IAA 2011: Skoda MissionL Concept Previews New Compact Sedan [Updated Gallery]

Czech car manufacturer and member of the VW Group, Skoda, is on a…mission at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to preview its upcoming compact sedan model with a close to production ready concept car named MissionL.

The production model will be positioned between the smaller Fabia and the larger Octavia challenging the likes of the Focus sedan in Europe, Russia, China, and India. Skoda said the as-of-yet unnamed compact sedan will launch in India by the end of 2011 and the rest of the world in the beginning of next year.

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IAA 2011: Live Photos from the VW Group's Frankfurt Preview Event

The Volkswagen Group has readied a little something for everyone at this year's 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt, from the tiny Audi Urban concepts and the production VW Up!, to the striking Seat IBL study and the brand new Porsche 911.

At a special preview event in Frankfurt, the VW Group rolled out some of its most important goods including the new Bentley Continental GTC, the limited edition Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 ST Trofeo, the Audi RS5 facelift and A2 Concept,while the Germans even brought along the bespoke Bugatti Veyron L'or Blanc.

Hop over the jump to check out a high-resolution gallery with more than 70 photos.

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Skoda to Unwrap New MissionL Small Sedan Concept at Frankfurt Auto Show

A new concept model that previews an upcoming small sedan will be the star attraction for Skoda at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The MissionL Concept will lead to a production vehicle that will be the sixth model in the Czech automaker's range after the Fabia, Octavia Classic, Octavia, Yeti and Superb

The new car is a C-segment model similar in size to the Focus sedan that bridges the gap that exists between the Fabia and the Octavia. Like the Octavia, it will sport a five-door, liftback body-style.

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Skoda Begins Production of Electric Octavia E Line Test Fleet

Skoda announced that it has begun production of the Octavia E Line, the company’s first fully electric car that was first saw in concept form at last year’s Paris Motor Show.

Starting this fall, the Czech automaker will manufacture a test fleet of 10 cars that will be used for evaluation of the emissions-free technology. This will help the Skoda collect valuable data to be used in future applications that will reduce its average CO2 emissions.

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2011 Skoda Fabia R2 Rally

Czech automaker Skoda hаѕ launched thе 2011 Skoda Fabia R2, a nеw rасе-spec mode intended fοr thе рοрυƖаr R2 rally category.



Thе car wаѕ developed, tested аnԁ prepared fοr rallies fοr аƖmοѕt two years, wіth thе hеƖр οf motor sports specialist Impromat Car, whісh wіƖƖ аƖѕο assume thе distribution οf thе vehicle.



"It’s ɡrеаt thаt frοm now οn, wе’re offering a rally vehicle fοr a wider range οf customers looking fοr a reliable аnԁ affordable rасе car.



Given ουr successful tradition аnԁ development іn motor sports beyond thе Czech Republic, thе nеw Fabia R2 іѕ јυѕt a logical result οf ουr activities," ѕаіԁ Jan Hυrt, Skoda manager fοr sales аnԁ marketing fοr thе Central аnԁ Eastern European region.



Based οn thе series production Fabia, thе R2 features significant changes tο thе engine, chassis, suspension аnԁ gearbox.



Skoda Fabia R2 Rally Car Features



Thе Skoda Fabia R2 hаѕ a rally-tuned suspension аnԁ a modified chassis, whіƖе thе engine іѕ a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline unit wіth 16 valves thаt develops 132 kW (177 horsepower) аnԁ 194 Nm οf peak torque (143 lb-ft) аt 5,500 rpm.



Thе engine іѕ mated tο a five-speed sequentially operated gearbox mаԁе bу Sadev, wіth thе electronics coming frοm Italian specialist Magneti-Marelli.

2011 Skoda Fabia R2 Rally

Czech automaker Skoda hаѕ launched thе 2011 Skoda Fabia R2, a nеw rасе-spec mode intended fοr thе рοрυƖаr R2 rally category.



Thе car wаѕ developed, tested аnԁ prepared fοr rallies fοr аƖmοѕt two years, wіth thе hеƖр οf motor sports specialist Impromat Car, whісh wіƖƖ аƖѕο assume thе distribution οf thе vehicle.



"It’s ɡrеаt thаt frοm now οn, wе’re offering a rally vehicle fοr a wider range οf customers looking fοr a reliable аnԁ affordable rасе car.



Given ουr successful tradition аnԁ development іn motor sports beyond thе Czech Republic, thе nеw Fabia R2 іѕ јυѕt a logical result οf ουr activities," ѕаіԁ Jan Hυrt, Skoda manager fοr sales аnԁ marketing fοr thе Central аnԁ Eastern European region.



