<p>Skoda is known for its simplicity and elegance in design rather than for its loud statement, and this is quite justified once you enter the Rapid’s cabin. The layout of the dashboard however is very much Volkswagen borrowed which is quite acceptable being a part of the same family. The dual tone dashboard and cabin is quite pleasing to the eye. What really surprises is that, while jazzing up the Rapid from the outside, Skoda hasn’t really made any alterations on the inside. Although, the use of plastic remains top notch and even the fit and finish of dials and meters at the centre console is at its best. The infotainment system at the centre sits at a driver friendly height while the automatic climate control also works at its best. The only misplaced aspect can be the vacant button slots which sit right adjacent to the parking light switch. Seating is quite comfortable with front and rear armrest and good under thigh support especially on the driver seat. Sitting 3 abreast on the rear will not be a problem at all. The introduction of a rear AC vent does make the cabin soothing for rear passengers. Rapid doesn’t really feel cramped at all from the inside, in fact space is one aspect which has been taken quite good care of, with all sorts of cubby holes and bottle holders neatly placed for comfort. Being a German, the sedan also comes with additional tech such as an intuitive MID display which offers a lot of information along with cruise control and steering mounted audio controls to name a few.

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