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Skoda’s a hundred and thirtieth anniversary celebrations aren’t over simply but, as there are extra special-edition fashions are on the way in which.
Three trendy fashions – the Elroq, Karoq and Kamiq – have acquired the ‘130 Years’ therapy up to now, with the latter set to reach in showrooms subsequent month.
All three SUVs come “absolutely loaded” with a number of distinctive additional gear and inflated value tags to match – the Kamiq 130 Years Version is $1100 dearer than the Monte Carlo 110TSI, whereas the Karoq 130 Years Version instructions a $10,500 premium over the bottom Choose it’s primarily based on.
Within the case of the Kamiq, the 130 Years badge brings 19-inch silver ‘Fornax’ alloy wheels, rear privateness glass, chrome roof rails and window surrounds, matrix LED headlights (low- and high-beam) with dynamic cornering and a hands-free energy tailgate.
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The Karoq 130 Years Version additionally provides a number of extra luxurious options sometimes reserved for the higher-spec Sportline, excluding Dynamic Chassis Management (DCC) adaptive suspension and progressive steering.
Skoda could also be working out of time to money in on its huge milestone, however native boss Lucie Kuhn says the social gathering has solely simply begun.
“Kamiq just isn’t the tip, it’s really the start,” Ms Kuhn instructed CarExpert.
“We’ve determined to proceed with the particular editions. After all, 130 years presents an important alternative to make these 130 editions and I feel it really works fairly nicely, as a result of it’s a mannequin refresh.
“It actually brings worth to the purchasers, since you supply a package deal or extra gear for actually good worth. It elevates the gear of the automotive, so it’s one thing that we’re going to proceed and develop extra persistently.”
Different potential suitors for a 130 Years makeover embrace the Octavia and Very good passenger autos, in addition to the smaller Fabia. A current replace to the Enyaq electrical SUV didn’t carry a particular version, whereas the Kodiaq giant SUV is already supplied with a ‘Launch Version’ improve package deal.
The small Scala hatch can be unlikely to obtain additional consideration, given rumours it could quickly be discontinued within the Australian market.
Skoda as we all know it immediately originated from a bicycle firm based as Laurin and Klement in 1895. The enterprise shortly progressed to debut its first bike in 1899, earlier than finishing its first prototype automotive in 1900. In 1905, it had unveiled its first manufacturing automotive: the Voiturette A, which paved the way in which for Skoda Auto.
The automaker was lively in Australia for a few years earlier than withdrawing within the Nineteen Eighties, solely to return in 2007, initially solely with the Octavia and Roomster. It has remained in our market ever since.
After hitting a document 7999 Australian deliveries in 2023, Skoda gross sales dropped by 37 per cent final 12 months to only over 5000. Skoda has recorded 3414 deliveries within the first 9 months of 2025, down 15.6 per cent on the identical interval final 12 months.
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