Škoda Rapid (2012)
| Škoda Rapid (NH1/2/3) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Auto |
| Also called | Volkswagen Polo (Russia, 2020–2022) |
| Production | 2012–2019 (Czech Republic) 2012–2022 (Russia) 2012–2023 (China) |
| Assembly | Czech Republic: Mladá Boleslav China: Yizheng (SAIC-VW) Russia: Kaluga (VW Group Rus) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk Algeria: Relizane |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (China) 5-door liftback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A05+ (PQ25) platform |
| Related | SEAT Toledo Mk4 Volkswagen Santana (2013) Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Jetta VA3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,602 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,483 mm (176.5 in) (liftback) 4,304 mm (169.4 in) (hatchback) 4,512 mm (177.6 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,706 mm (67.2 in) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (57.5 in) (liftback) 1,459 mm (57.4 in) (hatchback) 1,469 mm (57.8 in) (sedan) |
| Kerb weight | 1,100–1,292 kg (2,425–2,848 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Škoda Octavia (liftback) Škoda Scala (hatchback) |
The Škoda Rapid (NH) is range of small family car models produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto. It consists of three body styles: a 5-door liftback, a 5-door hatchback marketed as "Spaceback" and a 4-door sedan sold in China. The model is based on a B-segment-focused PQ25 platform. Another vehicle with the Rapid nameplate was also introduced in India in 2011, which is a rebadged and restyled Volkswagen Vento/Polo sedan.
The liftback in its production form was first shown to the public in September 2012, when it was officially shown at the Paris Motor Show. Sales started in Czech Republic from 20 October 2012, and commenced at the end of 2012 in other parts of central and western Europe, with sales and production in Russia starting at the beginning of 2014.
The hatchback marketed as the Rapid Spaceback premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013, with production starting subsequently. Since 2019, the successor to the Rapid in Western and Central Europe is the Škoda Scala, with the Rapid being given a facelift for the Russian market in 2020 due to its continuing popularity.
The "Rapid" name was previously used in the 1930s for the Škoda Rapid (1935–47) and in the 1980s for the rear engine Škoda Garde/Rapid coupé.