Škoda has revisited one of its most distinctive and playful models with a contemporary reinterpretation of the Felicia Fun pick-up, a design study created by French stylist Julien Petitseigneur.
Originally built between 1997 and 2000 at Škoda’s Kvasiny plant, the Felicia Fun was a bold departure from the brand’s reputation for practicality, turning a straightforward utility pick-up into a colourful leisure vehicle. With its striking yellow paintwork, colour-coded trims, and adventurous character, it quickly became a cult classic. The Felicia featured a sliding rear partition that opened the load bed to reveal two additional open-air seats, making it both versatile and uniquely fun.
There were only 4,216 examples of the Felicia produced, cementing its status as one of Škoda’s rarest and most sought-after models, with only around 80 still licensed on UK roads today.
Petitseigneur’s reinterpretation pays tribute to this cult favourite while embedding it firmly in Škoda’s new Modern Solid design philosophy. First showcased with the Vision 7S concept and now a defining feature of models such as the Elroq and Enyaq, this design language prioritises clean surfaces, strong proportions, and bold detailing. On the Felicia Fun concept, these elements appear in the form of a wide stance, aerodynamic wheels, and the signature Tech-Deck Face grille flanked by slim T-shaped LED headlights. Chunky black bumpers, sills, and wheel arch cladding add a rugged SUV feel, contrasting with the unmistakable yellow bodywork. Playful touches, including neon pink glass tints, wheel highlights, and a pink light bar replacing the original tailgate strip, inject the same sense of carefree individuality that defined the 1990s model.
Inside, the concept continues its retro-inspired theme. A full-width dashboard screen displays graphics designed in the style of classic video games, evoking the chunky CRT monitors familiar from the era of the original. Although Petitseigneur chose not to replicate the sliding bulkhead and pop-up seats, he notes that the concept’s proportions could accommodate them if it were ever developed into a production vehicle. His approach focused less on reinventing the car entirely and more on refining its proportions and details to align with Škoda’s modern vision while preserving the simplicity and spirit of fun.
Speaking about his inspiration, Petitseigneur explained that the original car stood out because it "didn’t take itself too seriously" and was "pure fun," which made it an obvious choice to revisit. His design succeeds in balancing nostalgia with innovation, capturing the essence of the late-90s icon while presenting it through the lens of contemporary automotive design.
The result is a modern tribute that celebrates Škoda’s heritage while showcasing how its past and future can be seamlessly connected.
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