It is longer and wider than both the Hyundai Creta and the Skoda Kushaq available here in India.

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My son buys a Skoda Scala in Ireland (13th Jan 2024)

So my son had completed nearly a year in his first job as an engineer with a top construction firm in Europe. Though he had been offered a company car from day 1, he did not have a European driving licence to own one. So after 4 failed attempts he finally got the Irish (EU) driving licence in September last year and has been looking at opportunities to own his own first car since then. I told him to buy a 5~10-year-old Audi or Beemer but somehow he wanted a new car as his 1st one and a Skoda at that (like father like son).

So he finally narrowed it down to their starting level car there, which is the Skoda Scala, in its topmost trim - the Style variant. He was in India in Nov-Dec for the marriage of his sister and had already paid an advance deposit for the car before coming. So the car finally arrived on 5th January and he went in for the PDI armed with the TeamBHP PDI checklist which I had sent over.

Here's the first look of the car he got in Steel Grey. It was a late 2023 manufactured car according to the VIN-

The Rear. Note the 17" alloy wheels -

The price list. And Yes, in Ireland, cars are heavily taxed like in India and almost 30-40% costlier than UK or Germany. He chose the 1.0TSI 110bhp 6MT variant in Style trim -

The feature list. The car comes with limited ADAS as Lane Assist with active steering and cruise control with speed limiter is standard. However adaptive cruise control was a 567Euro extra.

The technical specs of the car. The engine seems to be the same as the 1.0L Kushaq available here in India but with a higher 200Nm of torque -

For perspective, the Scala is longer and wider than both the Creta and the Kushaq available here. Even the wheelbase is more than the Creta. The boot space is 30L more than the Creta and 80L more than the Kushaq and just short of 90L from my Superb. Overall, it is a 'superb' starting car for a person in his 20s -

The 1L TSI 110bhp 6-speed Manual Transmission engine is an award-winning gem of a frugal engine with a 0-100 time of 10.1 seconds. He is easily getting 12kmpl in the city and 16~18kmpl on the highways -

The interiors. Some highlights being 8" Bolero Touchscreen with 8 speakers, Climatronic Dual Zone Auto AC, Keyless Go, Full LED Lights including headlights with AFS, fog lights, 7 Airbags, TPMS, USB C ports front and back etc. etc. -

The dashboard. Notice the chrome door handles -

The rear seats with dedicated AC vents and 2 USB-C ports -

A walk-around video

LED Tail Lights with dynamic indicators

Of course, he wanted the Superb like his father

But even pre-owned ones were very costly -

His final quote after discounts and add-ons; 29k; insurance was extra and even road tax is yearly -

His dealer threw in some extra goodies which he adjusted in the discount like Wireless Charger and Heated Front Seats (very essential in Ireland) and washers -

He finally takes delivery of his 1st car with his own earnings on the auspicious day of Lohri/Makar Sakranti - 13-01-24 -

Outside the dealership, front view -

and Rear -

The interiors -

First thing I taught him was to always check the oil of VAG cars

The Engine Oil specs - same as the Kodiaq sold in India; and the AC refrigerant specs -

Self Car Wash comes in handy for keeping it clean -

He has to put up an N sign signifying a 'New Driver' for the initial 2 years of a fresh driving licence -

Gassing it up has to be done by one own self -

And since his sister was also taking driving lessons on his car, he had to display 2 signs up front, one for N and the other signifying Learner (L). She has since, btw, also got her driving licence in just the 2nd attempt... and will tease him forever

On his recent trip to the countryside -

Miles to go -

Such curious onlookers abound in Scotland and Ireland -

The Wild Atlantic Way is beautiful and a must do -

WAW in person -

Cheers for now...

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Skoda has unveiled the Scala hatchback at an event in Tel Aviv. The car is scheduled to go on sale in the first half of 2019.

The Scala measures 4,362 mm long, 1,793 mm wide and 1,471 mm tall and has a 2,649 mm wheelbase. It has a 467-litre boot space which increases to 1,410 litres with the rear seats folded.

