Skoda Radid 1.6 Elegance TDI

Exterior

I test drove Skoda Rapid, Elegance 1.6 TDI:Looks are good, feels like a luxurious car, though at some point looks resemble Vento

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Plushy interiors, space is adequette for taller person like me. I asked the front passenger to move his seat completely towards the back seat to check the space available for people more than 5ft 10Inches tall. Surprisingly there was enough space left between my knee and the front seat. Comfort level of sitting driving seat and sitting as a passenger are very good. Dual tone interiors gives you feeling that you are sitting in a luxurious car. Interior colors are also well chosen colors.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

1.6L Engine has enough power for those who would like to power drive the diesel cars. With 105BHP@4000 RPM gives you that fun to drive the diesel car & Torque of 250@1500 gives you that thrill to push the accelerator pedal little more. You press the accelerator pedal and this car obliges your order to the ease and zooms ahead within no time. I liked its pick up in 3rd gear a lot. Gear shift is also very smooth with the gear shift indicator in the Multi information display, you will come to know if you are in a wrong gear. When you press the throttle you get the feeling that you are sitting in a aero plane thats taking off & you get pushed back on your seats. On the lower RPM vehicle does not give you much of jerks. On the higher RPM and you will enjoy the ride as the steering control becomes little heavy and you get that sterdiness. Fuel economy not sure as it was just a test drive.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride quality was amazing & handling is easy for this good car 

Final Words

I got heavily disappointed when i saw, even in top end we dont get Audio controls & Bluetooth connectivity controls on steering wheel & its very disapointing to see that top end variant doesnot offer you leather seats option.

One would expect to get these features for the price tag of 11.6L for this variant

Areas of improvement  

Features such as Steering wheel mounted audio controls, leather seats etc.

 

Good space, Engine Power, Audio System, Steering controlLacks features such as audio controls on steering wheel, blue tooth connectivity, leather seats