Paris Motor Show will go live from September 27th 2012 and it is here that Skoda will be showcasing their Rapid sedan for the first time publicly. Skoda Rapid will be launched in European markets by end of October. Production has commenced on August 23rd at the company plant in Mlada Boleslav from where Skoda also manufactures their Fabia and Octavia models as well.
As production of Rapid got underway, the company is getting ready to set new standards in this compact car segment. Skoda Rapid will appeal to customers due to its new design which is clear, fresh and elegant. 173 individual projects will be realized while numerous new facilities are set to be optimized in the assembly line for production of Rapid.
Production capacities in Mlada Boleslav will be increased from 800 to 1,200 vehicles per day and it is this increased production capacities that Skoda is concentrating on. This production will necessitate new facilities for the assembly line which will include mounting of different modules for cockpit and front and rear parts of chassis.
While Skoda Rapid debuts in European markets, early next year a special version for Chinese customers will also be revealed. This will be produced locally. Production of Rapid is also slated to commence at the Volkswagen Plant in Kaluga from early 2014. Skoda Rapid is a spacious vehicle sufficient for a family of five, along with enough boot space for luggage. Rapid will be launched with a choice of five petrol engines and two diesel options.
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