ŠKODA CITIGOe iV: THE ZERO EMISSION CITY SPORTSTER

•ŠKODA's first all-electric production vehicle in its 124-year history

•The zero-emission city speedster is fitted with an electric motor with a power output of 61 kW

•36.8-kWh lithium-ion battery enables a range of up to 265 km in the WLTP cycle

By launching the ŠKODA CITIGOe iV, the Czech car manufacturer is embarking on a new era – 124 years after it was founded. As the first ŠKODA production vehicle, the four-seater city car is powered exclusively by a 61-kW electric motor. This means the CITIGOe iV is powered not only purely by a battery, but also without generating any emissions. The 36.8-kWh lithium-ion battery allows for a range of up to 265 km in the WLTP cycle – meaning the CITIGOe iV is perfectly equipped for traffic in modern cities. Series production of the environmentally friendly city speedster will begin in the second half of 2019.

Zero-emission, nimble and spacious despite compact dimensions, the ŠKODA CITIGOe iV is a perfect vehicle for modern cities. Despite being just 3,597 mm long and 1,645 mm wide, the smallest ŠKODA also offers a spacious interior for four passengers and a boot capacity of 250 l. The boot can easily be increased to 923 l by folding down the rear seats. The front-wheel-drive CITIGOe iV is ŠKODA's first all-electric production vehicle and features an electric motor with a power output of 61 kW. The maximum torque of 210 Nm – which is relatively high due to the drive concept – is available straight away, as is typical for electric motors. The short burst from 60 to 100 km/h therefore takes 7.6 seconds, while the CITIGOe iV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds. Its top speed is 130 km/h.

A range of 265 km and battery charging to 80 per cent in just 1 hour

The ŠKODA CITIGOe iV is powered by a 60-Ah lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 36.8 kWh. The battery in the chassis floor measures 1.1x1.7 m and is just 0.3 m high. It consists of a total of 168 cells and allows for a range of 265 km in the WLTP cycle. When the power runs out, the battery can be recharged to 80 per cent in 1 hour using a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging cable connected to a 40-kW DC fast charger. Using a 7.2-kW AC wall box, the battery is charged to 80 per cent in 4 hours 8 minutes, or 12 hours 37 minutes using a 2.3-kW home-charging station. Both the Combined Charging System and the cable required for AC charging come as standard in the Style trim variant and are optional for the ŠKODA CITIGOe iV Ambition. Should this charging option not be available, the ŠKODA CITIGOe iV's battery can also be recharged using a standard household plug socket.

Identifiable by its body-coloured ŠKODA radiator grille

ŠKODA offers the CITIGOe iV exclusively as a 5-door in the Ambition and Style trim levels. The first all-electric ŠKODA looks noticeably different to the CITIGO models with combustion engines, especially at the front. The ŠKODA-typical radiator grille is body-coloured; the front bumper below it has also been redesigned. The car comes with fog lights and LED daytime running lights as standard; the cornering function is optional. Indicators are integrated into the black or body-coloured wing mirror housings. Just like other models by the brand, the car's tailgate bears 'ŠKODA' in block lettering. From the outside, the CITIGOe iV can also be identified by the CITIGOe badge at the back.

The ŠKODA CITIGOe iV Ambition comes with 14-inch steel wheels including Indus wheel trims and 165/70 R14 tyres as standard. The two-tone 16-inch Scorpius alloy wheels with black accents and 185/50 R16 tyres come as an option, and as standard for the CITIGOe iV Style. The Scorpius wheels are also available in silver. In terms of paint finishes, there is a choice of four standard colours – Candy White, Tornado Red, Sunflower Yellow and, exclusively for the ŠKODA CITIGO, Kiwi Green. The metallic colours Deep Pearlescent Black, Crystal Blue and Tungsten Silver complete the range of finishes.

Interior with new instrument panel

The interior of the ŠKODA CITIGO has also been revised for the iV version. The black instrument panel and the area above it – black in the Ambition trim level and silver in the Style models – have been redesigned. Standard equipment includes electric front windows, Climatronic, remote central locking, the Swing II radio and the Move&Fun smartphone docking station on the dashboard. Using the Move&Fun app, a mobile phone can be used as an additional display for vehicle data, for media playback or as a navigation system. On top of that, the CITIGOe iV comes with new mobile online services for the app, allowing the battery or air conditioning to be accessed remotely. In addition, the CITIGOe iV comes equipped with Lane Assist as standard and features front airbags as well as head and thorax airbags for the front seats.

The Style trim level comes with ambient lighting on the dashboard, electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors as well as the Leather Detailing package, which includes a leather steering wheel, gearstick and handbrake lever. The front seats are height-adjustable and boast high-quality fabric covers; the door handles feature chrome decor. There is the option of a Comfort package, offering heated front seats, four additional speakers and parking sensors at the rear. A Winter package is also exclusively available for the CITIGOe iV Style. In addition to heated front seats, this also includes heat-insulating glass for the windscreen and a rain and a light sensor including an animated Coming/Leaving Home function. The list of options also includes an adjustable false boot floor, cruise control and tinted 'Sunset' glass for the rear window and rear side windows, for example.

