Based on the Mission L concept, first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new hatchback will slot in between the Fabia and Octavia range and is expected to carry a price tag in the region of €20,000. It should arrive in Ireland by the end of the year.
The introduction of the Rapid will allow the next generation Octavia, due in 2013, to grow in size and luxury and bridge the divide between it and the flagship Superb model.
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