Škoda Rapid (India)
| Škoda Rapid (India) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Auto |
| Also called | Volkswagen Vento Volkswagen Polo sedan |
| Production | 2011–2021 |
| Assembly | India: Chakan (Škoda VW India) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A05 (PQ25) platform |
| Related | Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Škoda Fabia Mk2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L TSI (petrol) 1.6 L I4 MPI (petrol) 1.5 L I4 TDI CR (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 7-speed DSG 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,552 mm (100.5 in) |
| Length | 4,413 mm (173.7 in) |
| Width | 1,699 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (57.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Škoda Slavia |
The Škoda Rapid is a subcompact sedan car produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto exclusively for the Indian market, introduced in November 2011 and manufactured until 2021.
The "Rapid" name was previously used in the 1930s for the Rapid (Type 901) and in the 1980s for the rear-engine Rapid coupé, and was also used for a larger sedan and hatchback for the European and Chinese market.