Comfort with punch

The manual version of the Rapid is available with a five-speed gearbox

The new Skoda Rapid packs a lot of features and gets the right mix of performance and comfort. The striking DRLs and projector headlamps add to the sedan’s contemporary look, which is both sporty and elegant. 

At the heart of the Rapid is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder diesel mill that puts out 108 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque. Peak power on the diesel TDI variant, which I drove, comes in at 4,000 rpm, while peak torque can be achieved as low as 1,500 rpm going up to 2,500 rpm. With 250 Nm of torque available low in the