces and lines are very simple, which is perceived although without violent delight, but correctly. Live in modern world It is sometimes difficult, and many people are looking for salvation in minimalism, simplicity of lines. The design of Rapid is in charge of these segments of the population, as symbolizes straightness and youth.
With a length of 4.48 m (width - 1.71 m, the height is 1.46 m), the new elevator cleaned the elbows of the Fabia and Octavia bodies and sheltered somewhere between them. They even say that he changed OCTAVIA TOUR as "who has already enjoyed in the Bose, having won 102 mm in the length of the wheelbase. At the same time, some sellers, wanting to raise a newcomer bar, address the VW Golf competitors. Approval is not readily, but I will not argue.
Note only that Togliatti foreigners are in her face Nissan Almera. and Renault Logan. The base II is even more interesting, however, in the issue of transformation, the latter is losing to the Kaluga "Czech". Inside Rapid perceived freely Logan and even Polo Sedan, which is at least a bit, but exceeds all measuring dimensions.
The baggage Rapid compartment accommodates 530 liters of cargo - it is 20 liters exceeding the possibilities of Logan (although it will not be purely visually. At the Spaceback version, which the test drive organizers also provided comparison in our disposal, the litter is slightly modest.
In the bottom attached a full-fledged outlet, there is even a deep container. These liters, as it is easy to guess, can be increased, "dropping" the backs of the second row of chairs. Manipulation is performed simply and at ease - by pressing the key. It is a pity that the "fallen" backs do not form a smooth floor - it limits the transportation of any large cargo.
Paul in the trunk, by the way, bilateral. You want - put up a lot, and if practicality is required, turn up with rubber coating up. Then you can carry stacking things without fears. Hooked the owner can also abundance of hooks for the installation of partitions and grids. Perhaps these are little things, but they are "make the weather" in the house. Rather, in the cabin of the car. And such pleasant surprises in Rapid a lot.
So, for example, under the driver's seat, the holder is located for storing emergency vest. The scraper for cleaning the glass is inserted under the cover of the sulfur throat of the fuel tank. In the front doors there are small garbage containers - they make it possible to easily maintain order in the cabin. On the inside of the front seats there are stuffed pockets, and in the field of hand reach the driver, holders for multimedia devices and parking coupons are mounted.
If the road without your favorite compositions for you - wasted spent time, you can use the USB connector. It is proposed, however, only in dear versionsBut it allows you to listen to music from a flash drive, as well as recharge a mobile phone.
Combined interior design goes "Rapid" as a fata of the bride. The salon becomes elegant and friendly. In bright fabrics and materials, you notice exactly how folding everything is sewn, fit and collected. This European product is to look nice. We completely forget that the car is positioning itself as "folk", that is, affordable. It does not have such a slippery moment when the manufacturer or seller has the right to throw you in the face: "What did you be waiting for from a budget car?".
Approximately the same as an adult, Rapid is managed. Diffirabov singing not going to sing, but it is obliged to note the correct steering settings that allow the driver to keep a clear course on a straight line, albeit not always asphalted. The reactions to the rotation "Baranka" are fast and accurate - always understand that a given degree arcs will be set. The last factor is especially important on a mountain serpentine, from which at the end of the arrival begins to "worry" his head, and on high-speed devias, where you want - do not want, the casual rolls are manifested.
The power generation is important here. In Europe, Rapid engines are larger than in Russia, however, the top-down - 122-strong 1.4 TSI is available to our market. This turbocharged "Sokh-Motor", as it is often referred to as domestic servicemen, is known for VW Jetta and Skoda Octavia.. He pulls, as it is not difficult to guess, actively and confidently, in conditions of constant lifts is important.
Motor is aggregated with only 7-speed DSG, and therefore it is not necessary to talk about the availability of 1,4-liter Rapid. This, by the way, confirms the first month of sales of new items. With a price fork of 684,000-724,000 rubles, the version is still the least in demand from Russian buyers. At the same time, according to its technically, it is it that is the most attractive. "A hundred" turbo-rapid reaches less than 10 seconds. Overclocking is good, including thanks to the "operational thinking" DSG, which, to everything else, saves fuel (7.5 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle).
If at the DSG speed, everything is in order, then the choice of steps in the DRIVE mode is not in all cases flawless - often you have to go to 2 gears down to remain "in the pull". And the turbine saves, which tries not to listen to the electronic recommendations of the on-board computer, and tritely pulls, pulls, pulls ... Sport mode is noticeably more interesting - evil, or something. But to fully reveal his talent, I would like to work with stealing switches. And they, alas, are not provided.
In addition to 1.4 TSI in Russia, 2 more gasoline engines are presented in Russia: the base 1.2-liter 3-cylinder MPI with a capacity of 75 hp, familiar by Fabia (the starting cost of such an option is 479,000 rubles), as well as a time-tested 1.6 MPI (105 L.S., from 529,000 rubles on "Mechanics" and from 579,000 rubles by 6ACP).
The first option is good for those who barely collected the amount for the acquisition of Rapid. No more. Count on the fact that the car will justify its name, it is not necessary: \u200b\u200bthe cylinders are not enough, and the "horses" lacks. In short, the most that is not a statencer. But the 1.6-liter elephant, according to sellers, today shows the most damned (against the background of other modifications) of sale. MPI engine Not new, but reliable. The rapid-commissioned Rapid is mainly in the AMBITION configuration, where air conditioning are necessarily present, heated seats, music, on-board computer, 2-tone cluson, etc.
