Revised 2017 Rapid

[AJR77]

Details of the revised Rapid has been release:-

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/skoda-rapid-and-rapid-spaceback-facelifts-revealed-ahead

 

Good to see the introduction of the 1.0 TSI engine in 94hp (in the Golf it has it as 85hp so it might be a miss print) and 108hp which I guess replaces the old 1.2T.

Strange they are keeping the 1.4 TSI 125hp engine (which is still available on the new 2017 revised Golf) and not installed  the newer 1.5 TSI 150hp engine which would give a larger power separation option to that of the 108hp engine.

Looking at the photos the car looks classy with its cosmetic revisions.

Edited 22 February, 2017 by AJR77

[skoda1982]

ŠKODA RAPID - optimized interior and exterior

2/22/2017

ŠKODA is enhancing the elegant and affordable family favourites ŠKODA RAPID and RAPID ŠKODA SPACEBACK with numerous innovations.

New lighting systems ensure even greater safety. Passengers are 'always online' thanks to a WLAN hotspot. The new programme includes two 1.0-TSI engines with three cylinders, which are efficient and low-emission, yet dynamic. The upgraded models will be presented to the public for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show (7 – 19 March, 2017).

Positioned between the ŠKODA FABIA and ŠKODA OCTAVIA, the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK are in the class of compact cars and set the benchmark for spaciousness among the direct competition. Compact on the outside, they boast a tremendous amount of space on the inside. Now both models have been optimized

Newly designed front and rear
The visual enhancement of the ŠKODA RAPID is particularly evident at the front. The modified fog lights shine in the newly designed lower part of the bumper. A narrow chrome strip (standard from Style up) connects the lights and creates a wider-looking front end.  Black-tinted covers on the taillights in the distinctive C-shape (ŠKODA RAPID LED technology as an option) give the rear an even sportier look. The ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK now also features an extended rear window. The boot door, popular for its size and width, makes it easy to load the luggage compartment. The side view on both models is characterized by the long wheelbase and the coupe-like silhouette, with a sharp tornado line creating an interplay of light and shadow.

The wheels are available in new designs: COSTA for the size 15 inch, EVORA (silver) and VIGO (silver / black metallic) for the size 16 inch, TRIUS (silver), and TORINO (black polished, for the Monte Carlo edition) the size 17 inch.

New intelligent lights
The main headlights of the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK now shine with bi-xenon lights, the daytime running light uses LED technology. The Light Assistant completes the programme: It activates the daytime running light with the ignition. A sensor then continually measures the light conditions and switches the headlights on or off automatically. This applies to both twilight and driving through tunnels. A predetermined time for brightness can be set using the Coming Home and Leaving Home functions. The vehicle environment is illuminated so that the passengers can safely get in our out.

Finally, the high-beam assistant always ensures optimal illumination of the road. In the dark and at speeds above 60 km/h, the sensor detects vehicles ahead (up to a distance of 400 meters), as well as on-coming traffic (up to 1,000 meters) and dims the lights as appropriate.

Benchmark for spaciousness
The interior of the upgraded ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK features many design changes. Firstly, new inlays have been added to the four doors. The air nozzles in the dashboard, the instruments and the control panel of the manual air-conditioning system have also been redesigned.
The compact exterior dimensions and the comparatively spacious interior make the ŠKODA RAPID (4.48 meters long, 1.71 meters wide, 1.46 meters high) and the ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK (4.30 meters long, 1.71 meters wide 1.46 meters high) extremely popular with families. The interior seats up to five passengers. The headroom in the rear of the ŠKODA RAPID has a generous 972 millimetres (ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK: 980 millimetres), the legroom in both models is 65 millimetres. With a capacity of 550 litres (ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK: 415 litres), the boot volume of the ŠKODA RAPID sets the benchmark among the competition.

