Skoda Rapid Spaceback Review, Specs & Performance

Overview of the Skoda Rapid Spaceback

Quality family estate delivers

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback offers families a versatile and sensible choice in an impressive package. The overall design and feel is a practical one with nice levels of handling and space.

ENGINES AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK

There are two efficient 1.0 litre TSI engines that have three cylinders and both are good performers. The smaller engine produces 95 PS and will return around 64 mpg with emissions of 101g/km. The top speed for vehicles with this engine is 114 mph with a 0 to 62 mph time of 11 seconds. Of those who want better performance for a small family estate car, the 1.0 litre TSI unit producing 110 PS will deliver a top speed of 123 mph and fuel consumption of 63 mpg. That's a small price to pay for the improvement in performance - its zero to 62 mph time is less than 10 seconds while CO2 emissions are 104g/km.

Skoda also offers its Rapid Spaceback with two diesel units, a 1.4 turbocharged unit producing 90 PS will return 72 mpg with a top speed of 113 mph and a 1.6 litre unit will produce 116 PS and have a top speed of 123 mph fuel economy of 74 mpg. For those who are driving around town, the petrol engines are sound performers while the diesel engines are excellent for cruising on motorways at high speed.

EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING

The exterior design for the Skoda Rapid Spaceback was revamped in 2017 with new technology and a new instrument display. The connectivity levels were also improved and the availability of an Internet hotspot was provided. Overall, the styling and equipment tweaks makes the small estate an interesting proposition since it has good levels of handling and lots of comfort. It's also a spacious car with lots of legroom for the occupants in the rear seats with a boot size of 415 litres making it one of the largest in its segment.

Out on the road, the handling is enjoyable and there is more responsive and grip than from the Rapid’s siblings and it's a comfortable place to spend time in for long journeys. The extra space makes it a practical choice not only with a sizeable boot but for the occupants as well. Skoda offers the Rapid Spaceback with its care connect service which has a breakdown call function which can call for help when necessary. There’s also a connected app so drivers can remotely access the vehicle’s information and find out whether they have remembered to close the doors, windows and sunroof. There’s a good selection of safety features as well including electronic stabilisation control and tyre pressure monitoring. There's also a multi-collision braking assist with driver fatigue and city emergency braking also available. Other options include foglamps with a cornering function and hill start assist.

Essentially, the Skoda Rapid is an ideal choice for those who want a small family estate car that's nice to drive and will tick every box a family is looking for.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK

Why not have a look at the Rapid Spaceback on the official Skoda UK company website and get the latest news about the Rapid Spaceback in the UK at The Rapid Spaceback owners' club and forum site. You may also like to see what they're saying about it on the Top Gear website.