First images of Skoda Rapid to China

We knew that Skoda also launched Rapid in the Chinese market, but so far we have not seen the first images of the specific units for this country. Receive important changes despite sharing the basic design of the variant that is already available in Europe.

The front of the Chinese Skoda Rapid debuts a new grille with horizontal bars in the more expensive versions can be chromed. Both bumpers as optical maintain the same style of European units. The biggest changes are concentrated in the rear. Lose the tailgate to become a classic four-door and the optics have been redesigned, sporting a very different style.

In the cockpit there will be slight changes, with soft plastics in some areas that contrast with the hard always European. It will also have more equipment and corrected the inability to handle the rear power windows from the front seats. In China the Rapid will complete a keypad door.

It’s offer engines for now has not been published, but we do know that one of the most demand will have is the 1.6 MPI 105 hp, available with either manual five speeds and automatic. The Rapid is a twin of Santana and New Jetta sold in China, so its manufacture will save enough money. So far not confirmed an adapted version of the SEAT Toledo for this market, but could very well to reach the public en masse.