2014 Silver Skoda Rapid available in Edinburgh for £4,495.

Description

The Skoda Rapid is another example of the Volkswagen Group's Czech arm doing what it does best. By stretching out a platform designed for a small car, Skoda is able to offer impressive space and practicality, but with the running costs and ease-of-driving of a supermini. The resulting Rapid looked for all the world like a scaled-down Octavia, right down to its 'fastback' saloon-style silhouette (though the boot opening is actually a conventional hatchback). However, under the skin you'll find an assortment of parts more closely related to the dinky Volkswagen Polo. It's a formula that proved to work quite well, and the Rapid became very popular with taxi firms – proving that the Rapid is a great choice for those who value dependability and practicality. It certainly has the latter in spades, with a huge boot and plenty of space for four adults. At the same time, its cheap components and downsized engine meant purchase and running costs were similarly low. The Rapid is powered by a familiar selection of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines shared with other Volkswagen Group cars (SEAT, Volkswagen and Audi). There are no performance variants available (the Rapid isn't that kind of car, which is ironic given its name). There's a stronger focus on efficiency than speed and, as such, the biggest, most powerful engine available is a 1.6-litre TDI diesel with 115hp. The Rapid isn't a particularly exciting car to look at from the outside. It's the inside where it really impresses, with enough space for four adults to fit comfortably and a huge boot hidden beneath that elongated tailgate. It's all familiar Skoda stuff inside too, with a solid build and a functional, easy-to-understand layout that's very easy to get comfortable in. It feels well-built though, and is available with the usual selection of Skoda's Simply Clever storage solutions to make life a little easier. Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.