TAKING one other swing on the Small passenger automobile section, Skoda has launched a revised (gentle facelift) model of the good-looking Scala five-door hatchback in two variants: Choose from $32,490 and Monte Carlo from $43,990 each nationwide drive-away priced.
They exchange the earlier Scala Ambition and Signature fashions that have been listed from $33,990 and $42,400 driveaway respectively.
Skoda describes the “new” mannequin that slots in between the Gentle section Fabia and the Medium section Octavia as “urbane warriors” which have been renewed, re-equipped and re-priced for MY24.
The Scala competes towards sturdy section sellers just like the Toyota Corolla (from $29,610), Kia Cerato (from $27,060), Hyundai i30 (from $24,000), Subaru Impreza (from $31,490) and Volkswagen Golf (from $39,190) all excluding on-road prices.
Scala gross sales 12 months up to now of 262 items pale into insignificance in comparison with the likes of the Corolla at 17,722, Cerato at 11,217 and i30 at 8276, albeit all with a lot greater line ups.
Nothing is new beneath the bonnet with the Scala Choose 85TSI pushed by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 85kW/200Nm and driving the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Scala Monte Carlo positive factors a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 110kW/250Nm and once more driving the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed DCT.
Gasoline consumption on the ADR Mixed cycle is listed at 5.4 litres per 100km and 5.6 litres per 100km respectively utilizing premium 95RON unleaded petrol.
Skoda lists the 1295kg Scala Choose as able to a ten.1-second 0-100km/h dash with the sportier 1325kg Monte Carlo clocking 8.2 seconds.
Normal tools on the entry degree Choose grade consists of 17-inch alloys, six airbags, superior driver fatigue detection, entrance help with metropolis/pedestrian/bike owner detention, lane help, aspect help with rear site visitors alert, rear view digital camera, tyre stress monitoring, drive mode choice, keyless entry and begin, auto dimming rear-view mirror and rain-sensing wipers.
Along with or supplanting the above, the Scala Monte Carlo rocks 18-inch alloys, adaptive cruise management, lane help with adaptive lane steering, park help, sports activities chassis management, energy adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar assist, heated sports activities consolation entrance seats with aspect bolsters and built-in headrests, energy tailgate with digital pedal.
The Scala is accessible in a alternative of seven hues: Sweet White (no value possibility on Choose) and Metal Gray (no value possibility on Monte Carlo). Different colors appeal to a $550 cost for Magic Black, Moon White, Sensible Silver, Graphite Gray or Race Blue with Velvet Crimson premium paint at an $1100 premium.
Assuaging potential purchaser issues, Skoda presents the Scala with GFV (assured future worth) on Skoda Alternative finance.
The mannequin, and each Skoda is roofed by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee and pre-paid service plans for $2450 (five-year/75,000km) or $2750 (seven-year/105,000km).
2025 Skoda Scala pricing:
Choose (a) | $32,490 driveaway | New variant |
Monte Carlo (a) | $43,990 driveaway | New variant |
*Nationwide drive-away worth.
