Skoda understands its customers. Ease of ownership, value pricing and solid build are all priorities - and all satisfied here by this Rapid. That the brand can deliver more sophistication than this is not in doubt - the larger Octavia demonstrates that. But the point here is that a significant number of customers just don't need it. People being targeted precisely by this car. It competes against many Focus-class family hatchbacks from the 2012-2018 period that feel more sophisticated, drive more dynamically or feature higher-tech trimmings. But almost all of these are smaller, less versatile and more expensive. At the end of the day, it depends on what you want. This isn't a car that'll leap out of a glossy picture into your mental driveway - but then, day-to-day living isn't really very much like the pages of a glossy picture. It's a rain-soaked, commuting-congested, family-frantic thing. After a few days of which, at the wheel of one of these, you might rapidly come to the conclusion that though Skoda's take on affordable family motoring may not be what you once dreamt of, it could actually be what you need. Such is life. Our Rapid SE model is finished in metallic silver and has a grey cloth velour interior. Specification includes, 15 " Alloys, Air Con, Radio/CD, Front fogs, AUX point and much more. The car will be supplied with a Free RAC inspection, Free 1 Yr MOT, Free RAC Warranty and Free 1yr RAC recovery package. We also offer finance packages to suit most credit profiles, APPLY ONLINE NOW at www belmontautos co uk

Metallic paint, ESP with ASR, Tyre pressure monitor, Mobile device interface, Radio/CD, Daytime running lights, 12V socket in centre console and luggage area, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, 6 speakers