Are the chassis of the Rapid and Santana the same?
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The Skoda Rapid's chassis adopts a front MacPherson and rear torsion beam design. Due to being based on the same platform, its overall layout is identical to that of the Santana chassis. Regarding the chassis tuning of the Rapid: The Rapid's chassis offers a moderate firmness, but its overall 'hardness' is slightly firmer than the newer Polo, resembling the setup of the earlier introduced 'four-eye' Polo. When driving over bumpy roads, this chassis system demonstrates excellent 'solidity,' providing a very sturdy feel. Overall, it delivers a distinctly European 'flavor' in driving dynamics. Regarding the steering system: The Rapid is equipped with Volkswagen Group's latest generation of electric power steering system. At low speeds, the steering wheel feels lighter, making it very convenient for maneuvering and parking.