New Skoda Praktik Commercial Vehicle

Press Release

Derived from Skoda Roomster

Škoda Auto is going to extend its portfolio with a new commercial vehicle called Škoda Praktik, a two-seater with a large freight compartment (volume 1,783 litres, length 1,555 mm, width 1,016-1,429 mm, height 987 mm) separated from the driver's cabin with a sliding panel. Considering the new vehicle's parameters, the Škoda Praktik is likely to be used primarily by delivery service providers, small traders, craftsmen and small and medium enterprises. Derived from the Škoda Roomster, the new Škoda Praktik offers handling properties and comfort of a passenger car. The driver's cabin offers enough storage space in the door and passenger areas, including a holder for parking receipts, a door-mounted bottle holder and a cup holder in the console between the seats.

The Škoda Praktik's basic equipment level includes ABS with a brake assistant, four airbags (driver, passenger and two side airbags) and an adjustable steering wheel. Optional equipment levels include ASR, “Corner” fog lamps, a radio and phone control module, a mobile navigation preparation kit, and more.

The vehicle's interior is upholstered with Fresh Onyx (highly resistant surface material), the freight compartment floor is a three-unit system with an anti-slip finish. The back door windows and the back side windows are filled with non-transparent metal sheets in the vehicle's colour, the tailgate window is made of glass and can be supplemented with an optional security grid.

Offering a payload of 640 kg, the Škoda Praktik will be available with two petrol engines (1.2 12V HTP/51 kW and 1.4 16V/63 kW) and one diesel engine (1.4 TDI PD/51 kW). The launch of the Škoda Praktik production & sales are scheduled to start in the spring of 2007.