Since the Skoda Scala and Kamiq appeared on the market in 2019, the Czech car manufacturer has not presented their refreshed versions. However, the time has come for that too. The presentation is announced for the beginning of August, and several teasers reveal the design of the refreshed versions.
When it comes to the powertrain, there will be two types of engines to choose from: a 1.0L three-cylinder TSI and a 1.5L four-cylinder TSI engine. Both versions are paired with a 6-speed or 7-speed automatic transmission. Diesel TDI engines are not sure to remain as an option, and the reason could be EU emissions regulations.
In terms of design, we can expect both models with slightly thinner front lights, redesigned bumpers, and newly designed rims. In the cabin, there will be no major changes.
In addition to the new Scala and Kamiq, Skoda is preparing to launch an electric version of the Enyaq SUV in the next few years, as well as new versions of some of the Czech car manufacturer’s most popular models, the Kodiaq and Superb. The plan is that a new version of the Octavia, as well as several electric models, will arrive on the market in the next three years.
Is the auto industry in Europe in trouble? This question can be heard lately, and it is based on the fact that many companies are moving production from Europe or thinking about it. However, companies are working hard on the electrification of existing models as well as the production of new ones. Such is the case with Skoda, which announced the arrival of six electric cars by the end of 2026, and total investments of 5.6 billion euros.
Officially, the European Union bans the sale of new cars with an internal combustion engine by 2035. Skoda announces the arrival of the Compact model next year, as a compact crossover called the Elroq. It is the electric successor of the Karoq model, which will be 4.5 meters long and will be “an ideal family car with a spacious and very practical interior”.
The refreshed Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe will be introduced in 2025, will experience significant changes that include the Modern Solid design. Skoda hasn’t said much about these models, but renderings suggest they have a more aggressive-looking front fascia without the traditional grille.
Other models are expected from 2025, and the first is Small. It is a sub-compact SUV-style car, 4.1 meters long, and the basic price will be 25,000 euros. It looks like it will be Skoda’s version of Volkswagen’s ID.2all, which will be built in Spain. The Combi is expected in 2026 as a spacious electric station wagon with a length of about 4.7 meters, and it will play a “key role” and will “bring the power of the particularly popular and successful Škoda body design into the electric age.” This model will be ideal for families and businesses.
The latest to hit the market is a seven-seat crossover inspired by last year’s Vision 7S concept, the Skoda Space. It will be Skoda’s largest electric car with a length of about 4.9 meters and a huge interior space. Also, it will be decorated with the new Modern Solid design language. This design reinterprets traditional features and boldly breaks new ground. The Czech manufacturer promises a “minimalist and functional” exterior design that “conveys a sense of security and strength.”
Škoda does not give up on internal combustion engines, so those models remain in the offer. The new internal combustion engines will play a key role, and Škoda intends to improve their efficiency. The Czech company is taking over the development of the EA211 engine from Volkswagen, and the internal combustion engines will enable individual mobility in all markets. The refreshed Superb and Kodiaq arrive in the fall, and will be offered with gasoline and diesel options, as well as a plug-in hybrid.
The Skoda Fabia is currently the smallest car from the Czech manufacturer, and according to CEO Klaus Zellmer, in the next couple of years we could see an electric version of this model.
“The Fabia with its price position will be succeeded by a battery-electric vehicle and we are working on that,” Zellmer said. “The biggest challenge at the moment is the cost of battery-electric vehicles, especially when producing a car [the size of] the Fabia. We will have to stay a little patient,” said Zellmer.
The car is currently under development, and according to Autocar it will be built on the Volkswagen MEB platform. It will also be one of the last to use this platform, as the SSP platform will be the basis for future VW vehicles. Rumor has it that the new all-electric car will look like a crossover, taking over the features of the Vision 7S concept.
Skoda’s long-term plans are complete electrification of all models by the end of the decade. In the next couple of years, we can expect a production version of the Vision 7S concept, as well as several new cars.
