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The Czech company dates back to 1895 and began as a manufacturer of bicycles and motorcycles of its own design. The first car was produced in 1905, and the rapid development of the enterprise began in the late fifties.
Currently, Skoda is part of the Volkswagen AG concern and specializes in the production of commercial and passenger cars. In the near future, the company plans to introduce the following new products.
Yeti
A compact crossover with a catchy appearance was first shown in 2009. The machine quickly gained popularity, especially in Eastern Europe. Except the Czech Republic it is made in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine. The latest Yeti update took place in 2013, and the presentation of the second generation of the model is scheduled for early 2019.
Designers of the company made small changes in appearance. Among the most notable are:
- a new form of head optics and rear combination lights;
- enlarged grille;
- smooth transitions between the main elements of the body.
The new multifunctional steering wheel is installed in the interior of the novelty, the center console is changed. Also, the finishing materials have become better. The car has retained a wide range of seven power units, but 4 motors are available for domestic buyers:
- gasoline - 105.125 and 150 liters. from.;
- diesel - 140 l. from.
Crossover price - from 1.069 million rubles. up to 1.5 million rubles.
The car is presented in trim levels: Active, Active Outdoor, Ambition, Ambition Outdoor, Adventure, Adventure Outdoor, Monte Carlo, Style. Style Outdoor.
Fabia
Fabia 2019 model year will be the third generation of the popular subcompact. Changes in appearance were made small and resulted in an increase in the radiator grill, a decrease in the size of the head optics and a change in the angles between the elements of the rear bumper. In the interior of the new modification, the dashboard was redesigned, two-tone trim of the seats was applied, a 6.5-inch monitor of the multimedia complex was installed. Also added is a list of options available for picking.
The following three-cylinder gasoline engines are intended for a passenger car:
- atmospheric 1.0 liters - 60 and 75 liters. from.;
- turbocharged 1.0 liters - 95 and 110 liters. from.
The new Fabia has already gone on sale. The cost of the initial version was determined at 12.5 thousand euros. You can buy a car at a price of 684,000 rubles. up to 1.2 million rubles.
Options: Active, Ambition, Fresh, Elegance, Scout, Monte Carlo, RS.
Polar
Polar - the new compact crossover company Skoda 2020 designed to compete in its class with the following models:
- Nissan Juke.
- Ford Kuga.
- Ford Ecosport.
- Renault Duster.
At the heart of the car, the VW concern's MQD platform is used, on which such popular models as Golf (seventh generation) and Seat Leon (third generation) are produced. The novelty is made in a corporate style and resembles a reduced version of the Karoq model. The salon is unified with the latest version of the Fabia subcompact and is characterized by good ergonomics and finishing materials. As power units on the front-wheel drive crossover will install gasoline engines with a capacity of 75 and 105 liters. from.
The manufacturer will announce the price and trim levels of Polar before the start of the release, scheduled for the second half of 2019.
Kodiaq gt
Another new product among crossovers will be the 2019 Kodiaq GT. The car is specially designed for China and the main feature of the model will be a coupe-shaped body. Such a fashionable and stylish external image was obtained due to the enhanced tilt of the rear pillars, a powerful rear bumper, and a compact tailgate.
The five-seater saloon copies the performance of the usual Kodiaq and is characterized by a good interior and a large number of various equipment, including a multi-function steering wheel and a 9-inch touch screen monitor, digital dashboard.
As engines, two gasoline engines with a capacity of 185 and 220 forces are installed in conjunction with a seven-speed robot. The initial cost of GT is 190.0 thousand yuan (1.8 million rubles).
Kodiaq rs
Next year, Skoda will introduce a new powerful modification of the full-size Kodiaq crossover under the RS 2019-2020 model year model.
The novelty differs from the standard version:
- 20 inch rims;
- low profile rubber:
- aerodynamic roof rails;
- chromed nozzles on exhaust vents;
- standardly installed LED optics;
- dark edging of the side window frames.
The powerful crossover has all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 240-horsepower diesel engine, a seven-band robotic gearbox. The price of a car in Europe will start from 45.00 thousand euros. Deliveries of the sports Kodiaq RS to Russia are not planned.
Octavia
For 2020, Skoda has planned to upgrade its most popular Octavia model. Significant changes will take place in the external image of the car, which will immediately make the novelty recognizable.
First of all, the design of the front part will significantly change due to the new design of the radiator grille and the modified design of the head optics. In the front part, the side stamping will become more curly, and the aft part will receive a rather complicated step device. Inside, the updates made will improve ergonomics and increase comfort. New systems and equipment will contribute to this.
At the moment, the company did not provide information on possible changes in the line of power units, but according to preliminary data, a reinforced engine with a capacity of 200 liters can be added. from.
The company plans to provide customers with a car in mid-2020 at a base price of 22.5 thousand euros.
Superb rs
Currently, Skoda is preparing a new version of the charged modification of its flagship Superb RS model. The most important innovation will be the installation of an engine with a capacity of 310 liters. from. The design of the updated RS will be characterized by a dynamic aerodynamic body kit, enlarged wheels and narrowed headlights.
Due to the increased dynamic parameters, the car's suspension will be modernized and highly efficient brakes will be installed. When equipped with the most advanced safety and comfort systems. The output of the next generation RS is scheduled for the end of 2020, and the cost will exceed 3.5 million rubles.
You can buy a ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 2019 at a price of 2.396 million rubles.
Kamiq
For the Chinese market, the Czech company has prepared a budget crossover Kamiq 2019 model market. In appearance, the novelty resembles an increased performance of the Rapid Spaceback hatchback. The interior is quite simple and concise, and the decoration used budget, but high-quality materials.
The equipment used only one gasoline engine of 110 liters. from. and only front-wheel drive. In the transmission, a five-speed manual transmission or a six-band automatic machine can be installed. The price of the car will be $ 14.00 thousand. In our country, Kamiq will not be sold.
Citigo E
Among the new Skoda 2020, the first electric car of the company stands out. This is a compact urban passenger car under the designation Citigo E, made on the basis of a serial subcompact. The model is equipped with a 65 kW traction motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 19.5 kW / h, which will provide a range of 300 km on a single charge. The time of accelerated battery charging will be 30 minutes (80% of capacity), and a full 4.5 hours from a household power supply.
The production of Citigo E started in 2019 at an event in Bratislava, the cost of an electric car is from 23 570 euro.
Vision RS
At a special event, Skoda introduced a novelty in the form of a hybrid car under the designation Vision RS 2019-2020 model year.
Dimensions of a five-door car performed by a hatchback are:
Length | 4 360 mm |
Width | 1 810 mm |
Height | 1,460 mm |
Wheelbase | 2 650 mm |
Clearance | 170 mm |
Trunk | 430 l |
On the presented version, a hybrid power unit is installed, including:
- gasoline engine - 150 l. from. (1.5 L);
- electric motor - 105 l. from.;
- Battery (lithium-ion) - capacity 13.0 kW / h.
The full charge from the household network is 2.5 hours.
Appearance looks stylish and dynamic, and the interior is shaped in a sporty style. Equipment options and cost Vision RS at the moment the company has not yet announced.
Conclusion
The production of new models planned for 2019-2020, as well as restyling for proven cars, is designed to build on the commercial success of Skoda, as evidenced by the growth in sales in 2017.
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