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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Skoda Octavia Combi 4 × 4 coming in July 2103

Skoda Octavia Combi 4 × 4 - Just a few weeks after the debut of Sedan and Combi Skoda brings another variant of Octavia on the market. In July.

Prices start at Euro 27 140th Skoda offers the four-wheel drive model in the Ambition and Elegance trim levels. The drive units are a two-liter TDI with an output of 110 kW / 150 hp and 132 kW / 180 bhp 1.8-liter petrol engine to choose from. While the diesel is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the gasoline engine has a six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DGS). At a later date, the Octavia Combi 4 × 4 will be also available with a 1.6-liter TDI engine and 77 kW / 105 PS. The fuel consumption and emission values ​​of the Octavia Combi 4 × 4 could be reduced compared to the previous model by an average of 14 percent.

In normal driving conditions and at low load, the drive takes place largely on the front axle. If necessary, the rear wheels are continuously activated within fractions of a second.

In addition, the new Skoda Octavia RS in July 2013 is expected.

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Meet Worthersee 2013: Skoda displays the "Rapid Sport"

Meet Worthersee 2013 - Skoda shows the world premiere of its "Rapid Sport" at this year's GTI-Meet at Wörthersee. The first sketches ever see exceedingly well and can guess: the Skoda Rapid Sports is just a show car or we are dealing with the first glimpse of a possible Skoda Rapid RS?

Rapid Sport shows the potential of the Skoda design and the possibilities inherent in rapid. The car is painted in metallic colors Corrida Red and Steel Gray. Saturated and distinctive is the sports car on its 19-inch alloy wheels. The vehicle's front spoiler and boasts the powerful designed air intake on the apron. Generous fenders and massive sills emphasize the appearance of the vehicle.

Other sporting accents the rear with the bulky bumpers and two integrated exhaust tailpipes. The rear lights in brand-typical design C are colored differently. As the lower end, a circumferential carbon frame is used. The interior continues the sporty layout, for example, sport steering wheel, Recaro seats and illuminated door sills.

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Introducing: Skoda Rapid

The Skoda Rapid is presenting its new model and want to emulate the parent company Volkswagen Golf from. In the C-Class, he is comfortable with a loading volume of 550 liters of leaders, which might be because the tail is not steeply. The design of the Skoda Rapid is mainly at the front quite dynamic. All in all, a modern look and Trendhascherei denies you. The priority of the Skoda designers was clear from the convenience, but what gives it a timeless face.

The interior is especially clear. The highest quality material is not safe for use in rapid, experience has shown that it can be assumed that everything was handled properly. Anyone who already owns one of the more modern Skoda / possessed, will feel at home here. For the passengers in the back seat there is enough space if you fold down the backrest creates a storage space of 1490 liters, however, varies according to trim level and engine.

Which brings us to the available engines. Four petrol engines are about to be classified in terms of performance between 75 (1.2-liter Dreizyylinder) and 122 hp (1.4-liter TSI four-cylinder). The diesel version has 1.6 liters and is available in two power levels: 86 and 104 hp. The petrol consumption 5.1 to 6.1 liters per hundred kilometers and the diesel 4.2 to 4.4 liters.

The buyer is inclined to choose the way the engines work Greentec variant. There is a regenerative braking, tire rolling resistance, and without much start-stop function. At least five percent is to be able to save here in consumption.

The Skoda Rapid in Germany from October / November for a base price starting from € 14,000 sold. Available versions of the Active, Ambition and Elegance, and it can be upgraded wheels between 14 and 17 inches.

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Skoda Citigo as a Rally Trial

In the GTI meet at Wörthersee could admire the Skoda rally Citigo already. The unanimous opinion: The study is increasingly sporty! The Czechs have with the small car racer in the sense in particular, to demonstrate the potential that lies within him. Nevertheless, there are also a rich segment of the competition. 


The sports study focuses more on the appearance, say, you fall with broad wings, a distinctive front and rear skirts and oversized roof spoiler. The alloy wheels are 18 inches tall and a fat pipe (centrally positioned) should not be missed. Also hood and roof were changed. 

To date there are more not to say about the rally Citigo with the performance would of course interesting. But Skoda has in this regard with information back yet. For a true sport compact car would have ran but a few more than the 75 hp version of the series.

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Skoda Scout Citigo 2013?

At the IAA 2011 in Frankfurt saw the launch of the new quasi-VW VW small car "Up" for all the extra vertebrae and introduced six new variants of the family up. Even if it was exhibited at the gems, only to studies, we can expect that it will create one or the other new version into production. Up the VW buggy maybe excluded. But the very successful, higher set-up to cross in 2013 after the 5-door up to the market.

And even pawing at you with their hooves Skoda : the successful Volkswagen subsidiary would immediately benefit on several fronts: through millions of money thrown at marketing hype around the VW Up and of course by the use of the technical basis for a direct and favorable positionedcompetitors named Skoda Citigo. If VW does not plays the spoilsport, we may Citigo after the 5-door, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012, expect the cross-derivative called up

Skoda Skoda Scout Citigo.

From 2013 or 2014 is Skoda's cross-up rival "Citigo Scout"




Might look like a Skoda Scout Citigo from 2013/2014, shows "Auto Manipulator" Theophilus Chin. His design has actually very realistic and is based on Skoda's ability to budget cars with very high quality and stylish design to manufacture. The design comes with a few visual highlights such as the black roof, schwart painted door mirrors, body-color painted brake calipers, wheels and underbody protection in the Skoda RS-style.

1,000 euros cheaper than the VW version

At the start of Citigo should come with the current Scout Citigo three cylinders. Both have a capacity of one liter and offer 60 and 75 hp. The average consumption is Citigo-3-door, according to Skoda data at 4.2 to 4.3 liters per hundred kilometers to and from the 75 PS version at 4.7 liters. Price should be around the Skoda Scout Citigo 10,000 euros, which should correspond to a reduction of the VW Cross up to about 1,000 €.

[Images: Thephiluschin.com]

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Elegancy on the Skoda Superb Design

Skoda Superb was revealed at Geneva Motor Show which was held in 2008. This new car variant is designed for replacing its predecessor which was launched in 2001. This Skoca Superb is aimed to attract concervative cunsomer, so that this Superb variant is designed with good exterior performance by presenting horizontal lines. The ample room inside Skoda Superb is designed to give coziness for passenger despite except giving wide luggage.

The headlight on the front detail is completed with Bi-Xenon lamp and featured by AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System). The side detail that measures 4,838 mm is decorated with horizontal line began from front headlight and makes its end at the rear light. The wider appearance of this vehicle is caused by the side preview which is presented together with combined lights that wrap around its. the chrome strips is given on the side windows, luggage compartment cover and side doors as well.

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