Skoda Rapid already started mass production

Skoda Rapid: already started mass production. This year Skoda has introduced two new models interesting first showed them in the event and raised much expectation. These models are the urban Citigo and Rapid sedan. The latter has become one of the most anticipated models this year as it had from the outset an appealing and modern addition to complying with good technical features, thanks to the work of the Volkswagen Group. Although at the Paris Motor Show next month will run again, today has started series production of this model.

The Skoda production plant located in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, has been rebuilt in recent months to adjust to the new Skoda Rapid and power and manufacture 1,200 vehicles a day, with the models Fabia, Octavia and now it opens new Rapid facilities made everything much more convenient and faster, but without compromising on quality at any time.

While most manufacturers in the crisis strong squeezes and forces them to be limited, it seems that Volkswagen Group all goes well and more that can not only keep pace with the production they had in all firms that are part of the group, but also can afford to expand facilities and templates to achieve the production and marketing of new models as in the case of the Skoda Rapid.

If a few months ago, we announced that both Audi and Seat sought in personnel in the sector, confirming the expansion of facilities and increased staffing for the production of the new "Skoda Rapid", the details are no more and no less than 2,000 workers external to realize the adaptation of the plant in the Czech Republic to manufacture the new model.

After being presented at the Paris Motor Show, the new Rapid will be available in the month of October in our markets and we expect a great increase in sales by Skoda. A few years ago we could ensure that the quality and convenience of the manufacturer were modest, in recent times there has been a significant change in the case of Seat, and the manufacturers reputation has risen sharply in European demand. The main attraction of Skoda today is that despite having an aesthetic of Volkswagen or Audi, and suitable equipment at all times, has very competitive prices and with the times always helps those interested in buying a vehicle again.

The new Skoda Rapid will be placed in an intermediate position between Fabia and Octavia models, and the latter will also receive an update in the coming months to complete the modernization of the range. Thus, it is likely that Skoda offers interesting offers to end the current model stock and this is interesting for those seeking a spacious saloon at a good price.

Recall that in the same way that the model of Skoda Citigo is a replica of the Volkswagen Up! The Skoda Rapid has characteristics almost identical to the new Seat Toledo, the only thing that varies is the aesthetic tendency, respecting the ideals of the Czech firm.

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Skoda rallies to the cause with Monte Carlo edition Fabia

Some terms we use in the automotive lexicon are absolute. Others are relative. Take “subtle” for example. Most wouldn’t call painting a car bright red “subtle”, but when you compare it to the last rally-edition SkodaFabia we reported on, that’s exactly what this is. Whereas the S2000 edition Fabia vRS sported full livery taken from the company’s IRC-winning S2000 Fabia, this one’s decidedly more low-key, but not without its dose of flair.

The Monte Carlo edition celebrates 100 years of the namesake rally – and 110 years of Skoda’s motorsport program – with a red and black paint scheme. While the body is painted bright red, everything else has been blacked out, from the roof to the 17″ alloys, including the mirror housings, grille and smoked headlamps. The red and black theme continues inside with either black or red and black seats, complemented by black roofliner, and color-keyed steering wheel, shifter and handbrake lever.

Based on the SE specification and available with a range of engines from 1.2 to 1.6 liters, the Fabia Monte Carlo will make its debut at the Monegasque rally later this month. Details after the jump with photos in the gallery below.

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Skoda Octavia modern than Passat

For Skoda Rapid if it is not so, but the new Octavia is certain to Volkswagens MQB platform. With an expected launch in the spring of 2013, the Octavia thus technically ahead of the Passat. Thats pretty special.

Not so long ago had Skoda and Seat back of the line connecting, but recently uses the Volkswagen Group no discrimination among its brands. The latest techniques will be passed to the next entrant in Volkswagens model agenda, whether its a Volkswagen, a Seat, Audi or Skodas. This is good news for the new Octavia, because that means for the upcoming Skoda the most favorable fuel consumption figures and emission values ​​that are currently possible and the latest electronic gadgets.

Full D-Segmenter
The behavior of the new Octavia is to the credit of Volkswagens MQB modular platform. Over there, the Passat not even because for the first time applied to the Audi A3 and recently launched Golf VII. It does this have for the Octavia that he will be even lighter than its predecessor. At least this is plausible given the weight savings achieved in the aforementioned Audi A3 and Golf as well as the brand new Seat Leon.

A security after seeing these spyshots is that the Octavia size increases. First, to distance themselves from the Rapid and second, to finally become a full D-segment through life going. The current Octavia is a little in size between the C-and D-segment. It is estimated that the Octavia about 4.80 meters long, 25 centimeters longer than its predecessor and a few inches longer than the Passat.

Geneva
Skoda has by hinting that the new Octavia will be presented this year. The show is scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. Curious about the delivered engines. Look especially as to our article of the Golf VII or new Seat Leon.

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Is this the new Skoda Octavia

Is this the new Skoda Octavia?
On the Internet, a picture emerged of what appears to be the new Skoda Octavia. The display image is not very sharp and there is strong on zooms, but we compare it with the latest spyshots it seems actually here to go to the new Czech.

The second picture is the best picture - the rest you can find here - that we are so far from the new generation Skoda Octavia have. Put it next to the just one Russian Skoda Forum cropped image and the similarities are striking. This must almost be the first "official" sign of life from the new Skoda.

Days, at most weeks
Although official information is lacking has promised that the new Skoda Octavia will be introduced this month. Now, November is a day old, so the disclosure may take several weeks. But he is coming and the estimated 4.80 meters long sedan will benefit from the latest technology of the Volkswagen Group. Positive news is that, as previously Skodas always referred to the second rank within the VAG Group.

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