All engines, except the less powerful petrol, can be combined with the robotized gearbox with 6 or 7 ratios. The view can also be set to the Basic, Modern and Sport layouts. The emotive design language of the exterior is seamlessly continued on the redesigned instrument panel. The ambient lighting with white, red or - from the second half of 2019 - copper light, the warm hues and coloured contrasting stitching on the seat covers provide a pleasant feeling of spaciousness. Four speakers in the front doors come as standard; Bolero and Amundsen have another four speakers in the rear doors, giving a total of eight. Bound to replace both the regular Rapid and the Rapid Spaceback, the new model from Czech Republic is set to feature a nicer interior with better materials and a lot more tech. Baggage also since the trunk volume sets a new record in the category of compact 467 liters.
It also improves the reaction time of the proactive occupant protection system Crew Protect Assist. While current Skodas have the infotainment neatly integrated into the dashboard, the new five-door hatch will come with a tablet-style display we will likely see more in the years to come. Front Assist including City Emergency Brake uses radar to monitor the area in front of the car while driving in the city and thus helps to prevent accidents. We were able to drive two samples of Skoda Scala preseries, with camouflaged bodywork: a 116 hp 1. Possible would be, for example, a lane detector with steering intervention, an adaptive cruise control, and teilautonomes parking. Tip-To-Close function and the electrically retractable tow bar both make their debut in the segment. These allow passengers to be provided with a data allowance via a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, or for it to be used for future streaming services.
Their spokes have been widened using aerodynamically optimised vanes that provide smoother airflow along the outside of the wheels whilst the vehicle is in motion. With the rear seats folded down, the volume increases to 1,410 litres. The front door trims come with a high-quality, soft surface. In addition, it should be quite digital in the new Scala. In the event of an impending collision, the optionally available proactive occupant protection system Crew Protect Assist automatically closes the windows and tensions the front seat belts in good time. The Scala is intended to be a more direct competitor than the Rapid to the big players in the volume hatchback segment, such as the and.
Nobody expected and did not get a really chic interior in Rapid. This makes it the biggest touchscreen in the family hatch sector. Of course, the 2020 Skoda Scala incorporates a lot of practical tips that Skoda has made his specialty. It also has a fluorescent yellow ice scraper built into the fuel filler flap. They are an ideal addition to the wide rear, which boasts an aerodynamically optimised roof spoiler and a sporty diffuser underneath the bumper. The Czech does not neglect for all that the maintenance remains firmly on its supports when approaching turns. What seems like a normal urban graffiti area has its own story and is named after John Lennon.
And for those who like big wheels, 15-inch and 16-inch rims are joined by 17-inch and 18-inch options. With a lot of refinement and using numerous details, Škoda has significantly reduced drag even further. The optional Side Assist function shows if a vehicle is approaching from behind and wants to overtake or if it is in the blind spot up to 70 m away — 50 m further than in Blind Spot Detect. Plenty of space for passengers and luggage In the brand's typical style, the Scala offers a very spacious interior. There are also remote applications via mobile app. Live services are thus just as possible as updates of the infotainment software or the Navi cards. Only in the width of the Skoda Scala shows its descent from the small car.
Configurator was launched in January 2019, and sales officially began in April. A new sketch, released by Skoda recently, hinted at the styling of the Scala, which follows on from shown at the. It extends to 1,410 litres with the seats down. Rear Traffic Alert is an integral part of the Side Assist function. This engine should ensure the bulk of the volumes in the hexagon.
Škoda uses hot-formed steels for this, almost 70 per cent of which are high-strength or hardened. On the rear bench of the Scala, you are comfortable even in three and the trunk is large and allows you to load luggage for 467 liters, in standard configuration, or 1,410 liters folding the rear seats. The system also calculates any necessary refuelling stops. At the same time, the character line forms a rest for the hand operating the touchscreen. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted post-registration , variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. Test Drive In the current context, Skoda has focused on petrol engines.
Presumably Skoda Generation donated two more power, currently, there is a maximum of 125 hp. At the same time, the character line forms an ergonomic rest for the hand operating the touchscreen. The presentation is elegant, the materials neat and the ergonomics irreproachable but the cabin lacks fantasy. These are considerably brighter than traditional lights and react more quickly. On the redesigned dashboard, a character line echoes the lines of the bonnet and flows around the free-standing screen, which is positioned high up and in clear view of the driver and boasts up to a 9. In fact, the production car's cabin looks largely identical to the we saw earlier, and in addition to the use of premium material, the cabin will also feature some smart tech.