At the moment, the dealers have "live" rapid, however, they do not have to talk about a large and diverse number of machines. Under yourself the car will have to wait 2-3 months, that is, while the excitement is not observed. The interval of the passage is every 15,000 km, the cost of servicing Rapid is about 1000 rubles cheaper than Octavia (6000-6500 rubles - TO1).
The fate of the Rapid Spaceback version in Russia is foggy. Most likely, this year the car will not come to us. The reason is simple: the 5-door hatchback has no Russian production registration, and therefore imported it to himself at a loss - the exchange rate has not been canceled.
Major competitors
Actually there are many. Segment B recently increased greatly, because automakers saw that the demand for inexpensive foreign cars in Russia is, and it is stable. Consider only the models mentioned in the review.
External dimensions: Length - 4384 mm, width - 1699 mm, Height - 1465 mm, Wheel base - 2552 mm, clearance - 170 mm. In the appearance of the sedan, designed for Russia and also produced in Kaluga, are characterized by all the same simplicity and obviousness. Interior radiates maximum practicality: exemplary ergonomics, solid trim and pleasant style. The safety of passengers is based on a comprehensive system, including airbegie, 3-point belts and active head restraints.
Under the hood, a 1.6-liter atmospheric with a capacity of 105 forces is installed. Trendline start set at the moment costs 473,900 rubles. It includes: 5 MCPP, ABS, electric windows in front and rear, steering column with departure and tilt adjustment, travel computer, audio preparation, CH, immobilizer. Top version Highline (639,900 rubles), of course, richer: climate control, electrical heating of windshield, 6ACP, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels of wheels, fog, tissue upholstery, etc.
Length - 4346 mm, width - 1733 mm, height - 1517 mm, wheelbase - 2634 mm, clearance - 155 mm. The youngest participant in the segment appeared in the show figures in mid-May. The heir to the first "first" logan who has fallen in our country, who has seen in our country over 500,000 units, has retained an unpretentious machine for every day. Logan II suspension moved by inheritance from the previous generation, having assumed important refinement. For the first time, heated windshield is proposed, and the plant is installed by an increased energy estimation and a more powerful generator. Enhanced noise insulation.
The 1.6-liter atmospheric motor is proposed in two power versions - 80 hp and 102 hp There is no automatic gearbox, only "mechanics". 4 configuration. Compared to last generation, the list of equipment has grown significantly. So, the windshield "row" by the web of the invisible to the eye of the threads of the electric heating. There are "boshevskaya" ESP, cruise control (with control on the steering wheel), climatic installation, System iSOFIX fasteners, rear headrests (even in the simplest equipment). Appeared chrome elements, leather braid The steering wheel and gearbox and the mass of useful tanks, the total litter of which reaches 11 liters.
Basic Access is more than available - 355,000 rubles. Top Planck (Luxe Privilege) - 515,000 rubles. It can count on the multimedia system with a monitor. Bluetooth, navigation, USB connector - This set can be considered a complete copy of the solution tested on DUSTER.
The most overall of our Trinity: Length - 4610 mm, Width - 1695 mm, Height - 1500 mm, Wheel base - 2700 mm, clearance - 160 mm. Available in AvtoVAZ since last year. With so impressive external sizes Salon, naturally, spacious. The packages are provided for at least three - Weelcome (basic, not too richly equipped), Comfort (ABS, 2 airbags, lateral mirrors with heating and electric drive, CH, on-board computer, fog lights etc.) and Tekna. Prices are acceptable for their budget segment - 459,000-586,000 rubles).
Only one motor is available - a 1.6-liter capacity of 102 hp. Subsequently, the appearance of a 2-liter unit is possible. Two transmissions - 5MCPP and 4ACP. The suspension is familiar to representatives of the B0 platform - in front of the classic McPherson scheme, behind the beam. Front brakes disc, rear - drums.
