Skoda Rapid Spaceback hatchback pictures

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback is a stylish alternative to the standard model

Looking more like a conventional hatch, the Spaceback outsells the standard Skoda Rapid in the UK

Despite having a shorter tail, the Rapid Spaceback still has a large boot and lots of interior space

A subtle facelift for 2017 tweaked the Spaceback's bumpers, headlights and interior trim

The Rapid Spaceback isn't short on rivals like the Fiat Tipo, Vauxhall Astra, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd

The 1.2-litre petrol engine is being replaced by a 1.0-litre with 94 or 109bhp and economy of more than 60mpg

If you have a higher annual mileage, one of the thrifty diesel engines is also worthy of consideration 

The 1.4-litre TDI can return 72.4mpg, but the 1.6-litre TDI is both quicker and more economical, managing 74.3mpg

The facelifted model has an updated instrument cluster and infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

A new flat-bottomed sports steering wheel is also available. The infotainment system update brings real-time traffic updates

The SE Sport trim level adds a panoramic sunroof and tinted rear windows to the specification list