Škoda Roomster

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. It has a five-door, five passenger, front-engine, front-wheel drive, high-roof design and has been described as a hatchback,[3] an estate car, or a multi-purpose vehicle.[4] Styled by Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda, the Roomster premiered at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show) as the first car marketed after Volkswagen Group's takeover of Skoda, sharing the A4 (PQ34) platform and components with the second generation Škoda Fabia.[5]

Škoda Roomster (5J)
Overview
ManufacturerŠkoda Auto
Also calledSkoda Praktik (panel van)
Production2006–2015
AssemblyCzech Republic: Kvasiny (2006–2011, 2013–2015); Vrchlabí (2011–2013)
Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar)[1]
Russia: Kaluga[2]
DesignerThomas Ingenlath
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (Roomster)[3][4]
Panel van (Praktik)
Body style5-door MPV
5-door panel van
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A04 (PQ24) platform (front)
Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) (rear)
RelatedŠkoda Fabia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L I3 HTP (petrol)
1.2 L I4 TSI (petrol)
1.4 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.6 L I4 16V (petrol)
1.2 L I3 TDI CR (diesel)
1.4 L I3 TDI PD (diesel)
1.6 L I4 TDI CR (diesel)
1.9 L I4 TDI PD (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed tiptronic
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,617 mm (103.0 in)
Length4,205 mm (165.6 in)
Width1,684 mm (66.3 in)
Height1,607 mm (63.3 in)
Chronology
PredecessorŠkoda 1203
SEAT Inca (indirect)
SuccessorŠkoda Yeti

Assembled at the Škoda factory in Kvasiny, Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, sales began in June 2006. A five-door, two-seater panel van variant launched in March 2007 as the Škoda Praktik.

In October 2015, development of the second generation Roomster begun, spy shots of the new Roomster were taken that month revealing that instead of designing a completely new model, the second generation Roomster was to be a rebadged Volkswagen Caddy.[6] In December 2015, development of the second generation Roomster was scrapped so that they could focus on the upcoming Kodiaq mid-size crossover and another reason why development was cancelled is due to cost reasons, leaked images of the second generation Roomster without any camouflage were also spotted with an estimated 100 prototypes built before cancellation.[7]


Overview
Škoda Roomster (pre-facelift)

The Roomster is based on the concept car of the same name, announced in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept was slightly shorter – 4,055 mm (159.6 in) against 4,205 mm (165.6 in) – than the production model with a longer wheelbase – 2,710 mm (106.7 in) against 2,617 mm (103.0 in), and featured a single rear sliding door on the passenger side, which was replaced by two conventionally-hinged swinging rear doors.

The Roomster's cargo arrangement is marketed as VarioFlex, with 40–20–40 split rear seats that can move longitudinally or transversely (by removing the middle seat), recline up to 7°, fold forward[8] — or be removed to form a flat load surface. The load surface can raised or lowered 250 mm (9.8 in).

Interior

At launch, the Škoda Roomster used four-stroke engines from the Volkswagen Group. Petrol engines included the multi valve inline three cylinder 1.2-litre, with power initially DIN rated at 47 kilowatts (64 PS; 63 bhp), but with launch of the second generation Fabia rated at 51 kilowatts (69 PS; 68 bhp), followed by the 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder EA111 engines, with power of 63 kilowatts (86 PS; 84 bhp) and 77 kilowatts (105 PS; 103 bhp) respectively. The 1.6-litre was also available with a tiptronic six-speed automatic transmission.

Diesel engine propulsion came from the inline three-cylinder 1.4 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI), with two power levels, base at 51 kilowatts (69 PS; 68 bhp) and "sport" at 59 kilowatts (80 PS; 79 bhp). The top option was a four-cylinder 1.9 TDI, with 77 kilowatts (105 PS; 103 bhp).

Skoda Roomster Scout (pre-facelift)

The Roomster could combine standard body colours (both solid and metallic) with a white, black, or silver roof. An offroad-styled Scout trim level was introduced late 2006.[9] A single piece panoramic sunroof is optional.

Euro NCAP test results
Skoda Roomster (2006)[10]
Test Score Rating
Adult occupant: 34
Child occupant: 40
Pedestrian: 14

Facelift

A facelifted Roomster premiered at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with a revised front fascia and fog lights. Inside, the facelift featured a revised steering wheel. Headlights elements were revised with their housing.

1.2-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engines came as a replacement of the previous 1.4- and 1.6-litre MPI engines, providing significant improvements to fuel consumption and corresponding reductions in CO2 emissions.

The Aisin automatic transmission previously used was also replaced with the seven speed dual-clutch Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) (optional on 77 kilowatts (105 PS; 103 bhp) 1.2 TSi models), providing a reduction of over 30% in CO2 emissions for the 77 kilowatts (105 PS; 103 bhp) automatic derivative (compared to the previous 1.6-litre). Diesel engines were updated to the common rail system and four valve technology.

The manufacturer's combined consumption for the Roomster GreenLine with brand new 55 kW, 1.2-litre, three cylinder diesel engine is 4.2 L/100 km, which is 109 g CO2 per km.

The design of the Roomster Scout also evolved (front bumpers, front fog lights).

