Does anyone know when the current Rapid will be replaced, perhaps to based on a newer platform?

 

I did google but could't find any information on this.

I don't think that info has been announced yet, but based on normal product cycles, I would say we'll see the new 7 seat 'Kodiak' first, then Facelifted Octavia, new Yeti, then maybe new Rapid? It was launched in 2012 so probably due for replacement around 2018?

It had just a 'facelift' this year. First one will be on the road in june?

 

Bigest changes: side blinkers in the mirrors, new armrest, speedo's change, new gen radio's,... onther things?

New engines too...

 

All the chat on here about MY16 cars is about the facelift ones - on sale for the last 7 or 8 months here.

It had just a 'facelift' this year. First one will be on the road in june?

 

Bigest changes: side blinkers in the mirrors, new armrest, speedo's change, new gen radio's,... onther things?

 

I took delivery of a My16 car last week.. includes a lot of the new changes plus LED DRLS

Yeah - facelifts are already on the road!

I don't expect the Rapid to be replaced by a whole new car until 2020. I predict 2018 will see a second facelift (again, plastics changes rather than metalwork), with a new platform launch in late 2020 for deliveries in early 2021.

Unlike the other cars in the range, the Rapid is tied to the fate of the Santana in China, where the aim is maximising sales from a low cost platform. Lifespan of the platform will therefore be in the 7-8 year range.

This is an approach also favoured by Peugeot Citroen, which has a habit of keeping platforms and models in the range way past their shelf life. Citroen C4 and the last model Peugeot 307 and 308 for example.

Unlike the other cars in the range, the Rapid is tied to the fate of the Santana in China, where the aim is maximising sales from a low cost platform. Lifespan of the platform will therefore be in the 7-8 year range.

This is an approach also favoured by Peugeot Citroen, which has a habit of keeping platforms and models in the range way past their shelf life. Citroen C4 and the last model Peugeot 307 and 308 for example.

Who else thinks it's a good thing?

If we are waiting for a Santana replacement, bear in mind that the previous Santana ran from 1984 to about 2013, so the new 2013 one (or Rapid) should be replaced around 2042!!!

Edited 5 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

Loving the colour of this new Rapid / Santana but the interior - No thanks...

 

http://www.vw.com.cn/en/models/GranSantana/Gallery.html

 

Still, someone on here might want leather seats for their Spaceback.

Edited 5 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

Cool, didn t know there were some allready on the road.

I would like leather :-)

Now that I like...

What? Tangerine leather?  Weird...

 

The Audi-look rear lights are nice though...

Edited 5 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

I like the leather too.

What? Tangerine leather?  Weird...

 

The Audi-look rear lights are nice though...

Sure looks beautiful from behind. I also like the flat bottom steering wheel. The wooden finish though is horrible!

What? Tangerine leather?  Weird...

I recieved something today :-)

Edited 6 February, 201610 yr by RiderXXL

Sure looks beautiful from behind. I also like the flat bottom steering wheel. The wooden finish though is horrible!

 

Yeah. China market tastes do not look good, wildly modern orange leather with retro dark wood - if fact only that wood clashes with the rest.

 

 

I recieved something today :-)

 

Whats that?  Leather seat covers from alibaba??? Get them on and show us the picture

Edited 6 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

 

The wood sits better in the sedan with Beige (or Black) leather, but not with the sporty look in the Spaceback...

Whats that?  Leather seat covers from alibaba??? Get them on and show us the picture

Not from alibaba :-/ But for me the interior was to uni-color and not cheerfull.

I ll order some pieces at the skoda dealer for the front seats and will then instal everything at once. Will keep you posted in my project topic.

Everybody has got his own taste and choises where you want to spend some of your money :-)

Thanks for the informed responses. I actually liked the santana when it was new

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Yes in 1984 with the 5 cylinder engine it was a quality machine. I bought an Audi Coupe which was pretty much the same car with a different body - it was fantastic for the time.

Edited 7 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

That car looks great, the colour can be changed but the style of interior and exterior are great!!!!

 

The wood sits better in the sedan with Beige (or Black) leather, but not with the sporty look in the Spaceback...

 

I dont like that... never liked cars which do half a job with the beige... theres too much going on there, chrome, beige plastic, black dash, wood trim and black gloss too ?? part bin special

Edited 8 February, 201610 yr by RickTT

 part bin special

 

The Rapid Toledo and Santana to a t

 

All on the same stretched (old) Polo with Mk4 Golf bits - Surprisingly good considering.

Edited 9 February, 201610 yr by camelspyyder

The Rapid Toledo and Santana to a t

 

All on the same stretched (old) Polo with Mk4 Golf bits - Surprisingly good considering.

 

At least with the UK build they use the same bins.

 

The light switch in the head lining on our SB is the same one as my Golf MK4 1.8T GTI lol

At least with the UK build they use the same bins.

The light switch in the head lining on our SB is the same one as my Golf MK4 1.8T GTI lol

And shared with probably 90% of all VAG products since about 1998 I reckon