The VISION iV offers a concrete look ahead at the future ŠKODA family of vehicles running purely on electric batteries. The concept study is ŠKODA’s first vehicle to be built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform, sporting an athletic, aerodynamic body and offering a spacious interior typical of a ŠKODA. The 22-inch wheels provide a visual highlight and emphasise the impressive presence of the vehicle. Eye-catching details include the illuminated glass elements in the vertical slats of the ŠKODA grille and cameras instead of traditional wing mirrors whose housings are reminiscent of shark fins. Two electric motors – one on the front and one on the rear axle – form the emission-free drive system, making the VISION iV an all-wheel drive. The flat-pack lithium-ion battery installed in the vehicle’s underbody saves space and provides a range of up to 500 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle. Innovative technologies provide more safety and comfort, ushering in a new era of infotainment and digitalisation. Smartphones can be integrated directly into the vehicle’s infotainment system and can even be used as a digital key to open the vehicle.
ŠKODA is continuing its successful SUV campaign, presenting its first city SUV with the new KAMIQ. After the KODIAQ and the KAROQ, the KAMIQ is the third SUV model range for the European market, rounding off the lower end of the successful SUV portfolio. The name KAMIQ highlights that it is a member of the brand’s SUV family, following the established nomenclature; the names KODIAQ and KAROQ also start with a K and end in a Q. The word KAMIQ comes from the language of the Inuit people living in northern Canada and Greenland and means something with its own character that fits perfectly in every situation. In the growing segment of city SUVs, the ŠKODA KAMIQ combines the advantages of an SUV, for example, greater ground clearance and higher sitting position, with a stylish off-road appearance and the agility of a compact vehicle. With its emotive design, state-of-the-art assistance and infotainment systems, generous interior and numerous Simply Clever features, the KAMIQ meets the demands of family and lifestyle-oriented customers alike.
The ŠKODA SCALA completely redefines the compact car segment for ŠKODA with high functionality, state-of-the-art connectivity and an emotive design. The ŠKODA SCALA has a new name to match its unique character and modern technology: SCALA is the Latin word for ‘staircase’ or ‘ladder’. This highlights the fact that ŠKODA is taking a leap forward with this model. This also applies to the new design language that ŠKODA presented for the first time with the VISION RS in Paris. In addition, the SCALA offers a high level of active and passive safety, full-LED headlights and tail lights, plenty of space for passengers and luggage, five efficient engines delivering between 66 kW (90 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS), as well as numerous Simply Clever solutions. It will be launched onto the market at the beginning of the second quarter of 2019.
The Czech car manufacturer has a very special highlight for motorsports fans in Geneva: at the ŠKODA stand, they can experience the thrill of a special rally stage in two simulators and then immerse themselves in the brand’s motorsport history. ŠKODA will be bringing all its WRC2 World Cup trophies from 2016 to 2018 to Switzerland, as ŠKODA Motorsport is presenting the next development stage of the ŠKODA FABIA R5 at the Geneva Motor Show; the most successful rally car in the brand’s motorsport history is being upgraded. It incorporates design elements from the 2019 ŠKODA FABIA production version and has been technologically optimised. Following homologation, the revised FABIA R5 will probably be used by the ŠKODA factory team from mid-2019 and will also be available for customer teams.
Pure, simple and intuitive to operate: the new KLEMENT electric mobility solution represents a modern and environmentally friendly lifestyle. The futuristic two-wheel concept positions itself as an ecological alternative to the car in the field of micromobility. An electric rear hub motor and integrated brake energy recuperation accelerate the bike to a top speed of 45 km/h; Two batteries allow for a range of more than 60 kilometres. The KLEMENT is fully connected; For example, the current battery levels can be displayed via an app. In addition, a geographical boundary can be pre-defined, out of which the KLEMENT cannot ride.
In Geneva, the ŠKODA KAROQ and ŠKODA KODIAQ SUV models are being presented to the public with innovations that will be included as standard or options for the models from the two ranges during the course of the year. Instantly recognisable: both models bear the ŠKODA logo in block capitals at the rear. The new Side Assist, now with a range of 70 metres, is available as an option. Another innovation is the DCC adaptive chassis control that will also be available in the future for versions with front-wheel drive. The ŠKODA KAROQ adds the 2.0 TDI with 140 kW (190 hp) and 7-speed DSG to its range of drive systems, while the ŠKODA KODIAQ, for example, gets a new tyre pressure monitoring system with pressure sensors on each wheel. The model variant SCOUT is optionally available with ventilated seats. In the future, ŠKODA will be offering the KODIAQ RS and SPORTLINE with the new ‘Ignite’ 20-inch alloy wheels.
