The new 4th era Skoda Fabia has formally been revealed for worldwide markets. Based on the MQB A0 platform, the brand new Fabia is now a lot bigger than its predecessors, packs in new tech and will get up to date engines.
- New Skoda Fabia will get solely petrol engine choices, no diesels throughout vary
- Based on MQB A0 platform, shared with the latest-gen Polo
- Gets options like full-LED headlamps, 18-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof
New Skoda Fabia: Design
The Skoda Fabia’s design language is consistent with the Skoda household design that we see on the likes of the Kushaq and even the up to date Kodiaq. The automobile seen right here in its prime spec kind, options full LED headlamps which can be angled aggressively and flank the big grille.
The entrance bumper too options giant vents and plastic trim that full the aggressive entrance finish, though it doesn’t look as sporty because it’s Seat counterpart, the Ibiza. Skoda additionally gives alloy wheels starting from 15-inch to 18-inch in diameter and options like a full panoramic roof.
At the rear, the Fabia will get a well-known design with LED back lights which can be much like the likes of Skoda’s bigger autos. The design has additionally made the Fabia much more aerodynamic, with a drag coefficient of 0.28 as in comparison with the earlier gen’s 0.32.
Skoda Fabia: Size
The new Skoda Fabia has now change into bigger than its predecessor. Based on the MQB A0 platform, the brand new Fabia is now 111mm longer than earlier than at 4108mm. Most of this added size will be discovered within the wheelbase that has now grown by 94mm to supply most area to rear passengers.
The hatchback can be 48mm wider, which will even contribute to the additional inside room. The Fabia additionally will get a bigger boot now at 380-litres with the seats up or 1,190-litres with the seats folded flat.
New Skoda Fabia: Interiors
As is typical with Skodas, the brand new Fabia’s interiors function a two-spoke steering wheel and comparatively cleanly designed interiors. The hatchback additionally will get a digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster on the top-spec variant for the primary time.
Other options embrace dual-zone local weather management, a heated steering wheel and windshield, LED ambient lighting and rear AC vents. The free-standing touchscreen infotainment system is obtainable in three completely different variations relying on the variant.
The smallest one of many lot is a 6.5-inch unit, whereas the bigger 8-inch and 9.2-inch touchscreens get options like wi-fi Apple CarPlay. The Fabia additionally comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot and will get 5 USB C charging slots, together with one within the inside rear-view mirror in case customers wish to mount a dashcam.
Skoda Fabia: Engines
The Skoda Fabia will probably be powered by a spread of petrol engines and won’t get any diesels on provide. The base mannequin automobiles will get the 1-litre MPI, naturally aspirated motor that makes both 65hp or 80hp.
This engine is mated solely to a 5-speed guide gearbox. There can be a 1-litre TSI engine, much like the one we get in India providing both 95hp or 110hp. While the decrease powered variant will get solely a 5-speeed guide, the higher-powered variant will get the choice of a 6-speed guide or a 7-speed DSG.
Both the 1-litre engines are 3-cylinder models. The range-topping engine nevertheless is the 1.5-litre TSI making 150hp and 250Nm of torque and is mated solely to a 7-speed DSG computerized gearbox. This range-topping model will get from 0-100kph in simply 7.9-seconds with a prime velocity of 225kph.
Skoda Fabia:Â India Plans?
While the Volkswagen Polo nonetheless continues in India in its oldest format, albeit with common updates over a decade, the Skoda Fabia was discontinued in India some time in the past.
This new current-gen Fabia relies on the MQB A0 platform and measures effectively over the 4-metre mark by way of size which might put it into increased tax brackets in India. Also, with Skoda concentrating on their SUV technique for India, we don’t count on to see the brand new Fabia making it to our shores.
The firm will introduce the Kushaq SUV within the coming months together with the facelifted Kodiaq within the Indian market. Also, there’s an all-new sedan within the works that may probably see a world debut later this yr.
