A Good car for driving on National Highways

Exterior Excellent look & will beat any car in its class but the paint does not retain the shine after couple of wiping. No rear parking camera or sensors in all models. Certainly one deserves for the price you have paid.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good leg room for four passengers, for the fifth passenger at the rear middle it is torture. Air-conditioning is superb, Audio is one of the best but no USB drive.  Engine noise above 100kmph very prominent in diesel version.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Great pickup, with five passengers in, if one slows down and wants to accelerate it is possible without gear shift and engine knocking. Zero maintenance cost at least upto one year or 15000kms, Fuel economy is good with a/c on when compared to the size & weight of vehicle. Power steering is excellent, Gear shift is effortless.

Ride Quality & Handling Great riding comfort but very very poor ground clearance. Even in city driving one will feel the underside getting scrapped while crossing speed breakers. This is disappointing and feel ashamed for having bought this car. Head lighting is third class. I am sure most of us take a test drive only during the day and this aspect gets unnoticed. On Highways when it is pitch dark one has to be very careful as any vehicle without reflectors is a potential danger.

Final Words Over all you can take pride for having brought a RAPID but learn to drive with these deficiencies.

Areas of improvement

1. Ground Clearance.

2. Head Lighting.

Excellent pickup, Driving comfort, Spacious legroom, Large boot, Driving pleasureVery very poor ground clearance, Poor headlight, not more than 60-70mts visibility