I THINK THAT FABIA IS VERY NICE AND A VERY GOODLOOKING HATCH.THE ONLY THING I DONT LIKE ABOUT IT IS I THINK ITS LACK OF POWER IN SEGMENT.I WANNA KNOW THAT THE POWER OF ITS 1.4 L PETROL ENGINE IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN TELL THAT TO ME?

By akshit on Feb 18, 2007

hi when skoda fabia is launching and mainly i want to know that skoda fabia sedan model launching in india or not if launching then when.about only skoda fabia sedan model not about fabia hatchback

By raju on Feb 18, 2007

Keepin my fingers crossed for this Hatchback Beast…..

By Chuchan on Feb 18, 2007

well, the sedan would stay the older version, at least for a while, which means it may not come to india at all. The 1.4L Petrol would be around 88Ps max.

By Nipun on Feb 19, 2007

This car seems to be an gr8 and good looking. Hope it going to be lead in the market. Would like to know when it going to wheel out in the indian roads.

By Sathish on Feb 19, 2007

yeah.., its a fantastic hatch back model having luxuary,advanced technology,safety .i like this car the most.driving an skoda car is good feeling for every one

By N.Karthikeyan on Feb 23, 2007

It would be interesting to see how they price this car in hatchback segment, �??cause if it touches 7lks then ppl might go for a bigger car like city, verna, fiesta than to a hatchback.

By Biprajit on Feb 23, 2007

skoda cars are most beautiful cars in the world.It has power.I thinks fabia is most powerful hatcback.

By sajal on Feb 26, 2007

does they r launching only hatchback…..wat abt sedan r they launching it or not plzz reply

By raju on Mar 2, 2007

i have been using the skoda fabia in the UK for a few years now. its an excellent car ( i have the diesel btw) and the car keeps going…and going…and going…
skoda india needs to make its dealers more responsive and trained better…asset auto in Poona is SLOPPY!
the car is good, the brand has immense value and pricing needs to be more competitive for skoda to compete with ford / hyundai better !
ta
shripad sathe

By shripad on Mar 3, 2007

wel, skoda has done a mistake that they are launching this car after Maruti Swift, this look same as Swift and doen’t leave more marks than Swift
everybody knows how reliable Maruti is in India than anyother brand
secondly the price factor, in India people see the benefits and pocket rather than going for the brand
SKODA SHOULD THING AGAIN ON PRICE BEFORE LAUNCHING

By pankaj saini on Mar 7, 2007

As far as Skoda is concerned,m not satisfied with d looks of fabia…
Skoda Laura is the best look, comfort, passion & price too…
SKODA was not supposed to launch a small car, as the company was well known for the luxury..
if anybdy having any doubt about my statement then do have a test ride of LAURA !!!

By Bhup$ on Mar 7, 2007

The feedback about this vehicle is very good and will be giving another option in the range of Rs 5-7 lacs Diesel vehilce. Will be market leader in times to come

By ASHISH VIJAYVERGIA on Mar 12, 2007

i had planned to buy a maruti swift but then when i heard about this car i changed my mind n i am waiting for skoda to launch this car as soon as possible. hope that it is priced right.

By raghav on Mar 12, 2007

To skoda owners,
please produce any big car of skodain diesel in india that has big power that having more mileageand more pick up also[not very costly]medium price limits 8-10 lakhs. produce small cars also. interior of skoda cars are very good. so,i hope that skoda company produce good cars in imdia.I hope you accept our suggestion.

By sajal on Mar 14, 2007

Look wise matching with Swift.Lack of power.Ample space for leg may be there but what about price? Its better one should go for VERNA, FIESTA or Esteem just putting little effort on pocket. Hyundai is launching SANTRO-TWIN/P-A(Model between santro and GETZ and price from 4lacs) later this year. Seeing price and look I don’t think they can make there market. Anyway Best of luck to SKODA FABIA

By Sanjeev Sharma on Mar 16, 2007

The new Fabia is a stunner! Looks are great, interiors amazing, fuel efficiency miles ahead & build quality - there is no match. However, company should price it correctly if it really wants to sell volumes of it in India. The ideal price range should be 4.5 - 5.5 lakh. Its useless to buy a hatchback beyond this range even if it is a new Fabia.

By Ravi on Mar 21, 2007

i have seen skoda fabia in colombo, it is exactly a look alike of lets say swift. its like skoda octavia cut into half and made a hatch back model. just like our very own indigo.. an extended version of indica.
nothing great about it exterior wise.

By NIRAV SHAH on Mar 21, 2007

Can anyone with good corporate espionage skills please find out the most probable ex-showroom price of Skoda Fabia hatchback when launched? The range mentioned on the net swing wildly between as low as 4.0 to as high as 6.5 . Please help. A poor man’s itch to travel on classy four wheels depends you gentlemen and ladies’ reply. Is it worth waiting for Fabia or should a Swift/Santro XO right away be the way to go?

By Harry on Mar 22, 2007

hi skoda is sexy but i am waiting for fabia for past 6 months any 1 as idea abt its launching plz mail me arun_babl2006@yahoo.co.in

By Arun on Mar 24, 2007

As per Business Line dated 25th March, 2007, the Fabia should be priced between 6 and 7 Lacs, in which case, they will be helping others cars in the segment, Swift diesel and the soon to be launched Getz prime, sell really well. It would not be worthwhile going for a car which is about 40 % costlier than the competition, considering that the only thing extra that you get will be a Skoda badge !

By Manoj KC on Mar 26, 2007

can u plz tell me its only in fabiahatch back or they realising even in fabiasedan model

By raju on Mar 27, 2007

Good in looks,huge in space,It is basically a luxury hatchback. Good for Indian roads but bit tough for Indian pocket.

By Ramesh on Mar 28, 2007

IT IS SAME LIKE SWIFT . THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS IT IS MORE EXPENCIVE. I DONT THINK THIS COMPANY WILL SALE EVEN A SINGLE CAR IN INDIA.DO U THINK WE R FOOLS.
U R MAKING US APRIL FOOL.

By swaraj on Apr 4, 2007

Skoda sure makes some of the Best Diesel Cars @ Not so gr8 prices.
Skoda’s Superb-V6 Diesel is is one amazing car which can take on the Mercedes C-class & BMW 3series & features of an E-class…

Fabia sure is going to be an excellent Hatchback.

By Phani Mullapudi on Apr 6, 2007

hii… its seems that fabia is a nice car…. plzz tell
me when it is expected to launch

By Ritesh Shah on Apr 14, 2007

I have been waiting for Fabia Hatch. Last week I saw Logan and was almost on the verge of booking one. But thought wait for some more time. When is it coming?

By Ramesh Hosangadi on Apr 15, 2007

Hi….
Will Fabia be launched with an auto box???? especially in the diesel version????

By Rohit on Apr 19, 2007

I hope you sound true to launch this year at least.

By HARISH on Apr 25, 2007

very much similar to the swift. anyway SKODA is anyday any time better than MARUTI.would love to own it, if price comensurates features.

By atanu laik on Apr 26, 2007

Yes the SKODA FABIA is truly a dream machine with its dropjaw looks. The pricing needs to be penetrative to sweep the market off its feet. It would leave competition gasping for breath if I may say so !! Its a clean winner amongst all hatchbacks with the Getz alone coming close to it. the SWIFT is far far way behind in terms of dashing looks and stunning design. Hats off to SKODA. Well done guys !!

By Deepak on Apr 26, 2007

fabia is most bautiful car of the year

By satish on Apr 27, 2007

Engine:

Two variants of diesel and petrol are likely to be offered in india (since only engines under 1500cc for diesel and 1200cc for petrol falls under the tax band of 16%). These engines are already available in Romania and Czech market. Engines will be borrowed from Skoda roomster-another successful model from Skoda, for Fabia.

Mileage figure in Czech by similar vehicles

Diesel engines:

1.4TDI PD/51 KW �??-18.4kpl
1.4TDI PD/59KW �??-19.1kpl

Petrol engines:

1.2 HTP/44KW �??�?? N.A
1.2 HTP/51 KW �??�??14.7kpl

Very important for India (and for Skoda) will be the smallest of these engines offered. The three-cylinder 1198cc 12-valve petrol engine puts out 60bhp but this engine�??s 11.4kgm of torque at a low 3000rpm. The 1422cc turbo-diesel will be Skoda trump card though. A three-cylinder version of the Laura�??s PD motor, it puts out an impressive 79bhp and an even more impressive 19kgm@ 2000rpmof torque which can be matched only by Maruti swift. So it will go head-on with the Swift diesel, Tata indica and the soon-to-be-launched Getz diesel.
To be competitive apart from the performance and pricing, Skoda has to improve its customer satisfaction (it occupies 9th rank in JD power CSI study) before this launches.

Design:

According to Skoda, new Skoda Fabia will be of 3992 mm in length (well under 4000mm to enjoy tax sops) 1642 mm in breadth and 1498 mm in height Fabia is largest in its class. The effectively usable space offers the occupants more space both in the front seats and in the rear. The boot has a basic capacity of 300 litres as against 232 litres in Maruti swift and, when the rear seats of Fabia are folded down, it will increase to 1163 litres.

The world car got the opportunity to ride the new generation Fabia has come up with following facts.

�??�?�The design of the new Fabia expresses clearly emotional characteristics. The fresh design with its strongly accentuated radiator grille, the integrated headlights which are both dynamic and harmonious, and the sideline which expresses both agility and value combine to make the new Skoda stand out clearly from its competitors. This is achieved by means of the white roof, available on request, and the four different wheel designs in the programme. The space is exceptionally generous in spite of its compact measurements and, in the rear; the amount of headspace provided is impressive. The ergonomic seat position for the driver is a matter of course in the new Fabia, while the higher position of the seats affords a better view of the bonnet and also makes entering and leaving more comfortable. The new Fabia offers more space for knee and foot space for all occupants, setting new standards in travelling comfort. Numerous functional improvements have been realised in the interior. The operating elements for the ventilation and the audio unit have been set high up in the centre console. This makes it possible to operate them without being distracted from what is happening in traffic�?�”.

The highlights of the new Skoda Fabia :
�?� Large boot with a capacity of from 300 to 1163 litres
�?� Above-average legroom for all passengers
�?� The best headroom for rear passengers in the small car class
�?� Choice of different engines
�?� Integrated six-CD autochanger (option)
�?� Two-tier boot cover-which can be installed at two different heights increasing the flexibility and functionality of the boot.
�?� Curve halogen projector headlights (option)
�?� Cornering front fog-lights (option)
�?� Seven different wheel designs, four steel and three alloy
�?� Diesel particle filter for the 1.4 TDI PD/59 kW and 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW diesel engines
�?� Attractive rear lights in Skoda�??s trademark C-shape
�?� Higher seat positions for driver and front passenger that afford a better view and more comfortable access
In the rear, a child�??s seat can be affixed with a top-tether belt which limits the forward movement of the upper part of the child�??s seat in the event of a head-on collision.

Price:

Fabia may be priced at around in the price band of 4.5-6lakhs (10-15 percent more than the Getz). What you will get for the premium will be quality levels previously unheard of in this segment, plenty of interior space and solid European build and safety. The Fabia is sure to give Hyundai getz and Maruti swift a few sleepless nights at the very least. It is certainly ahead of the game when it comes to interior space, quality and choice of engines

By sanjeev sharma on Apr 27, 2007

Engine:

Two variants of diesel and petrol are likely to be offered in india (since only engines under 1500cc for diesel and 1200cc for petrol falls under the tax band of 16%).

