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Following on from the successful launch of the Rapid, and ahead of the January showroom debut for the Rapid Spaceback, ŠKODA has revealed pricing and specification of the fuel-sipping GreenLine versions of both cars.

Milton Keynes, 4th November 2013 - Each is powered by ŠKODA’s proven 1.6-litre TDI CR 90PS DPF diesel engine linked to a five-speed manual transmission. The result is emissions of just 99g/km and an official combined cycle fuel economy of 74.3mpg†.

With BIK values of just 14% the pair are expected to prove especially popular with fleet and corporate customers. Running costs are further reduced because each is in VED Band A.

As with all ŠKODA GreenLine models, specification is exceptionally generous. Both cars come with 15-inch ‘Carme’ alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, front fog lights and sunset glass. Inside there is a height-adjustable driver’s seat, air-conditioning and a MAXI DOT trip computer.

These desirable comfort and convenience features are in addition to the standard equipment which is on all Rapid and Rapid Spaceback cars. That includes heated door mirrors, height-adjustable head rests and a reach-and-rake adjustable steering wheel.

The ŠKODA Rapid GreenLine is priced at £17,535 on the road, while the Rapid Spaceback GreenLine is £17,195. The duo are available to order now, with first customer deliveries expected in early 2014.

The ŠKODA Rapid is the seventh car in the brand’s award-winning range, and was the first car to be envisioned and created with ŠKODA’s new design language when it was launched last year. At 4.48 metres long, the compact family hatchback provides outstanding space for five passengers and their luggage.

The ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback broadens the Rapid’s appeal in the compact family hatchback segment. With its class-leading 415-litre boot, it sets new sector standards for interior space and is available with a number of personalisation options that allow buyers to tailor the car to their own tastes. All versions, including the GreenLine model, will arrive in showrooms in January 2014.

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Motorist Jamie Hyde has become the first customer in the UK to travel 100,000 miles in the award-winning ŠKODA Yeti crossover.

Milton Keynes, 22nd October 2013 – Not only was the feat achieved in just two years, but the Yeti also maintained an impressive 100% reliability record.

Based in Merseyside, Mr Hyde, a Sales Manager, visits customers up and down the country, and regularly completes long distances to reach clients across the UK. Destinations span from the remote County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland to the bustling city streets of Birmingham, London and Manchester.

The journey across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom during the past 24 months, which culminated in a routine service at Mitchell ŠKODA in Chester, is the equivalent to traveling nearly half way to the moon or driving around the entire coastline of the British Isles nine times.

Jamie Hyde comments: “The ŠKODA Yeti has been a consistently reliable and trustworthy companion wherever I have needed to travel. In order to maintain our high level of customer service and punctuality, we are dependent on the trouble-free and low-cost motoring which the Yeti has always delivered. It has never let me down and I look forward to another 100,000 enjoyable miles.”

Owen Shepherd, Head of Aftersales for ŠKODA UK adds: “The Yeti is a vehicle which performs day in day out, no matter how hard the task. It strikes the perfect balance between on-road performance, practicality and highly capable off-roading.

“The ŠKODA Yeti remains one of the UK’s most popular crossovers and was recently named the country’s most satisfying car to own in the 2013 Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.”

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Cornering front fog lights increase visibility at low speeds by illuminating the area the car is about to turn into (standard on Elegance).


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The ŠKODA Citigo has just added to its trophy cabinet after being named Best City Car in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Cars.

Milton Keynes, 21st October 2013 - The influential guide is drawn up each year by The Sunday Times Driving editorial team, who rate each car for value, performance and entertainment.

In awarding the Citigo with the City Car award, The Sunday Times judges commented, “We chose the ŠKODA because we judge it to be the best value, a more important consideration in this class than any other. It’s fun to angle around city streets, and its lively engine heightens the entertainment.”

Since its launch in 2012, the Citigo has collected a raft of industry titles, including Auto Express Car of the Year and Best City Car by What Car?

Alasdair Stewart, Brand Director for ŠKODA UK, said: “We’re delighted that The Sunday Times has bestowed its top City Car honour on the Citigo. It’s a car that perfectly embodies ŠKODA’s philosophy of delivering high quality products with attractive designs, at extremely affordable prices.”

The Citigo range starts from £7,990 OTR and is available in three-and five-door forms and with the option of two frugal engines. The range consists of four trim levels and is currently available from the SE trim and above with 0% APR representative, up to three years free servicing and monthly payments from just £69 for the Citigo SE 3D 1.0 MPI 60PS model.

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ŠKODA AUTO is the largest manufacturing company in Central Europe for the third year in succession.

Mladá Boleslav, 1st October 2013 – That’s the main finding from the Central Europe (CE) Top 500 report, carried out by respected auditing firm Deloitte. It’s the largest study of its kind on the region’s economy, and is based on sales figures from 2012.

ŠKODA is placed third among companies across all industrial sectors for the third time in a row. The CE Top 500 includes a total of 84 Czech companies. ŠKODA’s position as number one reflects the traditional car manufacturer’s outstanding reputation, sales and development.

“ŠKODA is an important part of the Czech economy and has become an internationally recognised volume manufacturer,” said Bohdan Wojnar, ŠKODA Board Member for Human Resources.

This is the seventh time that Deloitte has published the CE Top 500. Companies from a total of 18 countries were included in the study.

In 2012, ŠKODA reported a turnover of €10.4 billion, making it by far the highest-revenue manufacturing company in the area. Delivering 939,200 vehicles, up 6.8% on the 2011 total, the Czech manufacturer achieved a new sales record in 2012. Its operating profit was €712 million.

ŠKODA is set to grow even further in the years ahead. Its well-publicised growth strategy targets an increase in worldwide annual sales to at least 1.5 million by 2018. To achieve that, the most ambitious new product launch in the brand’s 118-year history is underway. In 2013 alone, the brand has launched seven new or completely revised models.

At the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the company presented two world premieres – the all-new ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback and the completely revised ŠKODA Yeti. This vehicle has now been split into two distinct model ranges, the ŠKODA Yeti for the city and the ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor for the more adventurous owner.

As part of its growth plans, ŠKODA is set to expand in the international emerging markets of China, India and Russia. The company is also investing heavily in its home market to support its position in Europe. In 2012 alone, the company’s fixed asset investments increased by around 45% to a record €832 million. The vast majority of this was allotted to investments in the Czech Republic.

The main production plant in Mladá Boleslav has been extensively modernised and expanded to accommodate production of the ŠKODA Rapid and Rapid Spaceback, plus the new ŠKODA Octavia. The Technology & Development Centre in nearby Cesana is currently being extended. Around €34 million has been invested in the construction of a new Powertrain Centre alone.

The importance of ŠKODA for the Czech economy is reflected in the numerous awards is has received. This year, the manufacturer won the ‘Czech Top 100’ competition for the 16th time. Victory in the individual category of ‘Most Admired Company’ also went to ŠKODA.

 

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