New, dynamic and efficient three-cylinder TSI engines
As part of the upgrade, a 1.0-litre TSI engine is now available for the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK. Responsiveness and efficiency characterise the three-cylinder, which is available in two power levels:

ŠKODA RAPID
1.0 TSI with 70 kW (95 PS), top speed of 187 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 11,0 sec., consumption combined 4,4 l/100 km, CO2 101 g/km
1.0 TSI with 81 kW (110 PS), top speed of 200 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 9,8 sec., consumption combined 4,5 l/100 km, CO2 104 g/km.

ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK
1.0 TSI with 70 kW (95 PS), top speed of 184 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 11,0 sec., consumption combined 4,4 l/100 km, CO2 101 g/km
1.0 TSI with 81 kW (110 PS), top speed of 198 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 9,8 sec., consumption combined 4,5 l/100 km, CO2 104 g/km.

The new petrol engine combines numerous advantages: Thanks to the compact design and the aluminium crankcase, it weighs ten kilograms less than the 1.2-litre unit used previously, and runs particularly quietly. On account of the low free-inertia forces, a balance shaft, which would otherwise be used in a three-cylinder, is not required. This reduces the weight and helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The oil pump achieves the same effect with a flow-adjustable output; the required oil pressure is continuously adapted to the engine load. The intercooler turbocharger is integrated into the intake manifold, which means that the charge pressure spontaneously builds up.

In addition to the two 1.0 TSI, three other engines are available for the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK. All powertrains are equipped with brake energy recovery, a start-stop system and meet the EU6 emission standard. The diesel engines operate with direct common-rail injection and diesel particulate filters. The following are available:

ŠKODA RAPID
1.4 TSI with 92 kW (125 hp), top speed of 208 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 9,0 sec., consumption combined 4.8 l/100 km, CO2 113 g/km.
1.4 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp), top speed of 185 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 11,7 sec., consumption combined 3,9 l/100 km, CO2 103 g/km.
1.6 TDI with 85 kW (116 hp), top speed of 201 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 10,0 sec., consumption combined 4,1 l/100 km, CO2 107 g/km.

ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK
1.4 TSI with 92 kW (125 hp), top speed of 205 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 8,9 sec., consumption combined 4.8 l/100 km, CO2 113 g/km.
1.4 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp), top speed of 183 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 11,6 sec., consumption combined 3,9 l/100 km, CO2 103 g/km.
1.6 TDI with 85 kW (116 hp), top speed of 198 km/h, 0 – 100 km/h in 9,9 sec., consumption combined 4,1 l/100 km, CO2 107 g/km.

ŠKODA Connect - WLAN hotspot and help at the touch of a button
Passengers in the upgraded ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK are always online thanks to the WLAN hotspot. The new ŠKODA Connect services consist of Infotainment Online and CareConnect services. Infotainment Online is the online traffic information, which transmits the traffic flow on the selected route in real time and suggests a traffic jam route. Other available information consist of fuel stations including current fuel prices, parking spaces, current news and weather. 

CareConnect services support the driver in many situations, and are available for all equipment variants and the Amundsen and Swing infotainment systems. The data is transferred via a permanently integrated SIM card. The offer includes the automatic emergency call, which can be used to establish a connection to an emergency call centre or operated manually even after a restraint system has been triggered.

The CareConnect services also include a breakdown call function, which can be used to arrange help when needed or answer questions on vehicle technology, and the Proactive Service. This makes it possible to transfer maintenance-relevant vehicle data to the ŠKODA workshop in good time before a service. Via the ŠKODA Connect app on the smartphone, at any time the driver can remotely access vehicle information, find out whether the windows, doors or sunroof are closed, and view the fuel gauge of the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK. In addition, it is possible to send navigation information to the car and display the current parking position of the vehicle on the smartphone.

The music and navigation systems of the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK are based on the second-generation modular infotainment kit. Features such as the ŠKODA surround system, Bluetooth hands-free kit and an Apple-compatible USB port come as standard or are available as options. The smartphone interface SmartLink+, which supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLinkTM and SmartGate standards, can also be used with the ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK display.

