Škoda revives the spirit of the 1997 Felicia Fun with a bold design study blending retro charm and Modern Solid styling.
Škoda has reached back into its past to reimagine one of its quirkiest creations, unveiling a modern take on the cult-favorite Felicia Fun. The new concept, penned by French designer Julien Petitseigneur, updates the 1990s pick-up with the brand’s Modern Solid design philosophy while celebrating the playful personality that made the original a standout.
Produced between 1997 and 2000, the Felicia Fun was one of Škoda’s most unusual offerings. Known for its bright yellow paint, sliding rear partition, and pop-up rear seats, the compact pick-up earned a devoted following despite limited production numbers — just over 4,200 units were built. Today, it remains one of Škoda’s rarest models, cherished for its unconventional mix of utility and fun.
Petitseigneur’s reboot retains that spirit while embracing Škoda’s latest styling direction, also seen on the Vision 7S and the new Elroq SUV. The study features clean surfacing, sharp proportions, and signature elements like the Tech-Deck Face grille and T-shaped LED headlights. Its wide stance and aerodynamic wheels contrast with rugged black bumpers, cladding, and wheel arch extensions, while the body remains unmistakably finished in bright yellow.
Playful neon pink accents run through the design, appearing in the tinted glass, wheel highlights, and full-width light bar across the tailgate — a reimagined nod to the original’s trim strip. A rear spoiler further emphasizes the sporty attitude.
Inside, the concept doubles down on nostalgia. The dashboard features full-width digital screens styled to mimic chunky CRT monitors, with retro gaming-inspired graphics displayed across the interface. While Petitseigneur left out the original’s sliding rear bulkhead and auxiliary seating, he noted the proportions could allow for their return if developed for production.
“The Felicia Fun was unusual, but its design was simple enough to adapt,” Petitseigneur said. “It didn’t take itself too seriously — and that’s what made it special.”
With its balance of whimsy and modern polish, Škoda’s reimagined Felicia Fun suggests that even in an era of electrification and SUVs, there’s still room for cars built simply to make people smile.
