Skoda in Israel. What awaits us in 2023?
The price list for Skoda cars in Israel has been updated. In 2023, there will be a significant increase in the price of electric and plug-in hybrid models, by more than 20,000 shekels. This is an expected situation due to the tax increase on plug-in hybrid models from 40% to 50% and the reduction of the maximum benefit limit from 40,000 to 30,000 shekels. For all-electric models, the purchase tax has increased from 10% to 20%, and the benefit limit has been reduced from 75,000 to 60,000 shekels. But at the same time, prices for some gasoline models will be reduced. Let’s see what’s in store for us in 2023.
Skoda Octavia
The Israeli market offers the 4th generation Skoda Octavia liftbacks and estates. There are both gasoline and diesel versions, as well as plug-in hybrids. In addition, there is a sports version, the Skoda Octavia RS. In 2023, the plug-in Skoda Octavia iV will be 21,910 shekels more expensive. In particular, there is a slight increase in the price of 1.0-liter gasoline versions, by 2,710 – 3,110 shekels. At the same time, 1.5-liter gasoline modifications will drop slightly in price: from 590 to 1,190 shekels. The RS sporty version will cost 2,590 shekels less in 2023.
Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is one of the most beloved cars in Israel, the leader in the secondary market among large family models. Israel offers a large and impressive liftback in the 3rd generation restyled in 2019. There are gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions. The plug-in hybrid will become significantly more expensive in 2023: prices have increased from 21,700 to 23,600 shekels (now the prices start at 264,200 shekels). On the other hand, the 2.0 Turbo 280 hp L&K 4×4 2.0 gasoline version will drop in price by as much as 13,000 shekels to 276,500 shekels. The 2.0 Turbo 190 HP Ambition has dropped in price by 4,510 shekels.
Skoda Enyaq iV
The mid-size electric SUV, combining the most advanced technologies and the latest developments, is offered in Israel in the first generation with one electric motor on the rear axle producing 204 hp. The battery with a capacity of 82 kWh allows you to drive about 534 km without recharging. There are several trim levels, and all of them have risen in price by 24,910 shekels in 2023. Now the cost of the entry-level version starts from 214,900 shekels (Loft version). In 2022, the manufacturer released two new powerful versions, not yet available in Israel: the Skoda Enyaq iV RS and Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV RS. Today these are the most powerful (300 hp), the most long-range (the driving range within the WLTP cycle exceeds 500 km) and the most expensive Skoda.
Skoda Fabia
The popular Skoda Fabia hatchback changed generation in 2021, and a new, 4th generation is already being brought to Israel, the generation of the model. The Israeli market offers two versions with a 1.0-liter engine with 110 hp and a 1.5-liter engine with 150 hp. Both models are front-wheel drive, featuring a 7-speed robotic gearbox. All versions with a 1.5-liter engine have risen in price, on average, by 2,710 – 3,410 shekels.
Skoda Kamiq
The Israeli market offers the first generation Skoda Kamiq. In 2023, modifications with a 1.0-liter engine with a capacity of 115 hp have fallen by 1,200 – 2,800 shekels. Now the entry-level version will cost 133,300 shekels. The versions with a 1.5-liter engine producing 150 hp have risen in price by 4,000 – 5,500 shekels. All models are complemented by a 7-speed robotic gearbox and front-wheel drive.
Skoda Kodiaq
The Skoda Kodiaq is one of the leaders in the midsize SUV segment. The model can be front or all-wheel drive. The richly equipped vehicle comes with turbo gasoline or diesel engines. The Israeli market offers the first generation version restyled in 2021. In 2023, the 2.0 Turbo 4X4 L&K gasoline all-wheel drive model has fallen in price by 11,400 shekels, whereas the 2.0 Turbo 4X4 Sportline has become 4,700 shekels cheaper. But the entry-level version with a 1.5-liter turbo engine and front-wheel drive in the Business configuration has risen in price by 6,200 shekels, up to 194,700.
Skoda Karoq
The compact SUV, the owner of ‘The most beautiful compact SUV’ title, was updated at the end of 2021: it received a modernized appearance, improved aerodynamics, and standard LED headlights. The Israeli market offers the first generation version restyled in 2022 in a single modification with 1.5-liter engine with 150 hp, 7-speed robotic gearbox and front-wheel drive. There are two configurations, both of which have fallen in price by 1,300 – 2,090 shekels in 2023.
Skoda Scala
The Skoda Scala 5-door hatchback debuted in 2018 in Tel Aviv and immediately impressed motorists and experts. Tel Aviv has been chosen by chance, because it is one of the largest transport hubs in the world, where innovative technologies and start-ups are rapidly developing. In Israel, the first generation Skoda Scala is offered in several gasoline versions (with a 1.0-liter engine with 110 or 115 hp, as well as with a 1.5-liter engine with 150 hp) and a 1.6-liter diesel engine with 115 hp. All the versions are front-wheel drive and are complemented by a 7-speed robotic gearbox. In 2023, we will see a slight increase in prices by 2,000-4,000 shekels. The cost of the entry-level version will be the same 124,990 shekels.
