Skoda Fabia 2018. Driving sensations, technical data, price list

Cloudless sky, temperature exceeding 30 degrees and the idyllic landscape of Czech villages west of Prague.It was in such natural circumstances that a journalistic presentation of the changed range of Skoda Fabia was organized.At first glance, not much changes, but when we delve into tables and specifications, we will see the efforts of the Czechs to make the car, which they offer for 4 years, is still attractive to customers.

Body / interior

The main external changes can be discovered at the front and back of the car - these places were gently stylized, to each version of the car by adding daytime driving lamps made in LED technology, offering the remaining lights (passing and rear) based on an additional fee based on the mentioned technology.

Customers who like playing in an online configurator will appreciate the new possibilities of personalization of the car - as part of the Color Concept option you can choose among new body colors, roof, as well as rims.You can buy 18-inch rims for Fabia for the first time.The most interesting of them are red (available in size 16 inches) - however, the test drives have not been made available with unused cars.The sports Fabia Monte Carlo stands out in the range - in the standard it has very comfortable, sports seats, larger bumpers with spoilers and details referring to sport - M.in.interior finish imitating carbon.Skoda claims that finishing materials have been changed in the interior - however, if someone expects the plastics to be soft to the touch, he will disappoint.The novelty only applies to designs of slat and changed material on the seats - some of their parties can now be finished with a microfiber imitating alcantara.Delicate changes also in the set of indicators, although it is difficult to call them revolutionary.Simply Clever solutions have also been expanded - from now on the COMBI version has a removable flashlight in the trunk, and a double -sided trunk mat with surfaces with different textures is also available.The icing on the cake is additional lighting of the clipboard in the center console - after dark it will help to find the items placed in it.

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All these changes cause that the changed fabia looks more mature, it has also been similar to other models of the Czech brand.

Multimedia

Multimedia changes apply to the top Amundsen unit - from now it is available with a 6.5 -inch touch screen (also available in lower Swing and Swing Plus systems).Full Bluetooth service, SD card slot, Apple Car Play support or Android Auto is not surprised today.What distinguishes Fabia from the competition is a remote function of connecting two tablets using Skoda Media Command and the ability to install them on the headrests of the front seats.In particular, they will appreciate children who with their parents will overcome Fabia distant routes.Thanks to two USB ports installed at the back of the car, you don't have to worry about the battery charge in these devices.Skoda Connect service package.In addition to standard online functionalities, such as information about traffic, accidents or weather at the destination, using the Skoda App Mobile application, can provide information.in.with average fuel consumption from recent routes, the amount of fuel in the tank.

Security

Changes in this field mainly concern new drivers assisting systems, which can be equipped with a modernized FABIA.During test drives, we could check the assistant of the dead field in mirrors (very efficiently working), a system warning about the risk of hovering to the preceding vehicle.Depending on the version and the selected equipment option, Fabia can be equipped with a system supporting a parking space, a system monitoring the driver's fatigue and road lights assistant.

Drive / chassis

Fabia can be bought with any engine, provided it has three cylinders and a capacity of 1 liter.We will not find diesel among the power units.The table is opened by the weakest, 60-horsepower, slowly aspirated Motor MPI (available at a later time), its stronger version, known M.in Citigo, develops 75 km.This is a good proposition for fleets and those users who travel mainly on short, city routes.Others should be interested in supercharged TSI engines with direct fuel injection, which occur in two power variants - 95 and 110 horsepower.The stronger variety can be connected to a 7-speed, dual clutch, automatic DSG transmission.During the test we drove an 110 horsepower hatchback with a 6-speed manual and a 95-horsepower, 5-speed version of COMBI.The difference in accelerating the weaker TSI in relation to the stronger version is 1.2 s.You can say - not much.The situation changes when we want to travel on the highway, or often go, for example.in the mountains with full equipment.Then the limited dynamics of the weaker motorbikes and the meaning of the subsidy to the 110-horsepower variety appears.Fortunately, the amount you need to reach into the pocket is not large - it is PLN 2,200.Both TSI engines are equipped with a GPF solid particle filter.According to the manufacturer, Fabia with TSI under the hood should burn 4.5-4.6 l/100 km on average.This is a result that can be achieved during a quiet extra -urban driving.In the city, you should focus on results similar to 7 l/100 km.We will make accurate combustion measurements when the refreshed Fabia goes to a longer test to our editorial office.

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Driving a car can be said with one statement - it is painful correct.It is difficult to require something beyond what Fabia offers from a universal B car segment car.He probably goes straight, he doesn't surprise at the corners.Importantly, even if the surface is uneven, the back does not mouse along the way.And all this while maintaining a very decent level of driving comfort.

Summary

Skoda in press materials emphasizes that the modernized Fabia is now more "premium" than before.It forces you to reflect that almost every car manufacturer wants to have something "Premium" in its offer, which is to encourage customers to buy and have a unique product.Fabia does not have to be premium to be worth buying.The car defends itself - with a proven technique, modern design and a certain guidance.Facelifting completed some deficiencies in the car's equipment, it also improved its functional side.It will not be a surprise when Fabia keeps the list of the most -bought cars in Poland for a long time.

Skoda Fabia price list in the hatchback version

(about PLN 2,500 should be paid to the station wagon version)

ACTIVE equipment version

1.0 MPI/75 HP + MAN5: PLN 45,000 (PLN 43,000 in promotion)

1.0 TSI/95 HP + MAN5: 48 PLN 100

Ambition equipment version

1.0 MPI/75 HP + MAN5: PLN 48,000 (PLN 46,000 in promotion)

1.0 TSI/95 HP + MAN5: 51 100 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + MAN6: 53 300 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + DSG7: 58 200 PLN

Style equipment version

1.0 MPI/75 HP + MAN5: 54 300 PLN (PLN 52,300 in promotion)

1.0 TSI/95 HP + MAN5: 57 400 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + MAN6: 59 600 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + DSG7: PLN 64,500

Style color equipment version

1.0 MPI/75 HP + MAN5: 55 900 PLN (53,900 PLN in promotion)

1.0 TSI/95 HP + MAN5: PLN 59,000

1.0 TSI/110 HP + MAN6: 61,200 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + DSG7: 66 PLN 100

Monte Carlo version

1.0 MPI/75 HP + MAN5: 55 PLN 100 (PLN 53,100 in promotion)

1.0 TSI/95 HP + MAN5: 58 200 PLN

1.0 TSI/110 HP + MAN6: PLN 60,400

1.0 TSI/110 HP + DSG7: 65 300 PLN

Skoda Fabia and selected competitors - technical data