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Test Drive Skoda Rapid: simple and angry
In domestic sales, Rapid is present from April, and judging by the confidence information of the sellers, while the interest in the novelty, let's say so discreet. Perhaps our mentality is affected. Right as in the saying about long harness, but quickly riding Russians. Having become acquainted with Rapid on the looping roads of the resort Croatia, I can assume that soon the situation with sales will change, and snobs from the Maternal Volkswagen AG will have to boot for the prospects for Nostlatform Polo Sedan. In fact, the first acquaintance with this car took me back in 2011, When a group of Russian journalists showed a conceptual MissionL. The then autumn Peter Olah, the head of the Skoda Auto exterior development team, long and emotionally told us about new design trends reigning in the company's structure. I even remember that he asked if the name Missionl would be entrusted for the serial machine, to which he replied: "hardly". So it came out. Having stopped on the conveyor under the name Rapid, the car practically did not change outwardly. It is true - not looking for goodness. Czechs approached the design of the model from the point of view of conciseness - all surfaces and lines are very simple, which is perceived although without violent delight, but correctly. Life in the modern world is sometimes difficult, and many people are looking for salvation in minimalism, simplicity of lines. The design of Rapid is in charge of these segments of the population, as symbolizes straightness and youth. With a length of 4.48 m (width - 1.71 m, the height is 1.46 m), the new elevator cleaned the elbows of the Fabia and Octavia bodies and sheltered somewhere between them. They even say that he changed OCTAVIA TOUR as "who has already enjoyed in the Bose, having won 102 mm in the length of the wheelbase. At the same time, some sellers, wanting to raise a newcomer bar, address the VW Golf competitors. Approval is not readily, but I will not argue. We only note that Togliatti foreigners in the face of Nissan Almera and Renault Logan II base is even more interesting, however, in the issue of transformation, the latter is losing to Kaluga "CHEU". Inside Rapid perceived freely Logan and even Polo Sedan, which is at least a bit, but exceeds all measuring dimensions. The baggage Rapid compartment accommodates 530 liters of cargo - it is 20 liters exceeding the possibilities of Logan (although it will not be purely visually. At the Spaceback version, which the test drive organizers also provided comparison in our disposal, the litter is slightly modest. In the bottom attached a full-fledged outlet, there is even a deep container. These liters, as it is easy to guess, can be increased, "dropping" the backs of the second row of chairs. Manipulation is performed simply and at ease - by pressing the key. It is a pity that the "fallen" backs do not form a smooth floor - it limits the transportation of any large-sized goods. Paul in the trunk, by the way, bilateral. You want - put up a lot, and if practicality is required, turn up with rubber coating up. Then you can carry stacking things without fears. Hooked the owner can also abundance of hooks for the installation of partitions and grids. Perhaps these are little things, but they are "make the weather" in the house. Rather, in the cabin of the car. And such pleasant surprises in Rapid a lot. So, for example, under the driver's seat, the holder is located for storing emergency vest. The scraper for cleaning the glass is inserted under the cover of the sulfur throat of the fuel tank. In the front doors there are small garbage containers - they make it possible to easily maintain order in the cabin. On the inside of the front seats there are stuffed pockets, and in the field of hand reach the driver, holders for multimedia devices and parking coupons are mounted. If the road without your favorite compositions for you - wasted spent time, you can use the USB connector. It is proposed, however, only in expensive versions, but it allows you to listen to music from a flash drive, and also recharge a mobile phone. Combined interior design goes "Rapid" as a fata of the bride. The salon becomes elegant and friendly. In bright fabrics and materials, you notice exactly how folding everything is sewn, fit and collected. This European product is to look nice. We completely forget that the car is positioning itself as "folk", that is, affordable. It does not have such a slippery moment when the manufacturer or seller has the right to throw you in the face: "What did you be waiting for from a budget car?". Approximately the same as an adult, Rapid is managed. Diffirabov singing not going to sing, but it is obliged to note the correct steering settings that allow the driver to keep a clear course on a straight line, albeit not always asphalted. The reactions to the rotation "Baranka" are fast and accurate - always understand that a given degree arcs will be set. The last factor is especially important on a mountain serpentine, from which at the end of the arrival begins to "worry" his head, and on high-speed devias, where you want - do not want, the casual rolls are manifested. The power generation is important here. In Europe, Rapid engines are larger than in Russia, however, topic - 122-strong 1. 4 TSI is available to our market. This turbocharged "Sokh-Motor", as it is often referred to as domestic servicemen, is known for VW Jetta and Skoda Octavia. He pulls, as it is not difficult to guess, actively and confidently, in conditions of constant lifts is important. Motor is aggregated with only 7-speed DSG, and therefore it is not necessary to talk about the availability of 1,4-liter Rapid. This, by the way, confirms the first month of sales of new items. With a price fork of 684,000-724,000 rubles, the version is still the least in demand from Russian buyers. At the same time, according to its technically, it is it that is the most attractive. "A hundred" turbo-rapid reaches less than 10 seconds. Overclocking is good, including thanks to the "operational thinking" DSG, which, to everything else, saves fuel (7.5 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle). If at the DSG speed, everything is in order, then the choice of steps in the DRIVE mode is not in all cases flawless - often you have to go to 2 gears down to remain "in the pull". And the turbine saves, which tries not to listen to the electronic recommendations of the on-board computer, and tritely pulls, pulls, pulls ... Sport mode is noticeably more interesting - evil, or something. But to fully reveal his talent, I would like to work with stealing switches. And they, alas, are not provided. In addition to 1.4 TSI in Russia, 2 more gasoline engines are