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The facelifted Skoda Scala hatchback has been priced for Australia, and the local range has been rejigged.
The update follows a similar one given to the related Kamiq crossover, though the Scala is more of a niche player in Australia, only outselling the smaller Fabia and flagship Superb.
The range now opens with a more pared-back variant, the Scala Select, which starts from $32,490 drive-away, representing a $1100 saving on outgoing Scala Ambition’s $33,590 price tag.
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The Skoda Scala Monte Carlo, replaces the Signature as the model’s flagship, and is now priced from $43,990 before on-road costs – up $1900 on the range-topper it succeeds.
Powering the range is a pair of carryover engines, while the Select wears smaller wheels than the Ambition it replaces, also missing out on a more advanced ‘Virtual Cockpit’ digital instrument cluster, a power tailgate, and adaptive cruise control, among others.
It does however gain a speed limiter, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-C ports, and dual-zone climate control.
Skoda will be hoping to improve Scala sales with its updated model, which remains the least-popular small car among Australian buyers.
To the end of August, Skoda has delivered 262 Scalas in 2024. That compares to Toyota’s 17,722 Corollas, 11,217 Kia Ceratos and even 2088 Audi A1s across the same period.
Pricing
| Model | Price (drive-away) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Skoda Scala Select | $32,490 |
| 2025 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo | $43,990 |
Drivetrains
| 2025 Skoda Scala Select | 2025 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder | Turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder |
| Power | 85kW | 110kW |
| Torque | 200Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 10.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Efficiency
| 2025 Skoda Scala | |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 5.4L/100km (Select) 5.6L/100km (Monte Carlo) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50L |
| Fuel type | 95 octane premium unleaded or higher |
Dimensions
| 2025 Skoda Scala | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4362mm |
| Width | 1793mm |
| Height | 1471mm |
| Wheelbase | 2649mm |
| Kerb weight | 1295kg (Select) 1325kg (Monte Carlo) |
| Boot capacity | 467L (rear seats up) 1410L (rear seats folded) |
| Braked towing capacity | 1200kg (Select) 1250kg (Monte Carlo) |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 600kg (Select) 620kg (Monte Carlo) |
Servicing and warranty
All Skodas sold in Australia are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Skoda is yet to detail service pricing for the 2025 Scala, however a seven-year service pack is available for $2650.
Safety
The pre-facelift Skoda Scala received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2019, based on testing by sister organisation Euro NCAP.
It was awarded scores of 97 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 81 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent for safety assist.
The Skoda Scala comes with the following safety features as standard:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Cruise control
- Speed limiter (NEW)
- Lane-keep assist
- Cruise control (adaptive cruise control previously standard across the range)
- Driver fatigue detection
- Blind-spot monitoring (previously optional)
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors (previously rear only)
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Six airbags
On top of this, the Scala Monte Carlo adds:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-centring assist
- Parking assist
Standard equipment
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Scala (overseas model shown) -
The Scala Select includes:
- 17-inch alloy wheels (with space saver)
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated mirrors
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Fabric upholstery
- Leather-appointed three-spoke steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Height-adjustable front seats with adjustable lumbar
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- 8.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- Eight-speaker sound system
- 4x USB-C ports
- Drive mode selection
- Dual-zone climate control
- One-touch power windows
- Rear privacy glass
- Umbrella
- Ticket holder
- Engine immobiliser
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Scala Monte Carlo (overseas model shown) -
The 2025 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive suspension
- Matrix LED headlights (NEW)
- Gloss black mirror caps, front grille and rear diffuser
- Gloss black badging
- Rear spoiler
- Panoramic roof
- Hands-free power tailgate (NEW)
- Aluminium finish pedals
- Black headlining
- Sill plates
- Floor mats
- Heated sports front seats with red trim
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- 10.25-inch ‘Virtual Cockpit’ digital instrument cluster
- 9.2-inch infotainment screen
- 10-speaker sound system (with subwoofer)
- Satellite navigation
- LED ambient lighting
- Alarm with interior monitoring and towing protection
Colours
Seven exterior colours are available across the Scala range:
- Candy White
- Moon White metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Race Blue metallic
- Magic Black pearlescent
- Velvet Red premium
Metallic and pearl effect finishes cost an extra $550, while premium paint is another $1100 on top of the base price.
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