2024 Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq: New Features, New Look, and New Focus on Sustainability

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Skoda Auto, the Czech automaker and a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group has launched the production of the upgraded versions of its Scala compact car and Kamiq city SUV at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The new models, which will be available in the Czech Republic starting in February 2024 and in more than 60 markets worldwide, offer new equipment features, design elements, and assistant systems usually exclusive to higher vehicle classes. Moreover, the carmaker has substantially increased the use of sustainable materials in both models, reinforcing its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

New Design, Interior and Assistance Systems

The latest updates to the Skoda Scala and Kamiq represent a significant step forward in design and equipment. Matrix-LED headlights, which provide better visibility and safety, are now available for both models, while the front and rear bumpers, rims and radiator grilles have been revamped. These changes enhance the distinctiveness of both cars, with the Scala offering a sportier look and the Kamiq becoming a more rugged SUV. Reflecting the brand’s new design language, the fifth door of both models proudly displays the new Skoda logotype.

Additionally, more sustainable materials, such as upholstery and floor mats, have been incorporated into various parts of the vehicles, reinforcing Skoda’s commitment to further reducing its environmental impact. For instance, the seat covers of the Scala and Kamiq are made of recycled PET bottles, while the floor mats are made of Econyl. This regenerated nylon fiber is derived from waste materials such as fishing nets and fabric scraps. According to Skoda, these materials save resources and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional materials.

The Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq also maintain high active and passive safety thanks to their robust body structures and advanced assist systems. Some of the new features include:

Travel Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control, lane assist, traffic sign recognition, and emergency assist to provide a semi-automated driving experience.
Side Assist, which warns the driver of vehicles approaching from behind or in the blind spot up to 70 meters away.
Park Assist, which automatically steers the car into and out of parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.
Rear Traffic Alert, which monitors the traffic behind the car when reversing and alerts the driver of potential collisions.
Manoeuvre Assist, which automatically applies the brakes if the car detects an obstacle in front or behind when parking.

Continued Success Stories

The Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq have been successful models for the brand since their introduction in 2019. Over 260,000 units of the Scala have rolled off the production line, with more than 56,000 produced in 2023 alone. The Kamiq city SUV saw over 107,000 units produced in 2023, making it the brand’s best-selling SUV with more than 576,000 units built since its launch.

The first generations of the Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq garnered significant acclaim from customers and critics alike. The Scala clinched a Red Dot Design Award in 2019, named Family Car of the Year 2020 in the UK and Fleet Car of the Year 2021 in the Czech Republic. Similarly, Kamiq earned accolades such as Car of the Year 2019 in Finland, Fleet Car of the Year 2021 in the Czech Republic, and Best Import SUV below $34,000 in Germany in 2022 and 2023. These prestigious awards underscore the models’ appeal and quality in their respective segments.

The new Scala and Kamiq are expected to continue this success and attract new customers with their improved features, design, and sustainability. Skoda Auto has invested over $1.1 billion in modernizing its Mladá Boleslav plant, where the models are produced, to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The plant employs over 9,000 people and has a daily production capacity of 1,200 vehicles and is one of the most important production sites in the Volkswagen Group.

Skoda Auto is one of the oldest and most successful car manufacturers in the world, with a history dating back to 1895. The company, which is headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, sold over 1.2 million vehicles in 2023, achieving its second-best result ever despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. The company’s portfolio currently includes nine passenger car models: the Citigo, Fabia, Rapid, Scala, Octavia, Superb, Kamiq, Karoq, and Kodiaq. Skoda Auto is also a pioneer in the field of electromobility, offering four models with plug-in hybrid or fully electric drive: the Superb iV, the Skoda Octavia iV, the Skoda Enyaq iV, and the Citigo iV. The company plans to launch more than 30 new models by 2030, of which at least 10 will be fully electric.

2024 Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq: New Features, New Look, and New Focus on Sustainability

New Design, Interior and Assistance Systems

Continued Success Stories

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