presented in Russia: the base 1.2-liter 3-cylinder MPI with a capacity of 75 hp, familiar by Fabia (the starting cost of such an option is 479,000 rubles), as well as a time-tested 1.6 MPI (105 L.S., from 529,000 rubles on "Mechanics" and from 579,000 rubles by 6ACP). The first option is good for those who barely collected the amount for the acquisition of Rapid. No more. Count on the fact that the car will justify its name, it is not necessary: \u200b\u200bthe cylinders are not enough, and the "horses" lacks. In short, the most that is not a statencer. But the 1.6-liter elephant, according to sellers, today shows the most damned (against the background of other modifications) of sale. MPI motor is not new, but reliable. The rapid-commissioned Rapids are asked mainly in the AMBITION configuration, where air conditioning are necessarily present, heated seats, music, on-board computer, 2-tone cluson, etc. At the moment, the dealers have "alive" Rapid, but it does not have to talk about the large and diverse number of machines. Under yourself the car will have to wait 2-3 months, that is, while the excitement is not observed. The interval of the passage is every 15,000 km, the cost of servicing Rapid is about 1000 rubles cheaper than Octavia (6000-6500 rubles - TO1). The fate of the Rapid Spaceback version in Russia is foggy. Most likely, this year the car will not come to us. The reason is simple: the 5-door hatchback has no Russian production registration, and therefore imported it to himself at a loss - the exchange rate has not been canceled. Major competitives are such a lot. Segment B recently increased greatly, because automakers saw that the demand for inexpensive foreign cars in Russia is, and it is stable. Consider only the models mentioned in the review. VW Polo Sedan. External overall dimensions: length - 4384 mm, width - 1699 mm, height - 1465 mm, wheelbase - 2552 mm, clearance - 170 mm. In the appearance of the sedan, designed for Russia and also produced in Kaluga, are characterized by all the same simplicity and obviousness. Interior radiates maximum practicality: exemplary ergonomics, solid trim and pleasant style. The safety of passengers is based on a comprehensive system, including airbegie, 3-point belts and active head restraints. Under the hood, a 1.6-liter atmospheric with a capacity of 105 forces is installed. Trendline start set at the moment costs 473,900 rubles. It includes: 5 MCPP, ABS, electric windows in front and rear, steering column with departure and tilt adjustment, travel computer, audio preparation, CH, immobilizer. The top version of Highline (639,900 rubles), naturally, richer: climate control, electric windshield, 6ACP, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels of wheels, fog, tissue upholstery, etc. Renault Logan II. Length - 4346 mm, width - 1733 mm, height - 1517 mm, wheelbase - 2634 mm, clearance - 155 mm. The youngest participant in the segment appeared in the show figures in mid-May. The heir to the first "first" logan who has fallen in our country, who has seen in our country over 500,000 units, has retained an unpretentious machine for every day. Logan II suspension moved by inheritance from the previous generation, having assumed important refinement. For the first time, heated windshield is proposed, and the plant is installed by an increased energy estimation and a more powerful generator. Enhanced noise insulation. The 1.6-liter atmospheric motor is proposed in two power versions - 80 hp and 102 hp There is no automatic gearbox, only "mechanics". 4 configuration. Compared to last generation, the list of equipment has grown significantly. So, the windshield "row" by the web of the invisible to the eye of the threads of the electric heating. There are "Boshevskaya" ESP, cruise control (with steering wheel control), climatic installation, ISOFIX fixture system, rear headrests (even in the simplest equipment). Chrome elements appeared, the leather handleka steering wheel and the gearbox and the mass of useful tanks, which reaches 11 l. Basic Access more than available - 355,000 rubles. Top Planck (Luxe Privilege) - 515,000 rubles. It can count on the multimedia system with a monitor. Bluetooth, navigation, USB connector - This set can be considered a complete copy of the solution tested on Duster.nissan Almera. The most overall of our Trinity: Length - 4610 mm, Width - 1695 mm, Height - 1500 mm, Wheel base - 2700 mm, clearance - 160 mm. Available in AvtoVAZ since last year. With such an impressive external sizes, the salon, naturally, spacious. The packages are provided for at least three - Weelcome (basic, is not too richly equipped), Comfort (ABS, 2 airbags, lateral mirrors with heating and electric drive, CH, on-board computer, fog lights, etc.) and Tekna. Prices are acceptable for their budget segment - 459,000-586,000 rubles). Only one motor is available - a 1.6-liter capacity of 102 hp. Subsequently, the appearance of a 2-liter unit is possible. Two transmissions - 5MCPP and 4ACP. The suspension is familiar to representatives of the B0 platform - in front of the classic McPherson scheme, behind the beam. Front brakes disc, rear - drums.
The new budget sedan from the Skoda Czech autoconecern in September of the current year will be represented by the public on. Rapid will go on sale to the European market in the fall of this year, and in Russia a foreign car will appear only next year.
Skoda Rapid - Who is he?
The Skoda Rapid car is built on the Volkswagen Polo platform and is an advanced-contained five-seater in-class sedan. The company's management assures that the Skoda Rapid model was created as a budget family car. The novelty will be positioned as a completely independent model and will take its place in model row Rapid between cars and.
The new Skoda Rapid sedan has a new hood design, which is expressed in the form of "folds". An enlarged chrome edging of the radiator grille will be installed on the car. Modify will touch the Skoda logo. So, the green color will exclude it, leaving only black in combination with chrome.
Skoda Rapid is offered a wide selection of gasoline and diesel engines with turbocharger. Wherein gasoline engines Complete five-speed mechanical box Transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Diesel engines will go paired with seven-step robotic transmission DSG. from double clutch. Skoda Rapid will delight fans of practical solutions with a spacious trunk of 500 liters, the cover of which rises along with the rear glass.
Who will compete with Skoda Rapid?
Representatives of the Company state that the new must increase the client base due to the spacious salon and spacious trunk, increased safety, fuel efficiency and attractive price and quality ratio. However, competitors are not dormant - they are willing to meet a novelty of fulfillment.
