Our Škoda Live Smarter philosophy

Each Škoda model features a range of sophisticated gadgets designed to make your life easier every day. But the well-known Simply Clever tagline that is now synonymous with the brand means much more than that. Explore the world of Simply Clever.

Introducing our solutions

Simple

No complicated procedures, a few seconds is all it takes to use smarter solutions to the fullest.

Ingenious

Age-old everyday worries evaporate instantly with Live Smarter. Enjoy smarter solutions that, simply, work.

Peerless

Live Smarter features are unique to Škoda models. In fact, we have patented our anchor-shaped bag hooks.

Accessible

Many solutions are incorporated into our models as standard, so all Škoda owners get to benefit from them.

Designed for everyday adventure

Škoda’s engineers design Simply Clever solutions for various situations we have to deal with in life. So whether you’re doing a spot of regular shopping or going on a big family adventure into the countryside, you'll always be prepared.

Found it!

When you’re looking for something tiny in a fully loaded boot, this exclamation is tantamount to a “eureka!” moment. On the other hand, in a boot teeming with Live Smarter features, you’ll soon get used to it: split up your cargo neatly into boot nets, hang bags on hooks, store sundries under the adjustable false boot floor, and fix bags in place on the floor with cargo fasteners.

Your own buddy movie

Become the star of your own buddy movie when you go solo and leave the rest of your family at home. Your sidekick will be your Škoda: thanks to virtual pedal, it will open your boot when your hands are full or help you to open a bottle one-handed while you’re driving. Just put the bottle in the easy open cup holder.

Bear with me

Any trip, regardless of length, can sometimes be too long – especially for kids. Knowing this, our engineers have prepared solutions to make your journey more pleasant. Recharging tablets via USB connectors and a holder to make watching a device more comfortable. Your passengers are never going to want to leave the car.

Born to protect

Many pitfalls lurk in the urban jungle, ready to make life difficult for you. We’re thinking here of narrow parking spaces or a lapse of attention at the petrol station. But not when you’re in a Škoda, which can be equipped with plastic-trim door-edge protection and misfuel protection to make sure you don’t fill up with the wrong fuel.

Exterior

The elegant, timeless design of a Škoda conceals more than you imagine at first glance. The crisp edges and balanced proportions cloak clever details full of amazing features.

Integrated funnel in the lid of the windscreen washer tank

A cleverly designed rubber lid for the washer fluid tank is hidden under the bonnet. It opens into a practical funnel so you can easily top up the fluid without making a mess.

Door-edge protection

The automatically deploying plastic door-edge protectors are spring-loaded, so when the door is opened, the protector flips out to prevent minor scratches on your car and the vehicle next to you.

Ice scraper in the fuel filler flap with a tyre tread depth gauge

The ice scraper located in the fuel filler flap is perfect when the first frost descends. Tyre tread depth gauges, with lines spaced 2 mm apart, are incorporated in both lower corners of the scraper. This makes it easy to check the condition of a tyre.

Misfuel protection

This special feature for diesel engines now saves you the hassle of having to get your engine repaired after filling up with the wrong fuel. It could happen to the best of us – well, not any more.

Electric tailgate with Tip-To-Close function

With the optional electric tailgate, the boot can be opened and closed at the push of a button. With the integrated Tip-To-Close function, it can also be closed by lightly pulling on the opened tailgate, thus making it easier to use the large boot.

Virtual Pedal

No spare hands to open the boot? Simply move your foot close to the sensor and it will automatically pop open. This touchless opening feature works using a sensor on the lower part of the rear bumper.

Front seats

The all-round roominess typical for the front seats of a Škoda is complemented by sophisticated accessories that enhance the comfort, practicality and safety.

Folding backrest of the front passenger seat

If you need to carry longer items, you can fold down the backrest of the front passenger seat. Depending on the model and interior length, you can transport very long objects that would not normally fit into a car.

Ticket holder on the A-pillar on the driver's side

The smallest things are always the easiest to lose. Car park tickets for example. Luckily, ŠKODA has a straightforward solution. A Simply Clever ticket holder that clips neatly to the side of the windscreen within easy reach of the driver.

Foldable hook

At ŠKODA we know that not all bags are destined for storage out of reach on the back seat or in the boot. That’s why the handle of the CITIGOᵉ iV’s glove compartment on the front passenger side also doubles up as a bag holder.

Sport seats with Thermo-Flux technology

Special seat covers with Thermo-Flux technology are particularly breathable and have double the level of air and moisture permeability of conventional seat covers. This results in extra comfort for passengers, especially in the summer.

Jumbo Box

The Jumbo Box is a practical storage compartment located in the adjustable armrest between the front seats, and is easily accessible by the driver and the front passenger. Depending on the model it is equipped with cooling, a tablet holder or a card holder.

Driver's storage box and glove box

In addition to the usual glovebox, which in ŠKODAs offers plenty of room, pen holder and other features, ŠKODAs also provide additional storage space around the driver. For example, you can keep smaller items in the driver’s storage box next to the steering wheel.

Glove compartment with space for a one-litre bottle

One of many ingenious bottle holders is conveniently located in the glove compartment. Available exclusively for the FABIA.

