This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( August 2008) Škoda FabiaOverviewManufacturerProduction1999–presentBody and chassisChronologyPredecessorThe Škoda Fabia is a car produced by Czech manufacturer since 1999. It is the successor of the, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia was available in, (named Fabia Combi) and (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.
Saloon (pre-facelift)The first generation Fabia (given the internal type code 6Y) was officially presented at the in September 1999 and production of this model started in October the same year. The estate version Fabia Combi was introduced in September 2000 at the. It was the first model to use the Volkswagen Group's, which it shared with the Mk4. In the, for 2000, this car won 's 'Car of the Year'.The range started with the 1.0 8v Classic (which was cheaper than Volkswagen's smaller 3-door 1.0 when it went on sale) to the 1.9 PD TDi VRS.
Part of the Fabia's success was the fact that all of its mechanical parts were developed by or in conjunction with Volkswagen, but were offered in a package that is priced to undercut other models in the Volkswagen Group. The only traces of non-VW Škoda left in the Fabia are the 1.0 and 1.4 8v 'MPI' engines, which were modifications to Škoda's own 1.3 engine, and were used in pre-Volkswagen Škodas such as the. Second generation ( Typ 5J; 2007–2014) Škoda Fabia Mk2 (5J)OverviewAlso calledŠkoda Fabia Jingrui (China)Škoda Fabia 5J (Ukraine, until 4/2010)Škoda Fabia MG (Ukraine, since 4/2010)Production2007–2014Assembly, (, until 31 August 2013), , , Body and chassis5-door5-door,RelatedMk3Mk2Mk4Powertrain1.2 L HTP 1.2 L TSI 1.4 L 1.4 L TSI (, vRS only)1.6 L 1.2 L CR 1.4 L PD 1.6 L CR 1.9 L PD 5-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed DSGDimensions2,460 mm (96.9 in)Length4,000 mm (157.5 in) (hatchback)4,247 mm (167.2 in) (estate)Width1,642 mm (64.6 in)Height1,498 mm (59.0 in). Post-facelift Skoda Fabia 1.4 VRSThe facelifted Fabia and Fabia Combi were premiered at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
The engines offered by Škoda Auto comply with the applicable emission standards. The Fabia GreenLine II only consumes 3.4 ltr. Of diesel fuel per 100.
The updated version can be easily distinguished from prior versions by the different shape of the front bumper and front fog lights. 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. 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 automatic transmission previously used was also replaced with the 7-speed 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.With the facelift a sports VRS version returned to the range, now available as both hatchback and estate. This model features the same as the GTI, producing 132 kW (180 PS) and is mated with a 7-speed 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'.The GreenLine model received new technology, as well. Manufacturer's combined consumption for the Fabia GreenLine with brand-new 55 kW 1.2-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine is 3.4 l/100 km, which is 88 g CO2 per km. Gerhard Plattner, Austrian economy driver, managed to reach on a single tank of fuel, that is 2.21 l/100 km (127.8 mpg imp / 106.4 mpg US).New to the lot was Monte Carlo version for both Fabia and Fabia Combi, using design features if the presented at 2009 Geneva Motor Show., Škoda revealed Fabia VRS 2000 design study based on Super 2000 rally car.4 May 2012 Škoda produced 3-millionth Fabia.
The number included 1,788,063 1st-generation cars, and another 1,211,937 2nd-generation Fabias.Marketing United Kingdom For the launch of the new Fabia, Škoda commissioned an advertising campaign called, featuring the making of a Fabia car out of which swapped for, for and for. China introduced the new Fabia to the public at the 2008 Guangzhou Motor Show. It was launched in China for the 2009 model year.India launched the latest version of Fabia in 2008. The car was well praised by Indian motor magazines, but it couldn't live up to the hype created by the previous generation Octavia. Fabia has not succeeded in this market due to dealer problems, steep prices and Škoda trying to position itself as a luxury marque. Škoda India has decided to bring in more powerful engines at better prices and taken strict measures to improve dealer quality levels and curb excessive service costs.Safety.
Combi (facelift)The third generation Fabia was introduced at the in October 2014, with sales starting in the following month. Production was launched prior to the end of August 2014 in, 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 variant is not planned for production.The Mk3 Fabia - like the - 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, which is currently used by seven Volkswagen Group models. The chassis has been modified to 'revert back 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. Safety The 3rd generation Fabia now comes equipped with the Front assist safety system.
It gathers data from a radar sensor to automatically warn the driver and apply the brakes at the possibility of a collision at certain speeds. Test resultsŠkoda Fabia (2014)TestPoints%Overall:Adult occupant:3181%Child occupant:4081%Pedestrian:2569%Safety assist:969%Engines The powertrain selection for the Mk3 Fabia was borrowed from the current Mk5 Polo, although the missing 1.2 litre 55 kW TDI engine will be included in the fuel economy-oriented Greenline model that will be released in late 2015. The 1.2 litre inline-three petrol engines from the Mk2 model were replaced by smaller but more efficient 1.0 litre engines. Petrol enginesEngine designationProductionDisplacement, fuel system, aspirationatmax. Main articles: andThe Škoda Fabia R5 is a rally version of the car and it has been competing in the since the edition, as well as in the, also since the edition.Concept cars The Funstar (stylised as FUNStar) is a based on the Mk3 Fabia. It was designed by students as a throwback to the, a compact pick-up car produced during the 1990s. It was shown at the annual 2015 GTI fan meeting.The exterior received a unique paint make-up, complemented with green day-running lights, 18-inch wheels from the Octavia RS and bonnet vents.
The pick-up bed required the removal of the, necessitating wider B-pillars and stiffened side panels to retain structural strength. The Funstar is powered by a 1,2 litre TSI petrol engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. A 1,8 litre engine was originally planned for use but could not be implemented due to its size. References. AutoCar (12 October 2004).
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