Skoda’s range in Ireland has just been enhanced with the addition of GreenLine technology, delivering reduced CO2 emissions while maintaining driving performance. All GreenLine models produce less than 120g/km of CO2, and therefore fall into VRT/tax band A, with annual road tax of just €104.
The GreenLine range employs start/stop technology, which turns the engine off automatically when the vehicle is stationary, thus saving fuel during urban driving. Working in tandem with this is brake energy recuperation, which ensures kinetic energy that would have been wasted during braking is now used to recharge the battery. Further efficiencies are achieved thanks to elements such as tyres with lower rolling resistance, modified engine control units and aerodynamic modifications to the body and chassis.
The Skoda’s Yeti GreenLine is the first and only Band A SUV in Ireland and is powered by a 1.6-litre, 105bhp TDI engine, offering combined consumption of 4.6l/100km and CO2 emissions of 119g/km. It accelerates from 0–100km/h in 12.1 seconds and tops out at 176km/h.
Skoda’s top-of-the-range executive offerings, the Superb GreenLine and the Superb Combi (estate) GreenLine, are also in Band A, with CO2 emissions of 114g/km. Both versions have combined consumption of 4.4l/100km.
The best-selling Octavia doesn’t get left behind, either, with GreenLine hatchback and Combi models available. These are powered by the same 1.6-litre TDI engine.
The Fabia supermini, Fabia Combi compact estate and the multi-purpose Roomster complete the GreenLine range and are all powered by a new, 3-cylinder, 1.2-litre, 75bhp TDI engine.
Skoda’s GreenLine vehicles are now available for order in showrooms around the country for delivery in early 2011, with prices beginning at €17,950 for the Fabia. The Yeti is available from €23,165, while the Superb has a retail price of €24,915. The Octavia and Roomster GreenLine retail at €22,600 and €19,800 respectively (all prices exclude delivery and related charges).