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  • Škoda unveils full specifications and prices for Yeti Monte Carlo

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    The Czech automaker Škoda Auto has announced full details and pricing for its Yeti Monte Carlo model – a new addition to the compact SUV car range that is full of extras.

    The Monte Carlo addition to the Škoda Yeti shows that the car celebrates the long and successful participation of the Czech brand in global stage rallies. At the same time the Yeti Monte Carlo comes with a long list of design, comfort and convenience features. The vehicle is based on the Yeti SE equipment levels but offers additional extras and features such as a Monte Carlo signature black roof with black detailing on the front grille and spoiler, rear diffuser, door mirrors and 17-inch Origami alloy wheels.

    In addition to all these extras purchasers of the vehicle will get black-tinted front fog lights, bi-xenon headlights with cornering function and dynamic angle control. On the inside the car comes with a three-spoke leather “Supersport” multi-function steering wheel, sports seats with unique Monte Carlo upholstery and exclusive design for the door sills, instrument cluster and floor mats.

    The Yeti Monte Carlo gets powered by a 2.0-liter TDI CR DPF diesel engine with 170 horsepower (125 kW) and it also has a standard 4×4 transmission. You can have the Škoda Yeti Monte Carlo with a six-speed manual or DSG sequential automatic gearbox. In the UK the first version costs GBP 24,390, while the second version sells for GBP 25,490. The manual version achieves 49.6 mpg (UK) or 5.7 liters per 100 km with 149 g/km of carbon dioxide emissions and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 8.4 seconds. The automatic gearbox model offers 44.8 mpg (UK) or 6.3 liters of fuel consumption per 100 km at a cost of 164 grams of carbon dioxide per km and 8.6 seconds of time for reaching 62 mph/100 km from being still.

    Source: Škoda Auto

  • Skoda Green E Line Development

    Skoda-Green-E-Line-thumbAt Skoda these days are busy developing their not yet ready for production “Green E Line” vehicles – a segment of electric cars based on the Octavia Estate. Right now, a fleet of ten E Lines is undergoing a phase where day to day conditions are recreated so see how the cars behave. The whole green thing is a part of Skoda’s plan to excel in the field of fuel efficiency. Other projects concerned with that often work to optimize the TDI and TSI drivetrains and also various transmissions.

    The gathered data will be of extreme value for fine-tuning to get the most out of the cars. Issues that concern potential customers can also be addressed – being extremely silent in traffic might be a disadvantage for example.

    The whole testing procedure comprises of three phases: the first and the second are ongoing now and deal with in-house (on the Prague airport to be more exact) trials and research of the car’s various systems. The third phase, set to begin in March this year, will put the fleet to the real test as the cars will go to different institutions other than Skoda Auto (government, educational institutions etc.) for further research and testing in real life conditions.

    Skoda Green E Line (Octavia based)
    Skoda Green E Line (Octavia based)

    Because of being based on the Octavia Estate, the Green E Line is ideal for harboring electric car components such as batteries, motors and electronic controllers. Power output stands at 85 kW and generous figure of 270 Nm. (because of being electric, torque tends to be always high and instantly available throughout the whole rev range). A zero to sixty time is said to be around 12 seconds and top speed is as high as 135 kph. On a single charge it is estimated that the E Line will go for 150 km which is more than enough to satisfy various European communities.

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee

    Skoda Auto presented several vehicles at the GTI Worthersee tuning event which was held between 12th and 15th May in Austria. Some of the displayed cars were two tuned Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+. Two Fabia S2000 race cars are also exhibited.

    The Fabia vRS+ concept is based on the new Fabia vRS. It features included the headlamps and the radiator grille. Additionally, the car has black spoilers and diffusers, and the bonnet is decorated with visible air intakes. The interior, including sports seats, comes with new materials in the exclusive colours of this concept car. (more…)

  • Russia has begun production of 2010 Skoda Fabia facelift

    Skoda Auto Russia has started a full production of the new Fabia in Kaluga factory. This is the second model, which has begun its full-cycle production in the factory. The first one was the Skoda Octavia.

    Fabia is a best-selling model of Skoda in Russia. Last year, 264 173 cars were sold, which is an increase of 7.1 per cent on the previous year. Skoda Fabia is also the best selling car in Russia in 2009.

    Reinhard Jung, head of Skoda Auto board of directors  said : “Over the past few years, Skoda has been very successful and record sales were once again achieved in 2009. A main contributing factor for this market growth is the continued development in areas such as Russia, India and China. With our investments in Kaluga production, dealer network and products we will continue to strengthen our position in the Russian market,”.

    Petr Janeba, Head of Skoda Russia added: “Russia is one of the key markets for Skoda and we expect to see sustained future growth.  One of our primary objectives is to increase our production capacities and we are already achieving success in this as all Skoda models are produced at the Russian factory in Kaluga; providing attractive price-quality ratio to our clients, faster reaction to the local market changes and to our Russian customers’ requirements. In October 2009, we started full-cycle production of the Skoda Octavia and today we are ready to announce the start of the second
    model production by CKD.

    Skoda Fabia Facelift (2010)
    Skoda Fabia Facelift (2010)
    2010 Skoda Fabia Facelift
    2010 Skoda Fabia Facelift

    “The Skoda Fabia is such a popular vehicle in the Russian market and we happy to say that it is now the second all-Russian car of our brand. We are pleased to showcase it for the first time at our factory!”

    “Skoda Fabia is the third model in the Group to be produced in full-cycle including welding, painting and assembly. Our Kaluga factory with its wide model line-up is unique for Volkswagen Group and we intend to increase the number of models in the future. Most importantly, we produce all vehicles in accordance with the highest quality standards,” concluded Dietmar Korzekwa, General Director of Volkswagen Group Rus.

    The new Fabia will be available at all official Russian dealerships from the beginning of May 2010.  Because of the good price of Fabia, Skoda gained a leading position in Russia’s compact car segment.

    Last decade, Skoda has proven themselves in the Europe as a reliable and high quality make.  Now they are expanding the production and dealerships in Asia. Definitely a smart move, because of the huge market and good opportunities.

  • Estate Version of Škoda Superb to Debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

    This year’s Motor Show in Frankfurt will be memorable with all the models, which are ready to be represented by the manufacturers.

    Škoda Auto will show the estate version of its flagship model Superb. This car will be the perfect combination of business and practicality.The very successful hatch version of the Super is logically followed by the estate. More than forty thousand cars were sold since the Superb was launched.

    Skoda Superb Estate is targeted to specific type of customers, who require not only big comfortable and reliable car with spacious interior, but a useful estate with enormous trunk. Besides that the new Superb looks amazing.

    Skoda Superb Estate

  • Škoda Superb introduced in China as “better, than you can imagine”

    Škoda Superb was ceremonially introduced on the Chinese market under the name Hao Rui. Production of Škoda Auto’s flagship in China started on June 11. The Superb had already been first introduced to the Chinese public on April 20, 2009, at the Automobile Fair in Shanghai. (more…)

  • Skoda starts producing a modernised three-cylinder 1.2l engine

    Škoda Auto has started producing a modernised 1.2 HTP engine in its engine manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav, the place of the car manufacturer’s head office. (more…)