  • Škoda Roomster SE TDI (UK – facelift)
    Škoda Roomster SE TDI (UK – facelift)
  • Škoda Roomster SE TDI (UK – facelift)
    Škoda Roomster SE TDI (UK – facelift)
  • Škoda Roomster Scout (facelift)

Skoda marketed from 2007 a five-door, two-seater panel van version of the Roomster called the Škoda Praktik (Typ 5J8). Its cargo space is 1,605 millimetres (63.2 in) long, 1,016 millimetres (40.0 in) wide (minimum), and 900 millimetres (35.4 in) in height – giving a cargo load space of 1,900 litres (67.1 cu ft), and a payload from 550 to 640 kilograms (1,213 to 1,411 lb). It also includes a moveable internal load bulkhead, 'hidden' underfloor storage, anti-slip load bay floor covering with six lashing points, and full length roof rails.

The model was targeted at Central and Eastern Europe.[11] The Praktik was facelifted in 2010, just as the Roomster.

  • Škoda Praktik (pre-facelift)
  • Škoda Praktik (pre-facelift)
  • Škoda Praktik (facelift)

Engines

Overview of engines available for the Roomster (Typ 5J), incl. Praktik and facelifted model.

Petrol engines

Engine designationProductionEngine code (family)Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationMotive power at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox (type), driveTop speed0–100 km/h [s] (0–62 mph)Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]CO2 [g/km]
1.2 HTP 47 kW2006(EA111)1198 ccm, I3, 6V, OHC, MPI, naturally aspirated47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) at 5400 rpm112 Nm. (83 lb•ft) at 30005-speed manual (MQ200), FWD155 km/h (96 mph)16.96.8 / 41.5 / 34.6163
1.2 MPI 51 kW2006–2015(EA111)1198 ccm, I3, 12V, DOHC, MPI, naturally aspirated51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) at 5400 rpm112 Nm. (83 lb•ft) at 30005-speed manual (MQ200), FWD159 km/h (99 mph)15.94.7 / 60.1 / 50.0124
1.2 TSI 63 kW2010–2015CBZA (EA111)1197 ccm, I4, 8V, OHC, TSI, turbocharged63 kW(86 PS; 85 hp) at 4800 rpm160 Nm. (118 lb•ft) at 1500–3500 rpm5-speed manual (MQ200), FWD172 km/h (107 mph)12.65.7 / 49.6 / 41.3134
1.2 TSI 77 kW2010–2015CBZB (EA111)1197 ccm, I4, 8V, OHC, TSI, turbocharged77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5000 rpm175 Nm. (129 lb•ft) at 1500–41005-speed manual (MQ200), FWD184 km/h (114 mph)10.95.7 / 49.6 / 41.3134
1.2 TSI 77 kW2010–2015CBZB (EA111)1197 ccm, I4, 8V, OHC, TSI, turbocharged77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5000 rpm175 Nm. (129 lb•ft) at 1500–41007-speed automatic (DQ200), FWD184 km/h (114 mph)11.05.7 / 49.6 / 41.3134
1.4 MPI 63 kW2006–2015(EA111)1390 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC, MPI, naturally aspirated63 kW (86 PS; 85 hp) at 5000 rpm132 Nm. (97 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm5-speed manual (MQ200), FWD172 km/h (107 mph)12.66.4 / 44.1 / 36.7149
1.6 MPI 77 kW2006–2015(EA111)1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC, MPI, naturally aspirated77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5600 rpm153 Nm. (113 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm5-speed manual (MQ200), FWD183 km/h (114 mph)11.36.9 / 40.9 / 34.1v165
1.6 MPI 77 kW2006–2015(EA111)1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC, MPI, naturally aspirated77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5600 rpm153 Nm. (113 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm6-speed automatic (AQ250) FWD180 km/h (112 mph)12.57.5 / 37.7 / 31.4180


Diesel engines

Engine designationProductionEngine code (family)Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationMotive power at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox (type), driveTop speed0–100 km/h [s] (0–62 mph)Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]CO2 [g/km]
1.2 TDI CR 55 kW2010–2015(EA189)1199 ccm, I3, 12V, DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 4200 rpm180 Nm. (133 lb•ft) at 2000 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD162 km/h (101 mph)15.54.5 / 62.8 / 52.3119
1.2 TDI CR GL 55 kW2010–2015(EA189)1199 ccm, I3, 12V, DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 4200 rpm180 Nm. (133 lb•ft) at 2000 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD165 km/h (103 mph)15.44.2 / 67.3 / 56.0109
1.4 TDI PD 51 kW2006–2010(EA188)1422 ccm, I3, 6V, SOHC, Pumpe-Düse, turbocharged51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) at 4000 rpm155 Nm. (114 lb•ft) at 1600–2800 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD163 km/h (101 mph)14.84.8 / 58.9 / 49.0127
1.4 TDI PD DPF 59 kW2006–2010(EA188)1422 ccm, I3, 6V, SOHC, Pumpe-Düse, turbocharged59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) at 4000 rpm195 Nm. (144 lb•ft) at 2200 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD172 km/h (107 mph)13.34.8 / 58.9 / 49.0127
1.6 TDI CR 66 kW2010–2015CAYB (EA189)1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 4200 rpm230 Nm. (170 lb•ft) at 1500–2500 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD171 km/h (106 mph)13.34.7 / 60.1 / 50.0124
1.6 TDI CR 77 kW2010–2015CAYC (EA189)1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4000 rpm250 Nm. (184 lb•ft) at 1500–2500 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD181 km/h (112 mph)11.54.7 / 60.1 / 50.0124
1.9 TDI PD DPF2006–2010(EA188)1896 ccm, I4, 8V SOHC, Pumpe-Düse, turbocharged77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4000 rpm240 Nm. (177 lb•ft) at 1900 rpm5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD182 km/h (113 mph)10.85.0 / 56.5 / 47.0130

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