The Škoda Favorit, a hatchback from the 1980s, has been revived as a concept electric car. The original model, designed by Bertone, was produced from 1987 to 1994 and was a staple on the roads of the Eastern Bloc. To bring the Favorit into the modern era, Škoda tapped designers Ljudmil Slavov and David Stingl to create a refreshed design that retains the history of the vehicle while incorporating modern elements.
The concept car is a crossover between an SUV and a hatchback, with a higher body structure to accommodate the battery placement in the floor. The design is meant to be a modern interpretation of the original, rather than a retro remake. Slavov notes that he found it challenging to simplify the already minimalistic shapes of the original design, so instead, he evolved and expanded them to create a modern look.
One of the standout features of the concept car is its animated headlights, which can project different patterns customized by the owner. The headlights are framed by partially translucent covers that can be folded, giving the vehicle a “smiling” face. The design also includes a shared handle for the doors, which split in the middle to open in different directions, and simpler wheels with an embedded look.
The Škoda Favorit electric car is part of the “Icons Get a Makeover” series, which aims to refresh classic Škoda vehicles while retaining their history. The design team has also conceived a racing concept vehicle inspired by the Favorit’s rally heritage, with prominent bumpers made of soft-touch material.
The revived Škoda Favorit is a concept car for now, but it showcases the potential for the brand to bring back classic models in a modern and innovative way. The design team’s attention to detail and commitment to retaining the spirit of the original vehicle while incorporating modern elements has resulted in a unique and eye-catching design. The Škoda Favorit electric car is a testament to the brand’s ability to blend history and innovation, and it will be exciting to see if this concept car becomes a reality in the future.