The main possible competitors of Skoda Rapid in Russia are considered Hyundai Solaris., Kia Rio., Citroen C3., Renault Logan., Chevrolet Aveo. and Nissan Note. . But all these models in one degree or another duplicate each other, that is, they have a set of identical options, technical characteristics or demonstrate approximately the same exterior and interior. The same applies to the safety and comfort of these cars.
Czechs also in their new model Skoda Rapid made a bet not only on the outer gloss and internal sizes, but also on the quality of materials and power aggregates at a relatively lower price. It turns out that Skoda Rapid is not inferior to the configuration of its competitors and exceeds them in design, comfort and safety. And all this in a democratic price that competitors cannot boast. Although the cost of the new model Skoda Rapid is not yet known, experts are already confident that it will cost the cheaper of their rivals, and therefore it prophes to her a big future not only in Russia, but also around the world.
Also possible competitors of the Czech car Skoda Rapid in Russia consider Ford Focus , VW Golf., Honda City. and Hyundai Fluidic Verna.. Despite the fact that cars belong to a more expensive class, they do not show good sales dynamics, as buyers have recently more than budget family models. Skoda Rapid is never inferior to the above-mentioned machines in terms of safety and comfort, but it is worth an order of magnitude less.
In addition, in competitors to the Skoda Rapid car for one or another parameters suggest Peugeot 301., FIAT ALBEA. , Renault Symbol and Hyundai Accent.. All these cars are budget models of the B-class, which according to specifications and design often do not reach Skoda Rapid. Among competitors from Russia and neighboring countries, it is possible to name only a car ZAZ Vida. Zaporizhzhya auto plant created on the platform Chevrolet Aveo. second generation.
Škoda Rapid announced back in 2011, after six months of his sales began in Europe and they were promised to bring it, but as everyone knows the promised three years waiting! Finally, April 2014, after the presentation it is on our test.
The question arises, why so late to us the most competitive car "B-class" came to us. It's all about the localization of industrial production Rapid, i.e. If the car was carrying directly from the European Union, then the price tag for the basic version would pass for 700,000 rubles, and so quite reasonable - 479,000 rubles.
What is collected in the Russian Federation does not affect the quality of the car, most of the components of which are collecting a car, foreign. In order to confirm their words, I carefully examined the windscreen space and trunk, looking for various inscriptions and photographing the details on which there is a marking of the country of the manufacturer.
For three years, a huge amount of not the weakest competitors and Chevrolet Aveo, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Nissan Almera, have been released on the domestic market, and if you remember the pioneers "B-Class" Volkswagen Polo Sedan, Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio thus throws To shiver from such a number of competitors to the vacant place of an affordable family car.
What can offer our newcomer Rapid in response to competitors. To compare, take the nearest fellow Volkswagen Polo sedan. Rapid and Polo Sedan shake the single archetical platform PQ25, as well as thousands of other unified items. In general, the situation with the unification is reminded by advertising production of TWIX sticks, where on the left wand, the fondant is poured downward, and the right vertically, and the manufacturer claims that these are two different technologies and completely different products.
Škoda Rapid Like all Czech cars looks solid, without a hint of emotions, as it should be a family car. It also looks like two drops of water on Škoda Octavia A7, it should be attributed to the pros of the new owner who will feel more confident on the road.
The Volkswagen Polo sedan design is more dynamic and youth, so after 4 years since the start of sales, the car still looks fresh and not to say that he fell to the people.
Czech car looks markedly larger, but only at the expense of the designer talent of Joseph Kaban. The Škoda Rapid body is modeled lower and wide to the base, thus, due to this, visually added at least 100 mm. If you take a look at the numbers, you understand the boar designer from God, the Rapid width added only 7 mm, the height lost 4 mm, but these indicators are so scanty, compared with the increase length of 99 mm.
Additional centimeters went to the trunk and salon. Luggage compartment at Rapid record 530 liters, and since it is a liftback to load overall objects easily, and no problem to reach the desired thing.
Although the car is considered to be budget, but luggage compartment fully covered with pleasant to the touch, not a marked felt, but if you recall other competitors, then for example, the trunk at Citroen C-Elysee is covered with hard and thick plastic, it can be more practical, a wipe with a napkin and purely, but the external sounds he extends worse and with Time will appear "crickets".
Salon at Rapid spacious for rear passengers Places in the legs and above the head is much larger than in Polo Sedan, but in German, three adult passengers will be comfortable in the back sofa, you can plan only two passengers in Rapid. The central tunnel, a central tunnel, supplemented by a monstrous healthy bottle holder, is simply no place for the foot of the third passenger.
At the driver's seat Rapid, complete harmony reigns everything implemented in the best traditions ŠKODA, excellent readable devices, conveniently located climate management and multimedia system. I also had a thick ram with comfortable grips, and if it was also covered with the skin, it turns out the perfect steering wheel.
Fuel consumption ŠKODA Rapid during test drive 8.7 liters.
Test Škoda Rapid is equipped with a reliable and economical 105 strong atmospheric motor, the same is also on the Volkswagen Polo sedan. The thrust of the motor is elastic and it is quite enough on steep rise and under overtakers, but a particularly dynamic car becomes combined with a 5-stage MCPP. The transmissions are made ideal, and the short cooled allows you to clearly and instantly include the necessary transmission.
