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Production Version Skoda Mission L Will Be Called Rapid
Skoda has announced the badging for their upcoming compact hatch – the Rapid.
The Rapid which will basically be the production version of the Mission L Concept is going to arrive on the European market by the end of 2012, but the Czech automaker said it will also offer a Chinese version of Rapid from 2013.
Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland said ot the brand’s press conference in Beijing that “As part of its growth strategy, SKODA has initiated the largest model offensive in its corporate history and will bring a new vehicle to market every six months on average in the years ahead,” “the Rapid is our next new model. It has a central importance for our growth and will provide us with a strong tailwind on international markets.”
IAA 2011: Skoda Mission L
Skoda has just unveiled photos and a few details with the Mission L as the Czech autuomaker’s new concept awaits its official premiere at the 2011 IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt tomorrow.
The Skoda Mission L is a close to production ready concept which previews a future compact model that will hit the European market, Russia and China in 2012. The car is expected to be delivered in India as well in late 2011, and the whole thing is part of the automaker’s growth aspirations.
Skoda Mission L Concept
During this year’s IAA in Frankfurt, the Czech automaker Skoda will present the Mission L, a concept which is basically a five-door hatchback which could point to the new generation Octavia.
The Skoda Mission L Concept could also preview a new C-segment model part of the automaker’s plans for the global market, but before we start speculating too much, lets wait for the official details which should also mention the technical aspects of this car, once its debuts on September 13th in Germany.