The car takes design cues from Skoda’s Vision RS. It gets a chrome-bordered grille with vertical slats flanked by triangular shaped LED headlights which come with a DRL at the top. The DRL aligns with the upper portion of the grille. The Scala also gets a full-width air dam with fog lamps mounted on either side. The side gets creases including a shoulder line that runs from the front till the tail lights. The rear gets a dual tone bumper with integrated reflectors. The wrap around tail lamps get a blacked-out portion between them with the SKODA lettering instead of the usual company logo. The Scala also comes with a black roof and roof spoiler.

On the inside, it gets a dual tone dashboard with a soft-foam surface. It gets an optional 10.25-inch driver display (virtual cockpit) and a 9.2-inch infotainment screen. It is also equipped with an eSIM for internet connectivity as well as Emergency Call services. Other features include a retractable tow bar below the rear bumper, umbrella in the driver’s door and an ice scraper in the fuel filler cap.

The Skoda Scala will be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines including a 94-114 BHP 1.0-TSi, a 148 BHP 1.5-TSi and a 114 BHP / 250 Nm 1.6 TDi. A 1.0 G-Tec CNG engine rated at 89 BHP will be offered at a later date. Transmission options include 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes along with a 7-speed DSG box. The CNG variant will be offered only with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The car will also be offered with a Sport Chassis Control that lowers the car by 15mm in the Sport Mode.

Safety features include blind spot detection, rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, park assist and front assist including autonomous emergency braking. The Scala is equipped with seat belt pretensioners and up to 9 airbags.

Renault India has reportedly discontinued the Pulse hatchback and Scala mid-size sedan. We have since confirmed the information with Renault Delhi North dealer. Renault hasn't officially released any statement regarding the discontinuation of its models.

Both models are still listed on their official website however the 'Prices' tab has been taken down. On the contrary, prices of the Duster, Lodgy and Kwid have been mentioned on their respective pages along with the 'post GST' updated price list. Also, Renault has mentioned a starting price for each of these models on their respective homepages, except for the Scala and Pulse. 

The Renault Scala was basically a re-badged Nissan Sunny. Similarly, the Pulse hatchback was based on the Micra. Despite the fact that both models were offered at a similar price point as their Nissan counterparts, sales had virtually dried out. 

Source: Autosite India

The Renault Scala is the slowest selling car in the C1 segment. Only 30 units of the car were sold in August 2015.

With a revival unlikely, Renault has decided to cut down on the number of variants of the car. It has silently discontinued the RxE (base) variant of the sedan. This means that the car is available in just three variants - Petrol RxL, Diesel RxL and Diesel RxZ.

The Petrol RxL is powered by a 1,498cc, 4-cylinder engine that puts out 98 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The Diesel RxL and RxZ are powered by a 1,461cc, 4-cylinder unit that develops 85 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The CVT automatic version of the Petrol RxL has been dropped.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• Petrol RxL - Rs. 7,70,102
• Diesel RxL - Rs. 8,71,840
• Diesel RxZ - Rs. 9,10,889

Like some other manufacturers, Renault too, is surviving by the sales of a single vehicle in India. The Duster is the only car to drive in the sales for the company, while its other offerings have clearly been neglected by the market as well as the company.

A recent media report indicates that Renault has halted production of the Scala sedan and the Pulse hatchback since a few months now. Business Standard suggests that 183 units of the Scala were last manufactured in May 2014 while 59 units of the Pulse were last manufactured in October 2014. These numbers are based on the data by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). These cars have not been produced ever since, and the company has been rolling out the existing stock of these cars over the past few months.

Both these cars are a result of badge engineering due to the Nissan-Renault alliance in India. The Pulse is actually a Nissan Micra while the Renault Scala is a Nissan Sunny with a makeover. Both these cars from the Renault stable have received a cold response from the market, barely managing to sell in triple digits month after month.

A Renault spokesperson claims that the company doesn't intend to discontinue these two models from the product line.

The company does seem to have some promising products expected to arrive in 2015 which can turn the tables for Renault. Till then, it is the Duster which will remain the sole bread and butter earner for the company.

