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Škoda Fabia
Škoda
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 1999–present
Class Supermini (B)
Body Style 5-door hatchback
Length 4,107 mm (161.7 in)
Width Width - type here
Height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 5-speed manual

6-speed manual 7-speed DSG

Engine Petrol:

1.0 L EA211 MPI EVO 65 / 80 I3

1.0 L EA211 TSI EVO 90 / 110 I3

1.5 L EA211 Evo TSI 150 (DADA) I4
Power
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Designer

The Škoda Fabia is a supermini car produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It is the successor of the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia was available in hatchback, estate (named Fabia Combi) and saloon (named Fabia Sedan) body styles at launch, and since 2007, the second generation is offered in hatchback and estate versions. The third generation Fabia was launched in 2015, and the fourth in 2021.

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Recent Changes[]

  • Celebrating their title win at the International Rally Championship (IRC) by its Fabia S2000, Škoda has produced a limited-run version of its Fabia RS called the Fabia RS Edition S2000. Performance-wise, the Edition S2000 remains unchanged from the standard RS, however, the car will be painted in the racing outfit's Rally Green livery complete with a white roof, white alloy wheels and stickers from the rally-spec S2000 model.[1]
Scout leaks ahead of 2009 Geneva Motor Show debut
  • For 2007, Skoda has unveiled the Fabia Estate.
  • At the eco-flavored 2007 IAA, Skoda unveiled its own eco-friendly model, dubbed the "Skoda Fabia GreenLine" and the "Fabia Combi GreenLine". Both models are motivated by a 79Hp 1.4 TDI turbo-diesel that emit a CO2 footprint of no more than 110 g/km.[2]
  • UK fans of Skoda will now be able to get their hands on an uprated version of the Fabia. Dubbed Fabia Sport, it will compete with the likes of the Ford Fiesta Zetec S and Vauxhall’s Corsa Sxi. visual mods include a front spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, boot spoiler, a chrome exhaust pipe and rear diffuser. Available powerplants include two petrol units, starting at £10,660 and £11,735 respectively for the 1.2 12V (70bhp) and 1.6 16V (105bhp) also two diesel engines: £12,115 for the 1.4 TDI (80bhp) and £12,795 for the larger 1.9TDI (105bhp). Sales start at the end of January 2008. [3][4]

Styles and Major Options[]

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Pricing[]

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Engine and Transmission[]

The petrol version of Skoda Fabia is packed with 1.2L, 1198 cc MPI engine type. The 12 V DOHC engine is packed with five speed manual transmission gearbox which offers a very smooth and fuel effective drive. This petrol engine of Skoda Fabia delivers an impressive power of 70bhp at 5400 rpm and a maximum torque of 108Nm at 3000 rpm. This higher level of power and torque results excellent acceleration that enables Fabia to cross the barrier of 100kmph in just 17.7 seconds and to touch the top speed mark of 149.5 kmph. The petrol powered Skoda Fabia offers a mileage of 13.2 on the city roads and 16.8 kmpl on the highways.

The diesel variant of Skoda Fabia is equipped with 1.4L turbocharged diesel engine packed with high pressure direct injection system in combination with 5 Speed Manual Transmission gearbox which is very efficient and performs without any vibration and makes driving a pleasure. The in line type diesel engine of Skoda Fabia produce a maximum power of 70bhp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 155Nm at 1600-2800 rpm. This diesel variant of Fabia crosses 100kmph mark in a span of 14.35 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 143.6 kmph. This TDI diesel engine delivers a mileage of 15.1kmpl on the city roads and 19kmpl on the highways.


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Safety[]

CARSCOOP 35


July 2007 EuroNcap Testing[]

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Fabia vRS

Fabia Greenline

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Fourth generation (2021)[]

The fourth generation Škoda Fabia went on sale towards the end of 2021. The new Fabia sports an updated design more consistent of other models in the Škoda range.[31] The fourth generation will also be based upon the MQB-A0 platform, Volkswagen Group's shared vehicle platform currently used to produce other Škoda vehicles; the Scala and the Kamiq. Due to this change, the dimensions of the new hatchback have again changed when compared to its predecessor. With a wheelbase which is 94 mm (3.7 in) longer compared to the Mk 3, an increase in length of 115 mm (4.5 in), an increase in width of 50 mm (2.0 in) but a decrease in height of 7 mm (0.3 in), extended interior room will be available.

The car has received aerodynamic adjustments which have achieved a reduction in drag coefficient from 0.32 to 0.28, which Škoda claim makes it "the best in the small car segment".

Detailed information about the model's engine range has been revealed. All engines will be from the Volkswagen Group's Evo engine range, with power outputs ranging from 65PS up to 150PS.

