Skoda Vision RS Reviews

This compact but mighty new electric car is headed to Australia and some big name players will be looking over their shoulders.

Skoda’s sleek new electric car is headed our way.

Skoda has unveiled the new Enyaq RS overseas ahead of its expected Australian launch in the first quarter of 2026.

The little Yugo hatchback made by now long-gone Serbian brand Zastava Automobili appears to be making a return to a market that's increasingly being dominated by new Chinese brands, and in another twist, it won't be electric.Made from 1980 to 2008 the Yugo was popular in the United States, India, Egypt and Eastern Europe. The little car was also sold in Australia before Zastava Automobili ended operations.The Yugo brand, however, has been bought by German university professor, Dr Alexander Bjelic, who plans to resurrect the small hatch that's yet to be named.While a production version is still far off, Dr Bjelic used the recent 2025 Munich Car Design Event to show off a concept version. The catch is, it's a tiny scale model in a plastic box for now with Dr Bjelic aiming to have a full-size prototype ready for the 2027 Belgrade Expo. The model shows off the little hatch’s retro-cool looks with a modern twist on the Yugo hatch. The futuristic looks may be reminiscent of a tiny version of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric SUV, but Yugo says its upcoming car will be powered by an internal combustion engine. The brand said an electric variant may also become available at a later point.The original Yugo hatch was known for its affordability but had a poor reputation for reliability and build quality. While the car was sold in Australia along with 76 other countries, it's uncertain whether the resurrected version will be sold in Australia.If the Yugo hatch did make it Down Under it would be up against fierce tiny rivals such as Volkswagen's Polo, the Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, MG3 and Mazda2.Still, if Yugo can price the car lower than its competitors and arrive with a design that looks as good as the concept then it could be onto a winner. 

There are some states where the very existence of unmarked police cars seems almost as illogical as it is cruel, while in others, like Victoria, it’s a surprise that every second vehicle isn’t a cop car in disguise.

To help get the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq out of the blocks with a bang an initial batch of 100 Launch Edition cars will be offered at $63,490 before on-road costs.

Offered in three grades from launch, the Sportline is the mid-tier model at $58,990, before on-road costs. 

The Skoda Kodiaq is offered in three grades from launch, and the Select kicks off the range at $54,990 before on-road costs, with new standard equipment highlights including 19-inch alloy wheels, heated seats, a 13-inch media display, nine-speaker audio, digital radio and metallic paint.

Big family equals big car, and if you're in the market for a seven-seat SUV, there are plenty to choose from including segment leaders like the Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado. But a relatively low-profile contender, the Skoda Kodiaq, has just been refreshed in a new-generation version and wants a bigger piece of the action. Join us for an Australian first drive.

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