3 Features of the New Skoda Octavia Wagon - ŠKODA Perth

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The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo vs. The Mazda 2 Genki

If you are in the market for a smaller car, you may find that you have plenty of options. Despite the segment sales falling, smaller cars are still in demand. While the Mazda 2 has a solid reputation, can the new Fabia give it a run for its money? Only a head to head comparison will help you decide.

Equipment:

The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo and Mazda2 Genki are both range toppers in their lineups, so it means that there is plenty of equipment on the spec list. Both models have a five star ANCAP safety rating, rear view camera, Bluetooth, USB, cruise control, six airbags, daytime running lights and steering wheel buttons. While the Mazda has a couple of features not included on the Skoda such as LED headlights and rain sensing wipers, the Skoda does have a far more comprehensive equipment list. The Fabia also has multi collision braking, Autonomous Emergency Brakes, panoramic glass roof, 17 inch alloys and Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring.

Inside the Cabin:

While Mazda has an excellent reputation for offering a classy cabin, the cabin finish is compromised by the lack of space. Rear passengers will find themselves a bit cramped and only offers 250 litres of cargo space. On the other hand, the Fabia’s cabin feels far more spacious. It is packed with practical storage options that will make a massive different for everyday use. The cargo area is larger at 305 litres, and there is a full size spare instead of a space saver. Additionally, rear passengers are offered far more head and legroom with greater outward visibility.

Under the Bonnet:

The Mazda is powered by a four cylinder, normally aspirated 1.5 litre petrol engine that delivers 81 kW of power. This is paired with an automatic six speed transmission. On paper, this should comfortably beat the 1.2 litre unit in the Skoda. However, while the engine capacity on the Fabia is smaller, it matches the power output and the Volkswagen unit arrives in the rev band much earlier for a punchier performance. Despite the Fabia being the heavier vehicle, it is quicker to accelerate with a zero to 100km/hr rate of 9.2 seconds. The Fabia also offers slightly thriftier fuel economy of 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres compared to the 4.9 litres on the Mazda.

Overall, the new Fabia is sure to increase competition in the light segment and should give the Mazda a real run for sales this year.

If you would like to learn more about the new Skoda Fabia, Perth drivers should speak to us. The Perth City Skoda sales team would be happy to answer all your questions about the Skoda Fabia, price deals, and current offers. We can also assist you with your finance options and competitive insurance packages.

New Skoda Cars Spotlight on the 2017 Kodiaq

With the launch of the 2017 Kodiaq, Skoda is looking to tap into the fast growing large SUV segment. Approximately half the auto manufacturers selling cars in Australia have a high riding, large family wagon model, and until now Skoda has been missing the boat. However, from mid 2017, the seven seater Kodiaq will be in our showrooms and heralds the beginning of an SUV model roll out for the next four years.

The Kodiaq Basics:

The new model has been named for the Kodiak bear, native to the Alaskan Kodiak Islands. The model name is spelled using a “q” rather than a “k” as a tribute to the Alutiiq people in Alaska who use the same spelling to identify the animal. Additionally, Chevrolet already has a Kodiak, which could have caused some issues.

The Kodiaq development team used the bear for their mascot and as an icon of being tough, clever and big. The model uses the MQB Volkswagen platform, so it has familial characteristics with the Volkswagen Tiguan. However, this architecture has also been used for the Skoda Superb and Octavia.

In terms of size, the Kodiaq is 4697 millimetres long, making it 40 millimetres larger than the Octavia and 160 millimetres smaller than the Superb. Outside, the Kodiaq doesn’t look that large. The angles and sharp lines create a modern, clean look, which has more of a resemblance to a station wagon rather than a conventional SUV.

Inside the Cabin:

The Kodiaq also makes use of the Simply Clever innovations used throughout the range of Skoda new cars. There are thirty of these features around the model including ice scraping tool incorporated into the fuel flap, detachable interior boot light to use as a torch and gripped bottle holders between the front seats to allow one handed opening of a bottle.

There are also integrated protection strips on the doors which flip when the door is opened to prevent bashing it on another vehicle or a wall. Another innovation that may be appreciated by parents is that you can activate Bluetooth microphone voice input to pipe it into the stereo speakers in the rear. This will allow you to get your kids attention without needing to yell.

There is also plenty of luggage space; 270 litres when the third row in place, extending to 630 litres when the only five seats are in place.

If you are considering a new car, Skoda has certainly given buyers something to seriously think about. The Kodiaq is a well thought out vehicle that is sure to provide serious competition in the segment. If you would like to know more, contact us. Our sales team would be happy to provide information about this Skoda new car or any other model in the range.

Are the Fuel Consumption Figures Accurate on Skoda Used Cars

If you are considering buying a used car, you are likely to have spent a little time reading reviews and studying manufacturer information. One issue that is often a deciding factor is the fuel consumption rate. However, you may wonder how accurate these figures are and how they are actually measured. So, here we will explore the topic a little further.

How Fuel Consumption is Determined:

In Australia and in many European countries, fuel consumption is measured in terms of L/100 km. This refers to how many litres the car will use to travel 100 kilometres. This differs a little from the miles per gallon used in the UK and US. These figures are calculated by manufacturer testing, and since 2009, all new cars are required to carry a sticker showing the fuel consumption and CO2 rates. Car manufacturers are required to submit vehicles to a fuel consumption test under the ADT81/02 mandate. This dictates the test parameters to ensure that all testing figures are comparable.

The testing is based on two ten minute phases. Phase one or the Urban Cycle has peak speeds of 19 kilometres per hour, with idle periods and frequent stop starts. This test phase is designed to simulate the conditions of stop start traffic in towns and cities.

Phase two is the Extra Urban Cycle and has average speeds of 63 km/hr, peaking at 120 km/hr, for only 11 seconds.

Once the figures for the two phases have been calculated, they are combined to create the “combined cycle” figures used in most vehicle sales materials.

Is This Accurate for Skoda Used Cars:

The figures in car brochures are intended to reflect the new vehicle. Many would argue that often these figures don’t actually reflect real world conditions, but the testing is said to have a maximum 30% differential. However, there are a number of factors that can impact fuel economy in used Skoda cars. How well the vehicle has been maintained, the condition of the tyres, wheel alignment, and other factors can have a significant impact on whether the vehicle can achieve the fuel economy figures listed for a new model.

Of course, comparing the figures can still provide an insight into the potential for different models and brands. However, in used cars, a more important consideration is how well the vehicle has been cared for. Instead of getting caught up in fuel economy figures it is a better idea to look at the service history for the vehicle.

If you are considering used cars, Skoda offers some excellent options, and you should visit us. At Perth City Skoda we have a wide selection of used Skoda models and our sales team would be delighted to assist you.

Skoda Dealers Now Able to Offer Five Year Warranty

There is great news for Skoda buyers as the local arm is now able to offer an upgraded warranty on vehicles. The upgraded scheme now provides five year warranty on all private, government and general fleet vehicles, while retaining the previous unlimited kilometre strong coverage. Commercial vehicles can also benefit from a new five year warranty, but a 150,000 kilometre limit is imposed.

The Warranty Marketplace

The move to a five year warranty has been a growing trend in Australia. Hyundai was the first brand to offer this level of coverage in 1998, and they were soon joined by Mitsubishi and Kia in 2005 and 2007 respectively. Hyundai also led the trend in adding unlimited kilometre coverage to their warranty in 2007. Kia also took this one step further to extend their warranty period to seven years back in 2015.

Although a few other brands have now introduced five year warranties, most brands still only offer the “standard” three years.

Skoda’s Warranty:

In the past, Skoda dealers were able to offer customers an extended warranty only as a cost option. This Care Pack built on the three year or five year Service Pack by adding a further two years warranty coverage.

From today, the Service Pack will continue to be offered as an option, but the Care Pack extended warranty is now a standard feature throughout the range. This means that buyers can enjoy the Care Pack with no change to the model RRP, despite the pack costing differing amounts in the past depending on the model purchased.

According to Michael Irmer, managing director of Skoda Australia, approximately fifty percent of customers were purchasing the optional extended warranty from Skoda dealers. Perth drivers should appreciate that Skoda determined that the logical choice was to add this package to all the models as standard.

While Skoda is not the first brand to extend the standard warranty to five years, the brand will be looking to promote this upgrade as a point of sales difference. Even compared to sister company Volkswagen, this will create a marked difference as the German Brand continues to offer a three year warranty.

It is very likely that the Volkswagen Group in Australia will be carefully monitoring the consumer interest in the new Skoda warranty to consider whether to extend Volkswagen’s terms to match. At the moment, there is no official word from the Volkswagen Group, with communications manager for the Australian arm, Paul Pottinger confirming that there is no discussion currently, but the group would not want to deny one of their brands a competitive market advantage.

The new warranty upgrade applies to new models from now, but it is not retroactive. If you would like further information, you should contact us. Perth City Skoda is one of the most respected Skoda dealers in Perth. Our sales team would be happy to answer all your questions or queries.

Is the 2017 Fabia the Best of the New Skoda Deals

The 2017 Fabia is offered with a choice of a four cylinder 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired.
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Four Features of the Skoda Superb - ŠKODA Perth

Here are the four cylinder 2.0 litre petrol engine used in the Skoda Octavia Superb Perth City Skoda has a wide selection of Skoda models.
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Tips for Taking Your Skoda Yeti Out on Country Roads - ŠKODA Perth

Here are the tips If you are looking to buy a Skoda Yeti, Perth drivers should speak to u.
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