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2020 Skoda Scala pricing and specs: $26,990 drive-away for new hatch

Full Australian pricing and specifications for the upcoming 2020 Skoda Scala small car has been announced, following its global unveiling in December 2018.


Although its original 2019 launch date had been pushed out by production delays, a June debut is now confirmed, with the long-awaited Scala set to slot into the small car class alongside its group stablemate the Volkswagen Golf – but with the promise of more space and more equipment for the same spend.

Three variants will be offered at launch Down Under – 110TSI, Monte Carlo and Launch Edition – all powered by the same 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (dry clutch).

 

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The range kicks off with the 110TSI, priced from $26,990 drive-away with a manual or $28,990 drive-away with the optional DSG auto.

Standard equipment includes 18-inch silver ‘Vega’ alloy wheels, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, 10.25-inch ‘Virtual Cockpit’ digital instrument cluster, LED tail-lights with sweeping LED indicators, a reversing camera, electric tailgate, tyre pressure monitoring, privacy glass and power-folding exterior mirrors.

There’s also a leather-wrapped steering wheel, red ambient interior lighting, manually-adjustable seats, voice control, front fog lights, a full-sized spare wheel, rear centre armrest, two rear USB ports and an assortment of extras including front and rear floor mats and a 12-volt socket in the boot.

 

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Despite being the entry-level model, 110TSI buyers score a generous list of safety technologies as standard, including seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, rear parking sensors, driver fatigue monitoring and hill hold assist.

Sitting above the 110TSI is the DSG-only Monte Carlo, priced from $33,990 drive-away.

Like the Fabia Monte Carlo with which it shares its badge, the Scala Monte Carlo is pitched as the sporty offering in the range, featuring blacked-out exterior elements on the grille, roof, rear spoiler and mirror caps, alongside black badging and unique 18-inch ‘Vega Black’ alloy wheels. Inside, red-accented sports seats and metallic sports pedals replace the existing units.

 

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Other equipment additions over the 110TSI include a panoramic sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, push-button start and 15mm lower ‘Sport Chassis Control’, suspension which offers the driver a choice between Normal and Sport drive modes.

Sitting atop the launch line-up is the aptly-named Launch Edition, priced from $35,990 drive-away with the DSG transmission.

It swaps out the Monte Carlo’s black accents for more reserved body-coloured door mirror caps and chrome trim around the grille and windows, and adds key equipment including 18-inch aero-focused ‘Vega Aero’ alloy wheels, leather/suede combination upholstery, heated front and rear seats, electrically-adjustable driver’s seat, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and automatic headlights and wipers.

 

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It also gains a larger 9.2-inch infotainment display with satellite navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay (with wireless Android Auto to follow later in 2020). Active safety kit exclusive to the Launch Edition consists of automatic parking assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The 2020 Skoda Scala is available for order now, ahead of the model going on sale Down Under in June.

 

2020 Skoda Scala pricing for Australia

110TSI – $26,990/$28,990 (6MT/7DSG)

Monte Carlo – $33,990 (7DSG)

Launch Edition – $35,990 (7DSG)

All prices are drive-away.

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Alex Misoyannis

Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family.

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