In October 2011, Škoda resurrected the Rapid nameplate for a rebadged version of the Volkswagen Vento, also made in India, with sales starting in November.

The interior design of the Rapid is similar to its Volkswagen counterpart, apart from the Škoda family steering wheel, instrument panel, gear-lever and audio system.

Diesel engines The Rapid received a facelift for the 2017 model year, which brought its styling in line with Škoda's newer design language.

Some of the new features include cruise control, rain sensing wipers, reach and rake adjustable steering, cooled glovebox and footwell lighting.

[9] The facelifted Škoda Rapid received a new front fascia with a new radiator grille surrounded by a chrome finished frame and a new angular design for the headlights.

Skoda has also endowed a new boot lip spoiler and revised tail lamps to offer a fresher look for the rear façade of the facelift Rapid.

The range topping variants of the sedan also offers LED daytime running lights which are integrated to the dual barrel headlamp setup of the car.

The top-of-the-line variant of the Rapid sedan offers a 6.5-inch touchscreen integrated infotainment system that comes along with MirrorLink feature that allows one to put all the smartphone content on to the automobile's display.