Its entry-level offering is a good-value, sturdy car that is packed with its best qualities, no matter which one you buy. Verdict In many ways, the Scala 110TSI Monte Carlo reminds us of the lower-line Mercedes-Benz A180 and BMW 118i in the way it blends premium European presentation with a sporty flavour.
The Skoda Scala occupies an unusual space in the Czech car maker's range, being larger and better equipped than the Fabia, yet not that much smaller than the Octavia. Also, it's pitched as something of a second-tier C-segment hatchback, rivalling the likes of the Hyundai i30 and Kia Ceed , yet its Octavia sibling also falls into the top tier C
Skoda has a reputation for building great-value cars, so here we’re testing the most affordable model in the Scala range: the 1.0-litre turbo petrol, with 113bhp and a manual gearbox, in SE trim.
Carzone Verdict 4/5. On the whole we’d say that the Skoda Scala is reasonably good value for money, though it is a car that can suddenly become expensive as you move up the specification grades and add some options. It faces stiff competition, though and, while it beats many for interior space, it doesn’t match the best in the segment for
The new Skoda Kamiq small SUV and Skoda Scala hatchback will both gain an extensive redesign as part of a midlife facelift – and the Czech firm has previewed the two models ahead of their launch OM0j.