The 2022 Skoda Scala has entered the 2022 model year largely unchanged, though a number of features are currently unavailable due to the semiconductor shortage.
These include safety features such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, usually standard on the 110TSI Monte Carlo and 110TSI Signature trims.
There’s also a Skoda premium sound system that’s currently unavailable on the 110TSI Monte Carlo’s optional Travel Pack.
As compensation for the removed feature(s), the Skoda Australia spokesperson confirmed that all affected cars will “include a credit for the adjusted specification”. They also indicated that a customer can wait for the restored specification.
110TSI Monte Carlo
At this stage, Skoda Australia is aiming to have the missing features return to the Scala by the 2023 model year change, which is around June 2022.
The Scala isn’t the only Skoda model currently missing features due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. It also spans the Skoda Kamiq, Octavia, Superb, and Kodiaq.
Shortly after launch, Skoda replaced the flagship 110TSI Launch Edition trim with the 110TSI Signature.
The 110TSI Signature has all the same standard features as the 110TSI Launch Edition but misses out on the unique 18-inch alloy wheels. Instead, the 110TSI Signature receives the 110TSI Ambition’s silver 18-inch alloy wheels.
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Pricing for the 2022 Skoda Scala starts at $30,990 drive-away for the entry-level 110TSI Ambition manual and extends to $38,990 drive-away for the 110TSI Signature.
The Scala represents a strong push from Skoda into Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 territory.
Although it’s built on the same MQB A0 platform as the smaller Volkswagen Polo, the Scala is actually larger than a Golf or Corolla – and promises to pack more into its boot than its rivals.
In 2021 Skoda sold a total of 896 Scala models, which is less than the Toyota Corolla (28,768 sales), Hyundai i30 (25,575 sales), Mazda 3 (14,126 sales), and the Volkswagen Golf (1926 sales).
Pricing
- 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Ambition manual: $30,990
- 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Ambition DSG: $32,990
- 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Monte Carlo: $37,990
- 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Signature: $38,990
All prices are drive-away.
Engine
Powering the entire 2022 Skoda Scala range is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
This engine is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission (Ambition only) or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Fuel Economy
Claimed combined fuel economy for the 2022 Skoda Scala with the manual transmission is 4.9L/100km and 5.5L/100km with the dual-clutch auto.
All 2022 Skoda Scala models have a 50L fuel tank and require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The 2022 Skoda Scala measures in at 4362mm long, 1793mm wide and 1471mm tall, with a 2649mm wheelbase.
Boot capacity with the rear seats upright is 467L and with them folded it’s 1410L.
The Scala has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1250kg, with maximum unbraked towing capacity being 620kg.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2022 Skoda Scala, like the whole Skoda range, is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. There’s also 12 months of complimentary roadside assist that’s renewed for another 12 months after each service with a Skoda dealer.
Scheduled servicing is required every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Skoda Australia is currently offering a seven-year warranty and a service pack covering seven years, with three free services, until June 30, 2022. This service package costs $2100.
The Scala is also available with a five-year, 75,000km service pack, as well as a four-year, 60,000km service pack that can be purchased after your car’s first scheduled service or 12 months after the warranty starts.
The five- and four-year service packs cost $1500 and $1300, respectively.
Safety
The 2022 Skoda Scala has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019.
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.
Due to semiconductor shortages, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are temporarily unavailable on Scala 110TSI Monte Carlo and 110TSI Signature models.
These features are still available on the entry-level 110TSI Ambition trim as part of the $4300 Driver Support Pack according to Skoda Australia’s website.
The 2022 Skoda Scala range comes with the following safety features:
- Seven airbags including front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Driver fatigue detection
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Seat belt reminders for all seats
110TSI Monte Carlo
Standard Equipment
The 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Ambition comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch silver Vega alloy wheels
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless phone charging
- Privacy glass
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Electric, heated and folding side mirrors
- Power tailgate
- Fabric upholstery
- Silver decorative dashboard insert
- Gloss black air vent frames
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- LED daytime running lights
- Front fog lights
- Rear LED fog light
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- LED ambient lighting
- Rain-sensing window wipers
- Chrome-plated grille frame
The $3900 Tech Pack available on the 110TSI Ambition trim adds the following:
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice control
- LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Skoda premium sound system
- Keyless entry and start
The $4300 Driver Support Pack available on the 110TSI Ambition trim adds:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front parking sensors
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Leather, leatherette and suede upholstery
- Heated front and rear seats
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment
- Height-adjustable front passenger’s seat
- Dual-zone limate control
The Scala 110TSI Monte Carlo adds:
- 18-inch black Vega alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Panoramic sunroof
- Red air vent frames
- Black rear diffuser, side mirrors, rear Skoda letter, and headliner
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Sports seats
The $4300 Travel Pack for the 110TSI Monte Carlo trim adds:
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice control
- Skoda premium sound system*
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel with paddle shifters
‘*’ indicates a feature currently not available due to the semiconductor shortage
The top-of-the-range 110TSI Signature adds:
- 18-inch silver Vega alloy wheels
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Leather, leatherette and suede upholstery
- Front and rear heated seats
- Power-adjustable driver seat
- Latice Grey dashboard insert
- Copper air vent frames
- Chrome-plated window frames
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
A panoramic sunroof isn’t available on the 110TSI Signature even as an option, unlike the 110TSI Monte Carlo where it’s standard.
Colours
The 2022 Skoda Scala 110TSI Ambition and 110TSI Signature trims are available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Candy White
- Moon White Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Velvet Red Metallic
- Quartz Grey Metallic
- Race Blue Metallic
- Magic Black Pearl
The Scala 110TSI Monte Carlo isn’t available with Candy White exterior paint, but can be had in Steel Grey.
Candy White and Steel Grey are free, while the other metallic and pearl paint colours cost an additional $550. Velvet Red Metallic on the other hand costs $1100.
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