Skoda went ahead and revealed how much its new Rapid Hatchback costs int he British market, where it is available with five engines, and in three trim levels. Prices start from £12,900, which is for the basic S version with the 1.2-litre 75PS engine. Prices end at £17,850 for the Rapid 1.6 TDI CR 105PS in flagship Elegance grade. So even in its most expensive form, the car’s still good value.
To quickly go over the engines details, the Rapid hatchback comes with Four petrol and one diesel engine, mated to five or six-speed manual transmissions or a seven-speed automatic DSG. CO2 emissions start from 114g/km of CO2 (on the 1.6-litre TDI CR 105PS) and insurance ratings starting as low as 7E (for the 1.2-litre 75PS).
As for the equipment, the entry-level version comes as standard with remote central locking, curtain airbags, daytime running lights, rake/reach-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat and electric front windows.
SE trim adds 15-inch alloy wheels, body coloured door mirrors and handles, air-conditioning, Maxi-dot trip computer, MDI (Multi Device Interface), a leather steering wheel and Bluetooth connectivity. The range-topping Elegance meanwhile adds 16-inch alloys, cornering front fog lamps, cruise control, height-adjustable passenger seat, rear electric windows, chrome interior detailing and a four spoke multi-functional steering wheel.
Skoda Rapid Hatchback pricelist:
| Specification | Recommended OTR |
| S | |
| 1.2 75PS | £12,900 |
| 1.2 TSI 86PS | £13,700 |
| SE | |
| 1.2 TSI 86PS | £14,650 |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS | £15,350 |
| 1.4 TSI 122PS DSG | £17,150 |
| 1.6 TDI CR 105PS | £17,100 |
| Elegance | |
| 1.2 TSI 105PS | £16,100 |
| 1.6 TDI CR 105PS | £17,850 |
