Why did Skoda stop making the Roomster?
“In the last year we sold 16,600 units and we looked at the projection of what could be positive and the capacities we have to develop, produce and sell a car.” “Then we decided to focus on the segments which will drive our future. So we decided to skip the Roomster.”
When was the last Skoda Roomster made?
2015
The Škoda Roomster (Type 5J) is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Škoda Auto from 2006 to 2015 over a single generation with a single intermediate facelift.
What is the Skoda Roomster based on?
Skoda Fabia
The Skoda Roomster was based on the Skoda Fabia, so it’s actually better to drive than you might imagine. There’s plenty of grip in the corners and the steering is accurate, but a tall body means there’s also quite a lot of body lean.
Do they still make Skoda Roomster?
So why didn’t the Roomster sell better? The answers aren’t obvious, but a more efficient, adventurous engine range certainly helped its cause when the range was refettled in 2010, this model selling in this guise through to the end of 2015 when Skoda stopped offering it.
Does the Skoda Roomster have a timing belt or chain?
Skoda Roomster 1.2 (12v) 47 and 51 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years. Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI 63 and 77 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
Do Skoda Roomsters have sliding doors?
But the Roomster really scores with its practicality. You can only gain access to the rear through a passenger side sliding door. Once in, there’s a vast amount of leg-room – even more than in a Mercedes S-Class – while the rear bench sits on runners, so it can be slid forward 8cm to increase the boot space.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Skoda Roomster?
every five years
Timing Belt Kit Skoda ROOMSTER
In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your ROOMSTER every five years or every 74.500 miles.
Does Skoda Roomster have a cam belt?
Also, make sure the Roomster youre viewing has been maintained properly, and that the cambelt change has been carried out every four years/60,000 miles (except on the 1.2-litre engine, which doesn’t use a belt).
How many seats does a Skoda Roomster have?
five-seat
Intelligently designed, ŠKODA’s Roomster offered an unusually different take on compact, yet versatile five-seat family motoring.