Skoda Getting Five-Door Rapid Hatchback

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will not debut until the Paris Motor Show, but it is already set to get a new five-door hatchback variant next year that will be based on the forthcoming Volkswagen Mk.7 GolfVolkswagen GolfGermany, 1974 > present7 series
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. The new car will have a true hatchback, unlike the current car's notchback design.

The downside to the hatchback is that the five-door Rapid will be able to carry less than the current car, but Skoda plans to tweak the styling and make the five-door a more stylish vehicle than the current Rapid. 

The Vision D concept will provide inspiration for the look of the five-door Rapid. Engines will be the same as the Rapid with a 1.6-liter TDI and 1.2-liter TSI at launch.

Pricing for the five-door will start at more than a comparable notchback Rapid but less than the new Golf.

Source: Autoexpress