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A few days ago, Skoda released in the new generation of Speed School, Kodiak two models preview map. It is understood that the new generation of Speed Pie and Kodiak are scheduled to be released in the autumn. Both models will be equipped with gasoline and diesel engines, provide plug-in hybrid and light hybrid options, and will be jointly produced at the Skoda Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. In addition, according to the previous product planning, KAMIQ, SCALA will usher in medium-term changes, the new electric car ELROQ will also be unveiled.

The new generation of Speed School is based on the same platform as the new generation of Volkswagen Passat (the domestic model is Passat), but unlike the new generation of Passat, which only introduces the travel version, the new generation of Speed School will continue to offer a hatchback version. According to the trailer picture of the new car, the new speedster model has been replaced with a new LED headlight group, and it is expected that it will continue to use the upper and lower split air intake grille, while upgrading and optimizing the shape of the LED taillight group. In terms of power, the new generation of Speed School will be equipped with gasoline / diesel engines with light hybrid system and new plug-in hybrid system, but detailed power information Skodak has not yet been released.

The new generation of Kodiak and the new generation of Volkswagen Tiguan (the domestic model is Tuguan L) are the same platform products, so the interior design is expected to be the same as Volkswagen's new Tiguan model. It has been revealed that the new generation of Kodiak body size will be greatly increased, compared with cash models also have more advantages. At the same time, the size of the new generation of domestic models is also expected to be further improved, or seven-seater models will be launched for consumers for the first time at the same time as overseas models. As can be seen from the trailer pictures released, the head and rear of the new car have also been replaced with a brand-new LED headlight group, which is more recognizable than the current model. On the power side, Skoda's new generation of Kodiak is expected to be equipped with 2.0T low-/ high-power turbocharged engines, a 48-volt light hybrid system, a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a four-wheel drive system in some models. At the same time, the new car is also expected to launch 1.5T plug-in hybrid models for consumers to choose from.

Starting from 2025, Skoda will release more new energy models, and the new generation of speed pie and Kodiak, which will be launched this year, are also described by foreign media as two series of "last-generation fuel models." In addition to the new generation of speed pie and Kodiak, Skoda will also release revamped products of KAMIQ and SCALA, as well as a mid-term revamped version in 2024.

At present, Skoda is having a hard time in the domestic market. According to the FIFA data, the auto Skoda brand sold a total of 6003 vehicles in the first quarter, of which the highest selling model was the Cormick, which was 1827, while Mingrui and Xinrui also sold more than 1,000 vehicles, 1251 and 1228 respectively.

Earlier, Skoda had begun to study the plan to withdraw from the Chinese market, which will announce the final decision this year. However, although Skoda has fewer than 100 dealers in China and has a very low market share, after the absence of the 2022 Guangzhou International Auto Show, SAIC Skoda participated in the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show, coupled with a series of new car release plans. seems to have put off Skoda's plan to withdraw from China.

Skoda wants to replace the Speed School and Kodiak models, which is a sign of improving the competitiveness of its products, but under the background of consumer pressure on fuel vehicles and the collective layout of new energy vehicles by major car companies around the world, Skoda how to recover the market and achieve brand breakthrough is also a problem that Skoda needs to study continuously. after all, even Volkswagen's life is becoming more and more difficult, what about Skoda?

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