35 Skoda vocational school apprentices needed to work for 2,000 hours.
The Skoda Mountiaq was teased as a regular production vehicle, but it is a unique project that was developed by students at the vocational school in Mladaboleslav. It is the sixth concept car by the automaker, and was built by apprentices over eight months. It replaces the Karoq-based Sunroq convertible oddity.
The conversion of the large SUV to a truck with an illuminated bed and hidden storage compartment beneath took more than 2000 hours. The students removed the rear doors to make space for the bed and created a shorter roof with an LED lightbar that is mounted above the windshield.
They are shorter than the regular Kodiaq, and thicker to match the muscular appearance of truck. The unique Mountiaq is finished in Sunset Orange and comes on 17-inch wheels with chunky off-road tires. To add extra effect, the Mountiaq has an air intake snorkel and a front-mounted winch that is surrounded by a bullbar.
Skoda’s apprentices spent time modifying the interior cabin. The front seats’ backrests have body-matching orange embroidery that shows a special logo showing the vehicle in front a mountain silhouette. The Mountiaq is a collection of handy goodies that adhere to the company’s motto “Simply Clever”. It includes a built-in fridge and a subwoofer with amplifier. You can even 3D-print wheel ornaments and 2 walkie-talkies.
The Skoda truck is significantly longer than the Kodiaq standard Kodiaq at 4999mm (196.8in) long, 2005mm (79in) wide, 1710mm (67.3in) high and 1710mm (67.3in) tall. The truck weighs in at 2,450 kg (5,401 pounds), and it has a 29 cm (11.4 inch) ground clearance. This is more than the Kodiaq Scout’s 10 cm (4 inches) to give you greater off-road capabilities. The familiar 2.0-liter TSI engine produces 190 horsepower.
The Mountiaq is a cool car, but it will be a concept vehicle that Skoda’s vocational students can use to transform it into something truly unique.
We were inspired by this concept and wondered if Skoda doesn’t already sell a VW Amarok-based pickup truck at a lower price.