Škoda Reimagines a Cult Classic for the Modern Era
Milton Keynes, 01 September 2025 – Škoda has taken one of its most memorable models and reinterpreted it for a new generation. The Felicia Fun, the playful pick-up that defined the late 1990s for the Czech marque, returns in a contemporary design study crafted by French stylist Julien Petitseigneur. Merging the carefree spirit of the original with Škoda’s Modern Solid design language, this concept is both a tribute and a bold reinvention.
While Škoda is renowned for producing reliable, practical vehicles, the Felicia Fun was always different. Built between 1997 and 2000, the pick-up brought a dash of irreverent charm to the line-up, with its sliding rear partition, pop-up seats, and unmistakable bright yellow paintwork. Its unique approach made it a cult favourite, with just over 4,200 ever produced. Today, it is one of the brand’s rarest offerings, and the inspiration for this reimagining is clear.
A Modern Solid Makeover
Petitseigneur’s redesign channels Škoda’s contemporary Modern Solid philosophy, first seen in the Vision 7S concept and now integral to the Elroq and Enyaq models. Clean surfaces, bold proportions, and precise detailing define the concept’s silhouette, while subtle retro cues preserve the original’s playful character.
The front end is instantly recognisable yet unmistakably modern. The Tech-Deck Face grille is flanked by slim, T-shaped LED headlights, giving the pick-up a confident, grounded stance. Aerodynamic wheels and wide wheel arches add presence, offset by chunky black bumpers and sills that contrast vividly with the concept’s classic yellow bodywork.
At the rear, the full-width spoiler nods to the original Felicia Fun, but the signature tailgate trim has been reinterpreted as a neon pink light bar. Pink accents extend to wheel highlights and tinted glass, reinforcing the concept’s vibrant, beachside aesthetic.
“The original car was pure fun – it didn’t take itself too seriously, and it stood out in a way that few other Škodas ever have,” Petitseigneur explained. “Reimagining it was a joy. I even considered buying an original while working on the sketches.”
Inside, Nostalgia Meets Modernity
The interior continues the retro-meets-modern theme. A full-width dashboard screen presents graphics inspired by classic video games, designed to mimic the bulky CRT monitors of the late 1990s while incorporating contemporary display technology. Though the sliding rear partition and extra open-air seats from the original Felicia Fun are absent in this concept, the proportions allow for their potential inclusion in a production-ready model.
“The Felicia Fun’s design was simple but distinctive,” Petitseigneur added. “Updating it to Modern Solid was less about reinventing the wheel and more about adjusting proportions and detailing, while keeping its original spirit intact.”
A Legacy of Fun
The original Felicia Fun transformed Škoda’s practical pick-up into a lifestyle vehicle. Its bright yellow paint, bold trim colours, distinctive rear spoiler, and quirky green frog motif on the B-pillar made it a symbol of freedom, playfulness, and outdoor adventure. With just 4,216 units produced, and only 80 remaining licensed in the UK, it remains a collector’s gem.
This new design study demonstrates that even decades later, the Felicia Fun’s charm remains undimmed – now updated for a modern audience while retaining the joyous irreverence that made it iconic.
