A makeover Skoda Scala The hatchback has been priced for Australia and the local range has been recalibrated.

The update is similar to that of the related Kamiq crossover, but the Scala is more of a niche car in Australia, outselling only the smaller Fabia and flagship Superb.

The lineup now features a more streamlined model, the Scala Select, which starts at $32,490, a $1,100 savings over the $33,590 sticker price of the outgoing Scala Ambition.

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The Skoda Scala Monte Carlo replaces the Signature as the flagship of the range and is now priced from $43,990 before on-road costs, $1,900 more than the range-topping model it succeeds.

The range is powered by a pair of continuation engines, and the Select has smaller wheels than the Ambition it replaces, while also lacking the more advanced “virtual cockpit” digital instrument cluster, power tailgate, adaptive cruise control, and more.

However, it does add a speed limiter, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a USB-C port, and dual-zone climate control.

Skoda is hoping to boost sales of the Scala, which remains the least popular small car among Australian buyers, by upgrading the model.

As of the end of August, Skoda had delivered 262 Scalas in 2024. In comparison, Toyota delivered 17,722 Corollas, 11,217 Kia Ceratos and even 2,088 Audi A1s in the same period.

price

Model	Price (drive-away price)
2025 Skoda Scala Select	$32,490
2025 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo	$43,990

Drivetrain

	2025 Skoda Scala Select	2025 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo
engine	Turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder	Turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine
strength	85 kW	110 kW
Torque	200 Nm	250 Nm
spread	Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission	Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
Drive Type	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	10.1 sec	8.2 seconds

efficiency

	2025 Skoda Scala
Fuel consumption (claimed)	5.4L/100km (optional) 5.6L/100km (Monte Carlo)
Fuel Capacity	50 L
Fuel Type	95 octane premium unleaded gasoline or higher

aspect

	2025 Skoda Scala
length	4362 mm
width	1793 mm
high	1471 mm
Wheelbase	2649 mm
Curb Weight	1295 kg (selected) 1325 kg (Monte Carlo)
Boot capacity	467L (rear seats raised) 1410L (rear seats folded)
Braking traction capacity	1200kg (selected) 1250 kg (Monte Carlo)
Unbraked traction capacity	600kg (selected) 620 kg (Monte Carlo)

Service and Warranty

All Skoda vehicles sold in Australia come with a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 km (whichever comes first).

Skoda has yet to announce detailed servicing prices for the 2025 Scala, but a seven-year service package will cost $2,650.

Safety

The pre-facelift Skoda Scala received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2019, based on testing by sister body Euro NCAP.

It scored 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 standard with the following safety features:

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
Cruise control
Speed limiter (New）
Lane Keeping 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)
Tire pressure monitoring
Six airbags

In addition, Scala Monte Carlo adds:

Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Centering Assist
Parking assistance

Standard Equipment

this Scala Selection include:

17-inch alloy wheels with space saver
LED headlights and daytime running lights
LED taillights with dynamic indicators
Rain-sensing wipers
Heated mirrors
Approach entry with push button start
Fabric Upholstery
Leather three-spoke steering wheel
Paddle shifters
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
Front seats are height-adjustable with adjustable lumbar support
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
8.25-inch digital instrument panel
8.0-inch infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (New）
Eight-speaker audio system
4 USB-C ports
Drive mode selection
Dual-zone climate control
One-touch electric windows
Rear privacy glass
umbrella
Ticket Holder
Engine stall

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
Bright black badge
Rear spoiler
Panoramic sunroof
Hands-free electric tailgate (New）
Aluminum pedals
Black canopy
Threshold plate
Floor mats
Heated front sport seats with red accents
Electrically adjustable driver’s seat
10.25-inch “Virtual Cockpit” digital instrument panel
9.2-inch infotainment screen
10-speaker audio system (with subwoofer)
Satellite navigation
LED ambient lighting
Alarm with interior monitoring and tow protection

color

The Scala series has 7 exterior colors to choose from:

Candy White
Moonlight White Metal
Bright silver metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Racing Blue Metallic
Magic Black Pearlescent
Velvet Red Premium Edition

Metallic and pearl-effect finishes cost an extra $550, while premium paint costs another $1,100 on top of the base price.

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