Description
Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI SE Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
2019
£7,750
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What's the used Skoda SCALA hatchback like?
Size isn't everything, as the Skoda Scala proves. It's all well and good being able to fit 11 suitcases into the boot of a Skoda Octavia, but not everyone's family is that indecisive when it comes to holiday packing.
That's where the Scala comes in. It's still highly practical and excellent value for money, but it doesn't have an enormous rear end that makes it difficult to park in a multi-storey.
Overview
The Scala has many appealing qualities aside from its reasonable used price. Few rivals offer such a comfortable ride or quite so much practicality, thanks to a huge boot and lots of rear seat space. Yes, it isn't as refined as the very best, but then it was never priced as a premium family car when new, so that's to be expected. Reliability is looking good, too, so a used purchase is definitely recommended.
Comfortable ride and tidy handling
Spacious rear seats and a big boot
Inexpensive to run
Interior feels a little cheap in places
Noisier at speed than the quietest rivals
Sat-nav only available on higher trims
The Scala is a little different because, while it's longer than a VW Golf, it has a lower price tag. Better still, the Scala has already received a mid-life update to help it remain competitive, with sharpened up looks and a mildly improved interior that upgraded the on-board tech.
Engines & Performance: The Scala offers a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel. The entry-level 1.0-litre turbo, with 94bhp, is perky enough, but the 113bhp version has a bit more overtaking urge, along with a six-speed gearbox for more refined motorway cruising.