- Designer Ljudmil Slavov has unveiled his vision for a modern day Skoda Favorit.
- The hatch was made between 1987 and 1994, before being replaced by the Felicia.
- The concept is a crossover with a Modern Solid design that pays tribute to the original.
Earlier this month, Skoda unveiled a modern day version of the 1899 Laurin & Klement Slavia B motorcycle. Now, the brand has shifted focus to another piece of its heritage, the Favorit, its final independently developed model before the Volkswagen Group took over in 1991.
Developed with limited resources and created under communist control, the Favorit could have easily been another cheap, ugly, and forgettable car. However, when it debuted in the summer of 1987, the car was a hit and helped push Skoda “toward its modern-day identity.”
More: This Wild Electric Cafe Racer Reboots An 1899 Skoda Motorcycle
The five-door hatchback was reportedly launched with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine producing a mere 62 hp (46 kW / 63 PS). Despite its modest output, the Favorit would be exported to a number of countries and the company said it showed their engineers could “create an attractive and high-quality car that earned attention worldwide.”
Fast forward to today and Skoda designer Ljudmil Slavov has created a modern take on the Favorit. Developed over the course of approximately 120 hours, the concept honors the original Bertone design while also featuring a Modern Solid aesthetic.
That wasn’t the only change as Slavov decided to “update the original idea for today” by turning it into a pseudo electric crossover. In effect, it’s a bit like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
Interestingly, the designer decided not to incorporate Skoda’s Tech-Deck Face. This feels like the right call as the original had a relatively plain front end. It’s loosely replicated on the concept as there are slender LED headlights that are accompanied by partially translucent covers. The latter are intended to recall the large headlights used on the classic model.
Other notable features include “shared” door handles and concave wheels. They’re joined by a floating roof, a stylish C-pillar, and illuminated “SKODA” badging out back.
Slavov also envisioned a racing concept, which has unique bumpers and chunky cladding. We can also see a prominent diffuser, a larger rear spoiler, and a quick release hood.