Mid-2021, Skoda cancelled its project to renew the Fabia Combi due to Euro 7 standards.

Third generation (Type NJ; 2014)[]

The third generation Fabia was introduced at the Mondial de l'Automobile in October 2014, with sales starting in the following month. Production was launched prior to the end of August 2014 in Mladá Boleslav, with manufacturing of the estate version first occurring in December 2014. Due to the low sales of RS models from the previous model generation, a hot hatch variant is not planned for production.

The Mk3 Fabia - like the facelifted Mk5 Volkswagen Polo starting 2014 - underwent a major technical revision, being based on the PQ26 platform: a mixture of the PQ25 platform (Volkswagen Polo MK5 pre-facelift, 2009–2014) and the MQB platform, which is currently used by seven Volkswagen Group models. The chassis has been modified to "revert to the Fabia’s original, first-generation design" by becoming 90 mm wider and 30 mm lower, resulting in more interior and boot space. Despite being 8 mm shorter, the Mk3 Fabia still offers more passenger room due to its extended wheelbase. Simultaneously, its weight has been reduced by 65 kg (143 lb). A similar approach was applied to the styling, according to Škoda designer Marko Jevtic: "It [the Mk3 model] has the qualities of the first Fabia, [...] We wanted its simplicity; we did not want to overload the design."

The Mk3 Fabia won the "Overall winner" and "Best small car" categories of the 2015 What Car? Car of the Year awards.

Facelift[]

The Mk3 Fabia and Fabia Combi were facelifted for the 2019 model year. The trim levels for the Fabia have been reorganised, with the S model continuing as the entry level trim level, with the Monte Carlo now being the range topping model, with the SE, the Colour Edition, and the SE L bridging the gap in between respectively. Revisions included a redesigned front-end, with a new wider grille and redesigned headlights, with the option of Full LED headlights now available. The rear of the car was also given a slight update with new bumper-mounted reflectors, and the option for Full LED rear lights, which are now included as standard on the range-topping Monte Carlo trim level. On the Interior of the car, the trim inserts and central transmission tunnel housing can now be customised with coloured trim. Also included on the interior of the vehicle, the Swing radio system on lower trim levels now includes a larger 6.5 inch display offered on the S model, with the SE model having the Swing Plus system included, with the 7 inch Amundsen system being offered on the SE and above.

In terms of engines, the Diesel engines have been removed from the line-up, which means the model range consists of petrol engines only. The 1.0 MPI is offered on the lower spec S and SE models, with the more powerful 1.0 TSI being offered on the SE model and above.

Motorsport[]

Main article: Škoda Fabia R5 evo

The Škoda Fabia R5 is a Group R rally version of the car and it has been competing in the European Rally Championship since the 2015 edition, as well as in the World Rally Championship-2, also since the 2015 edition

Second generation (Type 5J; 2007)[]

The second generation Fabia (internal type code 5J) was officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007 and was sold from April 2007. It still uses the PQ24 platform. The car is however slightly larger than its predecessor and takes styling cues from the Roomster, Škoda's small MPV. The exterior of the two cars, Roomster and Fabia, were designed simultaneously to create synergies by Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda.

The estate variant was officially announced in August 2007 and was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007. Compared with the first generation the new Combi is 7 mm (0.3 in) longer, 46 mm (1.8 in) higher and the boot has grown by 54 litres (to 480 litres total). The engine portfolio is the same as the hatchback version, without the 1.2 44 kW one.

The initial petrol engine line-up was a mixture of newer engines from Audi and some carry-overs from the outgoing model. In comparison to the 1st-generation Fabia, both basic 1.2-litre 3-cylinders gained 4 kW each: new power peak was 44 kW (60 PS), and 51 kW (70 PS). There was only a single 1.4-litre 16v petrol on this model, producing 63 kW (86 PS). The range-topping petrol engine was the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder with variable valve timing producing 77 kW (105 hp). There was also an option to mate this engine with a 6-speed tiptronic transmission sourced from Aisin.

Engines[]

The petrol engine linup is a mixture of newer engines from the Volkswagen Group and some carry overs from the outgoing model. The base 1.2 remains the same while the higher powered version will have its power output upped to 70 bhp. There is only a single 1.4 litre petrol on this model, producing 85 bhp. The range topping petrol engine will be the 1.6 16v engine producing 105 bhp. There will be an option to link this engine to a 6 speed tiptronic transmission.

Diesel engines consist of the same 70 bhp and 80 bhp 1.4 TDI units from before. The range topping diesel will be a 1.9 TDI producing 105 bhp.

It is rumoured that eventually a 1.4 TSI running at 125 bhp will become the range topping petrol and that the next generation vRS will also receive the 1.4 TSI to the tune of 170 

Features[]

airbags.


