The Skoda Rapid, a new sedan based on the Skoda Mission L concept, will be launched on the Chinese car market in March 2013. The Rapid will be made in China by the Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture, it will be positioned between the Octavia and the Superb. Engines for the Chinese market: 1.4 and 1.6, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Via: Autohome.

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