Byron Bay, May 2014 ŠKODA Australia today introduces its latest hatchback model to the Australian market with the launch of the all-new Rapid Spaceback. Combining all the elements of the new ŠKODA design language, the Rapid Spaceback sits between the repositioned Fabia and the new Octavia model ranges.
The Rapid Spaceback comes available in Australia with a choice of two fuel efficient petrol engines: a 77kW petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission in the Ambition specification, or a 90kW TSI petrol engine paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission in the Ambition and Elegance specification. Both the 77TSI and 90TSI power plants provide excellent fuel economy: 5.4 and 6.0 litres/100km from a combined cycle respectively.
Lots of space, and plenty of 'Simply Clever' solutions
Boasting an impressive 64 millimetres of rear kneeroom and 980 millimetres of rear headroom, the Rapid Spaceback enters the compact car market in Australia as one of its leaders in passenger space. Also featuring a useful 384 litres of boot space and a plethora of unique storage and functional features befi tting ŠKODA's 'Simply Clever' ethos, the Rapid Spaceback presents an excellent affordable option to savvy buyers looking to maximize space from a small car.
High level of safety equipment standard on all models
The new Rapid-Spaceback comes standard with an armada of occupant safety features and technology. Equipped with front, side and head airbags, height-adjustable three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners in the front and height-adjustable restraints, electronic stability control with hill hold control and ABS, the Rapid Spaceback offers a high level of safety as standard from the base model.
New optional packages offer greater customisation
Adding greater levels of specifi cation to the Rapid Spaceback lineup, customers can equip the range with two unique optional packages: the Sports Pack, and the Style Pack.
The Sports Pack offers a number of key features, and includes Xenon headlights with cornering function, front sports seats, stainless steel pedals and double-sided, multi-purpose fl oor matt in the luggage compartment.
The Style Pack also offers greater levels of equipment for customers who choose to customize the Rapid Spaceback, and includes a panoramic glass roof, 'Ray' 17-inch alloy wheels, and a raft of darkened and 'blacked-out' features, including side mirrors, rear spoiler and front fog lights.