Mileage figure in Czech by similar vehicles

Diesel engines:

1.4TDI PD/51 KW �??-18.4kpl
1.4TDI PD/59KW �??-19.1kpl

Petrol engines:

1.2 HTP/44KW �??�?? N.A
1.2 HTP/51 KW �??�??14.7kpl

To be competitive apart from the performance and pricing, Skoda has to improve its customer satisfaction (it occupies 9th rank in JD power CSI study) before this launches.

Design:

According to Skoda, new Skoda Fabia will be of 3992 mm in length (well under 4000mm to enjoy tax sops) 1642 mm in breadth and 1498 mm in height Fabia is largest in its class. The effectively usable space offers the occupants more space both in the front seats and in the rear. The boot has a basic capacity of 300 litres as against 232 litres in Maruti swift and, when the rear seats of Fabia are folded down, it will increase to 1163 litres.

The fresh design with its strongly accentuated radiator grille, the integrated headlights which are both dynamic and harmonious, and the sideline which expresses both agility and value combine to make the new Skoda stand out clearly from its competitors. The space is exceptionally generous in spite of its compact measurements and, in the rear; the amount of headspace provided is impressive. The ergonomic seat position for the driver is a matter of course in the new Fabia, while the higher position of the seats affords a better view of the bonnet and also makes entering and leaving more comfortable. The new Fabia offers more space for knee and foot space for all occupants, setting new standards in travelling comfort.

The highlights of the new Skoda Fabia :
�?� Large boot with a capacity of from 300 to 1163 litres
�?� Above-average legroom for all passengers
�?� The best headroom for rear passengers in small car
�?� Two-tier boot cover-which can be installed at two different heights increasing the flexibility and functionality of the boot.
�?� Seven different wheel designs, four steel and three alloy
�?� Diesel particle filter for the 1.4 TDI PD/59 kW and 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW diesel engines
�?� Attractive rear lights in Skoda�??s trademark C-shape
�?� Higher seat positions for driver and front passenger that afford a better view and more comfortable access
In the rear, a child�??s seat can be affixed with a top-tether belt which limits the forward movement of the upper part of the child�??s seat in the event of a head-on collision.

Price:

Fabia may be priced at around in the price band of 4.5-6lakhs (10-15 percent more than the Getz). What you will get for the premium will be quality levels previously unheard of in this segment, plenty of interior space and solid European build and safety. The Fabia is sure to give Hyundai getz and Maruti swift a few sleepless nights at the very least. It is certainly ahead of the game when it comes to interior space, quality and choice of engines

By sanjeev sharma on Apr 27, 2007

Does it really look like swift?if i had to choose between swift and fabia, what should it be..?

By Harshna on Apr 28, 2007

Dear Sir,
I would also like to know like many other curious customers whether Fabio will be launched in the sedan segment like the ‘Verna or Fiesta’?
Need urgent reply!Thanx!

By Manish on May 2, 2007

My question is about the transmission. Does anybody know if there is an automatic version of this car. That would be fantastic on mumbai roads.

By rav on May 5, 2007

look so

By prashant on May 6, 2007

Hey going by the info rleft by Sanjeev Sharma my spirits about skoda fabia stand dampened. I feel now that with a budget of Rs 4.5 lacs i would be able to acquire one. A mileage of 14 kmpl is also a deterrinh info as every one was saying that it would give something around 18 kmpl.
Any way let the thingie arrive..we shall take a close look at its real time performance to judge it better…especially under Indian weather and driving conditions and Indian roads to be HONEST.

By Apurv on May 7, 2007

Fabia is neat car seen in europe & s.america but not very economical compared to “getz” & other smaller cars in the same segment

By siddharth g on May 7, 2007

hi.. its nice to have skoda in india… but we indian are still waiting to see fabia… as it is a compat car for the teenagers nd we are eagerly waiting 4 that to come fast…

By sahil on May 9, 2007

hi can anybody tell me the exact month of its launch in india and can we have more pictures of its interiors and exteriors.

By Wasim Wani on May 9, 2007

It is good Idea by Skoda but very difficult to beat Maruti suzuki Swift (diesel).
The cost will be main factor in this segment because Hyundai Gets is also comming in diesel verson.
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By Hari on May 9, 2007

Its nice to have skoda in india�?� I m waiting 4 SKODA FABIA & Plz. tell me the prices of FABIA Diesel

By Tejinder on May 16, 2007

the fabia is an absolutely smashing car… with the features it offers, i think price point of about 5.5-6 lakhs should be reasonable.
if anyone knows about hte launch, please please mail me at rhsant@gmail.com

By Rohit Sant on May 19, 2007

Most awaiting car . I would like to wait for such a Superb car

By Pinkesh on May 20, 2007

skoda auto have amazing cars, i always dream for skoda cars, but i offered only for middle range , when i listen about skoda fabia …….i m so exciting for it,waiting to get it .

By Navdeep Sidhu on May 21, 2007

Ultimate beauty, my eyes are stuck on this car, dream to buy one. Great car. Best small car i ever saw.

By Mahendra Raghuvanshi on May 21, 2007

Guys,
Pricing is the factor which makes difference for this car.,if it is priced any where between 4-5.75 lacs then for sure ,it is worht buying it (keping Logan getz and swift in mind)

By Rajesh Reddy on May 24, 2007

When skoda fabia comes to India. When so many firms are releasing the small car segment/hatchback models in diesel I hope we are looking for skoda model since it is reputed world wide. I am seriously looking for car on the road. when to book pl inform me so that I can book immediately. Pl give particulars of this model to me also

By A.R.Reddy on May 27, 2007

Hi,

At last, I think the wait for the world class car is over. I saw it undergoing road test in Mysore on 11th May 2007. Please let us know when the official launch is and when the booking for these babies gonna start.

By Balaji on May 28, 2007

hi !
As coming up to the new concept of cars in India , i beleive that Skoda in pulling the the market at a anoynomous speed. It has variants as others but comparing it makes the people go wild …. now we can see the New Skoda Fabia….which is hitting the market in the coming Oct.07′. as per the features ITS all in one . but what matters is the mileage which is the main issue in running of cars in India. i beleive that the Company had gone deep in the matter of mileage. so good luck Fabia … we love u.
Bunny
Charu

By Anshul Dutta (Bunny) on May 30, 2007

plz tel me that when skoda fabia will launch in india plz e mail me on humtum.vineet@gmail.com as soon as possiblle i want a particular date n month pl,z reply me soon

By vineet jain on Jun 13, 2007

I wish to know which variant of skoda fabia will be launched

By Galileo on Jun 13, 2007

What will be the overall difference between the Fabia and the Swift if both the cars have diesel engine? ie apart from the huge price difference.

By devol nath on Jun 20, 2007

It will be good to see Fabia in India; even I am from all above who are waiting for this car to be launched in India and the Prince the most important factor for India byres. But if it is priced between 4.5-6L it worth baying this machine. I think this car is beyond competition. Does anyone have idea of how it is comparable with Ford Fusion in terms of price and specs, Ford is also launching diesel version of Fusion soon.

By Ravi on Jun 21, 2007

its happy to hear that the launch of new fabia a premium hatch from the gr8 skoda. but the engine and looks is very similar to suzuki swift. in this case price will be a prime factor. so price should also made similar at least in the base variant; unless it wont take on suzuki swift in the market

By deepu on Jun 21, 2007

HI Everybody,

Keen to know when it is going to launch? I think everybody is waiting for this car.

Hope seeing the competition Skoda -Fabia is going to compete with SWIFT, U-VA, GETS so price-wise I think it will be between 4.0-5.0L will good enough.

More than this (if it is 6L and plus) than better to have sedan.

Till than keep your finger crossed.

If anybody has some news about launching then plz share.

By Sanjeev Sharma on Jun 22, 2007

Hi,

This is what i was looking from a long time ,,,skoda is having very good driving experience…… This is the best but not more than santro……

Regards
Rahul
9910040007

By Rahul Saini on Jun 23, 2007

It has been expected for a while but no one knew just when the Skoda Fabia would finally come to India.

Now it seems there�??s a definite plan to roll out the famed small car in India by the end of this year.

At the launch of Skoda India�??s Jaipur dealership recently, Karsten Bogun, managing director (commercial) of Skoda India announced that the Fabia would be part of Skoda�??s new aggression in the Indian market.

The hatchback, if it does come, will be positioned in the premium hot hatch segment alongside models like the Swift, Aveo U-VA and Getz.

The sedan should be attractively priced depending upon the level of localisation that the project manages to achieve. Experts say the price aggression is likely given that the company is targetting sales of around 17,000 units this calendar year which works out to around1500-1600 car per month. So far Skoda has sold 43,000 cars in the last five years.

If the hatch does come, Skoda will likely tinker with the length to meet the small car requirements mandatory for tax rebates in India.

The engine size too should be either 1.2 litre or 1.4 litre to qualify for the lower excise tax. The pricing of the sedan could be around Rs 6-7 lakh while the hatch may hover around the Rs 5-6 lakh range.

However Skoda officials say the pricing has not been fixed and the final tag may well be more or less aggressive depending on the positioning of the vehicle.

For more details refer to this link:-

http://auto.indiatimes.com/quickies/msid-2138751.cms

By Sanjeev Sharma on Jun 23, 2007

i had planned to buy a maruti swift (diesel ) but when i heard about skoda fabia i changed my mind n i am waiting for skoda to launch this car as soon as possible. hope that it is priced right. cell -09316125810

By vikrant goyal on Jul 2, 2007

i want to buy skoda febia(disel). so pls reply me when launch skoda febia. i hope you reply me.
if you are don;t reply fast so i buy other car.
thank you. my cell no.+91 9825525955

By sandeep kumar on Jul 4, 2007

hi,
i’ve heared a lot about fabia ,and waiting for its lounch in india.but before that could you plz send me more informations and photograps of all the models of fabia which is going to lounch in india.
i hope you’l send me…
thank you.

By vijay paithankar on Jul 5, 2007

hi,
i wanted 2 know the expected price of the disel model of fabia.. and could u pls send me the pics of the interiors & exteriors.. wen is the booking 4 the car goin 2 start??
thank u

By gaurav on Jul 7, 2007

Hi,

This is what i was looking from a long time ,,,skoda is having very good driving experience�?��?� This is the best but not more than santro�?��?�

Regards

By PRAVEN BHAI TAILOR on Jul 7, 2007

i�??ve heared a lot about fabia ,and waiting for its lounch in india.but before that could youplease send me more informations and photograps diesel model of fabia because i want to purchased it as earliest now i have zen Di my contact no is 09316222701
i hope you�??l send me�?�

By gurkirpal singh on Jul 7, 2007

i�??ve heared a lot about fabia ,and waiting for its lounch in india.but before that could youplease send me more informations and photograps diesel model of fabia because i want to purchased it as earliest now i have zen Di my contact no is 09316222701
i hope you�??l send me�?�

By gurkirpal singh on Jul 7, 2007

It has been expected for a while but no one knew just when the Skoda Fabia would finally come to India.

Now it seems there�??s a definite plan to roll out the famed small car in India by the end of this year.

At the launch of Skoda India�??s Jaipur dealership recently, Karsten Bogun, managing director (commercial) of Skoda India announced that the Fabia would be part of Skoda�??s new aggression in the Indian market.

The hatchback, if it does come, will be positioned in the premium hot hatch segment alongside models like the Swift, Aveo U-VA and Getz.

The sedan should be attractively priced depending upon the level of localisation that the project manages to achieve. Experts say the price aggression is likely given that the company is targetting sales of around 17,000 units this calendar year which works out to around1500-1600 car per month. So far Skoda has sold 43,000 cars in the last five years.