Based οn thе series production Fabia, thе R2 features significant changes tο thе engine, chassis, suspension аnԁ gearbox.



Skoda Fabia R2 Rally Car Features



Thе Skoda Fabia R2 hаѕ a rally-tuned suspension аnԁ a modified chassis, whіƖе thе engine іѕ a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline unit wіth 16 valves thаt develops 132 kW (177 horsepower) аnԁ 194 Nm οf peak torque (143 lb-ft) аt 5,500 rpm.



Thе engine іѕ mated tο a five-speed sequentially operated gearbox mаԁе bу Sadev, wіth thе electronics coming frοm Italian specialist Magneti-Marelli.

2011 Skoda Fabia R2 Rally

Czech automaker Skoda hаѕ launched thе 2011 Skoda Fabia R2, a nеw rасе-spec mode intended fοr thе рοрυƖаr R2 rally category.



Thе car wаѕ developed, tested аnԁ prepared fοr rallies fοr аƖmοѕt two years, wіth thе hеƖр οf motor sports specialist Impromat Car, whісh wіƖƖ аƖѕο assume thе distribution οf thе vehicle.



"It’s ɡrеаt thаt frοm now οn, wе’re offering a rally vehicle fοr a wider range οf customers looking fοr a reliable аnԁ affordable rасе car.



Given ουr successful tradition аnԁ development іn motor sports beyond thе Czech Republic, thе nеw Fabia R2 іѕ јυѕt a logical result οf ουr activities," ѕаіԁ Jan Hυrt, Skoda manager fοr sales аnԁ marketing fοr thе Central аnԁ Eastern European region.



Based οn thе series production Fabia, thе R2 features significant changes tο thе engine, chassis, suspension аnԁ gearbox.



Skoda Fabia R2 Rally Car Features



Thе Skoda Fabia R2 hаѕ a rally-tuned suspension аnԁ a modified chassis, whіƖе thе engine іѕ a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline unit wіth 16 valves thаt develops 132 kW (177 horsepower) аnԁ 194 Nm οf peak torque (143 lb-ft) аt 5,500 rpm.



Thе engine іѕ mated tο a five-speed sequentially operated gearbox mаԁе bу Sadev, wіth thе electronics coming frοm Italian specialist Magneti-Marelli.

Skoda Vision Concept D

At the Geneva Motor Show include the Skoda D Vision, a concept car that wants to be the summary of the new design language of the home. The Skoda Vision D shows a long wheelbase, a more spacious interior and large, a dynamic line, five-door, and aims to be a family car by everyday use. In particular, the Skoda Vision D should go to place themselves into the Fabia and Octavia.



The New Vision of D does not end there as the front, you notice the new logo from which to begin the design lines, the headlights have been redesigned to give the car a more elegant than current models Skoda. Skoda also laterally D Vision continues to have smooth lines while the new rear for the rear and the tailgate.



The Skoda D Vision aims to "stimulate the imagination of the observer and direct it towards the new direction of the brand," it said in a statement. The interior of the Vision D have a significant glance and through the use of the crystal seems to be living in a luxurious Bohemian.

Skoda Vision Concept D

At the Geneva Motor Show include the Skoda D Vision, a concept car that wants to be the summary of the new design language of the home. The Skoda Vision D shows a long wheelbase, a more spacious interior and large, a dynamic line, five-door, and aims to be a family car by everyday use. In particular, the Skoda Vision D should go to place themselves into the Fabia and Octavia.



The New Vision of D does not end there as the front, you notice the new logo from which to begin the design lines, the headlights have been redesigned to give the car a more elegant than current models Skoda. Skoda also laterally D Vision continues to have smooth lines while the new rear for the rear and the tailgate.



The Skoda D Vision aims to "stimulate the imagination of the observer and direct it towards the new direction of the brand," it said in a statement. The interior of the Vision D have a significant glance and through the use of the crystal seems to be living in a luxurious Bohemian.

Skoda Vision Concept D

At the Geneva Motor Show include the Skoda D Vision, a concept car that wants to be the summary of the new design language of the home. The Skoda Vision D shows a long wheelbase, a more spacious interior and large, a dynamic line, five-door, and aims to be a family car by everyday use. In particular, the Skoda Vision D should go to place themselves into the Fabia and Octavia.



The New Vision of D does not end there as the front, you notice the new logo from which to begin the design lines, the headlights have been redesigned to give the car a more elegant than current models Skoda. Skoda also laterally D Vision continues to have smooth lines while the new rear for the rear and the tailgate.



