Skoda Rapid: serve as the basis for a new compact

Skoda Rapid: serve as the basis for a new compact. Several years are mulling over the possibility of launching a hatchback with which to expand its catalog, an option that was not finished though curdle up in a couple of occasions seemed to be imminent announcement. Finally, from Skoda has confirmed the arrival of the new compact model that will build the sedan Skoda Rapid, a curious solution given that the rumors about his arrival had emerged long before you finally submit the Czech manufacturer the new saloon .

This alteration in the sequence a priori more logical presentation of updates to Skoda, has meant that, when we know all the details and dates of the new Skoda Rapid, the compact of the Czech firm is still a project. A project that also will follow all the guidelines set in the development of Rapid, which both in appearance and performance will be very similar to the saloon. A car that, given the pricing of the brand, can have a significant impact on sales in the segment C.

Vision Concept D
since its introduction in the last Geneva Motor Show 2011 of Concept Vision D, given by the imminent arrival of the compact Czech from this approach. However, further development of this idea gave rise to the expected sedan, if not the lines of what has ended up being the Skoda Rapid, which merged the work of this Mission Vision D and L, a sedan ending marking the final appearance of the saloon.

It is, therefore, the design of the D Vision Concept that we have as a reference to the possible appearance of this new compact three-door car in the line of what they are currently offering models like the Ford Focus, Renault Megane or even the Seat Leon. Will have to see what kind of engines equip it before evaluating its potential success, but probably will be competitively priced options thanks to more austere than that of those cars mentioned in terms of equipment.

A hatchback from a saloon
the design of this more than likely new Skoda model will depart from that seen in D Vision concept, but its final appearance will be similar to the Skoda Rapid. In fact, the lines will be similar, but with a truncated rear and finished in vertical cut its final dimensions. The rest of it will look almost identical; although it does have retouching is certain details like the headlights with the intention to give a more dynamic, making the difference between models of different segments.

A set of details that require close watch for news about the upcoming release of the compact Skoda, a car that no estimates yet on a possible submission. Anyway, taking the time in other projects of Czech manufacturer, we are talking about a period of one or two years.