If the hatch does come, Skoda will likely tinker with the length to meet the small car requirements mandatory for tax rebates in India.

The engine size too should be either 1.2 litre or 1.4 litre to qualify for the lower excise tax. The pricing of the sedan could be around Rs 6-7 lakh while the hatch may hover around the Rs 5-6 lakh range.

However Skoda officials say the pricing has not been fixed and the final tag may well be more or less aggressive depending on the positioning of the vehicle.

By gurkirpal singh on Jul 7, 2007

hey,
I did some correspondence with a senior Skoda employee and he said the price of the diesel model will be between 5-6 lacs….Its a hell of a car definitely worth waiting for….
And he said they’ll be releasin it by 2007 end.

By Gagan Bhatia on Jul 8, 2007

Hi Gurkirpal Singh,

U wrote the same review which is already written. Please check Sanjeev Sharma’s review.

Repeated reviews……..oh no.

Hope u will write new review insted of……

By ashu Xavier on Jul 9, 2007

Hi Everyone,

What I read in The Telegraphindia, calcutta I am sharing with you.

Skoda to launch Fabia by year-end
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 27 (PTI):

Czech auto firm Skoda will roll out its first compact car �?? the Fabia �?? in the country by the year-end.

�??We are planning to launch the car by the end of this year. The Fabia is well accepted globally and with our experience in the car business, we are confident of receiving a similar response from the Indian customers as well,�?� Skoda India managing director (commercial) Karsten Bogun said.

Although Bogun did not reveal the price of the car, the Fabia was likely to come with a premium tag and would be placed above the Maruti Swift and the Hyundai Getz that cost between Rs 4-5 lakh. In the last five years, Skoda India has sold over 43,000 units, including luxury sedan Octavia. This year, the company has set a sales target of 17,000 units. The company has a plant in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

�??Skoda India is glad to bring two new dealerships at Vadodara and Ahmedabad in Gujarat. We do believe these dealerships will play a vital role in increasing our customers in Gujarat and will also help us achieve a bigger market here,�?� Bogun said. He said the company planed to expand its dealer network to 58 across the country by the end of this year.

By sanjeev sharma on Jul 9, 2007

Hi

If Gagan Bhatia has made some correspondence with a senior Skoda employee and he said the price of the diesel model will be between 5-6 lacs�?�.

Than the petrol version will cost in between 4,25-4,80L as diesel version cost 70-95 thousands more than petrol.

And he said they�??ll be releasin it by 2007 end…..

Thanx for your valuable information.

Rest depends upon SKODA PEOPLE.

By sanjeev sharma on Jul 9, 2007

kindly let me

By gurkirpal singh on Jul 12, 2007

i like skoda cars very much and i m waiting for launch of fabia. please inform me as soon as fabia launches.

By sumit agarwal on Jul 12, 2007

LOVELY CAR, PLEASE INFORM FROM WHEN THE BOOKING WILL START . I AM INTRESTED IN ITS DIESEL VERSION .

ANIL BHATA

By ANIL BHATIA on Jul 12, 2007

its a complete sex bomb…believe me..ma dream car..price expected between 5 - 6.5 lacs so people get ready to buy dis beauty….gud luck !!!!!!

By shivaz on Jul 16, 2007

its a complete sex bomb…believe me..ma dream car..people get ready to buy dis beauty….gud luck !!!!!!

By shivaz on Jul 16, 2007

I hope one of the model comes with sun roof and automatic transmission. A lot of people are tired of shifting gears in the city traffic - given the average is good a little sacrifice for auto shift trasmission will be worth the cost - also adds an edge as a selling gimmic

By Mehul on Jul 18, 2007

Hi,,there everybody.i am abhinav nd i will be joining my engineering college in a short while.my dad is gifting me a car so it will be like d first nd one of d most prized possesions..OUR BUDGET IS OF AROUND 4-5 LAKHS.we were thinking OF BUYING SWIFT,,but i heard that DERE R GOING TO BE NEW LAUNCHES BY D YEAR END.I WANT A CAR ABOVE D SANTRO,,,ZEN ND WAGON R SEGMENT ND IN SWIFT,,GETZ SEGMENT.PLEASE REPLY ABOUTTHE POSSIBLE LAUNCHES DIS YEAR.I WANT A HATCHBACK(SMALL CAR)

mail me at abhinav.aquarian@gmail.com

By ABHINAV JAIN on Jul 23, 2007

SKODA!! please launch it and get over with it, we are sick of hearing it’s being launched…SKODA has already lost out in this segment to swift diesel, they are rocking.

By Jitendra Soni on Jul 30, 2007

I have been waiting for Skoda for a long time,Lets see when it comes

By Nandan Chaugule on Jul 30, 2007

LOVELY CAR, PLEASE INFORM FROM WHEN THE BOOKING WILL START . I AM INTRESTED IN ITS DIESEL VERSION .
Vivek Chouhan 09928305005

By Vivek Chouhan on Jul 30, 2007

i am amar and this upcoming fabia will be thewonder full car and i have alredy plaaned for this car and i will buy it as i am having all skoda cars

By amar garg on Jul 31, 2007

I believe that skoda’s pricing should be much more competitive to match with the other hatch back cars specially in India.
If there is a little bit of difference on pricing then its very difficult for skoda to sell the nos. they expect to do before the launch.
Swift diesel is something which is making a mark and anything priced above this would be like creating a push for buyers to go for swift.
Hope Skoda does something gud on this point

By Praveen on Aug 1, 2007

Chevrolet is also going to launch BEAT (M300)soon —— between SPARK and U-VA.

Great BOOM IN SMALL CAR MARKET

By Sanjeev Sharma on Aug 2, 2007

HI, I understood SKODA FABIA is comming lots of guys are dancing in excitement…

I am planning to buy a diesel vehicle, obvious choice are at present Swift Diesel, ..but I am waiting for Getz Diesel..now I believe I do have an another choice comming…

AS I AM AN AUTOMOBILE DOMAIN PERSON i have A DOUBT. worked FOR LEADING german auto industry,

But here is a major question :

1. Swift DDIS (Diesel) is a Common rail Diesel Injection engine. and ths the latest technology in car revolution… Now, as peoples wrote Fabia 1.4 TDi … my doubt whether its simple diesel with Turbo as like indica V2 Turbo or like new GEts or present swift a lightning CRDI.

By ANANYA on Aug 3, 2007

I would like to know the launch date of skoda fabia please mail me the details - sathya

By sathyanarayan on Aug 6, 2007

Whether it come’s with automatic transmission? Please let me know…

By sentheel on Aug 7, 2007

HI..
I am interested in skoda Febia as soon as it launches in India. I am living in Panchkula(haryana).. near Chandigarh.. so plz let us know the launching of this car in chandigarh..

Varinder,
varinder62@yahoo.co.in

By Varinder on Aug 7, 2007

Hi,
I am Rishi from Pune. Please let me know the date of launching of Fabia as I am looking for a car which is small in size, & at the same time spacious.

Thanks,
Rishi Tandon

By Rishi Tandon on Aug 8, 2007

Waiting for FABIA…. I expect the price of the pertol variant between 4.2 to 4.8 Lacs. This is the key factor, if Scoda India realy wants to take Mariti and Hyundai head on.

By Sibsankar Banerjee on Aug 9, 2007

can u please tell me something about auris (toyato)

is there any plan to launch in india??????????????/

raz……

By raz on Aug 11, 2007

Hi Raz & Everbody

SMALL CARs in 2009

TOYOTA———–
Is going to launch YARIS(Hatchback)and be the base for Indian small car and planning to launch the car in the retailing market by 2009 in INDIA.

VOLKSWAGEN——-
To launch a POLO variant in India and is expected to be launched sometime in 2009.

MITSUBISHI——-
Is seriously thinking for its debut in small car segment. It may choose ‘i’ for its entry and this car is less than 3.4 metres long and 1.48 metres wide Because of clever engineering it has ample space for four.

FORD————-
May introduce small car for India on its popular hatches ‘KA ‘ or ‘Mazda 2.

These variant are to be expected to be rolled out early 2008 in Europe may be available in India in 2009.

Ford’s KA suits best for indian market.

Cheers!

By sanjeev sharma on Aug 12, 2007

hi ,
i am seriously wating for fabia and hope it has a automatic transmission as well.does anyone know of a better aotomatic in this segment
thanks

By Deep Singh on Aug 12, 2007

I am seriously Waitng for Fabia to launch. The price range is the only question which is putting me a dilema …… I am on the verge to by Maruti swift or Hyundai Accent gle. If it will be priced in the same band i ll definately opt Fabia.

By Amit on Aug 14, 2007

hi,
i wanted 2 know the expected launchdate of disel model of fabia.. and could u pls send me the pics of the interiors & exteriors.. wen is the booking 4 the car goin 2 start??
thank u

By jagraj on Aug 14, 2007

Hi Mr. Jagraj,

The pictures which is pasted here gives an impression of some old model but when you will click the following site definitely you wil say “wow”. This site contain everything interior 360, exterior 360, facts, gallary etc,.

http://www.skoda-auto.com

For rest of the things contact this address:

SKODA AUTO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
A-1/1, MIDC
Five star industrial area, Shendra
Aurganbad-431201
Tel: 0240-6631111

Any other information just put your emailid I will contact you.

Cheers

By sanjeev sharma on Aug 14, 2007

hi

i would like to thank mr.sanjeev sharma for giving me the answers i wanted , now i am really excited to see fabia in india

jagraj_binepal@yahoo.com

By jagraj on Aug 18, 2007

Alll those crooning for the Fabia, have you checked out the Ford Fusion ? A powerful and responsiev engine, excellent sitting and storage space and a fab driving position. Still looking for the ….

By SNath on Aug 19, 2007

its f hot piece, ha in india the price also matters … i will surely get 1 if it ranges around 4.5 to 5 lacs.

By debopriyo on Aug 20, 2007

I want to buy skoda Fabia Di. What is the price of the car.

By Kunal on Aug 21, 2007

I’M INTERESTED IN BUYING SKODA FABIA.PLEASE SEND DETAILS / TERMS & CONDITIONS.
1.FABIA MODELS
2.MILEGE
3.RATES
4.ADVANCE PAYMENTS
5.DELIVERY SCHEDULE
AWAITING YOUR REPLY SOON.

By RASIKLAL PATEL on Aug 22, 2007

want to buy febia,when it will come ?

By bhushan gagneja on Aug 25, 2007

Skoda Fabia is expected to be launched in India in Jan.2008. The car will be a hatchback and will be available in the petrol and diesel versions. Skoda Fabia is based on the Volkswagen platform. It will be Skoda’s first small car in India. The car will compete with hyuindai getz and maruti swift vdi for the market share.

Skoda Fabia was launched abroad in 2000 and went in for a facelift in 2005. SkodaAuto is expected to launch the latest model of Skoda Fabia, i.e. Skoda Fabia 2008 in the Indian market.

By naren on Aug 26, 2007

pl. tell me that when it will come in the market and what will be avg. in diesel ?

By mehul desai on Aug 29, 2007

Hyundai may plan to launch the PA(KIA MODEL) this September and is likely to be priced between Rs.3.9-4.5 lakh segment, middle of Santro’s top-end model and Getz’s low-end model. PA will compete with spark, zen estilo, wagonR and Indica xeta.

Hyundai’s PA will be a completely new car powered by the santro xing’s 1.1L petrol engine.

Gear lever in the PA will be integrated with the dashboard instead of conventional floor shift pattern.
(LIKE AMBASSADER AND FIAT OLD MODELS)

By sanjeev sharma on Aug 30, 2007

wen wil be the diesel model of fabia gonna be launch? wen is the booking 4 the car goin 2 start? are der any small cars which are gonna be launched next year or this year?

