- Skoda designer revives the rare Felicia Fun pickup as a striking concept.
- It blends ’90s beach vibes with Skoda’s new Modern Solid language.
- Only 4,216 Felicia Fun units were built, making it a rare Skoda collectible.
Skoda might be focused on shaping the future of the Octavia, but that hasn’t stopped its designers from indulging in a few creative side quests. One of those is a fresh, modern take on a quirky classic. Julien Petitseigneur, an interior designer at the Czech brand, reimagined the Felicia Fun pickup from the 1990s, and the result feels too good to stay locked away in a digital drawer.
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The French designer started the project by experimenting with AI tools. He then developed the details by hand, infusing the concept with Skoda’s Modern Solid styling language. Despite utilizing the power of modern technology, Petitseigneur worked on the modern Felicia Fun for about two weeks, dedicating roughly three hours each evening after work.
Modern Proportions with Retro Energy
The finished concept is a sporty two-door model with a small rear bed. Unlike the original that looked like a butchered up supermini, the concept has a wider stance, large alloy wheels, a long hood, and an aerodynamic roofline that gives it a more athletic silhouette.
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The front end is inspired by the 2022 Vision 7S concept, featuring slim LED headlights, a covered grille, and a skid plate. The profile has boxy wheel arches with a generous amount of plastic cladding contrasting with the yellow bodywork. The pink accents and the matching full-width taillights send a ’90s beach atmosphere vibe.
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A Cabin with Character
The two-seater cabin features a full-width digital cockpit with a frame that is reminiscent of old CRT monitors. Unfortunately, the concept doesn’t have the electric sliding partition of the original Felicia Fun that converted it into a four-seater by taking up space from the rear bed under a removable canvas roof.
Skoda hasn’t provided any technical details for the concept, but judging by the design, it appears to have been envisioned as an electric vehicle. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to imagine it built on the VW Group’s MEB platform, potentially sharing components with the upcoming Epiq small crossover.
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The original Felicia Fun was a rare machine. Produced between 1997 and 2000, just 4,216 units rolled off the line. All came in yellow, with trim options including yellow, green, or orange bumpers, fenders, side skirts, and spoilers.
As for a production version of this modern tribute? Don’t hold your breath. Still, Skoda’s CEO has hinted that if the core lineup performs well, the company could make space for a more niche, adventurous model down the line.
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