2018 Skoda Fabia SUV (render)
Skoda can no longer ignore the small crossover
segment, and after the successful launch of the Kodiaq, the Czechs are now
shifting their attention towards such a model.
The
vehicle has been confirmed for production by the company's Board Member for
Research and Development, Christian Strube, who recently spoke to AutoExpress
on the matter: "After Kodiaq and Yeti, we are talking about a smaller
lifestyle SUV. I am already working on it."
While some suggest that the smallest interpretation
of the Volkswagen Group's MQB architecture would be the most suitable one, the
truth is that it's not clear yet what platform the new crossover will actually
be used.
The as-of-yet unnamed vehicle will hit showrooms
sometime in 2018, but it's unlikely that it will be the first of its kind
developed under the Volkswagen umbrella, as the Polo-based crossover could be
introduced ahead of it, possibly followed by the Seat Arona, which was
confirmed for production last month.