By kalpesh on Sep 9, 2007

When will skoda fabia be launched? Also when can we expect FIAT GRAND PUNTO?

By amar on Sep 11, 2007

Chevrolet’s new aveo U-VA 2008

1) This new aveo U-VA will be the 2008 avtar of aveo
U-VA for the indian market and will have the same engine which powers the current U-VA.

2) Body coloured bumper, Centerally placed Logo. Sporty fog lights , Different and stylish bonnet follows the lines of radiator grill. SO MANY THINGS.

If somebody is planning for U-VA and people who are thinking to buy car next year then they can think for this car.

Send me the request here only or mail me, I will send you the pictures and more details.

Free feel to contact me on this emailid

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By sanjeev sharma on Sep 13, 2007

Skoda fabia is a good car, it is worth for money, I was using it in gulf, the petrol model. It Squeezes out petrol giving 22km/lit. Cost of the car was around 5lakh. deisel model was giving mileage of 28km/lit .
All the car are with ABS, Air bag, immobiliser. keyless entery etc.

I din’t know how much it is in INDIA

I am waiting for this small tank

By Dr.Somarajan on Sep 17, 2007

Skoda fabia has postponed its launch to january 10th 2008 (auto expo 2008) and might be priced between 4.5-6 lakh.

The car is going to priced between 6-7 lakh by news.tecwhack, but according to Business-standard.com and Fordindia.blogspot.com the car is in the range of Rs 5-6 lakh.

Skoda auto chairman Detlef Wittig told Indian journalists on the sidelines of the Frankfurt motor show that the company would launch Fabia in the price band of Rs 5 - 6 lakh, in Petrol and Diesel variants.

Production will begin by the end of October this year and the company will have 500 cars ready by the time of the launch. The company plans to produce 20,000 units of Fabia in the first year.

TILL THEN KEEP YOUR FINGURES CROSSED

By Sanjeev Sharma on Sep 19, 2007

Skoda fabia is an awesome car, It will be value for money at 5.0L + too ‘caz of its average.

It Squeezes out petrol giving 22km/lit. deisel model gives mileage of 28km/lit .
All the car are with ABS, Air bag, immobiliser. keyless entery etc.

I din’t know how much it is in INDIA

By Sanjay Khimesara on Sep 25, 2007

assuming the scoda fabia is a very very nice car

but what of that if ground clearance ( as reported)

is 135 m.m. it will not be a success in india , the

manufacturer and the lover must take notice of that.

By bankey rastogi on Sep 28, 2007

I’M INTERESTED IN BUYING SKODA FABIA.
PLEASE SEND DETAILS / TERMS & CONDITIONS.
1.FABIA MODELS
2.MILEGE
3.RATES
4.ADVANCE PAYMENTS
5.DELIVERY SCHEDULE
AWAITING YOUR REPLY SOON.

parmod jindal

By Parmod Jindal on Sep 28, 2007

From skoda dealer

They said thatSkoda India would finally launched their much awaited Fabia model in the Indian market in January next year.

It would retail for somewhere around Rs. 5-6 lakhs though it is not yet confirmed.

By Sanjeev Sharma on Sep 28, 2007

Fabia appears to be a good car but if the company wants

to market it successfully , has to -

make the ground clearance at-least 170 mm and enlarge

the number of sales and service points or to appoint

the licencee sales and service agents in hot but un-

represented area like Patna (Bihar) .

Any repply please ?

By bankey rastogi on Sep 28, 2007

Looking forward to see launch of Skoda-Fabia.

Please mail me when launch is expected and price tags attached to it.

thanks,

By spsingh on Oct 1, 2007

Kindly mail me as soon as it is availiable

By abhijit on Oct 1, 2007

Please inform me as when fabia comes, I am interested.
Deepak

By Deepak Agarwal on Oct 3, 2007

itz my promise that I m the person who will very 1st buy this car in the whole India(delhi).and i mean it.
because there is no other car in this segment as compare to this “FABIA” this is superb, excelent,mindblowing.
I M REALLY HAPPY THAT THERE IS A CAR FOR ME 2 IN THIS SMALL 5.5LKH-6.5LKH BUDGET.

By Varun on Oct 4, 2007

all comments are realy nice ,looks fabia is very good car.Can any body tell us compare to Swift what advantage it has..

By pravat on Oct 6, 2007

sir
I would like to know more about faba,
Is the car in india this month, should we wait for the car or we should buy swift, the company should announce the date to avoid loss of they customers.

REGARDS:
Vikram Ahuja

By Vikram Ahuja on Oct 7, 2007

FABIA Hot Hot HOT on indian roads but when ?
Only the company can tell us , but the car should rule the roads,
Prices should not be more than maruti swift if the company wants their fans to rock on it.

Regards: GEET AHUJA

By GEET Ahuja on Oct 7, 2007

sir
I would like to know more about fabia,
Is the car in india this month, should we wait for the car or we should buy swift, the company should announce the date to avoid loss of they customers.

REGARDS:
Vikram Ahuja

By Vikram Ahuja on Oct 7, 2007

hai ilove to see this car lauched in bangalore and iam quite happy with the price list but istill will prefer the petrol version and iwill consider that it will be between 5lakhs to 6.5 in and there about considering the mileage also thanking you with great pleasure niranjan

By niranjan on Oct 15, 2007

Waiting for date of launch of SKODA FABIA
Regards

By S P GUPTA on Oct 19, 2007

Just i want to know that when skoda Fabia is coming on road.

By Sunil Sharma on Oct 25, 2007

when is this car gonna launch

By punit on Oct 27, 2007

IT IS SURE TO COME IN NOVEMBER IN INDIAN MARKETS. WHAT IS ITS AVERAGE

By kashish on Oct 28, 2007

kindly inform me as when skoda fabia launching date

mine id hopeagra@gmail,com

By Mohan Panjwani on Oct 28, 2007

I’M INTERESTED IN BUYING SKODA FABIA.
PLEASE SEND DETAILS / TERMS & CONDITIONS.
1.FABIA MODELS
2.MILEGE
3.RATES
4.ADVANCE PAYMENTS
5.DELIVERY SCHEDULE
AWAITING YOUR REPLY SOON.

MOST IMOPORTANT IS WHEN IT WILL BE LAUNCHED IN BANGALORE

By PRABHU on Oct 29, 2007

lounching date fabia car

By Sushil Jangid on Oct 30, 2007

Update: Fabia’s launch date is postponed to early next year. Skoda Auto India will showcase the car in 2008 Auto Expo to be held in New Delhi (10 to 17 January). Even if Skoda launches the car in January, delivery would be started in February only.

By Banwari on Oct 31, 2007

Eagerly waiting for its launch in India. For the last 10 months waiting for Fabia’s launch to change my car. Like to know abt the 1.4L petrol specification too. Hope i will get a reply for this. Abt the price here it is noted that 5-6.75, is it the price of the basemodel?

By Nanda Kumar G R on Nov 1, 2007

Dear sirs,
I look for more details about Fabia launching andits further details.
krishnareddy.

By krishnareddy on Nov 1, 2007

Dear Mr. Nanda,

The data provided here (i.e. prices, specifications etc) is based on speculations. It might or might not be same when the car is actually launched. I understand that you have been waited for Fabia for last 10 months but I can assure you this time that the car will be in showrooms in January-February 2008.

By Banwari on Nov 1, 2007

Skoda Fabia looks fantastic… but the price wise is lil higher when compared to haybatch cars (swift, getz, U-VA) if its so high it would be difficult to catch Indian market. It would be like SRV. though the launching would be in Jan 08 and the car would hit the roads in Feb 08. They have to consider Pricing prior to launch of vehicle. When Fabia haybatch hits the market with high price and later reducing the price does not make sense.

By Mruthunjaya.N.C on Nov 5, 2007

But still waiting for Fabia

By Mruthunjaya.N.C on Nov 5, 2007

i want to know is fabia surely launching in jan 08…and what will be its fuel effency in petrol and also in diesel………..?

By ravi on Nov 5, 2007

i want to know about when the fabia will launched and what is it priced. please mail me.

By goutam on Nov 9, 2007

intrested in buying a fabia with sunroof and a automatic version

By sagar on Nov 9, 2007

i heard from my briother inlaw who works in skoda india… dat this is a great car and it will give good average?(18-20 kmpl) city conditions….

it will start from the price range of 6.2lakhs…
as skoda belives in having quality customers rather then massess….
to make the owners of their vehicles Xclusive and proud owners…

By great scorpion on Nov 10, 2007

It sound great. We have great hopes,as this will be small but biger strudy car other than usual Japnies or Korean ones.
Scoda’s engine are from VW (as I konw) and known for fuel economy.
Ihave used Audi80, & Jetta. Both are fabulous where only company in product monograph officialy claimed fuel economy of 22km/L in Diesal @ 80Km/Hr!!!
If priced proprly will do very well. But should not do like Ford fusion. That’s only Worry.

By Dr S Z Jafrey on Nov 15, 2007

Waiting for date of launch of SKODA FABIA
Regards

By chirag gandhi on Nov 16, 2007

Hey,y u ppl r 4gtng hatch Uva alng vd getz n swift,i will wait 4 fabia and if it is btwn 4.5-5.5 then worth owning the Skoda otherwise Uva scores over Swift n getz in terms of looks,space n features.check uva out if fabia is overpriced.thanx

By Naveen Hastir on Nov 18, 2007

M sure fabia is gonna b overpriced in dat case u must check Chevy UVA.

WHAT U PPL HAVE TO SAY BOUT UVA.

By Naveen Hastir on Nov 18, 2007

I think I am going to buy Fabia at the earliest and enjoy the car like Jaguar.

By R.Narasimman on Nov 18, 2007

eagerly waitn fabia to be launched.need to buy n go for a ride o ride!!!!!!!!!!!!! wit my kinda a fabia wit broad tyres n rims

By anup rayannavar on Nov 19, 2007

I have seen the Fabia in Belgium and the engine sounds horrible. Some of the features which comes as standard in Europe is not required here in India. Air bag and ABS. Kindly plan features accordingly so that the customer will get the PRICE benefit. Electrically controlled side Mirror,Tubeless tyre,less noise in Engine,Keeping a folder for the Lap Top,Digital Dash board, Keyless entry and remote control release of boot, climatic contorlled AC can be considered in the feature. With the budjetory benefit to Diesel version car with less than 4m length and 1500cc, i request the marketing team to pass the benefit to the customer in the Price tag. More than 6Lac for hatch back in Inida, the customer will think twice.

By Reggie Mathew on Nov 19, 2007

I think fabia is gonna b a hell of a car bt price wch is gonna let fabia down?wt u say

By Naveen Hastir on Nov 22, 2007

I think anything over 7 Lacs for higher end model is expensive. The other cars in the premium hatchback segment are at the max 6Lacs for the higher end(ie Swift and Getz).

I don’t mind paying an additional 1Lac for the quality and extra goodies that are offered in the Fabia european models.

If the Skoda can bring the quality in this segment then it is worth paying an additional 1Lac more for this car.

By Satish on Nov 23, 2007

Fabia looks fantastic. I saw it in Internatioanl Motor show in Frankfurt. I am really looking forward to see it in India. According to some speculation it is going to launch on 26th Jan. The price range would be between 5 to 7 Lacks. Looking forward to see what kind of features offered in new Fabia. But if the Europian and Indian model are same then folks believe me its a fantastic car.