*All information is provisional and subject to change.

by Skoda

PREMIERE IN BRATISLAVA: ŠKODA ENTERS E MOBILITY ERA BY LAUNCHING SUPERB iV AND CITIGOe iV AND PRESENTS REVISED SUPERB

•ŠKODA has revised its flagship model, and introduces a plug-in hybrid variant with the SUPERB iV

•By launching the CITIGOeiV, the Czech car manufacturer is introducing its first all-electric production model

•The premiere of the two iV models marks ŠKODA's entry into the era of E-Mobility

•As the main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for many years, ŠKODA is using the sporting event in Bratislava as the setting for a vehicle premiere for the first time

Mladá Boleslav / Bratislava, 23 May 2019 – The curtain is raised for ŠKODA at this year's IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. On the day of the quarter-finals, the Czech car manufacturer is presenting its first electrified production models and its updated flagship model, the SUPERB, to the public for the first time in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. The SUPERB iV and the CITIGOe iV mark ŠKODA's entry into the era of E-Mobility. As the main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for many years, ŠKODA is using the sporting event in Bratislava as the setting for a vehicle presentation for the first time.

ŠKODA CEO, Bernhard Maier, said, 'Today, ŠKODA is entering the era of E-Mobility – a very special moment for the company, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year. Two models are kicking things off: our first all-electric model, the CITIGOe iV, as the brand's first step into the E-Mobility era and the SUPERB iV as the brand's first plug-in hybrid model. In addition, we are presenting the new edition of our flagship model, the SUPERB, with a refined design and new technologies.'

ŠKODA is combining a sports sponsorship activity and a vehicle presentation for the first time. The company is thereby emphasising its long-standing connection with the Ice Hockey World Championship.

ŠKODA AUTO's support of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is now the longest main sponsorship in the history of sports world championships – and at 27 tournaments constitutes a world record. As a dynamic, fascinating and down-to-earth sport, ice hockey is a perfect match for the Czech car manufacturer and, in addition to cycling, forms a central pillar of ŠKODA's sponsorship strategy. At the world championships in Prague and Bratislava in 1992, the company was already the vehicle partner; since 1993, ŠKODA has been the official main sponsor and vehicle partner of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The brand is coming full circle at this year's world championship in the Slovakian capital. Bratislava is the perfect place for the first vehicle world premiere on the world championship stage and for the premiere of the new ŠKODA CITIGOe iV. Production of the all-electric city car will begin there this year.

Christian Strube, ŠKODA Board Member for Technical Development, said, 'Entering the era of E-Mobility is an important step into the future for ŠKODA. The SUPERB iV plug-in hybrid and the CITIGOe iV are just the beginning. The first all-electric ŠKODA based on Volkswagen Group's MEB modular electric car platform will follow as early as 2020.'

ŠKODA SUPERB iV with a total power output of 160 kW (218 PS)

Just like all of the SUPERB models, the ŠKODA SUPERB iV will be produced at the Kvasiny plant. The SUPERB iV is the first ŠKODA model to feature plug-in hybrid drive. The SUPERB iV is powered by a 1.4 TSI petrol engine delivering 115 kW (156 PS) and an 85-kW electric motor. The maximum power output is 160 kW (218 PS), allowing for particularly sustainable mobility without compromising on dynamism. The ŠKODA SUPERB iV fulfils the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard; the car's CO2 emissions are below 40 g/km. The 13-kWh battery enables an all-electric, zero-emission range of up to 55 km in the WLTP cycle and can be charged using a standard household plug socket, a wall box, or while driving using the petrol engine as well as brake energy recovery. When used in combination with the petrol engine, the range is 850 km. Furthermore, the SUPERB iV is equipped with the latest generation of infotainment system.

The SUPERB family: even more exquisite design and plenty of space for everyday life

ŠKODA has upgraded the SUPERB with the model update and it wows most notably with its new technologies and an even more sophisticated interior. Full LED Matrix headlights are available for the first time in a ŠKODA production model. Several new assistance systems are also making their debut, such as Predictive Cruise Control. The SUPERB now also uses Side Assist, which works at a distance of up to 70 m. In addition to the plug-in hybrid, there are three diesel and three petrol engines to choose from with power outputs ranging from 88 kW (120 PS) to 200 kW (272 PS).

The dynamic and elegant design has been systematically refined once again with a remodelled radiator grille and a chrome trim between the LED tail lights. Thanks to a new front bumper, the SUPERB has grown in length by 8 mm to 4,869 mm, and the COMBI by 6 mm to 4,862 mm. The wheelbase, width and height remain the same. In the interior, chrome highlights, new seat covers and coloured contrasting stitching provide fresh accents. With an extremely generous amount of interior space and a boot capacity of 625 l in the ŠKODA SUPERB, or 660 l in the ŠKODA SUPERB COMBI, the model continues to set benchmarks in its segment.

CITIGOe iV marks ŠKODA's entry into the all-electric era

The ŠKODA CITIGOe iV is the Czech manufacturer's first all-electric vehicle. At 3,597 mm long, the zero-emission city speedster is perfect for urban areas. Its electric motor delivers 61 kW and the lithium-ion battery allows for a range of up to 265 km in the WLTP cycle. If the power runs out, the battery can be charged to 80 per cent in 1 hour at a 40-kW DC fast charger using a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging cable.

*All information is provisional and subject to change.

by Skoda