The Skoda D Vision aims to "stimulate the imagination of the observer and direct it towards the new direction of the brand," it said in a statement. The interior of the Vision D have a significant glance and through the use of the crystal seems to be living in a luxurious Bohemian.

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Skoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and station wagon.



The car is based on a VW Group platform shared with the Volkswagen Golf. There have been two generations of the Octavia model to date. A high performance version, the RS or vRS, which is related to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, is available.

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Skoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and station wagon.



The car is based on a VW Group platform shared with the Volkswagen Golf. There have been two generations of the Octavia model to date. A high performance version, the RS or vRS, which is related to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, is available.

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Skoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and station wagon.



The car is based on a VW Group platform shared with the Volkswagen Golf. There have been two generations of the Octavia model to date. A high performance version, the RS or vRS, which is related to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, is available.

ABT Skoda Superb(2002)

The first Superb-models were equipped with impressive eight-cylinder engines, with a capacity of up to 6.6 litres in the past, Skoda is now following the sign of the times and offers a range of petrol and diesel engines for the new generation. An ideal playing field for Abt Sportsline's engineers. Thanks to optimising the electronic engine management, they boosted the 1.8 litre turbocharged engine from 110 kW (150 bhp) to 142 kW (193 bhp). The company has developed performance improvement kits for two diesel engines as well: power of the 1.9 litre TDI-engine has been increased from 96 kW (130 bhp) to 114 kW (155 bhp), and, after a visit to Kempten, the 2.5 TDI engine delivers 132 kW (180 bhp) instead of the previous 114 kW (155 bhp).To get the power of the Abt Superb on the road in the best possible way, clients at Abt Sportsline have a wide range of top-class light alloy wheels to choose from. The portfolio ranges from 7 x 15 inch to the A 27 model of 9 x 19 inch. All wheels have the unmistakable classic five-spoke-design and the high quality of the designer from Kempten.

ABT Skoda Superb(2002)

The first Superb-models were equipped with impressive eight-cylinder engines, with a capacity of up to 6.6 litres in the past, Skoda is now following the sign of the times and offers a range of petrol and diesel engines for the new generation. An ideal playing field for Abt Sportsline's engineers. Thanks to optimising the electronic engine management, they boosted the 1.8 litre turbocharged engine from 110 kW (150 bhp) to 142 kW (193 bhp). The company has developed performance improvement kits for two diesel engines as well: power of the 1.9 litre TDI-engine has been increased from 96 kW (130 bhp) to 114 kW (155 bhp), and, after a visit to Kempten, the 2.5 TDI engine delivers 132 kW (180 bhp) instead of the previous 114 kW (155 bhp).To get the power of the Abt Superb on the road in the best possible way, clients at Abt Sportsline have a wide range of top-class light alloy wheels to choose from. The portfolio ranges from 7 x 15 inch to the A 27 model of 9 x 19 inch. All wheels have the unmistakable classic five-spoke-design and the high quality of the designer from Kempten.

ABT Skoda Superb(2002)

The first Superb-models were equipped with impressive eight-cylinder engines, with a capacity of up to 6.6 litres in the past, Skoda is now following the sign of the times and offers a range of petrol and diesel engines for the new generation. An ideal playing field for Abt Sportsline's engineers. Thanks to optimising the electronic engine management, they boosted the 1.8 litre turbocharged engine from 110 kW (150 bhp) to 142 kW (193 bhp). The company has developed performance improvement kits for two diesel engines as well: power of the 1.9 litre TDI-engine has been increased from 96 kW (130 bhp) to 114 kW (155 bhp), and, after a visit to Kempten, the 2.5 TDI engine delivers 132 kW (180 bhp) instead of the previous 114 kW (155 bhp).To get the power of the Abt Superb on the road in the best possible way, clients at Abt Sportsline have a wide range of top-class light alloy wheels to choose from. The portfolio ranges from 7 x 15 inch to the A 27 model of 9 x 19 inch. All wheels have the unmistakable classic five-spoke-design and the high quality of the designer from Kempten.

ABT Skoda Fabia (2002)

The Skoda Fabia enjoys a strong following - however, at Abt Sportsline the compact car is given even more of a sporty appearance.As the world's leading customizer of brands of the Volkswagen Group, the Kempten-based enterprise developed a range of ideas for the small member of the VW family. The model which featured for the first time during the Automobil International fair in Leipzig in April 2001 was not only tuned optically with frontspoiler lip, rear wing and noble interior, but also with a power boost to 92 kW (125 hp).With its standard 74 kW (100 hp) engine, the Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI is extremely agile, nevertheless the Abt technicians give the compact Czech car even more sportiness. Thanks to Abt tuning, the power output of the turbo-diesel DI engine is boosted to 108 kW (125 hp).The springs lower the vehicle by around 35 to 40 millimetres.A real eye-catcher is the polished silver gearshift knob with the matching Abt aluminium pedals for manual and automatic gearboxes, as well as floor mats sporting the distinctive Abt logo.Abt offers steel-braided brake linings which deliver a constant and optimal braking point of pressure and require less pedal force. Abt Sportsline offers this complete package for the Skoda Fabia with a type approval. The advantages: The braking force is more sensitively controllable, the braking distance is shortened, and the system also ensures an optimal protection against stone impact and abrasion.

