Hopefully the next model to be released will look a little more attractive...I've heard it will be either called the Popular or Lauretta and fit between the Octavia and Fabia.

Here's a quick sneak preview...from India where it is called the Rapid and is on sale...

http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/IND/model/Rapid/look/Pages/look.aspx

Though I think the European version will resemble the Vision D concept...due in 2012 i think?

Very to see the use of the name Rapid which to me is associated with 2 door coupés, on such a dull four door Fabia II style saloon.

TP

That's a new-nosed VW, built on Mk4 Golf underpinnings for the "slightly less developed" world.

Rich use of the name!

From what I understand the new model is based on the mission L concept, the India only Rapid won't be coming to the uk

That's a new-nosed VW, built on Mk4 Golf underpinnings for the "slightly less developed" world.

Same as Roomster I expect, MK2 Fabia front end, MK1 Octavia back end.

There is a review here.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Auto/Review-Skoda-Rapid/Article1-771672.aspx

The Indian one is just a Fabia saloon isn't it? They've just called it a Rapid. The one we are getting is Golf based, effectively a slightly smaller Octy.