Skoda Scala 2025 review

[@MrTomsmith81]

Hey matt, with all the choices of cars, it seems like Skoda is trying to step up its games. Another great review 👍👍

[@johnlaine2654]

The solution to the “ Lag” : Turn the On/Off switch OFF.. ITS JUST ONE TOUCH OF THE BUTTON each time you start the car. If there is still some delay, just flick the mode to Sport.. it’s the gear lever just pushed to the side and it also then holds the low gears a bit longer to give you a bit of power to start moving again… Have had this problem resolved on my T Cross and previous Golf Mk 7.5.. works a treat.

[@Officebear1]

Thanks Matt.

[@therightcar]

You’re more than welcome!

[@MLife1972]

Another fab review. There's a stunning Monte Carlo version of the new model at my local Skoda. So much better than the dowdy pre-facelift model. Coincidentally it had similar stains on the seat. I know it's a demo but I haven't seen weird stains like that on my 24 year old Mitsubishi.

[@eraf2135]

Very happy with our 3 year old Scala. Never skipped a beat. But it was a 'Launch Edition" which is essentally a fully optioned version with leather seats, nicer wheels and the 1.5L engine which is more comparable to the Monte Carlo. Execpt it was $35k at the time. Monte Carlo at $44k with cloth seats only 3 years on is a bit insane 😅

[@johnlaine2654]

I did buy the alternate,the VW T CROSS Style .It wasn’t the base car as I wanted a few extras and virtually the only thing I didn’t get were 18 inch wheels and Black roof lining, which are in the R Line model.As you say,the Scala has the base engine same as the TCross. Great drive as in the Scala. But the resale on these still worry me a bit. May look at Skoda in a few years time when it’s time to change again.I have a feeling Skoda will sort out the Cost/ Benefit Ratio of Higher Grade models by then.

[@fred3527]

Nice car. Near identical to a Kamiq (lower, bigger boot). For $29'900 it would be a no brainer. Previous base model had ACC (adaptive cruise control) which is a must for me. Pull off is very laggy, even for a DSG, but is great once on the move. Sport mode only helps in gear responsiveness and not pull off. Engine is rough at low rpm (1000rpm (idle) - 1700rpm). Unfortunately the gearbox in normal mode keeps the rpm low. It's great in sport mode, but this comes at the cost of fuel consumption. I think Skoda has become cheeky with their inflated pricing. Skoda used to stand for value, but now they are targeting premuim.

[@craigelliott5028]

No rear armrest….Skoda is doing this a lot with the cheaper models. That’s a deal breaker for me. I just got the wife a VW T-Roc city life 33k driveaway… big engine and rear armrest 😊

[@therightcar]

Good buy!!

[@chintanshah6348]

Thanks for amazing reviews... What happened to you signature "lets get to it" intro...

[@therightcar]

Hahaha thanks. Dunno, must have just forgotten it this time? 🤣

[@petercrawford3370]

I do like the Monte Carlo

[@Malc664]

Thanks

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate! Appreciate your support.

[@JohnSalkeld-o2l]

Had the 2023 year model with the same drivetrain. Have sold it as the slippery initial acceleration from the DSG is terrible..otherwise very underrated as a great all rounder.

[@anasevi9456]

85kw is a bit doggish for a car over $30k these days, would rather they had just given a non-turbo 1.5l as while it might be even slower due to having a touch less torque than a turbo 3pot.... it's one less big thing to go wrong in the future.

[@Sam-wx4qx]

According to the Car Experts it’s in the top 3 most unreliable cars in Europe in the 2-3 year old group. Yet gets a glowing review 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Gosh. Sounds like a dud

[@therightcar]

I don’t review used cars.

[@Sam-wx4qx]

VAG, according to your colleague who is also an auto expert, not just a car expert, tend to have poor reliability and customer service. A mention of reliability would take the review to a higher level!

[@sneakyfoz3692]

Yep, Skodas look good, go pretty good, ergonomics good, cabin materials usually class leading but reliability, i don’t think so. Work colleague has a Kodiac RS, $85k worth, 9 months old has spent about 3 months at the dealers for warranty repairs, multiple oil leaks, random electric gremlins, ongoing issues. I wouldn’t buy a Skoda.

[@MLife1972]

@@sneakyfoz3692 I stay tuned to the Skoda forums as I'm looking to buy, but many owners say that some dealers provide pretty bad customer service and support and others are great. That troubles me given that they don't have a massive network if you're not happy with your local.

[@aravindajagannatha3505]

DSG lag is very minimal in sport mode.

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Finally, there's no Q last letter

[@therightcar]

I dunno, Scalaq has a ring to it.

[@s1ddh4nt]

Why does FWD cars have transmission tunnel?

[@ETERNITY777]

🤪🤪 BORING 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@Funfare454]

Next video wear a MAGA hat!

[@therightcar]

No. Never.

[@MLife1972]

I doubt if a typical MAGA supporter would be qualified to drive.