Skoda has introduced a new model of Scala

7 December 2018

As the company will be able to breed the new "Octavia"?

Alexander Sharonov, photo Skoda

Skoda continues to expand the model lineup. This time, the Czech company announced another crossover, and the car. And in the C class, in which Skoda. Has already been submitted. Why the company has created a rival to his own "Octavia"?

The case of the Czech brand are going well: sales are growing, each year the company declares the establishment of the next record. But it is curious that the "Skoda" still was not a traditional hatchback C-class. This format is one of the most popular in the Old world: "Golf", "Astra" and "Focus" of the traditional are the top ten most popular cars in Europe. Although Octavia and belongs to the same segment, it is not available in a hatch.

Scala compensates for this omission. All the linear dimensions of the body slightly exceeds the new Volkswagen Golf. She was 104 mm longer (4 362 mm) and has 29 mm larger wheelbase (2 649 mm). Plus the trunk there is noticeably more: 467 liters against 380.

But what is interesting: despite the fact that the new "Skoda" slightly outdid "Golf" in size, it is based on a slightly simplified platform MQB-A0. This means that version will be equipped with semi-dependent rear suspension. Besides, the base trim will be installed rear drum brakes.

I do not get to roam and power unit: the power of the older "Rocks" will not exceed 150 horsepower. This car to the petrol turbo engine of 1.5 TSI. In more simple versions, provides three-cylinder-liter engine, issuing 95 or 150 HP. Four-cylinder diesel engine 1.6 TDI with a power of 115 horsepower equipped with a system of neutralization with urea. Buyers can choose between a six-speed "mechanics" and a seven-step "robot".

The Assembly of new items will be launched in the Czech Republic, European sales will begin in 2019. But to expect the appearance of "Cliffs" at the Russian dealers of Skoda is not: to us, the car will not be delivered. So enjoy the new design of Skoda, which in the future will surely move the other models have only the pictures.