Clear and large numbers, information is read instantly. The Maxi Dot screen also displays the current transmission or one to which you follow.
The grip seems to be too elastic. This feature of all new cars, the input of operation all mechanisms are developed and becomes softer, addictive clutch took literally a couple of presses.
If the motor is the same with the brethren, then the suspension is quite different, Rapid it has a softer and comfortable, even the largest potholes confidently, while not losing coursework.
But with high-speed entrance in turn, Rapid loses his entire collide and begins to scour, shifting to outside The rotation, the course adjustment in this case becomes the most effective action, allowing you to pacify the Rapid in turn.
The most important in such behavior is to blame the second-rate tires "Kama". On Volkswagen Polo Sedan, with which they are compared, regularly installed tires CordiantThey are also in the budget segment, but at the expense of a rigid shoulder zone, the tires do not interfere with the car, passing a turn of a pre-laid trajectory.
Owner's costs ŠKODA RAPID in the first year of operation:
The expenses of the owner of Volkswagen Polo Sedan in the first year of operation:
* Cost of insurance policy Casco in VTB Insurance (A ++ rating)
Results:
This pair did not identify outsiders and winners they are equal leaders of the class of compact urban cars. Each of them has their little shortcomings who are more than overlapped with a huge list of talents, now the main thing is that buyers allocate faithful priorities for themselves and come for their new car.
Comparison of prices for Škoda Rapid and closest competitors in similar equipment:
The cost of ŠKODA Rapid visited the test drive about 610 000 rub.
Specifications of test ŠKODA RAPID:
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530 liters. / 1470 l. |
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We traveled to the European test drive Skoda Rapid in Slovakia in the fall of 2012. That car was equipped with European engines and European suspension. The Russian Liftback sales began in the spring of 2014. During this time, production was established in Kaluga, and the car itself was adapted to our difficult operating conditions. He got adapted for bad roads suspension with increased by 15 mm road clearance, more powerful generator and starter, as well as a high-tank battery. Below motor compartment Protecting, and an electro-hydraulic steering amplifier, as we assumed, was replaced by electric. In addition, the anti-corrosion protection of the body has improved. However, both Kia Rio produced at the factory under St. Petersburg adapted for russian conditions No worse - where else in this class will meet the heating of the steering wheel and the windshield? Is that the relative Hyundai Solaris. After three years produced Rio updated. The car received a changed headlights and rear lamps, bumpers with LEDs, improved interior trim materials, a redesigned climate control unit, new musical system And some others, not particularly noticeable innovations. Initial price kia Rio is 469,900 rubles per version with a 1.4-liter 107-power engine and a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. If you plan it with a 4-band "machine", the price will grow to 567,900 rubles. Most affordable option With a 1.6-liter motor capacity of 123 hp and 6-speed "mechanics" costs 585,900 rubles. It is also, but with a 6-range "machine" will cost the buyer at least 625,900 rubles. The minimum price of Skoda Rapid is 489,000 rubles. So much is the option with a 1.2-liter engine capacity of 75 hp and a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. The following should be modified with an old 1.6-liter 105-strong engine, which is offered for 539,000 rubles in the version with a 5-speed "mechanics" and for 584,000 rubles - with a 6-range "automatic". And finally, the most powerful version equipped with a 1,4-liter engine with a capacity of 122 hp and a 7-speed DSG transmission with two clutches, sold at a price of 698,000 rubles. Interestingly, the basic price of Rapid with a 1.6-liter engine and "mechanics" (539,000 rubles) is noticeably lower than that of Rio with the same motor (585,000 rubles). Moreover, the 1.6-liter Rapid with a "automatic" costs 1000 rubles cheaper than Rio with a manual transmission. We, honestly, thought that everything would be the opposite. But if you take the initial modifications of these cars with the most humble motors, then the advantage is already for Kia. We also visited the test 1,6-liter versions, and the Rapid is equipped with a manual box, and Rio is "automatic". Remote salonBrand Skoda. Believe the Volks-Wagen concern, which means that the quality of the interior decoration at its cars should be at the highest level. Even with such a budget model as Rapid. On the one hand, this is true: the gaps between the salon panels are minimal, all buttons and levers are turned on with clear clicks, and the visual quality of the materials at the height. True, on the touch plastic everywhere hard, which, in principle, is inevitable for cars of this class. But when you sit in the salon Kia, suddenly you understand that his interior ... Better! The quality of the assembly is not inferior to Skoda, while plastic looks more expensive, and the dashboard is covered with leatherette. Yes, and the design is more alive and modern. True, on ergonomics, the leadership is already at Skoda - the onboard interface at Rapid is more understandable. However, Czech Liftbek is also not without sin. So, the automatic mode has only a driver's windows, and it only works when lowering the glass. In Kia, the authorship is also provided only for the driver's glass, but unlike the "Cech" it does not only go down, but also rises. The landing geometry behind the wheel wins Rapid again. Here everything is in Volkswagenovsky correctly, including large steering and pedal adjustment ranges. But in Rio there is a feeling that the landing was selected under low and long-term saddles. The seat even in the lowest position is very high, and the steering wheel does not have enough settings for departure. As a result, it is necessary to sit either with highly bent legs, or with a very elongated hand. If you move to the right front chairThen it turns out that he has no adjustment in height, while the right seat Skoda is available. Space for legs on the second row of the Czech car will also envy the models of the class of classes above. If the front seat is tuned