At Geneva Motor Show proved to be a
particularly important for Skoda with the automaker debuting no less than five
new or updated models and variants at the show.
Among them was the facelifted Octavia. Unveiled last year, the refreshed model adopts a controversial new design with the
front-end now incorporating a twin headlight design and a reworked grille.
Other new visual touches include refreshed front and rear bumpers and different
16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels. Available engines consist of an 84 hp 1.0-liter
and a 184 hp 2.0-liter.
Also at Geneva was the refreshed Citigo. Essentially
the same as the VW Up! and Seat Mii, the Citigo looks noticeably different to
its VW Group siblings thanks to its custom lights, front grille and modified
bumpers. Incredibly compact in size, its offered exclusively with 1.0-liter
three-cylinder engines ranging from 59 hp to 74 hp.
Skoda’s Kodiaq Scout is also premiering in Geneva.
Compared to the standard Kodiaq, the Scout is unique due to its slightly
beefier bodywork, 19-inch wheels, underbody protection, roof rails and the
Off-Road Assist and Rough-Road options.
Elsewhere is the facelifted Skoda Rapid and Rapid
Spaceback. In total, there are four engines offered for the car. They include a
new 1.0-liter TSI petrol offered in 94 hp and 108 hp specifications, a 123 hp
1.4-liter TSI, an 89 hp 1.4-liter TDI and a 114 hp 1.6-liter TDI.
Certainly the most exciting of all the new Skodas
presented in Geneva is the new Octavia RS 245. As the name implies, its
2.0-liter turbo four produces 245 PS which is enough to accelerate the
car to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.