The diesel range featured the same 51 kW (70 PS) and 59 kW (80 PS) 1.4-litre Pumpe-Düse 3-cylinders from the predecessor model. The top-of-the-range diesel was a 1.9-litre Pumpe-Düse 4-cylinder producing 77 kW (105 PS).

The second generation Fabia trim levels were Classic, Ambiente, Sport and Elegance. In the UK the trim levels were called 1, 2, Sport, 3, and GreenLine (later S, SE, Elegance, and GreenLine). In India, the trim levels were Active, Classic, Ambiente and Elegance. All models sold within the EU were equipped with ABS, front passenger, driver and side airbags. Curtain airbags and ESC were available as an option.

Though the sedan body, and the VRS version were discontinued (the latter until facelift in 2010), the 2nd-generation Fabia offered variety of new choices. The GreenLine model was the most environmentally-friendly Fabia, with 59 kW 1.4-litre diesel 3-cylinder consuming 4.1 L/100 km, which is 109 g of CO2 per km. At the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) 2007 Škoda presented near-production-state design study of the Fabia Scout: a rugged version of the Fabia Combi. However, it was until May 2009 when this car finally started to roll off the production line in Mladá Boleslav. The new-generation Fabia featured a specific design element: a roof in different colour than the rest of the body was available as an option.

Facelift[]

The facelifted Fabia and Fabia Combi (estate/wagon) were premiered at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The updated version can be easily distinguished from prior versions by the different shape of the front bumper and front fog lights. The facelift to the second-generation Fabia also brought Xenon headlights as standard on higher end models. Inside, new steering wheels were a noticeable difference. Though their shape remained the same, headlights with a projector module underwent technical changes: for full beam, a separate reflector is fitted on the inner side of the lamp, while the projector module (providing a dimmed beam) is on the outer side.

The engine line-up was updated along with a facelift, too. 1.2-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engines came as a replacement of the previous 1.4 and 1.6-litre MPI engines, providing significant improvements to fuel consumption and corresponding reductions in CO2 emissions. The Aisin automatic transmission previously used was also replaced with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox (optional on 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) 1.2 TSI models), providing a reduction of over 30% in CO2 emissions for the 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) automatic derivative (compared to the previous 1.6-litre). Diesel engines were updated to the common rail system and four-valve technology.

vRS[]

With the facelift a sports VRS version returned to the range, now available as both hatchback and estate. This model features the same 1.4-litre twin-charged petrol engine as the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 GTI, producing 132 kW (180 PS) and is mated with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission as standard. With top speed 226 km/h (Fabia Combi VRS), this is the fastest production Fabia ever. The VRS had its own version of the cake advertisement – ‚Mean Green‘, with a darker rock version of "My Favorite Things".

First Generation/Origins (1999–2006)[]

The range starts with the 1.2 6v Classic (which is cheaper than Volkwagen's smaller 3-door 1.0 Lupo) to the 1.9 PD TDi vRS.

Part of the Fabia's success is the fact that all of its mechanical parts are developed by or in conjunction with Volkswagen, but are offered in a package that is priced to undercut other models in the Volkswagen Group. The only trace of non-VW Škoda left in the Fabia is the 1.4 8v "MPI" Engine, which was a modificatioda's own 1.3 engine, and was used in pre-Volkswagen Škodas such as the Estelle and Favorit.

In 2005 the Fabia received a facelift, with changed front fog lights and grille, slightly different rear lights, new steering wheel and revised specification levels. Also the vRS had its final gearbox ratio changed. Most importantly the Sport model was added, with the 75hp 1.4 petrol being offered with a manual transmission. This engine was quickly dropped for the 1.2 HTP, which was not as powerful but is a much more free revving engine giving a more sporty feel, the sport also had its specification changed to include red seat belts and sunset privacy glass from the B pillar to the rear.

Again in 2006 the Fabia range shown at the Geneva Motor Show alongside the new Roomster leisure activity vehicle will have minor specification revisions. These include a center rear head rest, a central three-point seatbelt and an additional four bodywork colours. The 1.4 16v 75 bhp petrol engine is to be replaced with a more powerful 1.4 16v 79 bhp engine.