By Pankaj on Nov 23, 2007

Sir,
let me know the price of 1.40 litre diesel scoda fabia car price including insurance and other taxes as applicable in Karnataka state, features and comparision with other similar cars etc.,
Thanking you
Srinivas setty

By Srinivas setty T.K. on Nov 25, 2007

Hi guys,
I just wanted to know if u people can let me know if skoda fabia is compared fiat grande punto which would be cost effecive as in maintainess for both disel and petrol versions…Another qestion to add on which as been in my mind for a very long time now is when i go to skoda website and check the specifications their not much diffrence comparatively with both cars so which one of the car has more space inside.But the interiors in skoda looks good in the official website so will there be a change in the quality of the product as when the car is goin to be launched in india as compared to the fabia sold in U.K

Thanks
Sunil

By sunil on Nov 27, 2007

Hi everybody,

All waiting for skoda fabia, me also but when I read somewhere in magazine that Jazz Honda small car and Fabia going to cost 6 lacs. This really made me to think again. Earlier I wrote that it will cost 4.5 onwards as some of the dealer whom I contacted told me this and with this price I was very happy but when I read the price of Jazz and Fabia you can understand….

Till then keep your finger crossed.

By Sanjeev Sharma on Nov 29, 2007

I got a call from Skoda dealer at Indore that Skoda Fabia will be available for test drive around 15.12.07.
Hopefully car will be priced in 5-6.5L bracket. With cool features, german technology and skoda’s track record, prize of +50k won’t be an issue. I cancelled booking of Getz few months back and waiting for skoda to change my existing car..Hope Skoda comes as per expectations & has strong power-milage-looks combination.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Nov 29, 2007

Hi Sanjay Khimesera,

Its nice hearing from your side but on the same how can the car will be available for test drive around 15.12.07 before launching. Anyway when you got call from Skoda dealer for test drive please also confirm the price. This will be highly appreciative by the viewer who are waiting for the price.

Thanks once again

By Sanjeev Sharma on Nov 30, 2007

Hi Sanjeev,
I spoke to the dealer..they will get the prices during mid december, when the vehicle will be sent to all dealers across india.They plan to launch it in mid Jan and delivery begins around 26th Jan’08. Price bracket remains 4.5-8L but they hv no clues..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Dec 1, 2007

hi i`ve vbeen looking at this mean machine for quite som time now. i`m just worried about that hwo will skoda india will price this little baby. if these people want their product to be on top cvharts they must price near 5 lakh or so as for such an amount they can get a sedan………

By Nimish on Dec 3, 2007

I am the awaited customer of this car pls i request the marketing division of skoda to inform the exact date on which this car will be launched in indore (m.p.)

By ruckmangsharma on Dec 4, 2007

i welcome skoda fabia in india.definitely its gonna rock d market.its great skoda has now turned their eyes towards mid size car.price should b reduced, considering d middle class budget.expecting fabia soon…………

By g.balasubramanian on Dec 5, 2007

Hi folks

Fabia sounds exciting.. good mileage etc etc.

BUT

The cost of ownership is going to be high and it is not for the faint hearted. Skoda is known for expensive spare parts.. scheduled service itself would cost appx Rs. 1 per km.

By dk on Dec 10, 2007

compair MARUTI VDI DIESEL AND SCODA FABIA IN ALL RESPECT AND E-MAIL ME

By DR VIJAY SAVASKAR on Dec 11, 2007

I got a call from Skoda dealer at Indore that Skoda Fabia will be available for test drive around 15.12.07.
Skoda is likely to be available for test drive and bookings from 27th Dec’07 as per the local dealer at Indore. As per specification sheet provided there will be three varient- Hatchback Classic-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 4.5L, Hatchback Ambiente-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 5.0L & Hatchback Elegance -1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 5.5L. Diesel Model 1.4MPI/63KW EUIV MT is expected in same three versions with 1.0L difference in price. Petrol version has fuel economy of 20+ and diesel 28+. With cool features, german technology and skoda’s track record..its is fully loaded with features like Bad roads package, Height adj.passenger seat, tropical package, sunroof, parktronics etc. Be ready..It’s gon’a rock Indian roads soon..delivery in indore is starting on 9th Jan onwards..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Dec 14, 2007

yeah i am seeing ads inour local papers that bookings have started and as it is manufactured in my city(aurangabad)i get to see it quite a few times

By sameer deshmukh on Dec 17, 2007

Can somebody tell me if automatic transmission is available in Fabia?

By jai on Dec 17, 2007

There is no information about the pricing of the different models to be launched, and the delivery period of the car. how many colours will be launched also not known!. saw the white coloured vehicle on the roads of MIDC area Shendra at Aurangabad

By jayesh pathak on Dec 17, 2007

I feel Skoda Fabia is one of the Superb Car. Pricing shld be competetive to Swift and Getz

By Prashanth on Dec 18, 2007

Seeme to be very nice car in that segment. Price should be competative with Getz and Swift

By Prashanth on Dec 18, 2007

Due to the launch of skoda fabia in India, the three waiting of Maruti Swift Diesel has gone.
Suzuki and Hyndai has lost their sleep. There must be competition. I was to take Maruti Swift Diesel, But now I am waiting for Skoda Fabia. The name it self tell its quality.
Mustafa kamal
(Advocate)

By Mustafa Kamal on Dec 18, 2007

Yes Mr. Sanjay Khimesara you are absoulty right regarding models as I talked to the dealers, but regarding price still they are not confirming it. Exact status will be available after 25/26 Dec.

As per specification sheet provided
Hatchback Classic -1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT— 4.5L
Hatchback Ambiente-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT— 5.0L
Hatchback Elegance-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT— 5.5L

Please send specifications for the above said models.

Thanks in advance.

By sanjeev sharma on Dec 19, 2007

can any1 confirm the price.

By varun on Dec 20, 2007

Hello folks

I read the above information and i would like to share some info from my side. The booking of Skoda has been started in Pune.

Following is some of the technical information of Skoda Fabia:
Boot space 310L
Ground clearence : 146mm
Width: Not wide enough (compare to Getz and Swift)
Length: best in its class
Height: Not tall enough (Compare to Getz and swift)
Air bags: It has got airbags right from the basic model
ABS: has ABS
AC: climate control AC
Average: diesel 28 and Petrol 13-15 (Company average)
available in 5 colors.
Price : Petrol 5 to 6 lacks
Diesel : 6 to 7 Lacks

The official price list will be coming in Jan right after Auto Expo.

Delivery of the car: End of Jan or Feb 1st week.

Guys i hope that this information is helpful to all of you.

I have compared Fabia with Swift,Getz and Fusion and based on that came to the following conclusion.
Fabia is not a very good choice in its class. Some of the better cars are also available in the market.

Awaiting for your comments and feedback

Cheers.

By Pankaj on Dec 21, 2007

yes the car with these specifications looks overpriced. diesel variant in 6-7 lacs bracket sounds preety expensive.i would rather go in for something like honda city in that range.

By nitin gaur on Dec 25, 2007

Looking for a compact car for my son in india.i guess will go inn for this one once i check it out.price sounds good for the features provided.

By vikram chanana on Dec 25, 2007

guys i hope the ground clearance is good enough for indian roads.

By soham sinha on Dec 25, 2007

totally agree with vikram.looking out for one myself.

By mukul mukherjee on Dec 26, 2007

most Indian cars on road today have similar ground clearance.i think it should not be a problem.

By vikram chanana on Dec 26, 2007

guys just visited http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com wonderful site with plenty of info.

By vinit chadda on Dec 26, 2007

It is good looking car, but from side it is a look a like of Maruti SWIFT

By AMOL on Dec 26, 2007

Hi guys i just gone thr’ new skoda fabia site http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com and did enquiry of pricing.Their are 4 varients 1 petrol & 3 disel.
Lowest ex showroom price is 5.75 and top one is 7.5.

By suhas patil on Dec 26, 2007

I am looking for new car and decided for SWIFT vxi but got confused between fabia kindly help me.

By suhas patil on Dec 26, 2007

I think you must go for FABIA 1.4L Petrol.

By AMOL on Dec 26, 2007

Hi Suhas suggest you see the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com You can also have a special advance preview.

By vinit chadda on Dec 27, 2007

I saw the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com It has gud visual appeal. I like the safety feautures. Even the price band looks OK to me. Subconsciously I have always associated Skoda with “premium” quality.

By pranali oza on Dec 27, 2007

Cars, cars & cars. Never had it so good. Had almost finalised purchasing a Swift.Saw website of Fabia. Don’t mind waiting for a few weeks. Will try to figure out which one suits me more.

By sohail samsi on Dec 27, 2007

Hello everybody,

I checked with Skoda Dealer regarding price. At this moment they are talking about only 1.4 engine and the cost is 5.75-7.65. Yes Mr. Suhas patil you are absolutely right. Booking is already on and delivery in the month of Jan and car will display on 9th Jan 2008 and exact prices will be revealed on that day.

Special Thanx to Mr vinit chadda for the wonderful site (www.fabiafeelspecial.com)

Happy Driving

By sanjeev sharma on Dec 27, 2007

jus checked the fabia website and have already registered myself for a special preview.

By pranali oza on Dec 27, 2007

Impressive website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
I just happened to see few minutes back. Was not exactly interrested in buying a new car at present. But want to know more about fabia so that when I dispose off my Indica I can think about it.

By Udayan Vora on Dec 28, 2007

I am a archtypal parsee who would have the Best of everything and would give my life to maintain it that way. I take time to decide and study all the pros & cons. Seen the site
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com Next step will be to register for purview.Fabia does look my type. Who knows?

By Parvez Kharas on Dec 28, 2007

I have seen on this site some gud dose of technical info. Besides the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com tells a lot. I am now awaiting to see the car physically and take a test ride.

By Ankur Mishra on Dec 28, 2007

The Fabia looks good.very impressive..btw finally thr is a serios international class hatchback in the country which is gr8 on imagery and safety..
THR IS NO MENTION OF PRICE THOUGH..IF PRICED COMPETITIVE THEN ITS A STEAL..
ANYWAYS 2008 FOR ME WILL START WITH A BANG WITH THE NEW FABIA..CHEERS

By rajesh ramprasad on Dec 28, 2007

Hi Pranali!
I am following your footsteps. Seen the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com Looking forward to comments from women like you. I have my own style of driving. Sit very close to the steering. Price is not main criterion. I must feel comfortable, safe and in control.

By Bela Bose on Dec 28, 2007

whatta a site.. guys for all you Fabia lovers..visit http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
there is a Fabia to be won too..
finally a Skoda that I can afford..

By ANIL KESHAV on Dec 28, 2007

Rajesh said it right.Fabia heralds the entry of international class hatchback. Priceband is already out- 5.75 to 7.75 Its value for money.

By Abhishek Dasgupta on Dec 28, 2007

Car purchse decisions are now influenced by peer groups of students. Its not hollow talk. These guys & gals talk mature and come up with all sorts of data. My daughter’s friend showed me the site http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
I think we will settle for fabia. it looks great.

By Parveen Bodas on Dec 28, 2007

skoda fabia has been generating so much hype. I did book for preview on http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com I am also sending video for the contest. If I win fine. Else I am decided already on which variant to go in for

By dilip dev on Dec 29, 2007

Skoda has had put up this wonderful website
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com Saw the salient features. Its designed to fulfil typical indian needs. Comfort seating for all four occupants. Gud kneroom & legroom in front & back. And for the safety, airbags. Will win hands down.

