May 20, 2020

›  ŠKODA Scooter designed to fit into spare wheel well without compromising luggage space
›  Patented Simply Clever folding mechanism allows for compact storage
›  Weighs just 5kg but can carry passengers up to 100kg
› Available now as a ŠKODA accessory through UK retailers

 

Milton Keynes, 20 May 2020: ŠKODA has developed the perfect accessory for the owner who needs to cross the city in style: the ŠKODA Scooter. Designed to allow owners to go from door to door without having to sacrifice ŠKODA style or innovation, the new scooter is another example of the brand’s passion for micromobility.

 

Of course, ŠKODA knows a thing or two about building clever two wheelers. Founders Laurin and Klement started the brand with innovative bicycles before turning their design skills to cars. And, as buyers have come to expect from the brand, the ŠKODA Scooter features a clever twist on the standard design. Thanks to a patented folding mechanism, the ŠKODA Scooter can be folded up in a few simple steps. Collapsed, it measures just 49×42×11cm and fits into the spare wheel well under the boot floor of the Scala. This means that the entire volume of the boot remains free for transporting luggage and shopping.

 

Unlike many scooters, the ŠKODA Scooter has been designed for adult use and has a weight capacity of 100kg. The frame is made from hard-wearing steel and aluminium and finished in black with ŠKODA green highlights on the wheels and handlebar grips. High-quality bearings and wheels in polyurethane guarantee an equally fast and comfortable riding experience. Despite its solid construction, the ŠKODA Scooter weighs just 5kg, making it easy to carry on public transport or into offices.

 

The ŠKODA Scooter is available as an accessory through retailers and is priced at £120 including VAT and can be ordered now.

 

 

 

 

http://www.skodamedia.com/index.php/latest-news/it-s-an-absolute-scoot-skoda-develops-clever-foldaway-two-wheeler-for-kamiq-and-scala

 

Nice idea, but I think I'd rather have my spare wheel 😀

If anyone bought one of these folding scooters, be aware that Skoda have issued a recall notice:

"ŠKODA AUTO found out construction failures at ŠKODA SCOOTER that has been sold to customers during years 2019 and 2020. Due to this fact ŠKODA AUTO decided to recall all delivered scooters and stop sales of the new scooters. ŠKODA AUTO recommends not to operate the scooter anymore and to contact customers' ŠKODA Partner.

"Due to a not sufficient welding on the scooter skeleton two connected parts of the skeleton can get broken apart. The second possible problem is a not properly working folding mechanism. Unfortunately customer can´t recognize if the welding is strong enough or if the folding mechanism works properly."

 

Details at Scooter Recall Information (skoda-auto.com).

 

Chris