The entry-level option is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI unit producing 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW) and paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

Higher trim levels are fitted with front-seat side torso airbags, and front and rear head-protecting curtains.

[9] In the frontal offset impact against a deformable aluminium honeycomb at 64 km/h, dummy readings indicated low or limited risk of serious injury to all critical body regions, the passenger compartment remained stable and Škoda demonstrated that the car's dual retractor-lap pretensioning system would protect the knees of occupants of different sizes or seating positions from impact with hard points in the fascia.

However, moderate rearward intrusion of the brake pedal into the footwell resulted in protection of the driver's feet being rated marginal.

Dummy readings of deflection of the driver's ribs and forces in his pubic symphysis indicated a limited risk of serious thoracic and abdominal injury.