MUSIC to our ears. Skoda will continue to produce petrol and diesel for as long as possible.
So at least ten years.
Chief Klaus Zellmer said: “Of course, we will continue to comply with all legal requirements, including emissions, but as long as we offer combustion propulsion systems and as long as consumers prefer them, we will have them.
“We will stick to our consumers. We will continue to be flexible to provide our consumers with the mobility they need for their lives.
To illustrate his point, everyone’s favorite Skoda, the Octavia, will be updated this summer. Choose your shape, model, or domain. Choose your engine, petrol or diesel.
Versatile shine.
Zellmer said: “Our consumers rightly expect a lot from an Octavia. This update takes it to the next level.
Also this summer, the flagship Superb hatchback and estate models, as well as the Kodiaq SUV, will be refreshed. Choose your engine, petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid.
Skoda estimates that plug-in hybrids will go up to 62 miles in EV mode.
Further down the food chain, Kamiq and Scala have just indulged, so there’s a lot going on at their local store right now.
Zellmer also showed that Skoda is building a circle of electric car relatives, from small to XL.
Small is the Epiq crossover revealed the other day. This will be the cheapest Skoda EV for £21,000, but it may not be here until 2026.
XL is a seven-seater vehicle introduced through the Vision 7S concept that we tested a few years ago and will be planned for 2027.
The first is the Elroq midsize SUV, which uses the same gubbins as the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe, and will hit the road next year.
Much more, an electric estate the size of an Octavia will accompany the petrol and diesel versions.
Zellmer said, “We are committed to delivering the most productive of both worlds: electric and internal combustion engines. But Skoda’s future is electric.
A perfectly practical product from the practical car manufacturer.
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