Škoda Fabia [Review] - Finally coming to India end 2007
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First impression of this car is somewhat mixed. The front, as seen on skoda’s MPV, the roomster, the nose of the car is a harmonious blend of smooth curves and sharps edges.The cockpit effect is similar to the swift, windows towards rear of the car and the rear windscreen that is considerably narrower. However, cover the top and its nothing like swift .Set in a bar of chrome, a V shaped bonnet as well as the rounded nose of the car. The headlights are high mounted.
Coming to the rear, it is nicely done, although nothing speacial in the design, it has a impressive 300 litre boot space, far better than the suzuki swift. But not only boot, the 3992mm long fabia is much larger than swift. Its 2462mm wheelbase is longer than that of even the stretched Hyundai Getz. In a nutshell, Its biggest small car in India.
Å koda will be launching the Skoda Fabia by end of 2007.
Leather steering wheel
Fully electronic Climatronic air-conditioning unit
Lots of storage compartments
Petrol engines
A three-cylinder 1.2 HTP engine is available with power outputs of 44 kW or 51 kW and comes equipped with a main catalytic converter and two lambda sensors. The four-cylinder 1.4 16V/63 kW and 1.6 16V/77 kW engines have two catalitic converters and two lambda sensors. All engines include an on-board EOBD self-diagnostic device.
Specs
(Petrol/Diesel)
Price : Rs 5-6.5 lacs (ex-Mumbai) est.
Engine : 3cyls in-line, 1198cc / 3cyls in-line, 1422cc
Gearbox : 5-speed manual
Power : 69bhp@5400rpm / 69bhp@4000rpm
Torque : 11.4 kgm@3000rpm / 15.8kgm@1600-2800rpm
Length : 3992mm
Width : 1642mm
Height : 1498mm
Wheelbase : 2462mm
Weight : 1050kg/1125kg
Front Suspension : MacPherson struts, stabilaser bar
Rear Suspension : Non-indpendent compund link axle, coil springs
Front Brakes : Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes : Drums
Tyres : 165/70 R14
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Published on Wednesday, Mar 21st, 2007 at 7:32 pm under categories : ŠkodaTags :
What about the automatic transmission and sunroof? Arent both these features going to be introduced as well? I am sure there are many consumers out there in India who dont mind paying that little extra for all the bells and whistles.
It would be disappointing if Skoda were to launch a so-called premium small car and not have such extras even as an option.
Comment by ngopal April 4th, 2007 at 9:35 amany idea what the fabia is going to be priced at in india..
Comment by Wolfin75 July 25th, 2007 at 5:08 amAny dealer in Calcutta giving test rides? Is fabia easily manoverable in congested areas?
Comment by Isha Maitra January 1st, 2008 at 6:04 amfabia is darling of more than 1.5 million in europe. It is Skoda. That’s enough. I have paid 50,000/- & bkd it
Comment by viman fatnani January 1st, 2008 at 6:33 amWISHING SKODA LOVERS A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Comment by Chetan Chavda January 1st, 2008 at 7:17 amMy innings with Skoda starts with bookin of Fabia. Always envied friends having a Skoda vehicle. Now, I too will be a proud owner of Skoda
My boss has Skoda Laura. He took me for a test ride of fabia. It fits in my budget is excellent car to drive and above all it is Skoda.
Comment by Devrajan January 1st, 2008 at 7:20 amHappy New Year to All! Skoda Fabia Hatchback is ideal for service providers like me. i am an expert on hardware & networking solutions. I operate free lance. Carry one asisstant and lots of accessories with spare parts. The boot space with extension after folding rear seats is the Best thing to have happened.
Comment by Prithviraj January 1st, 2008 at 7:31 amSure enough free lance service providers will alp it up.
Fabia came up with this unique website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com It is personalised to open with your name and gives a smooth ride across fabia profile. It is a premium effort for a premium car.
Comment by Santosh Palnitkar January 5th, 2008 at 9:27 am