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The Škoda Rapid is a name used for models produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto. The name was previously used in the 1930s for the Škoda Rapid (1935–47) and in the 1980s for the rear-engine Skoda Rapid (1984) coupé. Today, the Rapid nameplate is used for two separate small family cars: a liftback and a hatchback from Europe, and a sedan from the Škoda Rapid (2011) based on the Volkswagen Vento. 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 in markets further to the east scheduled to start in early 2014 in Russia. The hatchback called the Rapid Spaceback was officially premiered at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013, with production starting already in August and hitting first markets in September 2013. == Liftback == The Rapid became the first Škoda model to fully feature brand's new design language. Its minimalistic appearance, developed by Škoda chief-designer Josef Kabaň, could have been already seen at the MissionL design study, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was intended to fit between the Fabia and the third-generation Octavia, where Škoda had a gap after the Octavia Tour had been discontinued in 2011. Its outer dimensions (length: 4,483 mm; width: 1,706 mm; height: 1,461 mm) were quite similar to the Octavia Tour (length: 4,572 mm; width: 1,762 mm; height: 1,462 mm), but the Rapid offered more space for rear passengers due to its longer wheelbase (2,602 mm vs. 2578 mm). Despite increasing interior space while reducing outer dimensions, the boot shrunk only by 35 litres (550 l vs. 585 l). Payload remained the same as in the Octavia Tour (535 kg incl. driver). The Rapid line-up features three petrol engines and one diesel with various power outputs, all compliant to Euro 5 standards. All engines are 4-cylinder, except the base 1.2 petrol which is a 3-cylinder unit.() 7-speed DSG is standard for the top-of-the-range 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine, and option for the 1.6-litre diesel with 66 KW. The Rapid is aimed at price-sensitive customers at the entry of the segment A (compact class). With this corresponds the offer of standard equipment and available extras which is close to the Fabia (e.g. the same car radios, navigation system). Trim levels are Active, Ambition and Elegance in most markets, or S, SE and Elegance in the UK. The GreenLine model with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km is available since 2013. All models sold within the EU are equipped with ESC and 6 airbags (front and side for driver and passenger, curtain airbags). With launch of Rapid Spaceback hatchback in 2013, the Rapid models received some enhancements: for instance the rear power windows could be operated from the driver seat, the dashboard can be delivered with decorative strips in one of four options (Graphite metallic, Aluminium look, Piano White and Piano Black). The Rapid introduced some new ‘Simply Clever‘ details, i.e. double-sided mat in the boot (rubber/textile), warning-vest holder under driver's seat, removable waste bin in door panelling and ice scraper on the fuel tank flap. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Škoda Rapid (2012)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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