2002-2010 Brandt Scoppio (NSB) - Trims (pre-facelift, 'Phase 1'): -L* -Entry** -Entry+ -LX -Tutto -Sportif -Presitigio -Sculleria (facelift, 'Phase 2'): -Trust -Tutto -Prestigio -Sculleria -Sculleria Sulnero (special editions): -music&me by Colega -Attra1 -Attra2 Options & accessories: -5 doors (+£500 - applicable models shown in project) -No decals (N/C - Ph1 Sculleria) -Black headlights (N/C - Ph1 Sculleria) -Mid-level spoiler (£350 - Ph1 Sculleria) -Extra decals (£100 - Ph1 Sculleria) -CFC-free air conditioning (£200 - Trust) -Smoking kit (£50) -Brandt SOS System (£75) -Half painted front bumper, painted rear bumper (£199 - Entry+) -Titanium-effect centre stack trim (N/C - Sportif) -Tinted front headlights with projector main beam (£175 - Ph2 Prestigio) -6-disc CD player (N/C - Ph2 Tutto, Ph2 Prestigio) -Orange brake calipers (N/C - Sculleria Sulnero) -Tinted rear windows (£145 - Ph1 Prestigio) -'Zaffiro' alloy wheels (£170 - Ph1 Tutto) -Ph1 Sculleria rear spoiler (N/C - Ph2 Sculleria, Sculleria Sulnero) Body types: -3dr hatchback -5dr hatchback Engines: (petrol) -1.0 75PS I3 -1.2 75PS I4 -1.4 90PS I4 -1.4 100PS I4 -1.6 110PS I4 -1.8 150PS I4 (Sculleria) (diesel) -1.5 70PS I4 -1.7 90PS I4 Transmissions: -5 speed manual -4 speed automatic -5 speed automated manual (BrandtSelect, 1.6 petrol) Drivetrains: -Front engine, FWD Dates sold: October 2002 - 2005 (Ph1) April 2005 - 2010 (Ph2) Prices used (2023): £750 to £3,995 (to £12,500 for Ph1 Sculleria) - *(September till October) **(October till December)
Song featured: Playin' 4 The City - Atmosfear's Vibe Thank you to @JACsteuretOleibobbe for the Sculleria - Click on the car, use your arrow keys or tap the spacebar to look around Brandt's stylish small car from the entirety of the 2000's. - 2002 saw the launch of the all-new Brandt Scoppio. With a whole new platform and chassis, new engines and new materials, the new iteration of Brandt’s B-segment car was going to help evolve the brand into something more reliable, better built and less rusty! The new chassis was galvanised unlike the first generation model and its predecessors, and body panels were made of ‘SMART’ materials; ideal materials were chosen based on the typical bumps and scrapes you'd expect on the streets of many European cities. For example, front wings were made of a type of scratch-resistant plastic, the bonnet was lightweight to help fuel economy and would also bend in a crash to minimise injury to pedestrians, and the front bumper was made of a plastic which wasn't as brittle as before, now standing up to rocks which may hit it. The interior materials were refined too, the dashboard was now ‘soft-touch’, the door cards were partially covered in fabric on most models, and seats were stronger - more likely to hold up against constant getting in and out. During the 2002 launch announcement, Brandt was sure to mention the higher levels of standard equipment, which also included more safety features such as a driver’s airbag on all models and side impact protection beams - something the previous model lacked, causing a disappointing EuroNCAP rating of 1 star. The new model was capable of a more respectable 3, 4 if equipped with a passenger's airbag. This meant nothing until car journalists published reviews, but there was nothing to be concerned about. Right from the announcement, they liked how it looked, and Brandt was aware of how to make a car which drove well - and it drove about as well as the previous model, if not a little softer for a more comfort-optimised ride. Of course this could be optimised to suit different drivers, with a couple of official springs and shocks which could be chosen from the accessory brochure. Alternatively, you could buy the Sculleria. With a 150hp engine, hard, sporty suspension, strong brakes and excellent steering - the 2003 Sculleria not only destroyed its predecessor in performance, it made a mockery of it when it came to driving. They sold quite well for what they were, likely due to the tuned-style parts pre-installed, such as a large rear spoiler and stickers (other options were available, too - you can see these inside the project). However, many people complained due to the fact it lacked many comfort features such as air-conditioning and even partially comfortable seats - something rectified for the 2005 facelift. This did lead to some sources arguing that the phase 2 Sculleria was less of a driver's car, more deserving of the Sportif trim level name - not helped by the fact there was not in fact a phase 2 Sportif. Also in 2005, the crossover 'Attra' variant also launched, with raised suspension and plastic cladding. It looked more rugged than its standard counterpart however it was still a standard FWD car underneath. Although many people were starting to come around to the idea of an SUV, it had too few credentials to count as one - it was only on sale for two years and not many were sold. Second generation Scoppio's were on sale until 2010, when they were looking severely outdated. They still drove well though - a popular choice for many B-segment buyers right until the new model arrived. Therefore, residual values for late models remain relatively high, especially because there were many elderly buyers who maintained their examples well. That being said, early models are still cheap and somewhat popular - they're a good, enjoyable car for many different needs! - This project started in March - and now here it is to share, the second generation Scoppio! With a whole new platform and set of features - I'm really pleased to finally share this. I don't have much to say about it to be honest, let the project speak for itself! Thanks for looking.