Thanks to BHPian gauravdgr8 for bringing this to our notice.

Until 2014, Renault was known to offer one of the best factory warranties in India on their vehicles - 4 years or 80,000 kms. However, 2015 onwards, Renault too like other manufacturers, now provides a standard warranty of 2 years (or 50,000 kms from the date of delivery).

Customers now have the option to purchase extended warranty for an additional 2 years or 30,000 kms, by paying a certain sum of money. Pricing of this extended warranty varies on the basis of city and vehicle.

Prices for extended warranty in Mumbai are as below:

Duster: Rs. 10,400/10,650 (P/D)
Pulse: Rs. 6,150/6,300 (P/D)
Scala: Rs. 7,450
Fluence: Rs. 19,200
Koleos: Rs. 26,500

On a related note, Honda offers a warranty of up to 7 years / 1,00,000 kms on their cars.

Renault India is set to recall 646 cars in India to fix faulty airbags. The recall is specific to 26 units of the Scala sedan and 620 units of the Pulse hatchback, manufactured between September 2011 and July 2012. The cars have been equipped with airbags supplied by Takata Corp, the world's second largest supplier of airbags and seatbelts.

The Scala and Pulse are manufactured as the Sunny and Micra, respectively, by Renault's global alliance partner, Nissan. It may be recalled that the Japanese company had recalled its offerings in October 2014.

Takata airbags are also used by other manufacturers. Toyota and Honda are among the manufacturers who have issued recalls for their vehicles to rectify the same problem.

Source: Economic Times

The Renault Scala sedan and Pulse hatchback have been slow sellers for the company. In a bid to improve their sales, Renault India has come up with a unique scheme. It is offering the diesel variants of the Scala and Pulse at prices similar to their respective petrol siblings. Renault claims that this offer is valid till stocks are available.

The Scala diesel in RxL trim is now available at Rs. 8.01 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is about Rs. 85,000 cheaper than before. In addition to the discounted price, the company is also offering two years additional warranty and four years roadside assistance.

Just like the Scala, the Pulse diesel in RxL trim has received a price cut, extended warranty and free roadside assistance. The car is now priced at Rs. 5.19 lakh, which is almost a lakh cheaper than before!

It's not just the Scala and Pulse that are available at lower prices. Renault is also offering a discount on the Duster RxL. Click here to read about it.

Renault India has re-launched the Scala Travelogue Edition at prices starting from Rs. 8.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company had previously rolled out the Scala Travelogue Edition on the RxZ variant of the diesel version of the car in April 2013. This time around it is being offered on the RxZ as well as the RxL trims of both the diesel and petrol versions of the car.

The Travelogue Edition features a contrast line that runs along the body of the car from the headlamps to the rear, ORVMs with integrated turn indicators and a chrome-tipped exhaust pipe. On the inside, the car gets an integrated touchscreen multimedia system with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, rear sunshade and illuminated scuff plates.

There are no mechanical changes incorporated in the Travelogue Edition of the Scala.

Prices for the Renault Scala Travelogue Edition (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• Petrol RxL: Rs. 8,47,866
• Petrol RxL CVT: Rs. 9,61,366
• Petrol RxZ CVT: Rs. 10,51,166
• Diesel RxL: Rs. 9,30,966
• Diesel RxZ: Rs. 10,19,766

Renault India recently launched a limited period campaign called 'Round The Clock'. This initiative which would see its dealerships and service stations across the country, remain open 24 hours a day on the 24th and 25th of May, 2014. The company claims that the response to the campaign has been strong which has prompted it to carry out the next edition of the initiative on the 29th , 30th and 31st of the month.

Under the 'Round the Clock' initiative, Renault car owners could win assured gifts like LCD TVs, smart phones, e-book readers, tablets, camcorders and digital cameras. Customers could also avail of LOW EMI offers, additional 2 years warranty and free roadside assistance for 4 years.

The offer is applicable to select variants of the Scala sedan and Duster SUV.