ABT Skoda Fabia (2002)

The Skoda Fabia enjoys a strong following - however, at Abt Sportsline the compact car is given even more of a sporty appearance.As the world's leading customizer of brands of the Volkswagen Group, the Kempten-based enterprise developed a range of ideas for the small member of the VW family. The model which featured for the first time during the Automobil International fair in Leipzig in April 2001 was not only tuned optically with frontspoiler lip, rear wing and noble interior, but also with a power boost to 92 kW (125 hp).With its standard 74 kW (100 hp) engine, the Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI is extremely agile, nevertheless the Abt technicians give the compact Czech car even more sportiness. Thanks to Abt tuning, the power output of the turbo-diesel DI engine is boosted to 108 kW (125 hp).The springs lower the vehicle by around 35 to 40 millimetres.A real eye-catcher is the polished silver gearshift knob with the matching Abt aluminium pedals for manual and automatic gearboxes, as well as floor mats sporting the distinctive Abt logo.Abt offers steel-braided brake linings which deliver a constant and optimal braking point of pressure and require less pedal force. Abt Sportsline offers this complete package for the Skoda Fabia with a type approval. The advantages: The braking force is more sensitively controllable, the braking distance is shortened, and the system also ensures an optimal protection against stone impact and abrasion.

ABT Skoda Fabia (2002)

The Skoda Fabia enjoys a strong following - however, at Abt Sportsline the compact car is given even more of a sporty appearance.As the world's leading customizer of brands of the Volkswagen Group, the Kempten-based enterprise developed a range of ideas for the small member of the VW family. The model which featured for the first time during the Automobil International fair in Leipzig in April 2001 was not only tuned optically with frontspoiler lip, rear wing and noble interior, but also with a power boost to 92 kW (125 hp).With its standard 74 kW (100 hp) engine, the Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI is extremely agile, nevertheless the Abt technicians give the compact Czech car even more sportiness. Thanks to Abt tuning, the power output of the turbo-diesel DI engine is boosted to 108 kW (125 hp).The springs lower the vehicle by around 35 to 40 millimetres.A real eye-catcher is the polished silver gearshift knob with the matching Abt aluminium pedals for manual and automatic gearboxes, as well as floor mats sporting the distinctive Abt logo.Abt offers steel-braided brake linings which deliver a constant and optimal braking point of pressure and require less pedal force. Abt Sportsline offers this complete package for the Skoda Fabia with a type approval. The advantages: The braking force is more sensitively controllable, the braking distance is shortened, and the system also ensures an optimal protection against stone impact and abrasion.

Skoda Yeti Review

Skoda auto will launch skoda yeti in 2010. Its sport utility vehicle (SUV) with great features.Key features of Skoda yeti is GPS system which is inbuilt in SUV. GPS system tell you right path to your destination. GPS system makes skoda yeti special its on way.

Specifications

# ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement: 1798cc, 4 Cyls, In-Line, TSi

Engine Type: Petrol

Maximum Power: 118 Bhp @ 4500 rpm

Maximum Torque: 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm

# DIMENSIONS

Length: 4223 mm

Width: 1793 mm

Height: 1691 mm

# OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity: 5

Tyre Size: 215/60 R16

Suspension: McPherson Suspension, Multi-element Axle

Turning Circle: 5.15 mtrs.

Steering: Tilt

Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Disk

Gears: 5 Manual

Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm

Kerb Weight: 1520.00 kgs.

Fuel Tank: 60.00

Body Color Bumpers:

Tachometer: yes

Alloys: yes

ORVM Indicator: no

Xenon Headlamps: no

Trip Meter: 2

Headlamp Washer: no

# COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

AC: AC

with Dual Zone Climate Control

Power Windows: yes

# Central Locking: Remote

Rear Armrest: With Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment: Electric

Music System: Dash Integrated MP3/CD System

Leather Seats: yes

# Door Mirror: Both Side Electric

Rear AC Vent: no

Auto Viper: no

Auto Headlamp: no

# ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Airbag: 4

Traction Control: no

Rear Seat Belts: 3

Photos of Skoda Yeti