2015 Skoda Rapid Spaceback test drive review 1.2 TSI - Autogefühl

This is our complete test drive review of the 2014/2015 Skoda Rapid Spaceback, the "Golf" of Skoda. Driving the 1.2 TSI.

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[devaplan]

An excellent informative and fair review which would help potential buyers decide if the car is for them.

[stephenhugo-seinader]

A wonderful, informative look at this very appealing vehicle. We have had our 1.4TDI with the 7-spped Automatic DSG transmission for about 6 months, and it has proven to be a great car, especially next to our Polo. All of the clever design thinking on this car is something you appreciate more and more over time spent with it.

[unsortedguy]

Just got it! I love it so much.i never imagine that i would get do much for the money

[donniecatalano]

Excellent review, thanks for doing this in english

[chrisjepson]

Excellent review, very informative. I have bought a used 1 year old Spaceback with 8, 000 miles on the strength of your review and other research. When looking for another car in the future I will definitely check out your reviews. Thank you.

[scanman]

Nice review, a complete one, god job !
 In two weeks, my car will arrive, a hach-back model, and I had the pleasure to make a three days drive test. This 1.2 tsi engine is brilliant, and you can make the declared consumption, if you are a calm driver. I sow in your video that you drive in 4-th gear at 60km/h. You can easily drive at that speed in 6-th gear, with no problems, the dynamics is amazing. All so, I've notice a big price difference, between countries. Here in Romania I pay for a mid spec + heated seats, tempomat, maxi-dot, parking sensors, full steering wheel, +++, 12.800 euro, a great value.

[OptimusPerformante]

12:12 how am I supposed to feel the bumps as a viewer?

[ashokshas]

So calm, pleasent and straight to the point. So 👍 good

[eyeCU]

I have ordered the top version (105 hp / TSI engine), without Sat Nav, but with the Style pack, xenon lights and silver color. They gave me a 2000 (€) discount, because of some promotional prices that are currently available. Total price came up to 15, 844 (€). It should be delivered around Christmas. I can't wait :)

[alexandru-gh]

Simply clever review. Salutes from Romania!

[newandnice]

fantastic review. this is the best reviewer that i've seen in youtube!

[AlexGonoff]

That is a very good review, thank you! Very informative!

[theoutsider]

Excellent revue, on what appears to be an excellent vehicle. Thank you.

[iainstuchbery]

This was an absolutely excellent review! Seriously informative, and seemingly impartial too

[lucasf]

Hi have this car starting to get any engine problems or other problems? Thanks so much

[jamescoughlan]

Great review, thank you! Very informative and thoughtful.

[royc]

what a fantastic review. subscribed based on this reviewer alone. Mos recommend the 1.2 but still over the diesel?

[puftepos]

Hi!

That's an excellent review, congratulations! I do appreciate your effort in making it, it helped me a lot in making my choice. However, I believe a small error might have slipped in somehow: the headlights are, indeed, xenon but, as I know, they do not have the Adaptative Frontlight System (AFS), therefore there is no swiveling around the corners, as said at 2:16. There is the cornering function for the fog lamps, but this is a different story. I have discussed with several local Skoda dealers and they informed me that the xenon option available for the Rapid does not come with AFS and that this would be thanks to a more special design of the lens, which distributes the light in a better manner.

Could you confirm/infirm this?

Thank you, cheers!

[dr.paulwilliam]

Hello, I have the 86 PS model and I have to object the fuel consumption. Driving behind a truck at 90-95 kmph I regularly hit 3.9 to 4.2 liters per 100 km commute, including some pretty steep parts on the autobahn and 10 km street traffic. It is all about driving with „foresight“.

[ptxbrg]

Very good review again! I really liked it, interesting details also for an engineer...