Skoda Rapid Spaceback teased, to debut in Frankfurt

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Teased in this set of images is the upcoming Skoda Rapid Spaceback. Essentially an estate version of the global-market Rapid (not to be confused with the earlier Indian-market Rapid), the Spaceback is expected to make its debut at the Frankfurt show in September.

In the same way the Rapid hatch bridges the gap between the Fabia and Octavia, this one should sit between the Fabia Combi and Octavia Combi.

Auto Express says that the Spaceback is externally similar to the standard hatch up to the C-pillars, after which it gets its own estate shape, but those trademark C-shaped tail lamps remain. Reportedly, its rear doors are longer and its rear quarter windows, larger. Needless to say, boot capacity should be more than the hatch’s 550 litres.

The powerplant menu is expected to be shared with the hatch, including a new 90 hp 1.6 litre TDI that can be specified with a fuel efficiency package which adds low-rolling resistance tyres, regenerative braking and stop-start.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • JustWannaSay on Jul 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    i see Saga BLM!! Saga BLM Hatchback? Huhuhu

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  • gOOsh on Jul 15, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    errr… rear design looks like preve hatch…
    my 2cent..

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  • Meetie on Jul 15, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Don’t worry Proton it will not be sold here with price RM60K…keep your acting as jagoh kampong OK

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  • chris.p on Jul 16, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Just read UK review and it says the boot space is less than the hatch but passenger space is class leading..

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