under a man with a growing 180 cm, then the passenger sitting behind it has a stock in front of the knees of about 15 cm! At the same time, about 5 cm of free space remains above the head. However, it will not be possible to put a head on the head restraint - the painshop will strive in the falling roof. Surprisingly, Kia in front of his knees just a couple of centimeters less, but above his head on the same pair of centimeters more, and the head, though injecting, can be arranged on the headrest. For convenience, sofas in rivals are approximately equal - two saddles will feel quite comfortable. There are no central armrests in any other. Rapid's trunk is immense and planned perfectly. The only complaint is a very heavy fifth door. When in the hands of huge bags, with its raising there may be problems - it would not hurt to install more powerful springs here. At Rio, the luggage compartment is not so voluminous, but for boosted and here there is enough space. Under the floor, both rivals are a full spare wheel. And in that, and the other can increase the volume of the trunk, having folded the back of the rear sofa, while at the same time the Skoda does not work, neither at KIA, which, however, is not afraid. Different schoolsSkoda Rapid Thanks to Rodation with Volkswagen, is a full-fledged representative of the German school. The adhesion is informative, and the mechanical transmission lever has clear small moves. At the same time, the first, the third and fifth transmissions are very close - so much that it is possible to make a mistake. The engine cheerfully roloccers and pleases a good deal thanks to the frontal transmissions - on the third you can safely rotate at the intersections. But on the country track, it is necessary to regret the absence of the sixth gear, since the motor operates at high speeds, which does not contribute to efficiency. At kia. Rio Engine develops by almost 20 hp More than Skoda, with the same amount of 1.6 liters. In connection with this fact, overclocking korean car Feels no less intense, despite the presence of a slow automatic transmission. But the "automatic" works very smoothly. There are enough thrust in most road situations, Including outside the city. And the presence of the sixth gear saves fuel and at high speed. The brakes work well from both cars, but the Skoda pedal has a more accurate and informative, which is why the slowdown is to manage more convenient. The German School of Chassis Settings withdraws Czech Liftbek to the leaders of this test. Stability on straight "reinforced concrete". At the same time, Rapid ignores the beacon and other irregularities, continuing, as if on the rails, follow the course scheduled by the driver. If you close your eyes, you can easily imagine what you go to VW Passat or even on Audi A6, so car is unshakable. And on the winding track of the chassis behaves brilliantly - Rapid rides very collected and accurately, with minimal rolls. The highest degree of positive impressions causes the steering. Baranca is acute - only 2.5 turns from the stop until it stops. At the same time at high speed any nervousness, and in the turns - accurate and rapid reactions. And informativeness is great. Glitter! Rio slightly digs in a rut, although in general and this car behaves well on the motorway (just in comparison with the RAPID settings of its chassis are somewhat fused). "Korean" is not as fast in turns, slightly more roll and less accurate. If Skoda can give pleasure to an active driver, then KIA seems to tell him that he prefers a calm and balanced ride, without squealing "Rubber" in the devias. Seclud the settings of the chassis and the "calm" steering wheel, committing from the stop until the stop is exactly three turns. According to the speed of reactions, informativeness and accuracy, it will not compare with the opponent, but in general and its settings do not cause complaints. Skoda has to pay for the honed controllability of Skoda. The suspension is though configured softer than the European version, it's still rather hard: no bump or cracked asphalt will remain unnoticed. And on a wavy country surface, the car begins to throw the saddles on the waves. But the energy intensity of the suspension is excellent - on a broken road, though it shakes, but there are no breakdowns. Kia Rio on a relatively level asphalt is softer than Skoda Rapid. Particularly impressive the ability of its suspension "dissolve" patches and cracked asphalt, as well as tramways. And on the cobblestone bridge, the Korean car carries its saddles as if on an air cushion, while "Czech" in these conditions resembles a vibrationande. True, on a wavy road, the "Korean" starts the squash, and on the broken asphalt energy intensity of the chassis is not enough - the suspension "catches" hard trobs. Interestingly, when we traveled to Kia Rio last time, about a year and a half ago, his suspension was configured noticeably tougher. Apparently, the company's engineers still try to find a golden middle for our roads. But it is not easy - in one won, you lose in the other. In short, with the current settings on Kia Rio, it became more comfortable than before, riding in more or less smooth roads at the cost of energy intensity on bad tracks. So for broken directions it is better to choose Skoda Rapid. Usually cars class "B" are distinguished by the lack of normal noise insulation, but our rivals on this parameter showed themselves surprisingly well. Of course, the silence of business sedans do not have to wait for them, but in general acoustic comfort and in Skoda, and in Kia at the height. Both the sound of the engines is quite loud in high speed and not particularly melodic, but irritation does not cause. The noise of the incoming air flow at high speeds is written clearly, but it does not go beyond the comfort zone. And surprisingly tires behave quietly. However, both test specimens were "shoes" in high-quality tiresAnd when installing cheap "rubber", the situation may change. Honestly, before the start of the test, we believed that Skoda would win "in the same gate." Rapid, in fact, won, but I won't call his victory. Yes, Kia Rio is not Azarten, and he does not have such a perfect, like Skoda, chassis. But the Korean sedan was pleased with an excellent quality salon and almost did not lose the capacity for the rear passengers. Moreover, with city ride Kia turned out to be more comfortable. And on the Moscow car wash for Rapid, we took 450 rubles from us, while for Rio only 350. The argument is also ...
