2018 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

2018 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

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With the Škoda Kodiaq Sportline, the Czech car manufacturer will present an elegant, dynamic variant of its new large SUV. Design features specifically developed for the sporty model variant shape the exterior and interior. For the Škoda Kodiaq Sportline, which will make its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines is available.

The Škoda Kodiaq Sportline, with its individual interior and exterior design, emphasises the agility and dynamism of the brand's large SUV above all else. The new model variant combines its distinct appearance with the versatile nature of the Škoda Kodiaq - its exterior length of 4.70 metres offering up to seven seats as well as the largest amount of interior space and largest boot capacity within its segment. The design of the new all-rounder mirrors the brand's design identity and represents a good mix of emotiveness and rationality. Furthermore, the soon-to-be presented Škoda Kodiaq Sportline comes with features designed to provide pure driving pleasure.

Black design features underline its dynamic appearance

The bodywork elements and special features finished in black underline the Škoda Kodiaq Sportline's dynamic focus. The radiator grille, roof rails, wing mirror housings and side window trims all come in black. The rear window and rear side windows are tinted (SunSet). The rear is enhanced by a narrow, silver-coloured trim below the bumper.

2017 Skoda Octavia

2017 Skoda Octavia

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Skoda has made major revisions to the bestseller. The Skoda Octavia will be available from the end of 2016 with a newly designed front and rear section, state-of-the-art driver assistance solutions, infotainment and connectivity, as well as new equipment. The compact model is presented in top form as both a saloon and estate, and once again highlights its unique position in the category.

"The Skoda Octavia has always been in a class of its own in the compact segment," says Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier. "As the 'heart of the brand', the Octavia has decisively shaped Skoda's outstanding development from the very start, and has made the company what it is today: an internationally successful automotive manufacturer with a presence in more than 100 markets worldwide. With the now extensively revised Skoda Octavia, we are keen to continue this development sustainably."

The Skoda Octavia is the Czech automaker's best-selling model by far. At the upper end of its segment, Skoda's bestseller has set new standards in terms of space, functionality, safety and comfort technology, design and value for money. In the 20 years since the 1996 reintroduction of the Skoda Octavia, five million customers from all over the world have opted for one of the model versions in the Octavia family. With the extensively revised version of the Skoda Octavia, the brand plans to continue the success story of its predecessors and to further strengthen Skoda's position in the international markets.

2017 Skoda Kodiaq

2017 Skoda Kodiaq

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With a length of 4.70 m, up to seven seats and the largest boot within its class, the Skoda Kodiaq is the Czech car manufacturer's first large SUV. From early 2017, Skoda's latest model will present itself with all of the brand's strengths: a design that is full of character, extraordinary interior space, practical intelligence and innovative technology that can otherwise only be found in higher vehicle classes. The Skoda Kodiaq marks the beginning of Skoda's extensive SUV campaign.

"With the Skoda Kodiaq, we are striking out in a new direction and opening up new markets," says Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier. "With our first large SUV, we are conquering a new segment for the brand - and new customer groups. Our new addition to the Skoda model range is truly as strong as a bear: it makes the brand even more attractive thanks to its concept, striking design and as the first Skoda that has the option of always being online and thereby offering more comfort, safety and real-time information. The Skoda Kodiaq is at the forefront of Skoda's extensive SUV campaign."

Skoda Board Member for Technical Development, Christian Strube, added, "The Skoda Kodiaq offers all of our brand's strengths: well-thought-out functionality, superior interior space and excellent value for money. The largest boot compared to the competition and the optional third row of seats alone make our new SUV the ideal companion for day-to-day demands. And when it comes to driver assistance systems, infotainment and connectivity, the Skoda Kodiaq proves Skoda's innovative capabilities, offering the technology of higher classes and therefore putting itself at the top of its segment."

2016 Skoda Atero Concept

2016 Skoda Atero Concept

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26 students at the Skoda vocational school have built their dream coupé: the Skoda Atero is a spectacular car based on the compact Skoda Rapid Spaceback. The fully functional, unique vehicle is already the third 'student car' from Skoda Academy.

"Just like its predecessors, the Skoda Atero highlights our students' high level of technological expertise and manual skills. Our thanks go to everyone who has supported the project," said Skoda Board Member for Human Resources, Bohdan Wojnar.

