skoda scala

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Skoda has revealed the Scala Monte Carlo, bringing a sportier trim level to its all-new hatchback range. Like other Monte Carlo models in the Skoda line-up, the Scala Monte Carlo picks up extras like blacked-out exterior design elements for the grille, mirrors and badging, along with black 17-inch alloys as standard – with larger 18-inch rims available as an option.

After a drip feed of information longer than the Nile, the new Skoda Scala has been unveiled at an event in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Scala debuts a more emotive design language for the Czech brand. As noted previously, it ditches the Skoda logo on the tailgate for a large line of letters spelling out its name.

Skoda has issued some camouflaged images of the upcoming Scala hatchback, scheduled for a European market launch in the first half of 2019. The first model in the Czech company's line-up to be based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB A0 platform – shared with the likes of the Volkswagen Polo – the Scala will roughly be the same size as a Volkswagen Golf, and sport a design inspired by the Vision RS concept shown at this year's Paris motor show.