Skoda is about to go...
Skoda is about to go head-to-head with parent company VW. The Czech brand will expand its range to include a pair of practical new models.
First up is the Mini-Van, which arrives in 2010. It shares its platform with VWò€™s forthcoming up! city car, but true to Skoda form, will stand out from class rivals with its distinctive design.
Thereò€™s a high-set grille and van-like flanks, which will help it take the fight to models such as the new Vauxhall Meriva.
Meanwhile, the larger Skoda Van marks the firmò€™s debut in the proper MPV market ò€“ something which has been a long time coming.
When it arrives in 2010, this model will go up against the likes of the Ford S-MAX and Vauxhall Zafira. And as with its little brother, the Van has flared wheelarches as well as sharp, aggressive headlights to provide a dramatic, purposeful look.
A Skoda insider refused to be drawn on the plans, but told Auto Express: ò€œWhen we do produce an MPV, it will be different to everything else thatò€™s currently on the market.ò€