Skoda UK announce Roomster prices

OctaviaT81 · 31-05-2006, 06:35

ŠkodaAuto News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31 May 2006

THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER

Introducing the newest addition to the Škoda family
 4th model line
 New market segment
 Available with six engines
 UK launch September 2006
 Value for money, range starts at just £9,920
 Built in Kvasiny, Czech Republic, home of Škoda Superb

Overview
Škoda’s existing model range is to get even more exciting with the addition of a unique and totally original fourth model. The Škoda Roomster will go on sale in the UK this September. Bringing the Roomster concept car, shown at the IAA in Frankfurt three years ago represented a special challenge for Škoda Auto. Even at the concept stage, the form and proportions of the Roomster met with widespread approval. One of the main reasons for this was the strong exterior design – the Roomster conveys its inner values outwards and, in doing so, also displays its identity for all to see.

The Škoda Roomster today is a modern expansion of the model range offered by Škoda Auto. In the recent past, the brand has become known for cars of a more classical design, which, in addition to the high level of technology, exceptional reliability and quality, also exhibit an excellent price-performance ratio. The Škoda Roomster fits these values, too. The Roomster follows the lines of a compact MPV but differs from its competitors in this segment thanks to its unconventional design. Despite measuring just 4,205 millimetres in length, by means of its movable rear seats, the Roomster provides a variable boot volume of between 450 and 530 litres, which is among the largest in the class.

Design
To maximise the available interior space, the design team at Škoda created two different areas within the cabin. The front zone is designed to cater for the needs of the driver – a "driving room" with a clear cockpit design. The dashboard is clearly laid-out, with ergonomically designed instruments and operating controls as well as comfortable seats, which can be adjusted exactly to suit the driver.

The rear of the Škoda Roomster is designed as a comfortable and flexible ”living room”. Large side windows, seating, which is 46 millimetres higher than those in the front, and the innovative ‘VarioFlex’ seating system combine to make it possible to configure the rear at will. The raised position of the rear seats affords passengers the best possible view to the front and to the traffic.
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ŠkodaAuto News Release

31 May 2006

THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER

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The large side windows and the optional panoramic roof also create excellent lighting conditions throughout the whole of the interior and, in the event there being too much light streaming in, can be curtained off with blinds. The flexibility of the living room will appeal to families of all ages for all tasks. The middle seat armrest can be folded forward where two storage compartments for drinks are integrated. With effortless ease, the whole seat, which weighs 11 kilograms, can also be removed completely. The two outer seats can then be pushed inwards by 110 millimetres, creating a four-seater layout with increased shoulder room and seating comfort. The outer rear seats can be slid forward and back by 150 millimetres. Headroom for rear seat passengers is 1009 millimetres, which not only generates an exceptional feeling of spaciousness but is also especially useful in a car of this class. The angles of the seat backs in the rear can be adjusted individually by 13.5 degrees.

The flexibility of the Roomster’s interior is hard to find elsewhere. Boot capacity ranges from 450 to 1780 litres and the countless storage options will keep every passenger happy.

The dynamic front section is characterised by the newly interpreted radiator grille with a large chrome surround and more pronounced ribs. The clear glass headlights are drawn well back into the wings, following a line that continues to the B pillar. Air intake vents in the middle and at each side of the large front bumper give the Škoda Roomster a strong road presence, while in the upper range versions front fog lamps occupy the openings on the left and the right, completing the visual package. The windscreen and side windows combine to form a single optical unit, while the line which harmoniously defines the front of the car has a wraparound appearance.

The rear, with deep set windows, which stretch up towards the roof surface, differs clearly from the front of the car. This gives passengers in the rear an excellent view and, in addition, floods the interior with light – thus generating a feeling of well-being. This "panorama" effect is of particular value for families. Experience has shown that children become bored when they can see nothing of the landscape.

Cont’d./

ŠkodaAuto News Release

31 May 2006

THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER

Page Three

When the rear window is opened, the glass remains a good hand’s width above the lower rim of the window frame: a plus in safety, as toys and other objects are less likely to fall out. And the danger of leaning too far out is also reduced. The large rear doors make getting in and out easy and comfortable. The handles are integrated in the vertical framework immediately in front of the C-pillar making the optical impression of the side both clear and elegant. In the rear, the high roofline reinforces the Roomster’s load-carrying ability, while the slim, crescent-shaped rear lights are positioned high up on the D pillar. When the lights are switched on, a C-shaped area is illuminated – already a characteristic feature of the Škoda Octavia and the Octavia Estate. Even in the dark, the Roomster is clearly recognisable from behind as a member of the Škoda family.

Engines
Three petrol and three diesel engines are offered for the Roomster. The petrol range starts with a 1.2-litre 70 bhp petrol engine. Further up the performance range sits a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 85 bhp producing 132 Nm torque at 3800 rpm. The most powerful petrol engine available is a 1.6 litre petrol unit with 105 bhp and 155 Nm torque at 3800 rpm.