Engines[]

Petrol

  • 1.2 HTP 6v (54 bhp) AWY*/BMD
  • 1.2 HTP 12v (64B bhp) AZQ*/BME
  • 1.4 16v (75 bhp) AUA
  • 1.4 16v (100 bhp) BBY/BBZ
  • 2.0 8v (115 bhp) AZL

Diesel

  • 1.4 TDI (70 bhp)
  • 1.4 TDI (80 bhp)
  • 1.9 TDI (100 bhp) AXR
  • 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) ASZ
  • 1.9 TDI (130 bhp) BLT

Past Engines

  • 1.0 (50 bhp) AQV
  • 1.4 MPI (60 bhp) AZF (Euro 2)
  • 1.9 SDI (64 bhp) ASY
  • 1.4 MPI (68 bhp) AQW (Euro 4)
  • 1.4 TDI (75 bhp) AMF
  • 1.4 16v (100 bhp) AUB
  • 1.9 TDI (100 bhp) ATD

The term MPI (Multi-Point Injection) is used by Škoda to differentiate from 16v models and (in the case of the Octavia) FSI engines. The 75 bhp version of the 1.4 16v was only mated to Volkswagens four-speed automatic transmission with fuzzy logic operation until the addition of earlier sport models which mated it with a manual transmission. The 1.4 8v was dropped in 2003 as it will fail to meet future emissions requirements. Its performance is heavily hampered by its old OHV (Pushrod) design. The Fabia's overall performance and fuel consumption figures fall behind other city cars and small family cars as it is larger and heavier. However, the 1.2 HTP Engine was developed specifically for the Fabia and offers better performance and fuel economy, but later used in Volkswagens own Polo due to its high acclaim. HTP Stands for High Torque Performance.

Trim levels[]

Later in the Fabia's life the mid-range Comfort Model was dropped for the name Ambiente to fit in with the rest of the range. Other models include and included the Ambiente, Ambiente SE, Blackline, Silverline, Sport, Bohemia (Estate) and vRS. Various safety features and minor changes were made over time. Easy and Junior models are sold in Eastern European markets where budgets are lower. Some of these Fabias do not even have painted bumpers or gloveboxes. Also sold in such markets is the Fabia Praktik, which is a panel van version of the Fabia with the rear windows and seats removed. A lesser powered version of the 1.4 MPI with just 60 bhp is also sold in Eastern Europe.

Fabia vRS[]

Introduced in 2003, the Fabia vRS, while not the first diesel hot hatch, was the first exclusively diesel hot hatch, having no petrol equivalent. The engine is VW Group's 1.9 litre Pumpe-Düse Turbocharged-Diesel producing 96 kW (129 hp) and 229 ft·lbf (310 Nm) at 1900 rpm, with a six speed manual gearbox. It was named the "Diesel Car of the Year 2003" in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards.

Official figures state 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 9.5 seconds, but several motoring magazines and websites have timed this to faster (Autocar: 7.1 seconds,[1] Auto Express: 8.1 seconds,[2] and FastHatchbacks.com: 8.5 seconds[3]). The in gear acceleration times are 50-70 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than BMW's 330i which needs 6.0 seconds. 20-40 mph in 2.4 seconds is as quick as the Lotus Elise 111R. Despite this the Fabia vRS can achieve better than 5.4 l/100 km (45 MPG US).

The vRS was shown to be quicker than a similarly priced MINI Cooper around Top Gear's and Fifth Gear's test tracks.

In February 2007, Skoda announced they would be producing 1,000 Special Edition vRS models. These will feature Race Blue metallic paint, red brake callipers, and individually numbered black leather seats.

Worldwide[]

The Fabia is sold in other countries, including India where it is available in a lower spec that does not feature painted bumpers. The Fabia was expected to arrive in 2008 for the Australian market but with low sales of the Octavia and the Roomster, it's most likely postponed.

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See Also[]

Skoda Superb 10
ŠKODA

Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen | Audi | SEAT | Škoda | Bentley | Bugatti | Lamborghini | Ducati | Porsche

Current Models: Fabia · Octavia/Laura · Roomster · Superb · Yeti · Citigo

Historic Models: Favorit · Felicia · Fabia Sports Design Concept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Concept Cars: Roomster Concept · Fabia Scout Design Study · Yeti Concept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Racing Felicia WRC · Octavia WRC · Škoda Fabia WRC · 1100 OHC

Laurin & Klement · Škoda Motorsport

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Škoda car timeline, 1990-present (Volkswagen Group era) - [edit]
Type 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Supermini Favorit Felicia Fabia I Fabia II
Small family car Octavia I Octavia II
Leisure activity vehicle Roomster
Executive car Superb Superb New

References[]

  1. ↑ AutoCar (2004-10-12). "Czechaholic: Skoda Fabia vRS Long Test". http://www.fabia-vrs.com/autocar.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-02. 
  2. ↑ Auto Express (2005-07-00). "Skoda Fabia vRS Long Term Test". http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/longtermtests/57369/skoda_fabia_vrs.html. Retrieved 2007-03-04. 
  3. ↑ FastHatchbacks.com (2004-03-01). "Long Term Skoda Fabia vRS". http://www.fasthatchbacks.com/newsstory.php?reviewField=2239&type=9. Retrieved 2007-03-04. 

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