The Rapid model from Skoda never appealed to the public, and that is mainly because the car manufacturer designed it just for daily basis purposes. And that is why perhaps so many people loved it even from the start – it had a small body, simple interior and economic engines.

However, with the new design that each car manufacturer offers today, Skoda has redefined the classic image of the Rapid and tried to make it more attractive, by making it bigger, wider and of course, more attractive. Below, you can get a taste of the facelifted 2020 Skoda Rapid that everybody has been waiting for some time now.

Unveiled in Russia a couple of months ago, the 2020 Rapid is visibly changed at the exterior. However, the company decided to also add some new enhancements inside the cabin, while working on new safety features as well.

Speaking of manufacturing, the 2020 Skoda Rapid will be built in Russia, at the company`s Rus factory in Kulga. It will come on the market early next year and will have a starting price of around $13,050, the equivalent of 829,000 rubles. Later on, it will also arrive in countries like China and India, but it will only wear a sedan body.

Changes to the Exterior

You can tell at a single glance, that the 2020 Rapid is a completely new car. It now sports triangular LED headlights, which brings it close to the Scala model released in Europe. The sportier looks is given by the new front bumper and hexagonal corporate grille. And that only up front. At the rear, the Scala influence is also present on the horizontal L-shaped LED taillights, which makes the car wider. Other new elements are the updated rear bumper, subtle deck lid spoiler, as well as the “Skoda” logo on the tailgate.

Changes Inside

The interior of the 2020 Skoda Rapid is also influenced by the Scala model. It now looks more appealing and attractive, with better materials and a series of new gadgets. From the Scala, it sports a new digital instrument panel, center console with two USB-C outlets, or the company`s latest infotainment system with a 6.5-inch floating touch-screen display. For extra cash, you can also opt for the much bigger 8-inch display. There is also the winter package with heated windscreen, heated steering wheel and heated seats.

As for safety systems, the 2020 Skoda Rapid is now available with plenty of new features which increase the driver`s driving comfort and safety, like the driver fatigue recognition. Other features also include the Front Assist distance control system, cruise control, emergency braking or parking sensors.

Engine Lineup

Disappointingly, the facelifted Rapid will come with the same engine lineup as the previous model, with a bit more power, however. We mention a 1.4-liter TSI four-cylinder gasoline engine, with output of 123 horsepower. There is also a 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated MPI and and a turbocharged variant, with power between 89 horsepower and 109 horsepower. All engines will be available with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The TSI will also have a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.