The new Skoda Rapid and Spaceback 2017 stand out for small cosmetic changes, new equipment and the arrival of the 1.0 TSI petrol engine.

After four years in the market for Skoda Rapid and three for Skoda Spaceback, it is time to update both the small sedan Skoda as his version of compact body. At first glance, what is striking is its New front design, with headlamps which can optionally be integrated with Xenon day and led flashers. As well It is redesigned the lower front bumper, with modified antinieblas now joined by a chrome line in the range Style stop trying to visually increase the width of the car versions.

Other developments in the Spaceback exterior designs and Skoda Rapid 2017 the mark five new designs for tires and three body colors available- -of 13. In addition, in Spaceback with Style equipment in the rear, we find a greater glass area on their honeymoon, which can be complemented with a panoramic roof of 1.71 by 1.15 meters.

Little touches inside and great solutions

In its inside change door trim and dashboard, the air-conditioning module as well as very slightly instrumentation. The most interesting is the arrival of two USB connectors for the rear seats for charging mobile devices, which bind to other solutions “Simply Clever” as the folding tray, the false floor adjustable trunk, the hole for umbrella or the blade at the top of ice storage container among many other things.

Mechanically, the only novelty is the tetracilíndrico relay 1.2 TSI versions of 90 and 110 hp 1.0 TSI by tricilíndrico with 95 or 110 hp. The first manual 5-speed automatic or piloted DSG dual clutch 7 and the second manual only 6 gears. This is a more compact and lightweight -reduces propellant mass 10 kg-, which despite its architecture does not provide a vibration level or higher than its predecessor great sound. It feels elastic and powerful power levels with a better light in performance for small-between 0.2 and 0.3 s faster in the 0-100 km / h with 11 s for both carrocerías-, fruit of his extra 5 hp keeping the torque figure, and almost the same records for the 110, which slightly increases your pleasure to use thanks to the 2.5 mkg more torque it provides. Yes are more differences in consumption, with a reduction of 0.3 l / 100 km in the access version 0.4 in the 110 HP, 4.4 and 4.5 l / 100 km average respectively .

Mechanical petrol range is completed by the refined 1.4 TSI 125 hp, associated DSG 7 speed. Diesel is started with 1.4 TDI three-cylinder with 90 hp, 5-speed manual or DSG 7, or 115 hp, 5-speed manual, which by its rougher touch, worse response and high sound level is not recommended against the TSI gasoline. Much better option is the 1.6 TDI 115 hp, more satisfactory from any plane that 1.4 TDI and only 0.2 l / 100 consumption according to official data. All engines are turbocharged, direct injection system combined with automatic stop and start in arrests and with energy recovery system; charging the battery in deceleration phases to reduce tension and therefore consumption.

Skoda Rapid Spaceback and 2017: Reference behavior

Per rack, for its approach, despite not having novelties, both excel well above the average of the hypothetical rivals. They are agile, safe and easy to drive, although suspensions do not have as elaborate as, for example, a Octavia therefore effectively as comfort.

As to equipment, the Skoda Rapid Spaceback and 2017 premiere automatic lights which light up in low light, when operating the wipers … – with automatic switching between dipped / main beam and fog lights with cornering lights. Both are offered with three equipment levels: Active, Ambition and Style, which in Spaceback range adds sporty Monte Carlo, with: grille, spoiler, mirror housings and alloy wheels 16 “black, glass darkened rear, specific upholstery, red stitching for the steering wheel, gear knob and armrest design carbon moldings, bi-xenon headlamps, air conditioning and panoramic roof among other things.

They are not yet defined prices for our country, but everything indicates that it will rise between 500 and 750 euros, which will offer a Rapid from 14,250 euros and a Spaceback from 13,900 euros; that offers funding will enable the Rapid boot from about 13,000 euros. Orders are already allowed, although for the first deliveries will have to wait until the end of June.

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