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Skoda suprised us with its

decision to make a ultimate hatch

in C-Segment.

New model will replace the B-Segment

Rapid family. With its looks and tech, it will

be a great competitor in the segment.

With its new Volkswagen Golf underpinnings,

Scala has serious rivals on its segment.

Here are few:

Kia Ceed has great looks since its debut.

However it is more classy with its new gen models.

We don't have the new Ceed over here but we are similiar

with its engine and transmission options from i30.

About i30... It is a serious

rival for Scala. With its previous incarnation

i30 was using its Asian looks to impress buyers.

However, next gen i30 looks more European then its predecessor.

It is still a love/hate relationship between fans but

its gasoline and diesel engine options delighted

some.

Scala's Turkish rival Egea,

doesn't have a turbocharged gasoline engine option.

But we know Scala will pricy than Egea. Also Egea

is gaining more and more options at the time.

Plus don't forget; Egea won the best selling car award on 2018

in Turkey.

Scala's first Japanese rival is still not available

anywhere around the world. Mazda3 will use

the Japanese firms highly developed "Kodo" design language.

However, we know it looks great on the front but

one might think it has a thick C-pillar.

Mazda3 will use the new SkyActive engines

which is a highly fuel efficient.

On the other hand, Mazda is not using turbocharged systems in Mazda3.

Hence, the bigger engines and bad news for Turkish buyers.

Our second Japanese rivals sedan derivatives

will be produced in Turkey too. Toyota introduced Corolla in 2018

but it is not on sale in Europe at the moment.

Also it looks great. Toyota axed the Auris line

but we are not so sad about that.

We did like the legendary name on the hatchback

model.

I think, this is the arch nemesis

of the Scala, among its Japanese

competitors. With its bigger larger and transmission options

Civic's sedan derivative also assembling on Turkey.

With its new 5 Door diesel and automatic transmission model,

Honda breaked its records on the Turkish market

at the end of the 2018. You can also get the 5 door car

with sedan body style with LPG.

On the diesel options, Civic's cargo hold is larger then Scala's, 487 Liters.

Plus, if you want some performance on your car

Civic has 182 hp version on its side.

I don't even mention about Type R.

Peugeot's second gen 308 was the pinnacle of its

time. Nowadays, with new nip and tuck

operations, 308 is looking old.

With its lightweight platform,

308 has both performance

and efficiency together. Also its GTi

option has great performance numbers with its 1.6 liter engine which

is a great news for us.

Megane is the another French on our list.

Renault also produces Megane's sedan options on Turkey.

Megane's dynamic looks combined

with its engine options offers a great performance and efficiency.

Megane RS has a smaller engine under its bonnet.

However it is a 1.8 L one.. So bad news

again.

Actually, Opel Astra is the forgetable one

on this type of lists but it is a German rival for Scala.

Opel engineers cut some weight in the new gen Astra which

helps the car in the performance and efficiency departments.

Plus, Astra is more reliable

in the roads with its new traction systems. With its

option boxes to fill, Astra steps up

as a premium car. So it will be a great rival.

C-Segments another dynamic hatch

spawned a new generation model in 2018.

We don't have the powerful engine

options in Turkey -yet.

However, we have enough options right now. Especially comparing to its predecessor.

But we are missing the independent suspension system

which was a standart tech on the lower

engine models

Let's move on to the family matters. Spanish competitors

on the Volkswagen Group: SEAT. SEAT's C-Segment representative Leon

was a rush when its debuted like 308.

It was a favorite model for a time.

With its standart LED front lights,

Leon is getting older and older.

But, if you look closer the

Scala's design you see some similiar

touches like Leon

Welcome to the sibling wars.

With its liftback design, height and

large cargo hold,

Octavia stands tall in the C-Segment.

You have plenty of room at the back but we

still don't like the design of it. Even with the nip/tuck operations.

Let's talk about the segment leader.

Actually Golf cannot compete with its size on the segment.

However, Golf has some serious trim options which some

of the rivals even don't have them in the options list.

Scala will use some premium tech so it has a advantage right?

Unfortunatly, no. Because 2019 model Golf

will be debut in the following months.

We don't expect great changes in the new Golf

but the price points will be the tiebreaker in this

rivalary.

So that's our list.

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