With the all-new Scala, Skoda has stepped into the
future, as this is the brand’s first car that sits on the MQB A0 architecture
of the Volkswagen Group. It replaces the Rapid, slots between the Fabia and Octavia, and
offers a generous interior and a very satisfying boot capacity, which is one of
the best in the compact segment.
Opting for the most powerful mill will get users 150
PS, from the turbocharged 1.5-liter, four-cylinder TSI. No
specs were announced yet, but this variant’s performance should be more than
adequate.
Now, Skoda previewed the Scala with the Vision RS, a
plug-in hybrid concept with a total output of 245 PS, from a
1.5-liter TSI and an electric motor. So, does this mean that we might see this
recipe being used in a possible hot hatch version of the car?
Anything’s possible, as Skoda rolls out an RS
version of nearly all its models. Moreover, a potential Scala RS (vRS in UK)
might be a more affordable and less powerful alternative to the Volkswagen Golf
GTI. Giving us a look of how it might look like, artist AksyonovNikita has
already imagined such a model. It has a beefed-up exterior design, new wheels
and black accents over a red exterior finish that give it a Monte Carlo vibe.
