2021 Skoda Scala pricing and specs detailed: New Kia Cerato hatch rival finally arrives

It may be months behind schedule - more than half a year late, in fact - but the Skoda Scala 2021 model range is finally here.

The all-new Skoda Scala - which shares underpinnings with the Volkswagen Golf but is actually best considered a more compact alternative to the Kia Cerato hatch thanks to its wagon-like body design - is here in three trim levels, including a highly-specced Launch Edition model.

The three variants in the Skoda Scala range are: the 110TSI, available in manual ($26,990 drive-away) or automatic ($28,990 drive-away); the Monte Carlo, at $33,990 drive-away; and the Launch Edition, at $35,990 drive-away. We've also listed the MSRP/RRP prices - those are the ones before on-road costs - in the table below.

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All three versions of the 2021 Skoda Scala come with the same powertrain - a VW-sourced 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. There's a six-speed manual (base model only) or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and all Scala models are front-wheel drive. Fuel use is claimed at a miserly 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres for the manual version, and 5.5L/100km for the autos. Read our review to see whether it meets the claim.

In terms of standard equipment, all three versions of the Scala have some interesting inclusions.

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The 110TSI rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels and has a space saver spare wheel and tyre pressure monitoring, plus it has an electric tailgate, LED rear lighting with dynamic indicators, halogen headlights, fog lights, tinted privacy glass, an 8.0-inch touchscreen media system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, wireless phone charging, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display.

There are two USB-C plugs up front and two more in the rear for charging, a covered centre armrest, leather steering wheel, manual seat adjustment, ambient lighting in red, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming side mirrors with heating and power adjust, driver fatigue detection, lane keeping assist, front AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and seven airbags. Note, the base car doesn’t have a 60:40 split-fold seat back.

The auto-only Monte Carlo scores several desirable items, including an exterior design black pack and black 18-inch wheels, a panoramic glass roof (not an actual opening sunroof), a black headliner, sports seats with cloth trim, sports pedals, full LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, smart key (proximity) unlocking and push-button start, and the brand’s Sport Chassis Control setup - suspension lowered 15mm with adaptive dampers, plus drive modes.

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The Launch Edition goes for a more luxurious approach, with body coloured door mirrors, a chrome grill frame and window surrounds, 18-inch aero-style wheels in black and silver, leather and “Suedia” seat trim, seat heating for front and rear outboard occupants, electric driver’s seat adjustment, a 9.2-inch media system with sat nav and wireless Apple CarPlay, auto lights and auto wipers, auto-dimming rearview mirror, semi-autonomous parking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

If you want to option up additional gear on the lower grades, you can. The only options for Launch Edition models are premium paint (between $550 and $1110), the panoramic roof ($1300) and a genuine towbar kit ($1200).

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The entry-grade 110TSI can be optioned with the $4300 Driver Support Pack, which adds the leather and heated seats with driver’s electric adjust, climate control air-con, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert, and the auto-parking system.

There’s also the Tech Pack ($3900) for the 110TSI, which upgrades the media system to the 9.2-inch nav unit with wireless CarPlay, adds upgraded speakers, and includes full LED headlights, as well as keyless entry and push-button start.

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Choose the Monte Carlo and you may wish to add the Travel Pack ($4300), which swaps in the bigger media screen with GPS and wireless CarPlay, adds auto parking, blind spot and rear cross-traffic, adds heated front and rear seats (but keeps the Monte Carlo’s cloth trim), and scores paddle shifters, too.

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