Comprehensive active and passive safety
The ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK continue to feature a wide range of safety systems: The electronic stabilization control ESC and a continual tyre-pressure monitoring, for example, come as standard. They also feature the multi-collision brake, which, in the event of an accident, reduces the risk of multiple collisions by preventing the continuous rolling of the vehicle. The trailer-stabilization programme expands the electronic stabilization control.

Modern assistance systems, such as fatigue detection and Front Assist, including city emergency braking function, are also available for both models. Optional features, such as fog lamps with integrated cornering light and Hill-Climb Assist increase the active safety level. The park distance control for front and rear ensures comfort and safety.

The passive safety systems protect the occupants in the event of an impact, inter alia, with six airbags in the front, side and head area, as well as height-adjustable three-point safety belts with belt tensioners as standard. KESSY provides even more comfort. The abbreviation stands for the keyless entry and start-stop system. By touching the sensor on the door handle, the vehicle unlocks or locks automatically. The ‘Start/Stop Engine’ button starts or stops the engine.

'Simply Clever': two additional USB ports in the rear
ŠKODA is known for its numerous 'Simply Clever' solutions. Ideas that make passengers' journey on board even more enjoyable. The new additions to the upgraded ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK include two USB ports in the back, which can be used to charge smartphones or other small mobile devices. Furthermore, the following practical details can be found in the vehicle (standard or optional): ice scraper in the fuel tank cover, boot mat – one side carpet, the other rubber, a holder for the hi-viz vest under the driver's seat, umbrella in the compartment under the passenger seat, portable waste container, USB port and multimedia holders in the centre console, ticket holder on the windshield, various cup holders, nets on the reverse of the front seats and a net programme for the boot.

[AJR77]

So it looks like the lower powered 1.0TFS is going to be a 95hp.

Which seems a bit miss opportunity of having a reduced priced 85hp engine, which in the Golf offer 0-62 in 11.9, which would be the same performance as the diesel 1.4 with 0-62 in 11.7 in the Rapid.

 

I've found the current Rapid engine choices a bit strange with the 1.4TSI DSG only available on mid trim SE and a lack of automatic option on any other petrol engines.

Also in the UK the current Rapid Spaceback having been reduced the option of a petrol engine being a 1.2TSI 90hp and 110hp.

 

I guess Skoda are placing the Rapid against entry level Focus and Astra so would only need to offer limited engine spec.

[Rooted]

Just a couple of weeks back the top man at VW said the age of downsizing was over, so he meant at VW and Audi then and Skoda & Seat will be using up the smaller capacity engines that VW had not long ago introduced for sometime to come.

[RickTT]

Thanks for sharing...

 

Interestingly though.. the CO2 emissions on the TDI engines has gone up ? how can this be ?

[mattshaw]

I'm glad they have'nt split the headlights like they have with the new Octavia.

[AJR77]

2 hours ago, RickTT said:

Thanks for sharing...

 

Interestingly though.. the CO2 emissions on the TDI engines has gone up ? how can this be ?

 

Here is a comparison between the November 2016 brochure and revised numbers in a table.

 

 

ŠKODA RAPID

November 2016	Revised
1.4 TSI 125PS DSG	1.4 TSI 125hp
Combine 4.8 l/100km	4.8 l/100 km
114 g/km	113 g/km
1.4 TDI CR 90PS	1.4 TDI 90hp
Combine 3.8 l/100km	combined 3,9 l/100 km
101 g/km	103 g/km
1.6 TDI CR 115PS	1.6 TDI 116hp
Combine 3.8 l/100km	combined 4.1 l/100 km
99 g/km	107 g/km

 

ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK

November 2016	Revised
	1.4 TSI 125hpS
	4.8 l/100 km
	113 g/km
1.4 TDI CR 90PS	1.4 TDI 90hp
Combine 3.8 l/100km	combined 3,9 l/100 km
101 g/km	103 g/km
1.6 TDI CR 115PS	1.6 TDI 116hp
Combine 3.8 l/100km	combined 4.1 l/100 km
99 g/km	107 g/km

 

The 1.6 seems to have the biggest change as there is a power increase as well as being less fuel efficient.

