Škoda Simply Clever

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 Simply Clever solutions to the fullest.

Ingenious

Age-old everyday worries evaporate instantly with Simply Clever. Enjoy clever solutions that, simply, work.

Peerless

Simply Clever 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.

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

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

The ice scraper located in the fuel filler flap or in the fifth door panelling 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 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.

Fold-down 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

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.

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.

Sport seats with ThermoFlux technology

Special seat covers with ThermoFlux technology are particularly breathable and allow 4.5 times more air to permeate than conventional 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 Škoda’s offers plenty of room, pen holder and other features, Škoda’s 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 1 l bottle

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

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

Škoda's incorporate a compartment into either the front doors or under the front-passenger seat to store an umbrella. They 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.

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 front seats

Storage pockets on the inside edges 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 seat controlled from the back

If the Superb is used to transport a VIP on the rear right seat, they can easily make more room by moving the front seat. A control unit located on the inner side of the front passenger seat backrest allows them to move the seat forwards and backwards and to change the inclination of the backrest.

Storage pocket in the front doors

A storage pocket in the front doors is equipped with a practical band to restrain larger items (e.g. a road atlas or newspaper). Available exclusively for the Karoq.

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.

High-vis vest holders

You know that part of an aircraft safety drill when they talk about the life vest under your seat? At Škoda we now provide you with a Simply Clever on-road equivalent. It is stowed safely in its own holder under the driver’s seat, or in all the doors, making it quick and easy to get to.

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. Selected models resolve this with an additional little pocket that is perfect for rear passengers’ phones.

Retractable sun blinds

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

Rear backrest foldable 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 and mobile phone holders

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.

Storage compartment on the tunnel console

Selected models offer a rear storage compartment on the tunnel console with elastic cupholder.

Boot

Škoda's always have that extra bit of car. This is most obvious in the luggage compartment, where you will find a generous amount of space. 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.

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.

Adjustable storage compartment in the boot

An adjustable 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 compartment for your shopping or for the fruits of your gardening.

One-touch retractable boot cover

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Octavia and Enyaq iV.

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.

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 all features found in Škoda models.

SmartLink

SmartLink provides you with a connection (wireless connection is optionally available) between your smartphone and the in-built infotainment via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Škoda Connect

The Škoda Connect online services deliver online navigation and information services, the option to control selected vehicle functions remotely with a smartphone and remote interaction with the Škoda service centre of your choice.

Phone Box with inductive charging

The Phone Box is a mobile phone storage compartment in the centre console that enables mobile calls even when the signal is weak. The Phone Box also allows charging your smartphone using the Qi wireless standard.

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.

USB-C in the rear-view mirror

If you use a dash cam to record the traffic in front of you, you will appreciate the optional additional USB-C connector by the rear-view mirror. This means you will have a power source right by the camera and you will avoid those long cables all over the place.

Rear USB ports and 230 V socket

Good news! No more fighting over charging ports. Škoda models have them in spades. Up to two USB ports and a 230 V socket have been installed for back seat passengers. This gives the concept “always online” a whole new dimension.

Innovations with a 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 Auto.

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