The diesel line-up consists of a 1.4-litre and a 1.9-litre engine. The two smaller three-cylinder provide 70 bhp and 80 bhp while their torque maximums are 155 and 195 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm and 2200 rpm respectively. The most powerful diesel engine is the 1.9 TDI PD 105 bhp, four-cylinder model from the 1.9 litre family. It generates a powerful 240 Nm at a mere 1800 rpm.

All engines meet EU 4 exhaust emission standards. The fuel tank of the Roomster has a 55 litre capacity. All engines are linked to a manual five-speed gearbox as standard. A six-gear automatic transmission will be available as an option for the more powerful petrol versions and will be available after launch.

Cont’d./

ŠkodaAuto News Release

31 May 2006

THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER

Page Four

Highlights of the Škoda Roomster in overview:

 Maximum level of interior space in a car that measures a mere 4205 mm in length
 VarioFlex seating system in the rear creates maximum versatility
 Five- four- three- or two-seater configurations for even more comfort
 Raised seating position for rear passengers and large side windows for a better view
 Rear seats can be folded down or removed individually
 Outer rear seats can be moved forward and back and laterally
 Seat backs with variable angle setting
 Boot volume of up to 1780 litres, payload of up to 515 kilograms
 Coordinated loading and securing system in the boot
 Tailor-made holders for three bicycles in the boot
 Functional storage compartments in the interior
 Six airbags and five three-point seat belts, even in the entry model
 Optional curve and cornering lights for the first time in a vehicle of this class
 Three diesel and three petrol engines

Pricing
The new Roomster will go on sale in the UK in September 2006, with retailers able to take advance orders from the summer. Prices will start at just £9,920 OTR, continuing the outstanding value that is such an integral part of the Škoda brand.

Cont’d./

ŠkodaAuto News Release

31 May 2006

THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER

Page Six

Price List
C02 (g/km) VED Band 2006 Recommended OTR
Level I 1.2 12V 70bhp - C £9,920.00
Level I 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £10,505.00
Level I 1.4 TDI PD 70bhp 142 C £11,020.00

Level 2 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £11,505.00
Level 2 1.6 16V 105bhp 170 E £11,855.00
Level 2 1.4 TDI PD 80bhp 138 C £12,450.00
Level 2 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp 149 C £13,050.00

Level 3 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £12,505.00
Level 3 1.6 16V 105bhp 170 E £12,855.00
Level 3 1.4 TDI PD 80bhp 138 C £13,450.00
Level 3 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp 149 C £14,050.00

(ends)

