Sydney, 12 September, 2024 – Škoda’s Scala compact hatchbacks have been renewed, re-equipped and re-priced for Model Year 2024 (MY24) with the Scala Select staring from a national $32,490 drive-away and the Scala Monte Carlo from a national $43,990 drive-away.

Positioned between the Fabia city car and the Octavia mid-sizer in Škoda’s passenger vehicle range, the renewed Scala collects new kit to complement its retained direct injection turbo charged engines – which remain exceptions amid a field of competitors with 1990s drivetrains.

The Scala Select 85TSI is driven by the perky 3-cylinder engine that produces 85kW and a an impressive 200Nm from tis 1.0-litre capacity, via a seven-speed DSG transmission.

Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloys, 6 airbags, Advanced Driver fatigue Detection, Front Assist with city/pedestrian/cyclist detention, Lane Assist, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert; Rear View Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, drive mode selection, keyless entry and start, auto dimming rear view mirror and rain sensing wipers.

The Scala Monte Carlo gains a 1.5-litre four cylinder engine with 110kW/250Nm, 18-inch alloys, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance, Park Assist, Sports Chassis Control, Power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated sports comfort front seats with with side bolsters and integrated headrests, power tailgate with virtual pedal.

Each version can be had in one of seven colours, Candy White being the no cost option on the Select; Steel Grey the Monte Carlo’s equivalent. Otherwise it’s $550 for Magic Black; Moon White; Brilliant Silver; Graphite Grey or Race Blue with Velvet Red premium paint at $1100.

Škoda’s Scalas can be purchased with GFV on Škoda Choice* from $87 per week (at 6.99% p.a with 20% deposit, 60 month term and 15,000km limit)**. Every Škoda includes a European-leading seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and affordable pre-paid service plans for $2,450 (5 year/75,000km) or $2,750 (7 year/105,000km).

See ‘RELATED DOCUMENTS’ for pricing and specification overview, and specification sheet.

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* Škoda Choice has a Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) which is the minimum value of your vehicle at the end of your finance contract as determined by Škoda Financial Services (SFS) ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence 389 344. If you decide to return your vehicle to SFS at the end of your term, SFS will pay you the agreed GFV, which will be put against your final payment subject to fair wear and tear conditions and agreed kilometres being met. At the end of your term, you can elect to (1) trade-in; (2) return; or (3) retain the vehicle by paying the GFV owed to SFS at the end of the loan term after all repayments have been made. You will be liable for any loan contract deficit and additional charges apply if you exceed the nominated kilometre allowance and/or the vehicle is not in an acceptable condition.

To see if this product is right for you, please see our Target Market Determination on our website and/or seek independent advice. Subject to a credit assessment and SFS lending criteria. Fleet, government, rental and used car buyers, hire car and chauffeur companies excluded.

** Based on driveaway price for the Scala Select of $32,490 with Škoda Choice, a 60 month term and a $6,498 deposit. SFS may extend, withdraw or change this offer at any time. For approved applicants of Škoda Financial Services (SFS) ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence 389344 for new Škoda Kamiq Select or Monte Carlo vehicles with Škoda Choice. Excludes other offers. While stock lasts. Other fees, charges, T&C’s apply. Comparison rate based on 5 year secured consumer fixed rate $30,000 loan. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. SFS may extend, withdraw or change offer at any time.

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