kobayashiGT Internal Moderator July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 Skoda takes on Mazda MX-5 with new Scala-based open-top roadster source: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/skoda-takes-on-mazda-mx-5-with-new-scala-based-open-top-roadster-79870 Skoda has surprisingly revealed its very own Mazda MX-5 rival, the Slavia, which is an open-top roadster based on the incoming Scala small hatch. But before you get too excited, it’s worth noting the Slavia is just a concept. In fact, it’s the latest one from the Skoda vocational school in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, which annually tasks students to produce a one-off vehicle in-house. Inspired by the 1958 Skoda 1100 OHC racecar, the Slavia naturally started life as a Scala, but soon its roof was removed and rear doors welded in place, while its underbody was reinforced. Then a rear cover was added behind the Slavia’s remaining front seats, with it highlighted by two flying buttresses that integrate into the redesigned bootlid, which is topped by a prominent spoiler. As a result, it measures 4362mm long, 1793mm wide and 1410mm tall. Finished in White Crystal Blue paintwork, the Slavia borrows its 20-inch Xtreme alloy wheels (with 235/30 tyres) from the Kodiaq RS large SUV, while its brakes package and wheel hubs are shared with the Octavia RS mid-size car. It also gets an upgraded exhaust system. That said, the Slavia’s most striking feature is its underbody LED lighting, which can be set to blue, red or white. And to really cap the exterior transformation off, the bootlid’s Skoda lettering doubles as a brake or reversing light. Inside, the Slavia stands out from the Scala crowd with its Sparco race seats, four-point seatbelts, black perforated leather upholstery with carbon trim and white stitching and piping. The steering wheel and gear selector are also trimmed in white leather up top. Like the Scala, the Slavia is powered by a 110kW/250Nm turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which sends drive exclusively to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. As reported, the Scala is due in Australian showrooms imminently, with its four-variant range priced between $27,690 and $34,690 plus on-road costs. Quote Quite a looker leh. 😍 ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 That was some time back. And even further back I suppose one can hope .. but its like fengshu .. Which fengshu master predicted the covid19 outbreak? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 MX 5 is a RWD leh. Handling is different already even though it's down on torque. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 This Slavia is the 7th concept from Skoda Academy in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The best concept from the academy so far, and it seems to be totally production ready. But please, remove the under carriage LED lighting, else it would appears like a Chinggay vehicle on our road (and become the favorite among certain group of owner here, you know who...) 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator July 21, 2020 Author Share July 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Carbon82 said: This Slavia is the 7th concept from Skoda Academy in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The best concept from the academy so far, and it seems to be totally production ready. But please, remove the under carriage LED lighting, else it would appears like a Chinggay vehicle on our road (and become the favorite among certain group of owner here, you know who...) quite nice leh. I wish it to be a rear engine rear wheel drive. the hood at the rear have no purpose for storage liao, might as well put the engine behind. then call this the Slavia VRS 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 I think it looks closer to the Honda S660. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 For those interested, these are the other 6 concept for Skoda Academy, from 2014 - 2019. 2019 Škoda Mountiaq Concept (based on Kodiaq) 2018 Škoda Sunroq Concept (based on Karoq) 2017 Škoda Element Concept (based on Citigo) 2016 Škoda Atero Concept (based on Rapid Spaceback) 2015 Škoda FUNstar Concept (based on Fabia) 2014 Škoda CitiJet Concept (based on Citigo) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 (edited) easier to just get this if its front wheel drive need to out do the MX5 handling and the BRZ first before it can be accepted. Tough market ... Edited July 21, 2020 by Sdf4786k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator July 21, 2020 Author Share July 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Carbon82 said: For those interested, these are the other 6 concept for Skoda Academy, from 2014 - 2019. 2019 Škoda Mountiaq Concept (based on Kodiaq) 2018 Škoda Sunroq Concept (based on Karoq) 2017 Škoda Element Concept (based on Citigo) 2016 Škoda Atero Concept (based on Rapid Spaceback) 2015 Škoda FUNstar Concept (based on Fabia) 2014 Škoda CitiJet Concept (based on Citigo) the mountiaq makes me think of the new Ford Bronco. hahaha. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 the citijet reminds me of fiat 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator July 21, 2020 Author Share July 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sdf4786k said: the citijet reminds me of fiat Speaking of fiat hor, Maserati got new car leh. haha. exciting days for the Italians. . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 ugly leh 😵 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 What's that 2 rear tunnel for, play the role of a rollover protection? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator July 21, 2020 Author Share July 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hamburger said: What's that 2 rear tunnel for, play the role of a rollover protection? I think is for coefficiency. Don't think body structure itself is strong enough for rollover protection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNg 1st Gear July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 Price it right surely got market. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 what? 口水? Saliva?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Wildfaye29 said: what? 口水? Saliva?? I don't know but the first thing on mind is Czechoslovakia or Yugoslavia upon hearing the name. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator July 21, 2020 Share July 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Brass said: I don't know but the first thing on mind is Czechoslovakia or Yugoslavia upon hearing the name. Same here. I "see" Slovakia, as well as Slovenia. ↡ Advertisement 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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