SKODA is targeting business and company car drivers with a new trim level being introduced on its Scala hatchback range.

The SE Technology model has a price from £18,625 for fleet drivers and can be had with five different petrol engine options and gearbox combinations.

The 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder unit is available with outputs of 95ps and 110ps, with the higher-powered engine offered with the option of a seven-speed DSG transmission

The Scala SE Technology features 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome window surrounds and rear LED lights with dynamic indicators while inside, all SE Technology models include silver haptic decorative inserts along with an infotainment upgrade in the form Skoda's Amundsen satellite navigation system with a 9.2-inch glass colour touchscreen.

The system comes with web radio and traffic sign recognition, while the Skoda Care Connect and Infotainment online system is included for one year.

Other features are front and rear parking sensors which see the SE Technology Scala costing a premium of £400 over the standard SE model.

The Scala joins the Karoq, Octavia and Superb in Skoda's line up of SE Technology models designed to mee the needs of fleet and business users.