Michael Oeljeklaus, Skoda Board Member for Production, added, "This project demonstrates what our students are capable of. The young people work with great zeal and commitment. Once again, the result is a great, emotive and unique vehicle that the colleagues involved can be very proud of."

The students have built a fully functional, unique car - in doing so, Skoda is continuing a tradition which is still in its infancy. In 2014, a team of students developed the ultra-compact CitiJet convertible. The FUNSTAR pickup followed in 2015. The aim of the project is to promote the students' expertise and creativity.

The students started work on the Skoda Atero at the end of 2015. The team of 26 from the Skoda vocational school in Mladá Boleslav - four young women and 22 young men - developed and implemented the concept together with the support of the instructors, Technical Development, Design and Production departments. 

"This was a unique occasion for everyone to meet new people, to form new friendships across all professions, and to test and put theoretical knowledge into practice," said the spokesman for the student team Dan Voce, adding "This project took about 1700 working hours to complete, and we are all very proud of the result."

2016 Skoda VisionS Concept

2016 Skoda VisionS Concept

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Skoda is taking the next step in the brand's model campaign: in the coming years, the Czech car manufacturer will be gradually expanding its offering in the SUV segment. The Skoda VisionS concept car gives an insight into the future SUV above the Yeti, which will be presented in the second half of 2016. Besides the future SUV design language, the show car reveals the most important technological innovations that Skoda will be placing an emphasis on in the coming years.

"Our brand continues to develop at a rapid pace," said Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier. "With the Yeti, Skoda has already made a big statement in the compact SUV segment. Our extensive 4×4 expertise is now feeding into an SUV production model above the Yeti. In terms of design, overall package and everyday practicality, the Skoda VisionS already provides an insight into our new SUV. The show car also exhibits a variety of future technological advances that are becoming more and more important to our customers and therefore to Skoda. This is why we are also working on areas such as electromobility, automated driving and the comprehensive networking of car, driver and passengers with their environment."

The Skoda VisionS: setting off into the future

Over the course of its growth campaign, Skoda has already extensively updated its model range, expanded into important segments and greatly increased its international market presence. With the future production model above the Skoda Yeti, which will be presented in the second half of 2016, Skoda will announce its aim to demonstrate the brand's expertise in all important vehicle segments. The technological prowess and distinctive design language that Skoda has developed are now passing over into the brand's SUV models - with maximum benefits for Skoda customers, as always.

In addition to the brand's proven functionality and new emotive quality, there is now also an increased focus on the use of technological innovations: the VisionS show car features plug-in hybrid drive, a drive system similar to those that will be used in future production cars. Furthermore, Skoda is also working on a purely electric drive system.

2017 Skoda Octavia RS 4x4

2017 Skoda Octavia RS 4x4

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Strength, sportiness and emotion coupled with optimum functionality and generous space: the Skoda Octavia sets benchmarks in the sporty compact car segment. For the first time, Skoda is also offering the popular RS model as an all-wheel-drive variant. The Skoda Octavia RS 4x4 is celebrating its motor show premiere in Geneva. The all-wheel drive, based on an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, is available for the Octavia diesel 2.0 TDI/135 kW (184 PS) combined with six-speed DSG transmission. The adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) and the integrated wireless smartphone charger, available for the first time in a Skoda, provide more comfort. This turns the Skoda Octavia RS 4x4 into an attractive power pack with maximum everyday practicality.

"The Skoda Octavia RS is a huge success; deliveries of our sporty hatchback and estate variants are greatly exceeding our expectations," said Christian Strube, Skoda Board Member for Technical Development. "With the first all-wheel-drive Octavia RS, we are extending our RS range to include a new, very attractive top-level variant. This once again demonstrates our expertise with regards to all-wheel-drive technology," said Strube.

Customers are excited about the third-generation Skoda Octavia RS, which was launched in the middle of 2013: to date (as at 31 January 2016), Skoda has delivered more than 71,800 vehicles. Since market launch of the first four-wheel-drive Skoda Octavia Combi in 1999, more than half a million 4x4 Skodas have been sold. Available as a hatchback and an estate, the Skoda Octavia RS is both a sporty and extremely practical car. In addition, the top model within the Octavia range represents the brand's 115 years of successful motorsport history.

In 2000, the first-generation Octavia RS was the first Skoda to be released to the market as a sporty RS model available to the public. Between 2000 and the end of January 2016, Skoda delivered approximately 226,400 first- to third-generation Octavia RS vehicles to customers.