• ŠKODA’s new compact family hatchback priced from £14,340
  • Three trim levels: S, SE and Elegance with more equipment than Rapid
  • Sector-best rear legroom and headroom with 415-litre boot
  • Five fuel-efficient engines with power outputs range from 86PS to 122PS
  • Range of personalisation design options, including panoramic glass roof and elongated tailgate glass
  • UK deliveries set to start from January 2014


ŠKODA has announced prices and specifications for the new Rapid Spaceback ahead of its arrival in January 2014. The highly anticipated addition to the ŠKODA line-up will be available in three generously-appointed trim levels: S, SE and Elegance, with prices starting from just £14,340 OTR.

With its striking exterior design, practical interior and advanced engine range, the new Rapid Spaceback introduces a dynamic new dimension to the ŠKODA range. The second model in the Rapid range, it sets sector standards for interior space and offers exceptional practicality thanks to its 415-litre boot.

The Rapid Spaceback also comes with an array of personalisation options that allow buyers to tailor the car to their own tastes. Among the styling options are a large panoramic glass roof and extended tailgate glass, both of which give the Rapid Spaceback a unique appearance.

The engine range comprises of three petrol and two diesel units. Power outputs range from 86PS to 122PS, with customers able to choose between manual and advanced DSG automatic transmissions. The line-up will also include a GreenLine version with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km. More details for Rapid Spaceback GreenLine will be confirmed soon.

Specification levels across the range are generous, with all three Spaceback models fitted with additional equipment over the Rapid. Airconditioning is standard across the line-up, along with curtain airbags, front electric windows and a height and reach adjustable steering column. SE models feature alloy wheels, acoustic rear parking sensors, cruise control and a Bluetooth telephone connection, while Elegance models add, among other items, climate control, height-adjustable passenger seat and cornering front fog lights.

Rapid Spaceback OTR pricesRapid Spaceback S CO2 Recommended OTR
1.2 TSI 86PS 119 £14,340
1.2 TSI 86PS GreenTech 114 £14,590
1.6 TDI CR 90PS 114 £16,140
1.6 TDI CR 90PS DSG 118 £17,300
1.6 TDI CR 105PS 114 £16,790

Rapid Spaceback SE CO2 Recommended OTR
1.2 TSI 86PS 119 £15,480
1.2 TSI 86PS GreenTech 114 £15,730
1.2 TSI 105PS 125 £16,180
1.2 TSI 105PS GreenTech 118 £16,430
1.4 TSI 122PS DSG 134 £17,980
1.4 TSI 122PS DSG GreenTech 127 £18,105
1.6 TDI CR 90PS 114 £17,280
1.6 TDI CR 90PS GreenTech 104 £17,530
1.6 TDI CR 90PS DSG 118 £18,440
1.6 TDI CR 105PS 114 £17,930
1.6 TDI CR 105PS GreenTech 106 £18,180

Rapid Spaceback Elegance CO2 Recommended OTR
1.2 TSI 105PS 125 £16,640
1.2 TSI 105PS GreenTech 118 £16,890
1.4 TSI 122PS DSG 134 £18,440
1.4 TSI 122PS DSG GreenTech 127 £18,565
1.6 TDI CR 90PS 114 £17,740
1.6 TDI CR 90PS GreenTech 104 £17,990
1.6 TDI CR 90PS DSG 118 £18,900
1.6 TDI CR 105PS 114 £18,390
1.6 TDI CR 105PS GreenTech 106 £18,640


Rapid Spaceback equipment

Rapid Spaceback S
15" "Dakara" steel wheels (with cover)
Alarm with interior monitoring
Centre console with cup holder
Curtain airbags
Daylight running lights
ESP inc. ABS, ASR, MSR, EDS & HBA
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front electric windows
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Height adjustable drivers seat
Holder for parking tickets
ISOFIX preparation on back seats
Manual air conditioning
Outdoor temperature gauge
Passenger airbag deactivation switch
Radio swing with CD player
Rear backrest split & folding (60/40)
Remote central door locking
Safety vest holder
Side airbags
Storage compartments in door panelling
Tyre repair kit (no spare wheel)

Greentech models only (available across all trim levels)
Brake energy recovery
Stop/start system

Rapid Spaceback SE (over S)
6 loudspeakers
15" "Carme" alloy wheels
3 spoke leather MFSW with controls for radio & telephone
Acoustic rear parking sensors
Body coloured mirrors/handles
Cruise control
Front centre armrest
Front fog lights
Glasses storage compartment
Glove box
Graphite metallic inserts
Hill hold control (1.4 TSI DSG & 1.6 TDI 90PS DSG only)
Leather handbrake level
Leatherette gaiter
Maxi-dot trip computer
MDI
Pocket on rear of front seats
Rear electric windows
Tinted glass
Telephone connection Bluetooth GSM II

Rapid Spaceback Elegance (over SE)
16" Dione alloy wheels
Aluminium look inserts
Chrome interior surrounds• Climate control air conditioning
Cornering front fog lights
Front & rear floor mats
Height adjsutable passenger seat
Maxi-dot trip computer