Skoda has launched in India, the production of a new Rapid sedan, which will occupy a niche between compact Fabia and Octavia sedan. As stated at the ceremony of the start of production, the head of the Board of Directors of Skoda Winfried of Poland, "India will become the first country will begin selling Rapid. Thus, the company emphasizes the importance of the Indian market for its development". However, we already know that India is not limited. Skoda plans to launch Rapid in China and in Russia, and in our country the car will displace production in Kaluga and Fabia and Octavia. As for the technical characteristics of new products, the launch in India of the Czech company will complete Rapid petrol and diesel engines with the same displacement of 1.6 liters and power of 105 HP Five-passenger car with a trunk in 500 litres will be promoted as a family sedan. Judging by first impressions, in Russia Skoda Rapid can be a cheaper alternative to "colleague" Volkswagen Polo sedan rival to the new employees of Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio.