Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

[350Z]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

Here is the set of official pictures of Skoda Rapid.



























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350Z

 

[Akash]

Nice set of pictures Vibhor. Superb clicks.

I am sure the Skoda Rapid will hit the markets very well mainly because of the aggressive pricing. I am not sure about the Vento sales now.

 

[Surfer]

Superb coverage as usual 350Z, All detailed snaps and quality is excellent.Great job once again.

 

[Nuvo]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

Thanks for the nicely illustrated report.

Skoda & VW share many chassis underpinnings. But Skoda somehow offers better ride-handling-steering combo. Barring Fiesta (which is atrociously priced and certified flop anyway), this could be the most FTD car in the segment. This factor along with slightly more VFM proposition, makes Rapid a more practical buy vis-a-vis Vento. Still those who are more conscious about brand image will pick Vento.

It will be exciting to watch how market will react to this sibling rivalry. Will it go Polo-Fabia way or tables would be turned this time.

P.S. Vento has upped the ante by providing steering mounted controls which Rapid misses.

 

[Umang]

hey guys kudos again from great coverage and pics!! well price is spot on but maybe skoda will add steering controls etc etc in next facelift!!

 

[350Z]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

Those who wish can catch up Skoda Rapid live on 20th in Mumbai.



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[ashikawa]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

Now you can book your Skoda Rapid Online

Skoda India started bookings of RAPID online, might be the first in India to accept bookings online. One can check the delivery status of the car online.

Check these links for more info...

BookRapid Skoda Auto -

Online Booking Engine Terms and Conditions

 

[350Z]

Rapid isn't the first one to offer online booking facility. Skoda introduced a similar scheme for Fabia back in 2009: http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...ick-away-skoda-accepting-bookings-online.html

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[Vivian]

Nice package with an attractive price but people who fall on this pricing will surely get cheated just because of the high maintenance cost of skoda cars.
Maintaining a skoda is just like maintaining a train.
Nothing to say about resale value then :)

 

[S Class]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

Tell me 1 new thing in Rapid ?
This is one of the most hopeless car to be launched.
Thanks for the pics though . For me, it is still the Vento. Once Sunny diesel comes in, Rapid will face severe competition for its lower end model, & for higher end, I doubt whether people will buy it over Vento. All in all, this will be another flop car from Skoda after Fabia & not to forget the pathetic A.S.S of Skoda.

One update which I have is Rapid which will be launched outside India will be altogether new car & not the one launched here, made from stale parts of multiple cars.

 

[Vivian]

This car must be a flop in India as its wiper and headlight stacks are on opposite sides like in foreign countries. Skoda is forcing Indians to change our conventional driving practices. After sometime they will come with left hand steering position too. We should teach this racists to respect India first.

 

[S Class]

Re: Skoda’s New C-Segment Challenger is Rapid (Coverage Pg.12)

This car must be a flop in India as its wiper and headlight stacks are on opposite sides like in foreign countries. Skoda is forcing Indians to change our conventional driving practices. After sometime they will come with left hand steering position too. We should teach this racists to respect India first.

But our Govt is responsible for this. What can't they set out some rules to address this issue ?

 

[ashikawa]

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Nice package with an attractive price but people who fall on this pricing will surely get cheated just because of the high maintenance cost of skoda cars.
Maintaining a skoda is just like maintaining a train.
Nothing to say about resale value then :)

The maintenance of a skoda might be a little higher but its nothing compared to the pleasure one derives from driving it.

This car must be a flop in India as its wiper and headlight stacks are on opposite sides like in foreign countries. Skoda is forcing Indians to change our conventional driving practices. After sometime they will come with left hand steering position too. We should teach this racists to respect India first.

Most of the people who drive cars with controls on opposite side do not complain about it. I myself used to drive a maruti ealier but i never pushed the wrong control after switching to VW. Its all about habit and how alert you are when driving. Another thing, whether the traditional control found in other cars are Indian ? They are also copied from or borrowed from somewhere.

 

[S Class]

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The maintenance of a skoda might be a little higher but its nothing compared to the pleasure one derives from driving it.

Pleasure from Skoda ???
Read this link -

http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...03-skoda-superb-nightmare-rs-23-00-000-a.html

 

[ashikawa]

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Agree. They may be several owners not satisfied due to few useless dealers. But just search the internet, you will find a lot of i20/i10 owners complaining about steering rattles, swift owners complaining about rattles/ clutch replacement at low mileage and so many service issues you will find with both market leaders i.e. maruti / hyundai.
Did we stop buying Maruti / Hyundai cars?