By Tejas Tolia on Dec 29, 2007

Škoda Fabia hatchback is among the largest in its class. The effectively usable space offers the occupants more space both in the front seats and in the rear. The boot has a basic capacity of 300 litres, and, when the rear seats are folded down, increases to 1163 litres

By Vinayak on Dec 29, 2007

It looks like a super mini. And valua for your money lies in:
Cabin space is very generous with room for four adults and plenty of luggage/shopping/school bags (delete as appropriate). The seats also fold flat for Saturday afternoon trips to Shopping mall. As for kit, there is more on this car than expected You will have electric windows, climate control, a six-disc CD changer with an auxiliary lead for MP3 players, 16-inch alloy wheels and black metallic paint.
You have a luxury car without spending on any add ons.

By Varun Maru on Dec 29, 2007

Price band for fabia is 5 to 7.75 lacs. When excatly the deliveries would start? With March 31 deadline quite close, wonder what kind of bookings have come in and wheteher there would be a long wait list.

By naman menon on Dec 29, 2007

I hv taken test drive of Skoda Fabia on 27th. Its a superb state-of-the-art Car with outstanding features, unheard even in C class cars. Engine is noiseless, features, Seating,driving is a treat. I hv tested all peer group cars, but this is so special. I booked two cars instantly for me and my brother-in-law. We sold our Alto and Corsa immediately. Once 1L car of Tata comes, second hand car selling will become very tough.
My verdict is strongly in favour of Fabia. Thanks to Skoda for introducing such a car. You may visit following internation site.It gives better panorama of Car
http://new.skoda-auto.com/COM/model/newfabia/

By Sanjay Khimesara on Dec 29, 2007

I am seeing lot of buzz abt auto expo with major launches by Skoda, Tatas, Mahindras. I do read lot of stuff on net. Even write a post/comment at times. But at the end of the day I have no tension, no excitement. I amdecided on fabia for the love of it. even visited http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com for the heck of it.

By dhaval desai on Dec 29, 2007

Booked it!! Within a week’s time our booking number has gone from 28 to 74!!

By Neelmani on Dec 29, 2007

Hay Skoda Fabia would be a majour flop if the cost is not reduced. And if the cost is reduced trust me guys wil be a majour sucess

By reuban on Dec 29, 2007

Thanks Neelmani. Congrats. Wahts the delivery date? Have you seen http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com?

By naman menon on Dec 30, 2007

Hey Reuban, I agree if costs are reduced fabia would be a major success but I differ that it would be a flop if not reduced. Yaar, people do understand the quality part. Anyone ready to spend 5 lacs plus would be ready to shell little more to get much more

By vinit chaddha on Dec 30, 2007

I saw http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com Its a gud gimmick. Fabia will win hands down in any case. It will show Indian what a world class hatchback is?

By Ajay Savani on Dec 30, 2007

I have been recommended to purchase skoda fabia. Also saw http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com But will some one tell me what is the difference between a Hatchback & Sedan?

By Lalit Nirupam on Dec 30, 2007

What Ruben says is true. If the prices are low fabia will storm the market.

By Julian Facho on Dec 30, 2007

How the booking for Fabia can start if the prices are going to be announced only during the launch? Even your http://www.fabiafeelspecial does not explain prices

By Adinath Kumble on Dec 30, 2007

Every manufacture highlites only own plus points in comparisons. Is there a neutral body which would tell us real hard facts? I have liked fabia, seen http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com but all the same I wonder.

By Rakesh Mantri on Dec 30, 2007

Skoda fabia, the world class hatchback has all that it takes to make it world class. In such a case does it matter if it costs little more than competition?
I want people to pen down their comments.
Will you please oblige?

By kanta bhatija on Dec 30, 2007

I talked to the Skoda dealer in Mumbai and Pune - The dealers will reveal pricing and test-drive models only from Jan 09. It seems a great car, however I am really surprised at the bookings already WITHOUT test-driving the actual car.

People are booking a 7-lac car without even touching it, test driving it and without knowing its true price. It seems that people have been sold by the marketing/advert blitz and the buzz that a new car creates.

To each his own I guess …

By Vish J on Dec 31, 2007

I am not surprised by comments from Vish J. I have Skoda loyalis friends. They swear by it. Only refrain from them is the need for Skoda to spruce up their service network

By Rajni Seth on Dec 31, 2007

Largest selling cars in India are hatchbacks and fabia is the ultimate considering its pedigree, performance assurances,styling, luxury, safety. Even if the final pricing is higher a decerning buyer would not think twice.

By Hemant Gariba on Dec 31, 2007

Appah! atlast, after all those postpones, Skoda is finally releasing its Fabia in the 2008 Delhi Auto Expo, and we are going to love it. I know i am a little late but still, they will be placed above the Swift, where competition will begin in 2008 with the launch of Hyundai I30, Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Ford Fusion and more expected to come.
In the meantime, http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com provides a good preview of things to com

By Hemant Gariba on Dec 31, 2007

Fabia is unmistakably Skoda.Trade mark front grille, trepezoidal headlamps, bonnet ridges, robust build,boxy rear. Its minimalistic Skoda designed to give great performance at respectable prices.

By Jehangir Noorani on Dec 31, 2007

Every hatchback is a compromise on space, comfort and driving pleasure. Fabia, however scores on others in all three departments. Generous on space, luxurious and driver’s pleasure. It is natural to be priced slightly higher

By Ganesh Gaekwad on Dec 31, 2007

Head on, the Fabia is unmistakably Skoda - the trademark front grille, the stocky build, the trapezoidal headlamps, the bonnet ridges that divide it into three… The Fabia’s origins are more German, actually, and it is based on the Volkswagen Polo platform, which speaks volumes for its safety standards and build.
The rear is square and boxy and overall the car looks pretty plain Jane. The hatch looks smashing, but thanks to our new small car rules Skoda have had to take this one back to the drawing board and get it under the 4000mm mark. It will make its way here in good time.

By Lekhraj Kapur on Dec 31, 2007

Skoda fabia is a dream come true for those who can not afford higher end skodas and believe in its quality commitments
Let’s hope it lives upto the hype.

By Vrinda Khadbadi on Dec 31, 2007

Come one come all. This is the car scene in India. Buyers, buyers & buyers everywhere. All sorts of cars are in the fray. In the end only those who deliver value for money will survive. Fabia would be one amongst them. It is affordable and trustworthy

By Vishambhar Bhalerao on Dec 31, 2007

I have taken test drive of skoda fabia.Its really wonderful Car. Its best i hv seen in the segment. I booked it instantly after knowing that it will be in the bracket of 5-7L

By Sanjay Khimesara on Dec 31, 2007

Congrats & Happy New Year Sanjay. R dealers giving test rides already?

By Suresh Mahant on Jan 1, 2008

Mr Khimesara. Can you tell us more abt fabia. Planing for my daughter in last sem of MBA.U think it is easy to drive in Bangalore traffic? I saw http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

By Vasant Vashisht on Jan 1, 2008

We have women’s car pool as we live in same society & work at Hinjewadi. I bkd a fabia already. Now two more members want to do the same.

By Nilima Ganapati on Jan 1, 2008

I test drove a fabia disel because the dealer did not have petrol one. Car is fabulous but for noisy engine.For petrol version following specs were given to me:
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

By Arvind Mungle on Jan 1, 2008

I believe in action. Had gone to book Swift. Learnt abt Fabia. Saw website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com at dealer’s showroom. Gathered more about Skoda and made the down payment.

By pradeep prshnora on Jan 1, 2008

At present Skoda Fabia dealers have following to offer:As per specification sheet provided there will be three varient- Hatchback Classic-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 4.5L, Hatchback Ambiente-1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 5.0L & Hatchback Elegance -1.2MPI/51KW EUIV MT priced at 5.5L. Diesel Model 1.4MPI/63KW EUIV MT is expected in same three versions with 1.0L difference in price. Petrol version has fuel economy of 20 and diesel 28 . With cool features, german technology and skoda’s track record..its is fully loaded with features like Bad roads package, Height adj.passenger seat, tropical package, sunroof, parktronics etc. Be ready..It’s gon’a rock Indian roads soon..delivery in indore is starting on 9th Jan onwards..

By Anjan Mukhopadhyay on Jan 1, 2008

I am an anaesthetist attached to four hospitals and some nusrsig homes on call. I need to carry my equipment which is bulky. I had Skoda Octavia. I will reserve it personal use. For work i am booking Fabia which is spacious and easily manoverable.

By dr. manmohan chaudhary on Jan 1, 2008

Skoda fabia is excellent for my work as anaesthetist moving with heavy equipment from hospital to hospital. With rear seats folded I have plenty of space for my things.

By dr vishal bhargava on Jan 1, 2008

Wishing u all fabia lovers a happy and prosperous 2008 !!!!

By rini rosario on Jan 1, 2008

hey pradeep..have heard about this active variant of fabia being offered too..hav u got any dope on tht 1?

By robet tisco on Jan 1, 2008

Skoda Fabia is my dream come true. Buying a first car is tricky as you enter uncharted waters. I relied on Brand reputation, Looks, spaciousness & reliability

By akshit durvankur on Jan 1, 2008

As a cardilogist I must reach patient in minutes. Skoda Fabia is big in capacity 7 small in amnouvering

By Anuj Maheshwari on Jan 1, 2008

I bake the best cakes in Belgaum. I found fabia has lot of space. Booked the car. Cake I Bake deserve fabia because I earned my money from cakes

By Stella Crasto on Jan 1, 2008

Why fabia? ‘Cause it is big on space, easy to drive, floats on roads, stores big grocery bags, does not cost a bomb and has Skoda stamp

By Ankur Mishra on Jan 1, 2008

Its a nice state-of-the-art Car with outstanding features, unheard even in C class cars. Engine is noiseless, features, Seating,driving is a treat. I hv tested all peer group cars, but this is so special. I booked two cars instantly for me and my brother-in-law. My verdict is strongly in favour of Fabia. You may visit following internation site.It gives better panorama of Car
http://new.skoda-auto.com/COM/model/newfabia/

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 1, 2008

Sir,
I reside in chicago, USA. I know what is Skoda Fabia. I am intending to book Skoda Fabia for my mother who occassionally visit India and stay at Hyderabad. A.P.
Regards,
Tanny Mahjabeen

By Tanny Mahjabeen on Jan 1, 2008

Tanny Skoda Fabia should be ideal for your mother. Does she drive in India or would have a chauffer? Fuel efficiency figures floating are 14 to 18 kms per litre. By the way visit http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

By vinit chadha on Jan 2, 2008

Read Dr Cahudhary’s comments. As an Interior Designer, I too carry art objects. I am very strict and would never allow my car to be used as luggage career. Still I can use space for artefacts which would not ruin my car

By nishit vyas on Jan 2, 2008

Jahan main jata hoon, wahin chali aati hai fabia. I landed in beer country -Munich for ‘on-site’ assignment.My predessor had fabia. i paid for it & used it merrily. In june 2007 went to Brussels for training. I had a fabia at my disposal. Landed in India last week. Fabia fever is already on here.

By anand amarpuri on Jan 2, 2008

I am told by the dealer that he will take booking for all the colors on the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

By Kavita Lalani on Jan 2, 2008

I was told that beige color & candy white would come after four weeks

By Lalit Khanse on Jan 2, 2008

Tremendous appeal, the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com In reality also the car attracts you like anything.

By Jagdeep Barodawale on Jan 2, 2008

I read somewhere about fog lamp in the rear and parking sensor. God has heard my prayers. Thank God, thank Fabia.

By nikita bhatt on Jan 2, 2008

Three of my friends have already had test drives of Fabia. All are upbeat abt the car. Krish has already booked one. I will do that today.

By Udayan on Jan 3, 2008

I will be contacting Nummer Eins Motors for test ride and price clarifications. They are at Juhu Tara Road. Thats nearest to me.

