1997 Skoda Felicia

The name Felicia was not used for the first time, resurrecting a nameplate originally used by Škoda in the 1960s for a range two-seater sports cars. They were very popular, with many still in operation today.

The Felicia's line-up included the old 1.3L OHV Škoda units, now with Bosch Mono Motronic single-point fuel injection (up until 1997), and Siemens multi-point fuel injection with two power outputs of 54 hp (40kW) and 68 hp (50kW). There was also two engines sourced from VW: a 75hp (55kW) 1.6L petrol engine with Magneti Marelli multi-point fuel injection and a 64 hp (47kW) 1.9 diesel. A five-speed gearbox was finally standard on all models. The 1.6L model served as a homologation basis for the Škoda Felicia Kit-Car used in the World Rally Championship's F2 class.

The Felicia came in a variety of bodyworks, both for personal and professional use. The base model was a 5-door hatchback, and was accompanied by an estate — replacing the Favorit-based Forman - now redubbed as the Felicia Combi. There was also a pick-up version and a panel van called a Cube Van. The pick-up version was also imported to some countries re-branded as the VW Caddy pick-up. The pick-up model also had a lifestyle edition named the Felicia Fun, conceived mostly for the Western European market. It was available as a fake double cab model, with two reclinable rear seats and a fabric cover.