Skoda Rapid Spaceback: Compact Short-tail Model for Younger Buyers

Skoda Rapid Spaceback - Skoda Rapid is expanding its offerings to include the space back. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback builds despite his Combi-like design 18 inches shorter than the sedan Skoda Rapid in execution and will increasingly attract younger buyers. 

The side view looks compared to conventional short-tail models sportier and sleeker, basically like a mix of coupe and wagon. Thus, the Skoda Rapid Spaceback follows the current trend and to settle in its segment visually and functionally competitive environment. The silhouette of the Rapid Spaceback is marked by a long wheelbase (2602 mm) and the sharp, high tornado line.

A special highlight of the new Rapid Spaceback is the huge, later optional panoramic glass roof. The tinted glass roof extends from the front to the rear window and offers the occupants a clear view to the sky. In connection therewith, the future is optionally available long rear window another design accent. In this solution, the tinted glass of the rear window extends further into about four inches into the tailgate than normal rear window. In conjunction with the panoramic glass roof, a dark tinted glass surface of the windshield over the roof extends well into the tailgate. A black spoiler at the top of the rear window to emphasize the dynamic appearance.

The interior of the Rapid Spaceback featuring a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, chic decor strips and fresher designs for the seat covers. Although the new model in the external dimension is nearly 20 inches shorter than the sedan Rapid, the space for the occupants are just as generous as in, big brother '. Rapid Spaceback offers in its segment, the largest legroom (64 mm) and the largest rear headroom (980 mm). Also, the trunk volume counts with 415 liters or 1380 liters with the rear seat folded down to the best value in the segment. The new Skoda Rapid has Spaceback in the trunk can request a double load floor. Thus, the trunk can be divided into two horizontal planes, twice used. The double bottom need not be at home, if you want to use maximum trunk, since it is easy to move to the lower position it.

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback has an extensive safety package. These include front, side and curtain airbags, height adjustable 3-point seat belts with pretensioners and height-adjustable head restraints. Standard equipment on the EU countries are in the ABS and ESC systems. Other active safety features include the optional xenon headlights, tire pressure control, fog lights with cornering or the hill start assist.

For driving in Europe are four petrol and two diesel engines. The units deliver between 55 kW / 75 PS and 90 kW / 122 hp. The 1.6 TDI with 66 kW / 90 PS celebrating with the launch of Rapid Spaceback his debut in the Rapid series. The GreenLine version of the Rapid Spaceback should consume 3.8 l/100 km with this engine. At least according to Skoda information.

The premiere of the Rapid Spaceback at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, the launch takes place in the European markets from October 2013.

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