 

[RickTT]

Thanks for this... Our MY16 1.4TDI SE Sport is 94g/km ...

 

So the MY17 has gone up, and then the MY18...  Wonder if the VAG group are making some contingency in the numbers...

 

 

#################

 

 Vehicle make
SKODA
Date of first registration
January 2016
Year of manufacture
2016
Cylinder capacity (cc)
1422 cc
CO₂Emissions
94 g/km
Fuel type
DIESEL
Export marker
No
Vehicle status
Tax not due
Vehicle colour
RED
Vehicle type approval
M1
Wheelplan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY

 

Edited 23 February, 2017 by RickTT

[camelspyyder]

maybe they stopped lying...

 

for fear of getting caught again.

 

 

 

 

Edited 24 February, 2017 by camelspyyder

[camelspyyder]

So an almost un-noticeable facelift, apart from another round of tiny turbos that wont get close to the claimed mpg, and being petrol triples will add a tinny thrummy noise to what is now a reasonably refined car. I've driven an Ibiza with this motor and it feels quickish for a 1.0, but not my cup of tea at all.

 

What's the point of the MY17 changes unless there's something really new for MY18?

 

 

Edited 24 February, 2017 by camelspyyder

[skoda1982]

ŠKODA celebrates production 13 millionth engine

2/20/2017

State-of-the-art three-cylinder 1.0 TSI combines compact design with exemplary smoothness.

ŠKODA has produced the 13 millionth engine.  At the same time, the production of the new 1.0 TSI powertrain commences at the Mladá Boleslav engine plant.  The three-cylinder turbo petrol engine belongs to the EA 211 family of engines, which ŠKODA builds in four displacement volumes. The four-valve unit with aluminium engine block is characterized by its compact dimensions and exemplary running smoothness. The production of powertrains at ŠKODA’s headquarters began in 1899, when Václav Klement and Václav Laurin, the brand’s founding fathers, constructed their first motorcycle. 

“The milestone of 13 million units produced by ŠKODA represents 118 years of engineering skill and the performance of our team," says Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA Board Member for Production and Logistics. "Our headquarters is one of the longest-established sites in the automotive industry for the construction and development of powertrains. With the production launch of the TSI three-cylinder EA 211 series, we are adding another chapter to this success story." 

The first powertrain to leave Laurin & Klement’s workshop in Mladá Boleslav was a 1.25 hp single cylinder for the Slavia motorcycles built by the company that was founded in 1895. Previously, Laurin and Klement had built bicycles under the brand name ‘Slavia’ in the Central-Bohemian town. In 1905, they constructed their first automobile, the Voiturette A, with a water-cooled 1,005 cc engine and 7 horsepower. In 1997, six years after the company’s relaunch under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, ŠKODA supplied engines from Mladá Boleslav to sister brands within the group for the first time. 

The production of the EA 211 model series began in 2012. This engine family is characterized by an aluminium cylinder block and twin overhead camshafts, which actuate four valves per cylinder. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head. 

The new 1.0 TSI once again extends the range of the engine family. The modern three-cylinder has weight-optimized, forged connecting rods and aluminium pistons. It does not require a balance shaft and features exemplary running smoothness. Compared to comparatively powerful four-cylinder engines, it is more compact, lighter and generates less friction, and thus operates much more efficiently.  

In recent years, ŠKODA has significantly increased the main plant’s production capacity for both vehicles and engines. Today, up to 2,300 engines are built in Mladá Boleslav per day. Some 1,400 people are employed in engine production. ŠKODA is continually investing in the expansion of engine development and production. In 2014, the company opened its new engine centre. The following year, construction work on the extension began, which will be operational in March, 2017. 

In addition to engines, ŠKODA produces gearboxes for its own models and models of sister brands. In Mladá Boleslav, the MQ 100 and MQ 200 manual transmissions run off the production lines, and the DQ 200 automatic direct-shift gearbox is produced at Vrchlabí, where the 1.5-millionth DSG was recently produced. 

