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Škoda Rapid comes to Doha

Published: 20 Oct 2014 - 09:01 am | Last Updated: 20 Jan 2022 - 06:18 pm


Ibin Ajayan Automobiles introduced Škoda’s new compact saloon, the Škoda Rapid recently at their showroom.
The ŠŠkoda Rapid impresses with lots of room, an expressive design, an excellent price-value ratio.
The Škoda Rapid is roomy, elegant and affordable, impressing with clever solutions, cutting-edge technology and high economy.
Škoda Rapid, at 4.48m in length, 1.71m in width and 1.46m in height, will comfortably seat up to five persons. The Rapid’s figures for knee and head room are best in class, as is the boot at 550 litres presents a truly practical car.
In short, it is a car permitting mobility in a comfortable and reasonable price.
“By introducing Škoda Rapid we are firing the next stage of Škoda’s model offensive. The Rapid has a central importance for our growth strategy and will provide us with added momentum in the Qatari market,” Ayman Farouk, General Manager, Ibin Ajayan Automobiles, said.
The Škoda Rapid is built at Škoda’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic. 
Škoda  Rapid offers no less than 19 of Škoda’s typical “simply clever” solutions on board such as a multimedia holder, a ticket holder, various cup holders, nettings on the inner sides of the front seats, many storage places, huge boot and more.
The Škoda Rapid is also big on active and passive safety. ABS and EBD systems are standard.
The car has long wheelbase and a stiff body structure form the basis for stable handling.
As for passive safety, a comprehensive package will protect the car’s occupants in case of a collision. It includes front airbags, adjustable-height 3-point safety belts as well as headrests. The stiff body ensures excellent deformation behaviour of the car in a collision.
In Qatar the Rapid is available with 1.6L 77kw (105Hp) petrol engine and available in Tiptroic transmission, however the manual transmission could be ordered to our valuable fleet buyers.
Rapid enjoys special promotional campaign including 0 percent interest for two-year, free 5-year service, warranty, free comprehensive insurance for the 1st year, registration and tinting for limited period.
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