No, it's not a Vauxhall Astra equivalent, sorry but no! Equivalent to Astra would be Skoda Octavia. Pure marketing b*****t
the1C3MAN
16 Nov 16#3
You compare an astra to an ocatvia, class wise? eeerrrr
pablomalin
16 Nov 161#4
Ok then. Astra 2016 wheelbase = 2,662 mm, width: 1,809 mm, Rapid: 2,602 mm/1,706 mm, Octavia = 2,680 mm/1,814 mm. Rapid is one size smaller than the other 2. Facts.
martroy
16 Nov 162#5
The Rapid is an Astra equivalent, the Octavia is...size wise...more a competitor for the Mondeo class.
M_z to martroy
16 Nov 162#6
An Octavia is based on the same VAG platform as the Golf. A Mondeo is larger, id think the Skoda Superbe would be equivalent.
Why does a Skoda have a heated rear windscreen.........?
malcster to boostii
16 Nov 162#13
because they are no1 in the JD power survey jeez what an end of a bell you are
boostii
16 Nov 163#11
.....to keep your hands warm when pushing it :smile:
Lefty to boostii
16 Nov 165#14
Pity it's not a Delorean - the 1980s have offered a reward for anyone who can return their stolen jokes.
feeniero to boostii
15 Dec 16#25
More please
malcster
16 Nov 161#12
@boosti it is 2016 now you know what a douche !! heat added to op
ktm666
17 Nov 16#15
Am I right in thinking this is basically a saloon revision of a polo / Audi a1?
pops1975 to ktm666
17 Nov 16#19
I was caught out too - its actually a hatchback.
Biggunspaul
17 Nov 161#16
Walking
Biggunspaul
17 Nov 161#17
The only time this 1.2 Skoda is RAPID is when the clubs kick out and the driver needs to get as many fares in as possible.
androoski
17 Nov 16#18
The boostii jokes have now moved on to VW/Audi. Using Skoda at the subject is way out of date.
M_z
17 Nov 161#20
Im no expert, just happen to have owned a few VAG cars. I'd love to know what it is about car threads that attracts people who seem to know even less than me, but feel a need to express emphatic opinions about cars?
heavymetal12345
17 Nov 16#21
the Astra is rubbish
heavymetal12345
17 Nov 16#22
the astra is rubbish
Lefty
18 Nov 16#23
Eh? In terms of size of platform across the models this is correct. Neither emphatic nor expert, but true.
M_z
18 Nov 161#24
Sorry, it wasnt clear that i didn't mean yourself, but the person who i originally replied to - who was incorrect. :smiley::smiley:
joanddan7
15 Dec 162#26
It's not just car threads mate... experts with no knowledge are in all threads and unfortunately those not in the know are then swayed by these maniacs.
peterkay11
15 Dec 16#27
JD Power No 1!!! Smoke and mirrors
skintgirl6
15 Dec 162#28
It's a cracking Car for the money x
keejoonc
15 Dec 161#29
What a misleading name for the car :smiley:
Rapid? I think not....
Heat for the deal though :smiley:
Magurdrac
15 Dec 16#30
?
nealgs
15 Dec 16#31
i bet this new model won't be referred to as the 'poor mans porsche' :smiley:
I had two of these - great handling, and cheap, but prone to over heating - lol
a2tmfk
15 Dec 16#32
1.2 rapid LMAO :laughing::laughing::laughing:
androoski
15 Dec 16#33
It does seem a bit contrary to the average pub bore opinion:
(JD Power 2016 dependability ranking)
1. Skoda
2. Suzuki
3. Kia
4. Vauxhall
Interestingly, BMW, Mercedes and Audi are in the bottom 5 along with Dacia and LR.
Rickardo
15 Dec 16#34
But it's not as simple as just platforms as the Octavia is based on a stretched golf platform and I think Skoda meant it to be positioned in the Mondeo segment. However, it's the smallest car in that class but large for the Focus-sized one. Other manufacturers have increased their general sizes and got rid of their largest sized car (remember the Granada and Omega?), but Skoda still have the Superb to compensate at the top end.
StormB
15 Dec 16#35
I had one too, garish orange complete with bodykit.. Plenty of overheating incidents, but it did handle well. Often used to get waves from 911 drivers in the know! I imagine theirs made it to their destination though :laughing:
szigmon123
15 Dec 16#36
A superb has more rear space then an s class Merc and a bigger boot than an e class. Don't base everything on the floor plan. Octavia is Mondeo sized in side
nealgs
16 Dec 16#37
Couldn't agree more with regards to over-heating incidents, i broke down on the Runcorn bridge (twice) during early morning rush hour causing a large tailback and congestion - really, really sorry Runcorn people.
It did handle very well and was awesome for going round roundabouts and corners - just very, very basic inside - lol :smiley:
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Rapid? I think not....
Heat for the deal though :smiley:
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I had two of these - great handling, and cheap, but prone to over heating - lol
(JD Power 2016 dependability ranking)
1. Skoda
2. Suzuki
3. Kia
4. Vauxhall
Interestingly, BMW, Mercedes and Audi are in the bottom 5 along with Dacia and LR.
It did handle very well and was awesome for going round roundabouts and corners - just very, very basic inside - lol :smiley: