Now that Volkswagen has showcased the 5 door variant of the UP!, it was about time Skoda gave us a glimpse of their 5-door Citigo. Not that you should be surprised or anything because IAB viewers are already seen the renderings of the 5 door Citigo.
We liked the 3 door version of the Skoda Citigo and the 5 door version is no different.
As expected, nothing much has change apart from the two new doors. The Citigo five-door sits on the same 2,420mm wheelbase as the three-door. No changes have been made to the interior space or the rear storage space which stands at 251 litres. The POWER! comes from a the new 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 60 or 75 hp.
Motor Trend has reported that Skoda is working on the electric variant based on the Citigo for a 2014 launch in Europe. The Citigo is the Volkswagen Up’s identical twin and the specifications of the Volthead are already frozen!
The tiny tots are fired by an 18-kWh battery pack wired to a 80 hp electric motor. This lends a range of 81 miles with a top speed of 81mph. Volkswagen will introduce its version by 2013 followed by the Skoda model a year later.
The petrol engined Up! is on sale across Europe while the Citigo is available in its home market of Czech Republic. The petrol Citigo’s availability will extend to other European markets in 2013. It is powered by a 1L petrol engine producing 60 or 75hp.
Skoda India is not shy revealing some details on faux off-roader based on the Fabia, the Scout. It did not hesitate to put up a spec sheet alongside the display at its pavilion in the bygone Auto Expo. The Scout was seen testing in Pune by our pals at Motorbeam last year and we wonder if Skoda is considering to top-off the Fabia range in India with this model in 2012.
Volkswagen will not fold its hands and watch the Fabia Scout roll off the production line for long. It could prompt a Polo counterpart if the concept is well received. The bigger development is the 1.6-liter engine coming down to B-Segment models. Have the prayers of a VW Polo 1.6 TDI finally been answered?
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Skoda India may not have showcased Citigo at the New Delhi Auto Expo but don’t be disappointed if you’re a Skoda fan. Skoda India has displayed the hot RS2000 roadster study for us petrolheads. This classy concept car is a tribute to their outstanding achievements in motorsport.
The Fabia RS 2000’s exterior is inspired by Fabia Super 2000 which dominated both the S-WRC world championship as well as the IRC Intercontinental Rally Challenge. The roadster dons 18-inch alloy rims, front and rear spoilers as well as a traditional green-and-white rally livery.
The interior features tight-fitting sports seats, a three-spoke sports steering wheel and the shift lever sleeve. The front door sills sport running boards, and stainless steel pedals echo the styling of the Fabia RS model.
Skoda may have launched everything it had to launch in the year 2011 but the company still has a few tricks up its sleeves. 2011 was a major year for Skoda India as it launched its first car – Skoda Rapid which was designed and engineered in India. However the company plans to showcase the Mission L concept at the Delhi Auto Expo.
The Mission L concept is supposed to be a glimpse of the forth coming Octavia successor for the international markets. Derived from the Vision D concept, the MissionL concept was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September2011.
Find out what happens when you add large LCD screens, oversize wheels, a big sound system, some wings, some more wings, multi-color neon lights and a red gear shifter to a perfectly good Fabia.
Skoda India’s first all-by-itself product – the Rapid may have successfully moped up 1,600 orders in its first month of the launch, but little 
did we know Skoda is betting BIG on India. CAR magazine has revealed the future plans of Skoda and oh boy does it have some juicy bits exclusively for India. Here are some pointers of the plans:
- After a failed partnership with Suzuki, Skoda takes charge of VW’s budget car plans worldwide.
- The economic crisis has had a very small impact on Skoda.
- Skoda will set up a new centre in India which will be in charge of future low-cost vehicle architecture and a new low-cost engine.
- Skoda will get very aggressive in Russia, India and China.
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Has the Vento’s DNA trickled into the soul of the Rapid? How is the Skoda Rapid to drive? After the Initial Impressions and Interior pictorial, let’s find out if its all face and no trousers!
What powers the Skoda Rapid?
The Rapid is powered by the same engine set on duty in the VW Vento :
- The 1.6L TDi (Diesel) produces 104 BHP (4,400 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (1,500 – 2,500 rpm)
- The 1.6L MPI (Petrol) is also rated at 104 BHP (5,250 rpm) and 153 Nm of torque (3,800 rpm)
Now that Volkswagen has showcased the 5 door variant of the UP!, it was about time Skoda gave us a glimpse of their 5-door Citigo. Not that you should be surprised or anything because IAB viewers are already seen the renderings of the 5 door Citigo.
