The last time I drove the Skoda Rapid was about six months back, when we compared the country's top-selling mid-sized sedans, i.e. the new-gen Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento. Out of that bunch, the car that impressed me most was the Rapid, especially in terms of drivability and ride & handling. To be honest, I felt Rapid was a better package than the Volkswagen Vento, despite the fact that both the cars are essentially the same albeit different badges and slightly different designs. If I were to list down the factors that lead me to choose the Czech sedan over its German sibling, they would be the following: much better NVH insulation, more compliant & mature suspension, and better overall driving dynamics.
