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Skoda Scala Axed in Australia: MY26 Stock Is the Last of the Czech Hatch
Skoda Australia has confirmed the Scala will not carry into MY27, so remaining MY26 stock is the last shot at a new Czech-built small hatch here. The 85TSI Select stays at $33,990 driveaway with an 85kW 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo, 5.4 L/100km and a 10.1-second 0 to 100km/h. The 110TSI Monte Carlo holds at $45,990 driveaway with a 110kW 1.5-litre turbo, 5.2 L/100km and an 8.2-second sprint. Both are seven-speed DSG and front-wheel drive. Just 59 Scalas were registered YTD 2026, with two units in June alone, down 88 per cent for the month and 22.4 per cent for the year. Rivals in the small hatch bracket ran much stronger: Toyota Corolla 7,314, Kia K4 4,467 (up 67.7 per cent) and Mazda 3 4,080. The smaller Skoda Fabia continues into MY27, as do the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia and Superb, with the Elroq and Enyaq EVs incoming. Five-star ANCAP from 2019 still applies to Australian cars sold from February 2021 (97/87/81/76 pillar scores). Skoda's seven-year warranty and capped-price servicing carry over on the run-out cars.
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink Priced for Australia: $92,400 Hybrid Flagship, In Dealers This Month
Hyundai Australia relaunches the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink on the second-generation body from $92,400 before on-roads for the eight-seater, or $93,400 with the captain-chair seven-seat layout. About $2,572 above the standard Calligraphy Hybrid at $89,828 and $15,900 above the base Elite at $76,500. Same 2.5L turbo hybrid AWD as the rest of the range: 245kW/460Nm combined, six-speed automatic, claimed 6.8 L/100km. Black theme adds gloss black 21-inch alloys, blacked-out grille, badges, window surrounds, roof rails, mirror caps and lower bumpers, with two paint choices only, Abyss Black and Creamy White. Cabin sticks with dual 12.3-inch displays, 14-speaker sound, Nappa leather with metallic black trim, satellite navigation, power front seats and V2L. Palisade sales are up 38.1 per cent for the first half of 2026 and this Black Ink is the visual halo. ANCAP not yet rated on the second-generation car. LCT slug is around $3,470 on the eight-seat because the hybrid does not qualify as fuel-efficient. Cross-shop the Kluger Grande Hybrid ($85,135), Sorento GT-Line Hybrid ($74,540) and Mazda CX-80 GT before signing.
2026 Geely EX2 Priced for Australia: $26,490 Small EV, Up to 345km Range and RWD
Geely Australia locks in its cheapest EV yet. Complete $26,490 before on-roads, Inspire $30,990, both rear-drive on LFP. Complete pairs a 60kW/150Nm rear motor with a 35.3kWh pack for 252km WLTP, Inspire steps to 85kW and 47.1kWh for 345km. DC peaks at 60kW and 80kW respectively; both take 6.6kW AC. 4,135mm long five-seat hatch on a 2,650mm wheelbase with 375L boot and a 70L frunk. Standard 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 8.8-inch digital cluster, AEB, ACC and blind-spot on both. Inspire adds alloys, six speakers, wireless charging, heated seats and wheel, 256-colour ambient, power tailgate, contrast roof, rain-sensing wipers and 360-degree transparent-view camera. Launch offer to 31 August: free 7kW home charger, free premium paint, 0.68 per cent comparison finance over 36 months. Seven-year unlimited-km vehicle warranty, eight-year unlimited-km battery warranty. ANCAP not yet rated. Dealers from late July 2026. Slots between the BYD Atto 1 and the GAC Aion UT on price.
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