OctaviaT81 · 31-05-2006, 07:43

Good reviews in Autocar and AutoExpress today too

31-05-2006, 06:35	#1
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 942 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts	Skoda UK announce Roomster prices ŠkodaAuto News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31 May 2006 THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER Introducing the newest addition to the Škoda family  4th model line  New market segment  Available with six engines  UK launch September 2006  Value for money, range starts at just £9,920  Built in Kvasiny, Czech Republic, home of Škoda Superb Overview Škoda’s existing model range is to get even more exciting with the addition of a unique and totally original fourth model. The Škoda Roomster will go on sale in the UK this September. Bringing the Roomster concept car, shown at the IAA in Frankfurt three years ago represented a special challenge for Škoda Auto. Even at the concept stage, the form and proportions of the Roomster met with widespread approval. One of the main reasons for this was the strong exterior design – the Roomster conveys its inner values outwards and, in doing so, also displays its identity for all to see. The Škoda Roomster today is a modern expansion of the model range offered by Škoda Auto. In the recent past, the brand has become known for cars of a more classical design, which, in addition to the high level of technology, exceptional reliability and quality, also exhibit an excellent price-performance ratio. The Škoda Roomster fits these values, too. The Roomster follows the lines of a compact MPV but differs from its competitors in this segment thanks to its unconventional design. Despite measuring just 4,205 millimetres in length, by means of its movable rear seats, the Roomster provides a variable boot volume of between 450 and 530 litres, which is among the largest in the class. Design To maximise the available interior space, the design team at Škoda created two different areas within the cabin. The front zone is designed to cater for the needs of the driver – a "driving room" with a clear cockpit design. The dashboard is clearly laid-out, with ergonomically designed instruments and operating controls as well as comfortable seats, which can be adjusted exactly to suit the driver. The rear of the Škoda Roomster is designed as a comfortable and flexible ”living room”. Large side windows, seating, which is 46 millimetres higher than those in the front, and the innovative ‘VarioFlex’ seating system combine to make it possible to configure the rear at will. The raised position of the rear seats affords passengers the best possible view to the front and to the traffic. Cont’d./ ŠkodaAuto News Release 31 May 2006 THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER Page Two The large side windows and the optional panoramic roof also create excellent lighting conditions throughout the whole of the interior and, in the event there being too much light streaming in, can be curtained off with blinds. The flexibility of the living room will appeal to families of all ages for all tasks. The middle seat armrest can be folded forward where two storage compartments for drinks are integrated. With effortless ease, the whole seat, which weighs 11 kilograms, can also be removed completely. The two outer seats can then be pushed inwards by 110 millimetres, creating a four-seater layout with increased shoulder room and seating comfort. The outer rear seats can be slid forward and back by 150 millimetres. Headroom for rear seat passengers is 1009 millimetres, which not only generates an exceptional feeling of spaciousness but is also especially useful in a car of this class. The angles of the seat backs in the rear can be adjusted individually by 13.5 degrees. The flexibility of the Roomster’s interior is hard to find elsewhere. Boot capacity ranges from 450 to 1780 litres and the countless storage options will keep every passenger happy. The dynamic front section is characterised by the newly interpreted radiator grille with a large chrome surround and more pronounced ribs. The clear glass headlights are drawn well back into the wings, following a line that continues to the B pillar. Air intake vents in the middle and at each side of the large front bumper give the Škoda Roomster a strong road presence, while in the upper range versions front fog lamps occupy the openings on the left and the right, completing the visual package. The windscreen and side windows combine to form a single optical unit, while the line which harmoniously defines the front of the car has a wraparound appearance. The rear, with deep set windows, which stretch up towards the roof surface, differs clearly from the front of the car. This gives passengers in the rear an excellent view and, in addition, floods the interior with light – thus generating a feeling of well-being. This "panorama" effect is of particular value for families. Experience has shown that children become bored when they can see nothing of the landscape. Cont’d./ ŠkodaAuto News Release 31 May 2006 THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER Page Three When the rear window is opened, the glass remains a good hand’s width above the lower rim of the window frame: a plus in safety, as toys and other objects are less likely to fall out. And the danger of leaning too far out is also reduced. The large rear doors make getting in and out easy and comfortable. The handles are integrated in the vertical framework immediately in front of the C-pillar making the optical impression of the side both clear and elegant. In the rear, the high roofline reinforces the Roomster’s load-carrying ability, while the slim, crescent-shaped rear lights are positioned high up on the D pillar. When the lights are switched on, a C-shaped area is illuminated – already a characteristic feature of the Škoda Octavia and the Octavia Estate. Even in the dark, the Roomster is clearly recognisable from behind as a member of the Škoda family. Engines Three petrol and three diesel engines are offered for the Roomster. The petrol range starts with a 1.2-litre 70 bhp petrol engine. Further up the performance range sits a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 85 bhp producing 132 Nm torque at 3800 rpm. The most powerful petrol engine available is a 1.6 litre petrol unit with 105 bhp and 155 Nm torque at 3800 rpm. The diesel line-up consists of a 1.4-litre and a 1.9-litre engine. The two smaller three-cylinder provide 70 bhp and 80 bhp while their torque maximums are 155 and 195 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm and 2200 rpm respectively. The most powerful diesel engine is the 1.9 TDI PD 105 bhp, four-cylinder model from the 1.9 litre family. It generates a powerful 240 Nm at a mere 1800 rpm. All engines meet EU 4 exhaust emission standards. The fuel tank of the Roomster has a 55 litre capacity. All engines are linked to a manual five-speed gearbox as standard. A six-gear automatic transmission will be available as an option for the more powerful petrol versions and will be available after launch. Cont’d./ ŠkodaAuto News Release 31 May 2006 THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER Page Four Highlights of the Škoda Roomster in overview:  Maximum level of interior space in a car that measures a mere 4205 mm in length  VarioFlex seating system in the rear creates maximum versatility  Five- four- three- or two-seater configurations for even more comfort  Raised seating position for rear passengers and large side windows for a better view  Rear seats can be folded down or removed individually  Outer rear seats can be moved forward and back and laterally  Seat backs with variable angle setting  Boot volume of up to 1780 litres, payload of up to 515 kilograms  Coordinated loading and securing system in the boot  Tailor-made holders for three bicycles in the boot  Functional storage compartments in the interior  Six airbags and five three-point seat belts, even in the entry model  Optional curve and cornering lights for the first time in a vehicle of this class  Three diesel and three petrol engines Pricing The new Roomster will go on sale in the UK in September 2006, with retailers able to take advance orders from the summer. Prices will start at just £9,920 OTR, continuing the outstanding value that is such an integral part of the Škoda brand. Cont’d./ ŠkodaAuto News Release 31 May 2006 THE ALL-NEW ŠKODA ROOMSTER Page Six Price List C02 (g/km) VED Band 2006 Recommended OTR Level I 1.2 12V 70bhp - C £9,920.00 Level I 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £10,505.00 Level I 1.4 TDI PD 70bhp 142 C £11,020.00 Level 2 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £11,505.00 Level 2 1.6 16V 105bhp 170 E £11,855.00 Level 2 1.4 TDI PD 80bhp 138 C £12,450.00 Level 2 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp 149 C £13,050.00 Level 3 1.4 16V 85bhp 168 E £12,505.00 Level 3 1.6 16V 105bhp 170 E £12,855.00 Level 3 1.4 TDI PD 80bhp 138 C £13,450.00 Level 3 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp 149 C £14,050.00 (ends) __________________ Skoda Motorsport WRC news, photos & more!

31-05-2006, 07:43	#2
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 942 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Skoda UK announce Roomster prices Good reviews in Autocar and AutoExpress today too __________________ Skoda Motorsport WRC news, photos & more!

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