Large quantities that are simultaneously direct competitors, no one will not surprise anyone. However, no matter how much in common between neighbors in the conveyor - Volkswagen Polo and, they also have a lot of differences. Leave for the scene different types Body, difference in the capacity of the trunk and the cabin. And focus on the equipment: what exactly is in them and how many buyers will have to lay out for this or that version? Consider four options: basic cars, agenic configuration with a machine and a minimum set of options, special versions of Life and Monte Carlo in POLO and RAPID, respectively. And for a snack - the most powerful and expensive versions with a turbo engine and a DSG robot. Basic versionsThe cheapest Skoda Rapid Lifbec in Entry equipment will cost 604,000 rubles. Under the hood, such a car will have a modest 90-strong engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters and a 5-speed mechanic. In such a car there is no smooth account. Neither audio system, nor air conditioner. Saved even on the same rear headrest (central) and rear windows. Such Rapid will find application only in taxi. However, even taxi drivers try to give preference to a more equipped version of ACTIVE, for which the same air conditioning is available at least as an option. In the initial execution, ConceptLine also does not shine with equipping. Under the hood, the same atmospheric MPI with a capacity of 90 hp But the polo has at least the rear power windows. However, given the same value, Rapid is still preferable. After all, it offers more space for rear passengers and baggage. At the same time, in a slightly more expensive versions, the scale of the scales is inclined already in favor of POLO. Trendline execution on forty thousand more expensive and supplemented with air conditioning. And if you add 19 000 rubles, then you will receive an audio system, heating the exterior mirrors and windshield. The next execution of rapid - ACTIVE will cost 660,000 blood. And for the packages of options with air conditioning, audio system and heating, mirrors and seats will have to give another 50 thousand.
Middle configuration with automaticConsider the most running versions on the market - configuration with an average equipment, a slightly more powerful engine and machine gun. Skoda Rapid AMBITION with a 110-strong motor and 6-speed automata will cost 864,000 rubles. At the disposal of the buyer of this version will be air conditioning, "dual sniff" audio system Swing, heating the front seats and mirrors, as well as fog lights. However, it is also equipped and sedan Polo. With a similar motor and machine gun, it costs almost 100 thousand rubles less. If you throw another 20,000 rubles, then you can count on one-room climate control and heated windshield. So here the Polo is much more attractive - surcharge at 100 thousand for a more roomy interior and the trunk is Velik.
Special versions of Life and Monte CarloConsider the special series. Rapid is a version of Monte Carlo, which is available with all engines and gearboxes. With a 90-strong RAPID motor dedicated to the famous rally, will cost 847,000 rubles. Much. But distinctive feature Such a car will be bi-xenon headlights, sports steering wheel and sports seats with advanced side support, hip support and integrated headrest. Outside the Rapid Monte Carlo is easy to calculate over bumpers and thresholds, spoilers on the trunk lid and 16-inch wheels. If you need a 110-strong engine with a machine gun, you will have to give 950,000 rubles. The Life version of Volkswagen polo looks simpler and is not distinguished by sport seats, steering or alloy discs. But the price tag is different. Polo performed by LIFE is available only with atmospheric motors. And for a 90-strong car you need to give 669,900 rubles. And for - 754 900. What is even cheaper by ComfortLine, although the list of equipment is at least not worse. In Life to all, there is a leather multicoral, central armrest and other small joys like an advanced R230 audio system. So the special version of POLO is an excellent alternative to the standard Comfotline, while Monte Carlo from Skoda is more suitable for those who want to stand out, and not save.
Charged versionsUntil last year, Rapid had a version with a turbo engine while POLO did not have a modification of GT all with the same 1.4 TSI and 7-speed DSG. The turbated Skoda performed by Style pulls on the same 950 thousand rubles as the Monte Carlo version with an atmospheric. Sports seats or steering wheel from "Style" no, like bi-xenon headlights. But there is cruise control and one-room climate control. The basic equipment of POLO GT is modest. Such a car costs nearly 900 thousand. For this money, you can count on 16-inch wheels, climate control, RCD 230 C audio system with four dynamics and heated front seats. If you retain polo missing in comparison with Skoda options, the price will rise by another 20 thousand. So Volkswagen will still be a little cheaper.
If you compare Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Polo, then the representative of the Czech brand is pleased large salon and a huge trunk. However, the fee for it is high - if not counting the basic versions. In the other cases, the equipped rapid is more expensive than polo, fifty thousand rubles. So it is not surprising that Volkswagen Polo is noticeably more popular with a relative. And those who are a spaciousness of the rear row and the size of the trunk Skoda Rapid or Volkswagen Polo - SG helps to make a choice Photo: Alexander Vinogradov and manufacturers Editor's Choice
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