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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a 'crossover than a pure hatchback' with a 'higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate 'tech-deck face' for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by 'droop snoot' Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a 'crossover than a pure hatchback' with a 'higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate 'tech-deck face' for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by 'droop snoot' Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary.
Motor 1
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Skoda Turned an Old Hatchback Into an Awesome New Concept
The Skoda Favorit isn't a car we know well in America. The hatchback, designed by Bertone, launched in 1987 and was a massive success for the brand. Now, in 2025, Skoda has reimagined the Favorit with the brand's latest design language, but it features a few styling quirks that preserve the past with a modern twist. The new Favorit concept retains the original's simple and clean design, rounding off some of the sharper edges, such as integrating the door handles into a single opening between the front and rear doors. The new interpretation is also bigger than its predecessor, adopting a crossover-like stance to appease modern sensibilities. Photo by: Skoda It features "the spirit" of the brand's Modern Solid design language but with a few noticeable changes. The front of the concept forgoes Skoda Tech-Deck Face, a new corporate look for the brand's vehicles, and adopts something unique. One of the concept's more striking features is the lights. The Favorit adopts thin LED elements front and rear, with illuminated badging on the hatch. There are translucent covers over the lights that one of the designers, David Stingl, said could fold away when the headlights are needed. The designers even imagined a racing version with plastic cladding and other sporty touches. Photo by: Skoda Designer Ljudmil Slavov said he imagined the new hatch as an electric vehicle, which would greatly benefit its performance capability. The original Favorit had a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine producing between 54 and 67 horsepower, which would not cut it on today's roads. However, since electric motors are small and powerful, they would likely turn a new Favorit into an incredible performance hatchback we still wouldn't get to enjoy in America. But we can dream. Check Out More From Skoda: Skoda Turns Its GTI Wagon Into a Wicked Police Car This High-Power Skoda Wagon Is Our New Favorite Sleeper Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Skoda Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
