The engine line-up comprises three petrol and two diesel units. Power outputs from the 1.2 and 1.4 TSi engines range from 86 to 122PS, with a choice of manual and DSG transmissions. Fuel efficiencies range from 48.7 to 55.4mpg combined, with CO2 emissions starting at 119g/km and peaking at 134g/km.
For company car business users, the diesel engine is the trusty and uber-efficient 1.6 TDI in two states of tune – 90PS and 105PS – delivering 230 and 250Nm of delightful torque respectively.
Fuel efficiencies are exceptional, with both power outputs offering 64.2mpg and 114g/km CO2 emissions. For company car drivers this puts the Skoda Rapid Spaceback into the 17% company car tax band for the remainder of the 2013/14 tax year.
The already strong business car case for the Skoda Rapid Spaceback will be further strengthened with the inclusion of a Spaceback GreenLine version with CO2 emissions of 99g/km – a company car tax band of just 14% for 2013/14. Further details of the GreenLine variant will be revealed by Skoda soon.
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback is well equipped and the three specification levels across the range – S, SE and Elegance – are generous and with additional equipment over the Rapid.
Aircon is standard across the range as are curtain airbags, front electric windows and a two-way adjustable steering column.
SE grades include alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, cruise control and Bluetooth, while Elegance adds – among others items – climate control, height-adjustable front seats and fog lamps that point in the direction of the steering.
