Earlier, the facelifted version of the upcoming Skoda Rapid was spotted doing rounds during a road-test. Now more images of the updated sedan have surfaced revealing more details.
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The front grille has been reshaped to look sleeker and is now outlined with chrome, while the headlamps have also been redesigned with a sharper and more aggressive styling. Due to the new headlamp design, the front fenders are also tweaked. The redesigned front bumper hosts new fog lamps that are still draped. The body lines on the sides remain unchanged. At the back, the Rapid face-lift adds dark borders around the tail lamps and a mildly redesigned rear bumper.
The all new Volkswagen Ameo will likely share the interiors with the Skoda Rapid facelift and will lend it’s new infotainment system with Mirrorlink, rain sensing wipers, cruise control, front center armrest with rear AC vent, Climatronic-automatic AC with dust & pollen filter, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs.
On the technical specifications, the 2016 Skoda Rapid is also expected powered by the engines that do duties under the Ameo’s hood. As for now the current Rapid is available with the 1.6 MPI and the 1.5 TDi engine configurations. The petrol powered 1.6 MPI delivers a peak power of 103 Bhp at 5,250 rpm and 153 Nm of max torque at 3,800 rpm. The 1.5 TDi produces 103 Bhp of power at 4,400rpm and a torque of 250Nm between 1,500 – 2,500 rpm. For now, there are no official words or reports stating the specs of the 2016 Skoda Rapid facelift.
The 2016 Skoda Rapid facelift is expected to be launched by the end of this year. As reported earlier, the automaker might get the new Rapid in the market during the festive season. In the Indian market, the new Rapid will go head on with the Honda City, Volkswagen Vento and the Hyundai Verna.
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Modifications seems to be done by some local car body shop. They seems to have welded sheets to cover head lamps and front grill to make it look more like recent square designs of Skoda other models. Definitely looks like cheap body work.