Škoda Scala

Motor vehicle
  • Petrol:
  • 1.0 L 95 TSI I3
  • 1.0 L 115 TSI I3
  • 1.5 L 150 TSI Evo I4
  • Diesel:
  • 1.6 L 95 TDI I4
  • Petrol/CNG:
  • 1.0 L 90 G-Tec I3
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
7-speed DSGDimensionsWheelbase2,649 mm (104.3 in)Length4,362 mm (171.7 in)Width1,793 mm (70.6 in)Height1,471 mm (57.9 in)ChronologyPredecessorŠkoda Rapid Spaceback

The Škoda Scala is a small family car or compact hatchback (C-segment) manufactured by Czech automaker Škoda Auto. The car is intended to fit between the Fabia and the Octavia, and to be a competitor to the cars in the C-segment hatchback segment.[2] The Scala was unveiled in December 2018.[3] An online configurator was accessible in January 2019, and sales officially began in May 2019.[4][5]

Earlier, it was assumed that the new car would be called Felicia, Garde, Spaceback or Popular, however the name Scala was announced on October 15, 2018. Scala means "stairs" or "ladder" in Latin, according to the car maker it presents a big step forward in the compact car segment.[6] This name has already appeared several times in the past, including the Renault Scala, which was sold between 2012 and 2017, and the Zastava Skala, a small family car between 1971 and 2008. The Scala has a very similar appearance and proportions to the Skoda Rapid Spaceback which was manufactured in the Czech Republic from 2012-2019.

Overview

Rear view
Interior

After four years in the development stage, the Scala official premiere was held on 6 December 2018 in Tel Aviv, Israel, as Škoda is the best-selling European brand in the country.[7][8] The design was previously previewed as the Škoda Vision RS concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[9]

It is based on a stretched version of the MQB A0 platform that underpins the Volkswagen Polo and SEAT Ibiza,[10] which means the car has C-segment dimensions while built above a B-segment platform in order to be competitively priced compared to its rivals. As the result, the Scala has a 2,649 mm (104.3 in) wheelbase, which is 12 mm (0.5 in) longer compared to the Volkswagen Golf. Škoda claims this translates into competitive amount of cabin space, especially for the rear passengers.[11] The usage of the cheaper A0 platform also pushed the use of torsion beam rear suspension, saving costs over the complex multi-link systems.[12]

Four trim levels are available in Europe, which are S, SE, SE L and Monte Carlo.[11]

It is the first Škoda car with a constant internet connection, which works with a built-in SIM with permanent 4G connectivity which allows owners to unlock the car using a smartphone and enables satnav map updates to be updated automatically. It is also equipped with 10.2 inch digital instrument panel, 9.2 inch center screen, blind spot monitor which senses cars up to 70 meters, lane, front and park assist, crew protect assist, rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and 467 litre boot space.[5][13][14]

The Scala also features a Sport Chassis Control which offers two different suspension tunings. The chassis is 15 mm lower and in addition to a Normal mode, also has a Sport mode with valve-adjustable shock absorbers that would give the car a firmer ride. Drivers can switch between the two settings via the Driving Mode Select menu.[15]

  • Škoda Scala SE
    Škoda Scala SE
  • Škoda Scala SE
    Škoda Scala SE
  • Škoda Scala Edition S
    Škoda Scala Edition S

Facelift

A facelift was unveiled in August 2023 alongside the Kamiq.[16]

  • 2023 facelift
    2023 facelift
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Powertrain

The Scala is available with a range of three turbocharged petrol engines. The 1.0-litre TSI unit is available with 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) or 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp), while a more powerful 1.5-litre with 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) is also available. In 2019, a CNG G-Tec powertrain is added as an option. The car was originally launched with a diesel engine available, but this was dropped in 2020.[17][18]

Petrol engines
Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission
1.0 TSI 81 999 cc I3 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp) 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual
1.0 TSI 115 999 cc I3 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.5 TSI 150 Evo 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Diesel engines
1.6 TDI 115 1,598 cc I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Petrol/CNG engine
1.0 G-Tec 999 cc I3 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual

Sales

Year Europe[i] [19] Turkey
2019 36,218
2020 53,156
2021 43,924
2022 3,292[20]
  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

Awards

The Škoda Scala received the Red Dot Design Award for March 2019.[21] In the leading automobile magazine in Germany, Auto Bild, the Scala defeated its rivals, the Mazda3, the Ford Focus, and the Volkswagen Golf.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Skoda to push bolder design ahead of first electric cars". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  2. ^ "Skoda Vision RS Teasers, Specs Released: Plug-In Hybrid With 242 HP". Motor1.com.
  3. ^ "ŠKODA SCALA: World Premiere". Skoda-auto.com. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Skoda Scala – producent ujawnił nazwę następcy Rapida". Auto Świat (in Polish). 2018-10-15.
  5. ^ a b "2019 Skoda Scala revealed – price, specs and release date". What Car?. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Welcome the ŠKODA SCALA". ŠKODA Storyboard. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  7. ^ "ŠKODA: The strongest European brand in Israel". ŠKODA Storyboard. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  8. ^ "New Skoda Scala: first photos reveal interior of Ford Focus rival". Autocar.co.uk.
  9. ^ "ŠKODA VISION RS". www.skoda-auto.com. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  10. ^ "Skoda Scala". Top Gear. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  11. ^ a b "First interior pictures of Skoda Scala". Auto Express. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  12. ^ "Skoda Scala review". Auto Express. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  13. ^ "Víme, jaké dostane Škoda Scala motory, brzdy, kola, výbavu či jak probíhal vývoj". Autoforum.cz (in Czech).
  14. ^ "Škoda Scala is a new name for a new compact model". LeinsterExpress.ie.
  15. ^ "ŠKODA SCALA". www.skoda-auto.com. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  16. ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/2024-skoda-scala-and-kamiq-facelift-debut-with-mild-visual-and-tech-updates/
  17. ^ "Škoda Scala oficiálně: První dojmy, motory, rozměry, technická data". AutoRevue.cz (in Czech).
  18. ^ "Škoda Scala: Design, interiér, výbava, motory a porovnání s Rapidem". Autobible.cz (in Czech). 6 December 2018.
  19. ^ "Skoda Scala European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  20. ^ "2022'de satılan her 100 otomobilin 28'i Bursalı - Emre Özpeynirci". Bursada Bugün. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  21. ^ "Skoda Scala Wins Red Dot Award 2019 for Product Design". News18.
  22. ^ "Focus, Mazda3, Scala, Golf: Kompakte mit Benziner im Test". Autobild.de. 28 July 2019.

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