Bottle holders in the front doors

We understand that the road seems much longer if everyone is feeling dry and thirsty. That’s why there’s a special space in the front door panel to store a full 1.5 litre bottle of water. It will sit there safely without getting squashed, ready for when you need it.

Umbrella (or hand brush) compartment in the front doors and under the seat

ŠKODAs incorporate a compartment into either the front doors or under the front-passenger seat that is designed for the storage of umbrellas. The compartments are water-resistant so that damp umbrellas can be stored here without leaking any moisture into the vehicle. Compartment in front doors can also be equipped with a hand brush, in case you want to give the car a sweep.

Multimedia holder

Always wondered how to keep your smartphone, coins or keys from sliding around on a journey? Then this Simply Clever feature is here for you – no matter how fast you take a corner, the holder will keep your important little things within reach and sight.

Storage nets on the inside edges of the front seats

Storage pockets on the sides of the front seat backrests are designed for all kinds of stuff passengers need to have within reach in the vehicle, such as mobile phones and charging cables.

Front passenger's seat electrically controlled from the rear compartment

If the SUPERB is used to transport VIPs, the passenger on the right rear seat is sure to appreciate the opportunity to make more room by moving the seat in front. Using the control unit located on the inner side of the front passenger seat backrest, the whole seat can be moved forwards and backwards and the inclination of the backrest can be changed.

Glasses compartment

A glasses compartment above the rear-view mirror can be used to store your sunglasses or reading glasses. They are protected from damage in their own dedicated pocket and you have the peace of mind that they will always at your fingertips.

Electric child safety lock

Using the mechanical rear-door child lock requires foresight when you’re sometimes in the car with children, other times with adults. You can activate and deactivate the rear-door locks electronically from the driver’s seat whenever you need to.

Waste bin in the door trim

Apple cores, sweet wrappings and paper tissues – where do you put them all? ŠKODA offers a Simply Clever solution - a little rubbish bin. It clips onto the storage well of the passenger door and is easy to slide out whenever you wish to empty the bag.

Easy open cup holder

The bottle holder in the centre console is designed to hold the bottom of a standard 0.5-litre PET bottle securely in place so that you can open or close it with one hand while driving.

Rear seats

Passengers in the second and third rows will appreciate almost the same number of Simply Clever gadgets as in the front seats. They contribute to a comfortable ride and the easy transportation of cargo, while making travel more enjoyable for the kids.

B-pillar hooks

Where to put that jacket, coat or sweatshirt so that it doesn’t keep slipping from one of the back seats to the other with that distracting rustling? The solution is B-pillar hooks high enough to keep your coat in place without creasing it.

Mobile phone pockets

The pockets on the rear side of the front-seat backrests are great for storage. But they are a little too big for a small smartphone. The all-new OCTAVIA resolves this with an additional little pocket that is perfect for rear passengers’ phones.

Retractable sun blinds for the rear and side windows

If you’re looking for protection from the sun’s rays or peace and quiet for your work, retractable sun blinds – completely hidden away when not in use – can be simply pulled up to protect the interior. A smart mechanism ensures that this rear sun blind can remain pulled up even when the boot lid is opened.

Removable ski bag

The ski sack is a useful accessory for your winter sporting adventures. It is a practical case protecting your skis from being scratched. Fastened with a seat belt, the bag stays in place even during sudden changes in the car’s movement.

Tablet holder

A simple way of ensuring that younger passengers in particular are kept entertained. One of the major pluses of this tablet holder is that it is attached easily and securely to the guide rods on the front head restraints or to the rear armrest in selected models.

Adjustable 2nd row of seats

The second row of seats in the ŠKODA KODIAQ can be adapted to suit your entire family: move the seats longitudinally by 180 mm and tilt the backrests so everyone can find the ideal position.

VarioFlex rear seats

Our mission is to make your everyday life as easy as possible – with the ŠKODA KAROQ’s VarioFlex system for moving, folding or removing the rear seats, you can perfectly adapt the interior to your actual spatial requirements and even transform your KAROQ into a van.

Button-operated folding of rear backrest from the boot

An unexpectedly big load? No problem with the button-operated folding of the rear backrests from the boot. A single move is all it takes to have the ŠKODA’s full transport capacity immediately at your disposal.

Folding tray tables on the front seatbacks

The longer the journey, the more you will appreciate clever solutions such as the folding tray table. For you, the perfect place for food, a cup of coffee or a book. For your children, a racing track, a space station or a zoo.

Sleep package

Fit your ŠKODA with a Sleep Package, featuring head restraints with adjustable sides, so that passengers on the rear outboard seats can relax during long journeys. The package includes a snug blanket.

Fold-down rear armrest

The rear folding armrest not only makes travelling comfortable, but also incorporates a holder for bottles, where backseat passengers can conveniently put their drinks, and can be used as a table.

Bottle holders in the rear doors

As well as the large space to store a water bottle in the front doors, there’s further capacity in the rear doors, too, perfectly designed to hold the bottle securely while not in use.

