Safdar Hussain appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court accused of sexually assaulting the woman during a car journey in the city on 18 October.
The 42-year-old, from Perth, made no plea or declaration to a petition charge of rape.
The case was continued for further examination and Mr Hussain was remanded in custody.
A man has appeared in court in Dundee accused of raping a woman in a car.