By Tapas Barua on Jan 3, 2008

One of the car wag reports that if you google you may find that for the past 3-4 years, Skoda Fabia is on the list of most mags `expected new cars’

By kanta bhajithia on Jan 3, 2008

Fabia delivery is also started in Indore for Diesel Cars. Out of 70 odd bookings 3 deliveries are already given by dealer. Entry level Diesel Varient is tagged at 6.5L+/-5k.Top varient 7.1L+/-10k.+insurance+rto. Petrol varient has not arrived till date. Dealer said that prize of petrol will commence fm 5L onwards and 30-40k difference between each model.So presuming that top model is expected to cost 6L+ins+rto ie 6.6L. Fair enough!!Skoda diesel engine is slightly noisy but they claim an average of 20 in city and 25 on highway..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 3, 2008

Somehow in our compound there are all hatchbacks only. Six of them. My fabia once it is delivered will be the Queen amongst all. It has the stamp of Royalty - The Skoda badge

By Balasaheb Samant on Jan 3, 2008

You may visit following internation site.It gives better panorama of Car
new dot skoda-auto dot com-COM-model-newfabia

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 3, 2008

You may visit skoda international site which gives better panorama of Car plus video and picture gallery-
new dot skoda-auto dot com-COM-model-newfabia

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 3, 2008

thanks Sanjay for the link

By Roopkumar Dharavat on Jan 3, 2008

Fabia makes ideal car for a car pool because it is sapcious and has enough room for brief cases, lap-tops & lunch boxes

By Jagruti Shah on Jan 3, 2008

I earn from car hire. Took test drive of fabia disel. Planing to book four Fabias

By Vikrant Mandal on Jan 3, 2008

Me a successful executive in corporate jungle. Like to pamper your wife. Wat gift to give this year? Fabia of course.

By Sanjay Rohra on Jan 3, 2008

Even if it costs little more, Fabia is right choice because of Skoda

By vijay bhardwaj on Jan 3, 2008

Whether Fabia is coming in Automatic transmision ? What’s the price ?

By PM on Jan 3, 2008

Fabia has sophistication, class, personality. A few thousands should not bother when you spend in lacs

By pyarelal patni on Jan 3, 2008

When it comes to CARS, no car can match the Eurpoeans, built to class & to last for etrenity. I love fabia so much, Can anybody give a hint as what would be the ON ROAD price at Chennai. I want to gift Fabia to my Doctor Daughter.

By RANANTH on Jan 3, 2008

Fabia sure looks like a promising car to me. I was very much looking forward to buy one until I got to see the specs. It sure is loaded with lot of features, some of them not so useful as well. On Indian roads the ground clearance of 146 mm is not acceptable at all. Just a comparison Maruti 800 has a ground clearance of 170 mm

http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com/skoda_online/skodafabia.pdf

By VIpul on Jan 3, 2008

Rananth, you have not mentioned which variant you want to gift. Price band is from 5.75 to 7.75 lacs. Very noble thought from father of a daughter in noble profession.

By Gita Noronha on Jan 4, 2008

Dil kholke fabia lo. Skoda is a typical hi-end european machine. Very trsutworthy, very robust, all weather car

By Riten Tandon on Jan 4, 2008

I was with my husband during test ride. We both tried ou hand. It was a smooth ride.After that my husband spent good 20 minutes checking every claim about accessories, even tried opening/closing of the doors, hatch.
Fabia passed the test in flying colours

By Bindu Bhaktawar on Jan 4, 2008

NRIs get to see many cars but most vouch for Fabia

By soham sinha on Jan 4, 2008

I will not be surprised if someone has already started a Fabia Fanclub

By hemant gariba on Jan 4, 2008

I feel like calling Fabia a Priyadarshini

By pranali oza on Jan 4, 2008

Hemant! yr idea of fabia fan club is good. Will U make members even before buying one?

By romil surana on Jan 4, 2008

Who says hatch backs can not be called luxurious. Test Drive a Fabia petrol and would change opinion

By Raj Mehra on Jan 4, 2008

Fabia or Fusion? which is the best?

By vish on Jan 4, 2008

Just read a blog on Fabia, Mumbai Marathone Connection. A man about turn turn 60 is runing marathon for 5th consecutive time. His children have decided to Gift him a Fabia to commemorate both land marks. Fabia seems to be prime choice for gifting

By Gajendra Pem on Jan 4, 2008

Any one who have test drove, Pls tell me about the ground clearance of Fabia after the so far awaited premium hatch back on indian roads.

By Ramamoorthy on Jan 4, 2008

Fabia Dealers should felicitate Krishnan uncle

By Ravi Sankhe on Jan 4, 2008

Have anyone test driven petrol Car-Classic/Elegent/Ambient and seen all colors of Fabia? I feel the interiors in basic model of Skoda is average. I hope that top or middle model comes with superb features and two tone interiors. Has anybody seen biege color?If yes, then plz comment

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 4, 2008

bad all these comments are written by the same person.the english used here is so pathetic,you just know that he is trying to cook up comments but sad his english is not getting any better.as far as fabia is concerned(if any one is looking for authentic reveiws)this car is not the same second generation fabia launched worldwide.india is still a dumping ground for the rest of the world the nouveau rich have the money but you just dont buy a hatchback that costs 7.75lacs,there are better premium sedans you can buy like the city & the rest dont even think about the 1.2l petrol its worst than the uva.fan club phew! what the hell is going on?

By karan on Jan 5, 2008

Karan, English Bad or Right, look for the free flow of expression of thoughts, opinions which should hel[p us to firm up or aid our buying decision, particularly in a expensive venture like Fabia Buying. This becomes more relevant in these times, as we have crooked car dealers all around (honest dealers are a rare breed like your English writing abilities) who do not reveal everything to the innocent buyer. At the same breath, let us also acknowledge, that readers cannot be taken for granted & any one can easily smell any tricks like the one you have mentioned.

By Karan Thapar on Jan 5, 2008

A reader who takes pains to sit on net for hours together visiting only sites of his immediate interests gathers vast amount of knowledge. He would know what to absorb & what not.

By Rini Rosario on Jan 5, 2008

Yes, biege and candy white will take more than six weeks for delivery.

By Abhishek Dasgupta on Jan 5, 2008

Sanjay! What is your take on Fabia as a “green car”. Time has come when each one of us must look into these aspects if we want to protect our environment.

By J. Sukumaran on Jan 5, 2008

3 CYLINDERS ONLY ; THAS A LET DOWN ; WILL LEAD TO MORE VIBRATIONS & NOISE

By qqqqqq on Jan 5, 2008

We will be able to get clarity on color availability by 8/9th.I interacted with one GM dealer y-day while taking test drive of Magnum optra. They said Skoda is ok, but maintainance is very costly.3-9k charges for one servicing. Even availabilty of tyres and getting another key takes 2-3 months. I hope these things are taken care off by skoda.

Please do respond, if any one has taken test drive of Petrol 1.2/1.4L Fabia.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 5, 2008

Are all variants of Fabia equipped with sunroof?

By Vishesh Dharmadhikari on Jan 5, 2008

Fabia is doing everything in style. Their website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com is unique and personalised. You enter your name and cruise along the fabia exteriors, interiors, attractions & technicalities. You get a feel of class.

By Amruta Das on Jan 5, 2008

I agree about sluggishness & cost of Skoda service. But the Skoda dealer in Andheri says that so far they were dealing with only top end clients where number was small and hence higher costs. He says need for cost effective & agile service back up has been factored in while working out the marketing/after sales plans

By Navin Damania on Jan 5, 2008

AutoCar magzine-Jan Edition front cover says Skoda’s super hatch in a class of its own. AutoCar Verdict is 9/10 to Skoda Fabia. It gives 10 star to build strength and quality, 9 to safety,comfort,ride handling, 7 to performance, refinement and value.Fuel Efficiency is 9 on 10 wih 18.5 km on highway. they took 750km test drive…don’t miss the review..

By Dr.Atul Kathed on Jan 5, 2008

Its unfortunate to understand from skoda that Petrol Version will be available only in feb’08 even for demo.
I plan to cancel the booking

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 5, 2008

50.000/- for booking,deliveries for all fabia variants start in jan itself..thats what the dealer said.

By Jiah shaikh on Jan 6, 2008

Any 1 on AT version of fabia??

By rubin dcosta on Jan 6, 2008

Deliveries being taken for all colours shown on http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com ?

By jimmy on Jan 6, 2008

got an octavia..next comes my fabia

By chandramohan on Jan 6, 2008

it is said fabia comes with 3 varients at the moment, any idea about the prices and whats been ripped off form the base model.

By karthik on Jan 6, 2008

i had a chanc to drive the car in europe. its a fabulous car//gr8 on handling and drive feel.. and and awesome on security.. espcially the small thoughtfuthings.. it wil make u rethink abt the swift.. cant wait for he launch tomorrow

By anand on Jan 7, 2008

Three variants are Classic, Ambiente & Elegance. Actual prices not known but the price band is 5 to 7.75 lacs

By Rakesh Bindra on Jan 7, 2008

Hi

To the best of my knowledge .2MPI is not yet arrived, only 1.4MPI is available. Even I talked to Indore dealer also.

1.2MPI will arrive in April.

Still there is confusion of prices also. Wait for another 1-2 days everything will be clear.

By sanjeev sharma on Jan 7, 2008

Fabia will guarantee world-class luxury, with smart technology and state-of-the-art safety features. Check for yourself. Do not blindly believe.

By Raunak Mhaske on Jan 7, 2008

Raunak is right.Now that test drives are available one must use the opportunity.

By Bhavin Bhuta on Jan 7, 2008

Clarity about fabia prices is still lacking. Dealers are only ready to take a booking with Rs 50,000/-

By Deven Srimali on Jan 7, 2008

can we have the option of a contrast roof which makes fabia look like the mini cooper?

By john pinto on Jan 7, 2008

are the dealers taking bookings for all variants?

By sumati deshpande on Jan 7, 2008

yes sumati they are.chk out http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com for more info

By vinit chadda on Jan 7, 2008

any idea on whether the 1.9 TDI is being planned for India?

By Justin cohello on Jan 7, 2008

I think Skoda Fabia will flop not because it is good car, it is world-class car but because of poor managment of Skoda India Pvt. Ltd. According to me they have already delayed launch of Fabia by 6 months and now there is confusion about avilability of all models and long waiting period for delivery. Nowdays there is much hype about this car in the market so they have to cash this hype by providing enough stock of cars to delers. It will do good not only to Skoda India but also to skoda-lovers-customers like me. Even best product need good marketing and managment for best results.

By nipun_best on Jan 8, 2008

Justin’s point must be taken in seriousness by Skoda India. There is so much hype in the air about Fabia. Hope they will not let down skoda loyalists.

By Krishnakant Sahay on Jan 8, 2008

Somewhere in Fabia specs there is a mention that it has two tier boot cover that can be installed at two different heights giving flexibility to the boot space. What it exactly means?

By Narhari gordhandas on Jan 8, 2008

as on today Fabia intends launching 1.2L Petrol & 1.4 L Diesel. No idea about 1.9TDI

By John Almeda on Jan 8, 2008

Fabia dealer in Pachkula is offering 1st Week of Feb delivery for Diesel version

By vikram chanana on Jan 8, 2008

NEW SKODA FABIA DIESEL IS THE BEST OPTION TO BUY THAN INDICA V2 DIESEL

By ASHUTOSH SOHAL on Jan 8, 2008

Hi Folks!
Auto Expo is only one more day away. Do we expect Taare Zammen Par? Well all cars being launched are stars in their own right. I am, however, pitchin for Fabia. I have paid advance already and hope it is a roaring success

By sohel parkar on Jan 8, 2008

see international Fabia blogs. Majority praises it

By shekhar purvani on Jan 8, 2008

Agree with ashutosh,fabia engine is much better.

