Skoda talks up new design elements on 2011 Fabia

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Friday, July 30, 2010

The 2011 Skoda Fabia has arrived in Ireland complete — we are told — with enhanced exterior design, new specifications and a new engine line-up.

While combining familiar features with a host of new design elements, the new Fabia is also said by the manufacturer to have a more sophisticated look with a reworked front end, new grille, headlamps and a revised bumper arrangement. The changes make the Fabia appear wider and lower than the previous model.

According to Skoda, inside, the new Fabia introduces new entertainment systems, steering wheels and materials to provide a more enjoyable driving environment. The latest gadgetry including touch-screen Satellite Navigation Systems and MDI (Mobile Device Interface) for use with iPod, USB and Mini-USB devices also debut in the new Fabia.

New engines including a new 1.2 TSI, 85bhp, 4-cylinder petrol unit uses “the latest direct petrol injection and turbo charging technology to produce more power while consuming less fuel (5.2l/100km or 54mpg)”. A more powerful 1.2 TSI 105bhp is also available with a 7-Speed DSG automatic transmission. Two new diesel engines are offered in the form of 4-cylinder, common-rail 1.6 TDI units that produce 70bhp and 90bhp and consume on average 4.2l/100km (67mpg). Emissions have been reduced considerably with Band-A emission category achieved by both diesel options and the 1.2 TSI 85bhp petrol.

Specification-wise the entry Classic model has remote central locking, electric front windows and four airbags.

The Ambiente model receives alloy wheels, projector headlamps and electric mirrors, while the top Elegance model has leather steering wheel, BlueTooth phone connection, cruise control and air-conditioning.

Prices are competitive, starting from 12,265 for the 1.2, 60bhp Classic model and 16,390 for the 1.6 TDI 75bhp Diesel model.
Skoda dealers are also offering attractive finance packages for the Fabia, with annual percentage rates from 4.99% .

Looking forward to later in the year Skoda says it will launch the sporty 1.4 TSI Fabia RS model delivering 180bhp through a 7-Speed DSG Automatic transmission.