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Škoda 140 4x4 SUV (1990) – The Forgotten Czech Off-Roader   In 1990, just before the Volkswagen Group takeover, Škoda was experimenting with bold new directions. One of its most interesting projects was the Škoda 140 4x4, a compact SUV prototype that hinted at the brand’s future in off-road vehicles. Based on a ruggedized platform and powered by a modest four-cylinder engine, the Škoda 140 4x4 was designed as an affordable Eastern European alternative to the Lada Niva and Suzuki Vitara. Though it never entered series production, the project showed that Škoda was already thinking about the SUV market decades before models like the Yeti or Kodiaq would make it a reality. Overview Make: Škoda Model: 140 4x4 SUV (prototype) Year: 1990 Body Style: 3-door SUV / off-roader Drivetrain: Front-engine, four-wheel drive Positioning: Affordable compact SUV concept Production Units: Prototype only (never mass-produced) Engine & Performance The 140 4x4 borrowed Škoda’s familiar small-displacement engines, tuned for off-road durability rather than speed. Engine: 1.4L inline-4, naturally aspirated (Škoda OHV engine family) Power Output: ~62 hp Torque: ~100 Nm Top Speed: ~120 km/h (75 mph) Transmission: 5-speed manual with selectable 4WD Weight: ~1,050–1,100 kg Performance was modest, but the car emphasized simplicity, reliability, and traction over outright speed. Chassis & Handling The Škoda 140 4x4 was built to tackle rough terrain, inspired by utilitarian off-roaders of the era. Chassis: Ladder-frame inspired reinforced monocoque Suspension: Front – Independent, coil-sprung Rear – Live axle with leaf springs or coils (depending on prototype stage) Drivetrain: Selectable four-wheel drive with low-range gearing Brakes: Front discs, rear drums Steering: Hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion Wheels/Tires: 15" steel wheels with off-road tires Its simple, tough underpinnings made it capable off-road, though less refined on-road than passenger Škodas. Styling & Design The styling of the Škoda 140 4x4 was boxy and utilitarian, clearly aimed at durability and practicality. Angular, compact 3-door body reminiscent of the Lada Niva Plastic bumpers and protective side cladding High ground clearance and short overhangs Rear hatchback door for cargo access Roof rack option for utility It was a no-nonsense design, closer to a farm vehicle than a city SUV. Interior Features As a prototype, the interior was functional and basic. Simple cloth-trimmed seats for 4 passengers Straightforward dashboard borrowed from existing Škoda 120/130 models Minimal instrumentation with speedometer, fuel, and temperature gauges Folding rear bench for extra cargo space Spartan trim—designed for utility, not luxury It was meant to be affordable and rugged, not stylish. Legacy & Cult Status Prototype Only – The 140 4x4 never entered production, due to Škoda’s transition into Volkswagen ownership. Ahead of Its Time – Predicted Škoda’s eventual move into SUVs decades later. Lost Opportunity – Could have rivaled the Lada Niva and Suzuki Vitara in Eastern Europe. Collectors’ Rarity – Survives only as a concept/prototype, making it a fascinating piece of Škoda history. SUV Lineage – Set the groundwork for Škoda’s future SUVs like the Yeti (2009) and Kodiaq (2016). Why It Matters The 1990 Škoda 140 4x4 SUV matters because it was an early glimpse of Škoda’s untapped potential in the SUV market. While Volkswagen would later steer Škoda into modern, refined crossovers, this boxy little off-roader showed that the Czech brand already understood the appeal of practical, affordable 4x4s. Though it remained only a prototype, the 140 4x4 is remembered as a lost chapter in Škoda’s evolution—a rugged, no-frills SUV that never had the chance to prove itself against rivals.

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