Bottle holder and mobile phone holders for the 3rd seat row

A bottle holder with an integrated mobile phone holder for the passenger in the left seat of the 3rd row plus a separate mobile phone compartment for the other 3rd row passenger are available in the KODIAQ.

Boot

Škoda's always have something extra special. This is most obvious in the luggage compartment, where you will find a generous amount of space, and there are all sorts of gadgets for you to make the most of it.

Double-sided boot liner

On one side, there’s a practical and easily washable surface, on the other, elegant textile carpeting. The boot liner can simply be turned over to provide a surface suited to the load.

Bag hooks in the boot

Sturdy hooks in the boot are designed to hang items or baggage which would otherwise be unstable or would not fit on the boot floor. You will appreciate them, for example, when you go shopping or need to transport your sports gear around.

Multifunction storage pocket

Where would you place your coat, jacket or umbrella in the boot? The multifunction storage pocket underneath the boot covering offers space for things like these to keep them clean and tidy.

Vertical positioning of the parcel shelf behind rear seats

In situations where you plan to use the full height of the boot, you can simply insert the parcel shelf behind the rear seats. It will then occupy a minimum of luggage space and will be immediately available once the tall items have been unloaded.

Roll-up cover

The VarioFlex rear seats available in the ŠKODA KAROQ are equipped exclusively with a roll-up cover attachable to the tailgate. This feature makes all work with the luggage much easier.

Boot nets

Thanks to the cleverly designed network of meshing, hooks and shelves in the boot, there is no need to compromise between agility and practicality. Boot nets with securing hooks prevent smaller items from moving around.

SigmaQuick boot nets

The SigmaQuick boot nets are better and more convenient to use as the nets are particularly easy to open. Available exclusively for the all-new OCTAVIA.

Flexible storage compartment in the boot

A flexible compartment in the boot will keep anything in place, even a ball – no matter how round or fidgety it is. More often than not, you will find yourself using this flexible compartment for your shopping or for the fruits of your gardening.

Foldable towing device with electric release

The foldable towing device with electric release is extremely practical. The towbar with integrated socket is unlatched using a button in the boot and does not detract from the car’s design when it is not required.

Retractable luggage compartment cover controlled with a single touch

The retractable luggage compartment cover is manually operated. At the gentle push of the cover, it will automatically retract and free up the boot for loading.

Automatic retractable load cover

The automatically retractable load cover perfectly covers anything you are carrying in the luggage compartment. Its main advantage comes into play when you want to put something in or take something out of the boot. After the tailgate is opened, the load cover automatically moves back one notch.

Net on the underside of the parcel shelf

The net on the underside of the parcel shelf is an ideal accessory of the car’s luggage compartment that provides additional room for storing lightweight objects. The net is suitable for small objects such as an umbrella and clothing.

Cargo fasteners in the boot

Items can be secured in the boot using cargo fasteners. Just slide your boxes and shopping bags, for example, between the fasteners and they will no longer slide around. The cargo fasteners can be folded away and stored in the boot.

Boot barrier net

Our dividing net allows you to make most of the luggage compartment capacity. It allows you to load the luggage compartment up to the roof without risk of the load falling into the passenger compartment when braking or in corners.

Horizontal middle positioning of the parcel shelf

What do you do when you have something delicate to store? Sometimes it’s important to have a dedicated area to protect what’s really special. The parcel shelf adjusts position so that you can stow your precious cargo in the optimal way.

Adjustable false boot floor

Not every load was created equal. The adjustable false boot floor allows easy handling of heavier loads by moving the floor to the loading edge. To top it off, it also creates a hidden storage space for your valuables when you are away from your car.

Flexible organiser

An optional flexible organiser can be purchased for the adjustable false boot floor to secure luggage and prevent it from sliding around during a journey.

New challenges await

As we are well aware that the needs of drivers and passengers are evolving in the modern, digital world, the Simply Clever solutions that are being developed increasingly integrate connectivity technologies. Take a look at features found in some new Škoda models.

SmartLink+

SmartLink+ provides you with a connection (wireless connection is available on select models) between your smartphone and the in-built infotainment via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink™.

Digital Voice Enhancement

Enjoy clearly audible communication between front-seat and rear-seat car occupants in the second and third row, even at high speeds. The system uses microphones to convey sound in real time – digitally treated and free of ambient noise.

Front USB ports

Use the front USB ports as a central charging hub for fast charging and the data connection of smartphones and other devices with your ŠKODA.

Personalisation

The personalisation mode lets different drivers call up their “own” individual settings immediately after activating the car. The car distinguishes the various users by the key they use to unlock it, and adjusts the settings accordingly based on the corresponding profile that has been saved.

Innovations with a long-standing tradition

Škoda Auto is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Throughout its history, it has come up with many pioneering solutions and models. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane.

Simply Clever since 1895

Although the Simply Clever tagline was not articulated out loud until 2003, it is a philosophy that has been wrapped up with the Škoda brand ever since its inception.

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Simply Clever is in our DNA

Simply Clever does not just encompass smart, practical “gadgets”. It is an entire Škoda philosophy and shapes our approach to you. Learn more about Škoda here.

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