Milestones in ŠKODA engine production in Mladá Boleslav
1997:  ŠKODA supplies engines to the Volkswagen Group for the first time; The first unit is a 1.0-litre petrol engine with 37 kW (50 hp) for the Group's small cars.
2001:  The production of the 1.2 HTP from the family EA 111 begins In Mladá Boleslav.
2009:  The EA 111 powertrain family is extended to include the turbo-petrol 1.2 TSI.
2012:  In Mladá Boleslav, the construction of the motor centre begins. The centre houses 21 new engine and component test stands. It opens in April 2014. The new EA 211 family of engines is launched with versions 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI.
2014:   The naturally aspirated petrol 1.6 MPI and 1.0 MPI extend the EA 211 family. The three-millionth 1.2 HTP engine runs off the line.
2015:  ŠKODA lays the foundations for the engine-centre extension in Mladá Boleslav 
 500 000 units of the EA 211 engine family built.
2016:   Next jubilee – one million EA 211 powertrains produced.
2017:   Production launch of the state-of-the-art EA 211 three cylinder 1.0 TSI.

[Race Blue]

Edited 27 February, 2017 by Race Blue

[camelspyyder]

These revisions are incoming so are these the MY18 cars then?

[RickTT]

I will be very surprised if the UK sees the montecarlo style interior with the flat bottom steering wheel... 

 

May order one in White with xenons later in the year.

[SurreyJohn]

Some more info on the revised versions is now available as part of the Geneva motorshow press releases

 

https://media.skoda-auto.com/en/_layouts/Skoda.PRPortal/pressrelease.aspx?ID=1191

 

 

[RickTT]

32 minutes ago, SurreyJohn said:

Some more info on the revised versions is now available as part of the Geneva motorshow press releases

 

https://media.skoda-auto.com/en/_layouts/Skoda.PRPortal/pressrelease.aspx?ID=1191

 

 

Thanks 

[RickTT]

We need the monte Carlo in the UK 

[RickTT]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who wants to bet the UK wont see the Rapid Spaceback MonteCarlo ?

 

 

 

[Vtronic]

For the exterior just minor headlights changes then, I was expecting more,it looks just like mine. They apparently focused on interior gadgets, but they should have added the new octavia amundsen, would have been cool.

 

[RickTT]

2 hours ago, Vtronic said:

For the exterior just minor headlights changes then, I was expecting more,it looks just like mine. They apparently focused on interior gadgets, but they should have added the new octavia amundsen, would have been cool.

 

 

2 hours ago, Vtronic said:

For the exterior just minor headlights changes then, I was expecting more,it looks just like mine. They apparently focused on interior gadgets, but they should have added the new octavia amundsen, would have been cool.

 

 

 

I agree.. They should be putting the newer sized systems in

[GavChap]

Reckon those headlights would be able to retrofit? They look the same shape.

[MyPug10G]

Spoke to the dealer today and they expect to see the face lifted model around November. No news on models though. 

[dukedl]

On 10. 3. 2017 at 14:20, GavChap said:

Reckon those headlights would be able to retrofit? They look the same shape.

 

yeah, interested in this also but they could be pricey

[Race Blue]

Interior comparison shots , only just noticed that the interior door handles have changed. 

[AJR77]

Looking at the photos it looks like the aux radio connection is either analogue 3.5mm jack or usb under the Climate control.

Does the Rapid not use VW's proprietary MDI (Multi Device Interface)?

 

I think VW had to use the interface for so many years, so it might have ended now.

 

Looking at the November 2016 brochure it says :-

 

MDI allows you to control and play your mp3 player through the car's infotainment system. This feature is not compatible with Apple
devices. To use an Apple device, we recommend Bluetooth® streaming or purchasing the Apple communication cable (compatible up to
iPhone 4/4S). Please speak to your local ŠKODA Retailer

 

On the January 2014  Fabia brochure it states the following for MDI:-

There is also an optional MDI (Multi Device Interface) cable.

This enables you to connect a variety of music players through the purchase of additional cables (through retailer supplied accessories)
from ipods to devices with USB or mini USB ports.