Skoda says it has improved practicality, thanks to new «Simply Clever» features for the luggage compartment such as the variable loading floor (from Ambition trim up), the multi-function shelf, and the luggage net partition.
Skoda says that the Vision X concept has been developed to suit the active lifestyle its target user.
Skoda says that the Vision X s the next systematic step in its SUV strategy.
They are a little larger than the sleek units of the Vision S.
Skoda says that Jozef Kaba?
Skoda says that the lamps draw inspiration from a renowned Bohemian glass cutting technique.
Skoda says the Octavia RS 162TSI will consume 6.6 L / 100 km on the ADR Combined cycle against the Levorg GT - S» 8.7 L / 100 km effort.
Skoda says that both the sedan and wagon variants benefit from the same fuel consumption figures.
Announced to enter production later this month,
Skoda says the new Fabia will have its world premiere at the Paris show.
At $ 33,590 plus ORCs,
Skoda says it's $ 4400 less than its previous MRLP — although it's at least $ 2600 dearer than its predecessor's run - out price ($ 31,990 drive - away).
Skoda says it has ordered more wagons than sedan, the latter slightly more affordable, yet both afford a massive amount of boot space.
Skoda says that it will be pushing forward the biggest model campaign in his history for the Fabia.
Skoda say that the new Fabia has design inspiration coming from the VisionC concept which was shown earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show.
Not exact matches
Skoda has a volume - growth agenda, as well,
saying at the start of the year it plans to produce 1 million vehicles annually no later than 2014, up from about 879,000 in 2011.
Dean Smith
says hello to his new
Skoda Octavia vRS long - termer, but asks where the rest of it is.
Head of
Skoda Auto Design, Jozef Kabaň,
said «our apprentices have put their hearts and souls into this vehicle.
Jan Repa, Head of Strategic Product Planning,
Skoda Auto India,
says, «We have already sold out the first batch of the
Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Skoda Australia
says the new models could go higher, a press statement reading: «The full RS range is expected to comprise more than half of all Octavia sales.»
Two new options are available now across the range, blind spot detection and adaptive chassis control, and two optional packs are expected to be ordered by all customers
says Skoda Australia.
Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer admitted that sales of the RS 230 would be much higher if Europe's seven - speed DSG automatic version was available in Australia, but
said he expects all 70 vehicles to be snapped up relatively quickly.
A spokesman for VW's French operations
said that Audi, sports car brand Porsche, Czech division
Skoda and Spanish unit Seat are still due to attend the Paris show.
That's not to
say the Yaris isn't stylish inside — some might even find it a refreshing change from the SEAT Ibiza,
Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo, all of which share VW switchgear.
Skoda's design chief, Josef Kaban,
said that the SUV is aimed at doing «something different» for the company.
That being
said, the new Jetta already has some stiff competition on offer from rivals in the segment which include the Toyota Corolla Altis,
Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra, Renault Fluence and the likes in the segment.
That being
said, there are key rivals which outperform the Tipo in important areas, such as the
Skoda Rapid in boot space, but it is more than practical for most situations.
However, the overall resemblance to the Micra is very evident and the siblings are not as different as
say the Volkswagen Vento —
Skoda Rapid.
But
Skoda clearly want to make a statement with the concept, so it comes with big 20 ″ alloys, FlexGreen paint job with contrasting roof, big panoramic roof, big sills, butch bumpers and a design,
say Skoda, inspired by Czech glasswork.
Skoda aren't
saying anything much about what powers the Vision X, but they do
say it's a hybrid, but what flavour of hybrid we'll have to wait and see.
Matthias Müller
said he is hopeful that with the new plan in place, and with
Skoda taking the lead responsibility, the group will be in a better position in the Indian market.
«
Skoda has always stood for getting more car for your money, which is easily observed in the new Octavia range,»
said Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer.
«To provide greater simplicity for customers and reducing complexity,
Skoda Australia has realigned the Rapid range to just one value - packed model: a 92TSI with DSG transmission,»
said the company.
I've never seen Autocar
saying that Porsche is a re-skinned
Skoda!
Skoda aren't
saying what powerplants will be offered in the Rapid, but they are pursuing aggressive growth with the Rapid — and more new models to come — so expect everything from a frugal 3 - pot to a vRS with, perhaps, the forced induction 178bhp lump in a Rapid vRS.
Skoda India's head, Mr. Sudhir Rao,
said in a recent interview that the sub-Rapid segment would be considered only after the end of next year.
Over the next 12 months, Honda will re-launch the Accord while Toyota will bring its new Prius, company executives
said, joining the race with European rivals Volkswagen and
Skoda which are set to launch the new Passat and Superb.
«We are very proud to be market leaders when it comes to the introduction of market safety,»
says Doak, pointing out that just one rival to the Mazda2 — the
Skoda Fabia — can match the Mazda for the standard inclusion of AEB in the light - car segment.
The acceleration isn't exactly mind - blowing or addictive as
say on the
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI but this motor is not really aimed at those who want the quickest acceleration times.
That
said, the automaker will also have to fend off competition from the Volkswagen Vento facelift, new generation Hyundai Verna and the recently launched
Skoda Rapid facelift in the segment.
Ahead of the global unveil at the Paris Motor Show in October this year;
Skoda Auto has officially revealed the engine lineup of the 2015 Fabia hatchback and is
said to be 17 percent more fuel efficient than the outgoing model.
Steering is well weighted and accurate, while the ride / handling balance is even better resolved than,
say, a
Skoda Octavia's.
A report in October last year
said that the
Skoda Karoq will arrive in India this year.
Skoda also
said that the plans for bringing in the Kodiaq are still on, and the SUV should be on Indian roads later this year.
Skoda also
said that the upcoming Octavia RS will not be a limited edition model and will continue to co-exist with the regular car.
Ever politically correct, local
Skoda execs
say crossover will be minimal because most Golf sales go to upstream models costing closer to $ 30,000.
Based on VW's MQB Platform, the Kodiaq has,
say Skoda, elegant lines and sporty contours, and we must admit it looks good; clean lines, wide grille, flowing headlights, typically angular wheelarches and short overhangs all conspire to make a good - looking family SUV.
When it was revealed at July's 2011 Australian International Auto Show in Melbourne,
Skoda Australia
said its first ever SUV would be priced from $ 28,690 before on - road costs.
Skoda Australia spokesman Karl Gehling
said the decision was made to ensure the Yeti was well placed against its competitors.