The Škoda Scala goes on sale in Spain with a discounted launch price of 13,990 euros

Škoda announced the Scala a few months ago, a new compact from the Czech brand that replaces the Rapid Spaceback, and not just with a change of name: it comes with deep improvements across several areas that now allow it to compete more effectively with models such as the León, the Golf or the Megane. Although we have known it for some time, the Škoda Scala had a big debut at the Geneva Motor Show and, now, it goes on sale in Spain, with the first units to be delivered in June.

The Scala is the first model from the company to use certain design concepts taken directly from the Vision RS prototype, where the interior and exterior are linked in how they were created, as seen in the instrument panel, which has a separate screen framed by a design line that mimics the contours of the bonnet. In addition, Škoda has taken the opportunity to improve the quality of the materials used in the interior, with new textures and soft surfaces that will provide new sensations.

As was already the case with the Rapid Spaceback, the Škoda Scala also offers a generous interior space that allows its occupants to travel in comfort. An example of this is the 73 mm of knee room, similar to what the Octavia offers, while with 982 mm of headroom the space for heads is among the largest in its class. Naturally, with all this work done for the occupants, Škoda could not forget the boot, which offers a generous 467 litres of capacity that rises to 1,410 litres when the rear seats are folded.

In the Spanish market there will be three trim levels to choose from depending on the equipment, from lowest to highest: Active, Ambition and Style. The first of these, the Active trim, will be the entry-level version of the range, and in it we find interesting features such as air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, 16-inch Alaris alloy wheels, rear parking sensor and the Lane Assist and Front Assist systems.

In addition, and available only for the Active trim, Škoda offers its future owners a package called the Pack Business, which allows them to further improve the standard equipment, adding features such as the Bolero radio with an 8-inch touchscreen, Jumbox, cruise control and Škoda Connect services.

At an intermediate level we find the Ambition package, which adds to the standard equipment of the Active trim the Bolero radio with an 8-inch touchscreen, two-zone climate control and fog lights. At a higher level is the Style trim, which on top of the two previous ones adds 17-inch Stratos alloy wheels, a panoramic roof, front and rear parking sensors, Keyless Entry, rear LED lights with dynamic indicators and cruise control, among others. Finally, both of these trims can also be upgraded with the launch Techno & Comfort package, which includes electrically adjustable and folding mirrors, a rear camera, a height-adjustable front passenger seat, a glass tailgate and LED rear lights with dynamic indicators.

Mechanically, the Škoda Scala will offer three engine options, with the range at launch made up of two petrol engines and one diesel. On one hand, we have the 1.0 TSI with 110 CV, which is paired with a manual gearbox, while the 1.5 TSI with 150 CV comes with the DSG automatic gearbox; on the diesel side we have only the 1.6 TDI engine, which delivers 115 CV, and it can be chosen with either the manual or the DSG automatic gearbox.

The Škoda Scala will also have a First Edition version limited to 200 units, which brings together the best of each trim at a competitive price and includes other features such as the Drive Mode selector and Full LED headlights. This version is only available with the 1.5 TSI engine with 150 CV paired with the DSG automatic gearbox.

The prices of the Škoda Scala are very attractive: from 13,990 euros you can opt for the Active trim with the 1.0 TSI engine and manual gearbox, while its diesel counterpart starts at 15,550 euros. These prices already include a launch campaign discount, so the official list prices without discounts are as follows:

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