By Justin cohello on Jan 8, 2008

why am i not able to access http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

By paraglider on Jan 8, 2008

dude(paraglider),the website is working fine.get ur net connection chkd

By vinit chadda on Jan 8, 2008

one day to go for the auto expo…woopie

By jiah shaikh on Jan 8, 2008

it is a little ironic..the launch should have ideally happened by today..as of now i cant find anything happening on the fabia front..have been waiting for this car for so long..
want details:
check out http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
its so well made, so contemporary-the site i.e.
also check out the following links-
INTERIORS:
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com/360interiors/skodafabiainteriors360.html
DEALER CONTACTS:
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com/index.php?page=dealer_locator&frame=4
COMPARISON CHART
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com/index.php?page=comparison_chart&frame=

go ahead. fall in love.

By akheel kunder on Jan 9, 2008

Wait for Fabia is over. All four trims, Active, Classic, Ambiente & Elegance are on launch pad.

By Anant Rane on Jan 9, 2008

It would have been nice if clarified which of the Fabia trims are petrol / Diesel

By sohel samsi on Jan 9, 2008

European winter is really tough. Skoda Fabia stood upto the challenge last year when I was in denmark

By rimi rosario on Jan 9, 2008

Classic Fabia is Diesel

By Varun Maru on Jan 9, 2008

When are the test drives to start. Cant wait after reading all the comments.

By Austin Carvalho on Jan 9, 2008

pricing is in range of 4.99-7.68 for Skoda Fabia. Four Models in petrol and Diesel currently planned. Immediate available option will be 1.4TDI(68bhp) Diesel in Active,Classic, Elegence and Ambient and 1.4 (85bhp) MPI Petrol. Milage claimed is 21 for diesel and 17 for petrol..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 9, 2008

I have just attended lanuch party of Skoda Fabia in Surat and I am very disappointed to know there is no 1.2L model avilable until June. Only 1.4L diesel engine is avilable for display and there is no 1.4L petrol variant avilable for dispaly. And they are not sure about prices and delivery period till now. It’s very disappointing. And I think prices are also higher side accoriding to their suggested prize.

By nipun_best on Jan 9, 2008

Very disVery disappointing by the Skoda people. Poor marketing, even the dealer were not yet confirmed the prices.

Good advertisement watched yesterday on zeetv.

Failed to understand why they introduced 1.4 earlier than 1.2. and moreover that is Diesel model in most of the parts.

Lower model priced too high and higher model 7.28. Better go for sedan car.

When their marketing is so poor then what will be going to happen with other things

By sanjeev sharma on Jan 10, 2008

Yes, Indeed very disappointing from Dealers reg clarity on models and prices. Even they took booking without confirming anything and now it seems appearent that petrol version of 1.2 and 1.4 is not available/nor clarity on dates of availability. Sorry state of affairs at Skoda. I don’t know how they will compete in market with such high premium and poor approach..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 10, 2008

Sanjeev: Aren’t we happy? Suspense abt pricing is gone. Affordable prices will give boost to fabia

By nikita bhatt on Jan 10, 2008

Hi Nikita,

I don’t think so bcos

1. Middle class people prefer vehicle which is low in price having all necessary options. Options are Swift and Uva.
Old palio & Getz failed due to its high price comparative to swift and UVA though the vehicle were good.

2. High class that is above middle class they prefer sedan cars.
Fiesta,Accsent, lancer

3. Vey hihg they go for Hiher versions Accord sonata, Mercd and BMW

4.Rest others they have the options of santro i10 palio.

So when you are putting your money i.e 7.8 lakhs for hatchback, it has no worth. Better one will go for sedan like fiesta and other model.

By sanjeev sharma on Jan 10, 2008

saare carwale surprised? Yes, with 4.99 lac fabia lots of cancellations of other cars will take place

By manoj aggarwal on Jan 10, 2008

Dear Sanjeev,
I totally agree with you. People go for skoda Cars ‘caz of its engineering and partly because of appeal value of skoda badge in society. For a Hatchback paying 8.0L + on road is not at all worth.Its better to go for Honda City or Ford Fiest or even Logan for better value for Money. Even Swift Diesel priced at 5.25 is superb value for money comparitively. We were more driven with emotional euphoria of skoda hype and its performance in eropean market. Practically its not wise to pay Rs.2L extra for Skoda brand name. You could easily get one Tata Nano extra in bonus with surplus.
I m for one highly disappointed. Their 5L base version will come after 4-5 months. Its a waste of time to wait for skoda. Indore dealer has not even given exact pricing despite y-day’s launch.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 10, 2008

i guess after the fabia was launched and all the speculations have been put to rest.Agree that the site http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com is really fun to visit

By jiah shaikh on Jan 10, 2008

I think managment of Skoda is really confused or they don’t understand Indian people mentality. According to me they should first launch 1.2L petrol Fabia with 30 or 40 thousand rupees higher price then swift with good interiors and safety features and same for 1.4L diesel Fabia . It will make a good choice for customer. But spending 1 or 1.5 lac extra then swift doesn’t make sense.

By Nipun on Jan 10, 2008

what a pricing 4.99 to 7.68 lakhs…worth it i would say

By salim nulwalla on Jan 10, 2008

my dealer in mumbai is promising deliveries starting Jan itself.

By romil surana on Jan 10, 2008

cant compare fabia and fiesta both are equally good for their respective segments and pricing.

By jameel khan on Jan 10, 2008

hey is the win fabia contest still goin on?

By sanju nadkarni on Jan 10, 2008

This is really non-sense marketing strategy. I was very excited to buy the fabia after a long wait.But, every time I tried to know the price, the sales guy/receptionist says that the price list would reach by evening, then by morning then again by evening. I was feeling as if I was waiting for my 10th std results.
If this kind of attitude has to prevail then why so much is being spent on ad media.

Come on skoda management… do something.Pls communicate to your customers clearly. You can not fool around people for a longer time.

This kind of attitude will not help you to sustain market share for a longer time.

By Kamesh on Jan 10, 2008

Confusion, Confusion .. about pricing, Models, performance!

Sanjay, Nipun - I am glad that you posted your concerns. I hope you haven’t booked your car yet.
Now, people are questioning if this is the same 2nd gen fabia that was launched in Europe.

Guys - How can you evaluate, opine and book a car without even touching, test driving it. It’s better to wait for the hype to settle down, drive it around for a while and judge if this is a good car for Indian conditions.

By Vish J on Jan 11, 2008

7.65 Lacs for a Hatchback!! Are you kidding me?? Skoda or no-Skoda; even BMW would think twice before launching a Diesel hatchback at that price in INDIA. You can put 50K more and buy a Honda City, think of that - a Honda City vs Skoda Hatchback with no clarity or pricing, colors, trims yet the dealer are greedy to accept your booking money.

By Ajay on Jan 11, 2008

I feel that skoda fabia is a good hatchback than any other car but if the top model ranges upto 7 lakhs than it wud be better to buy a h verna or h city.The price is most important factor that will effect the sale of skoda fabia in the market.well all the small cars in india like swift,getz,santro,etc. have nevr been priced more than five lakhs.it wud be more reliable to buy a sedan otherwise

By Rajneet on Jan 11, 2008

I live in the UK as an NRI. To answer Vish J query if this Fabia is the 2nd Gen Car…well, it is. It has already been launched here in the UK at the end of 2007. I have only seena few on the roads here but the choice and income people have here is vastly different to India. I have the 1st Gen Fabia and its an automatic. Its drives like an old tractor! I hate my Fabia. But it is a soild car and well built with parts from a VW bin. VW own Skoda. Anything owned by VW will be good quality. The UK motoring press liked the new 2nd gen Fabia but thought it was expensive compared to other similar competitors. Hope you will all find my commenst of use. Ask me anyhting about UK car market which might help for cars in India, purchase wise.

By Sudip on Jan 11, 2008

I took test drive of diesel classic varient and after satisfaction booked it. Car is undoubtably good compared to all available hatchback’s in India. As my usage is limited, i wanted to opt for Petrol Varient.I know that the average will be 10-15km/lt in petrol.Dealer took booking with committment of delivery by 15th.I estimated prize of top petrol varient to be 6L.
My issue is only on price clarity and timely delivery. 6L Car is quite close to 5.9L rates of Prime Getz of Hyundai..Features are really fascinating and unheard. Diesel is of course on higher side. If u only looking for performance then could opt for entry level Active model priced at 5.9L(Diesel). Fully loaded will be definately costlier.
I will buy only if they give timely delivery. Can’t wait for 4-5 months..

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 11, 2008

Hello Folks

Skoda Fabia looks fantastic. But i am very disappointed by the pricing and unavilabilty of the 1.2L Variant.
At the moment only 1.4D models (7.16L to 8.6L) are present in 3 segments and 1.4P top end model is present (7.5 Lacks)The pricing is in Pune.
There is no visibilty of the other two models in 1.4P variant and no visibilty of the 1.2 variant.
No one giving any information.
I am very disappointed.

If anyone of you have any information please do share with me. i had already booked Fabia 1 month ago and was eagerly waiting for this car. But looking at all these i am making my mind to cancel it.

By Pankaj on Jan 11, 2008

I own Tata Sierra, & i want to get my car modified, kindly mail some pictures, so that i can have a look.

By Patrick on Jan 11, 2008

looking at all the delivery issues abt fabia being mentioned here i wonder how come my dealer in mumbai is promising me delivery in feb for all variants.

By jignesh bhatt on Jan 11, 2008

Well, those who were waiting eagerly for Fabia are bound get disappointed due to it’s overpricing. 7.5 Lacs onroad value for a basic version is insane. Next models same engine option are going to cost 8.5 lacs and 9.25 lacs on road. No info on petrol version is available yet. (Bangalore details).
So, Skoda I think needs some miracle to sell these wowefully underpowered(69 hp) hatchback which is quite unrefined and doesn’t come with engine cover. Not to mention the pathetic and pocket piercing cost and quality of the service.
Was eagerly waiting for the launch and now utterly disappointed..:(

By Dayanand on Jan 11, 2008

hey they also have a brochure download option on their website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

By suman nadkarni on Jan 11, 2008

somewhere read some 1 comparing the 1 lakh car with fabia…woops

By amit jaggi on Jan 11, 2008

why didnt they showcase the fabia with a contrast coloured roof at the expo..wud have loved to watch that one.

By justin on Jan 11, 2008

Its high time we start paying up for quality.

By phiroza patel on Jan 11, 2008

ya rite phiroza…i totally agree

By sumati pandey on Jan 11, 2008

I was sure Fabia will not disappoint. I am happy that the suspense has ended on bright note

By Bela Bose on Jan 11, 2008

Fabia has a range of pricing. Its like buying a branded shirt

By Tapas Barua on Jan 11, 2008

My compliments to carwale.com for ongoing discussion thro comments about Fabia

By vinayak sahasrabudhe on Jan 11, 2008

Guys check out the new tv commercial of fabia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAPPuch_PA

Really special..isnt it

By sumati pandey on Jan 11, 2008

checked out with Indore Dealer. No signs of Petrol Launch till Feb End. Company is focusing only on Diesel Varient and will assemble Petrol only after completion of Diesel varient’s initial demands.
So big disappointment on that front.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 11, 2008

Hello ,
Just got the price from the dealer.
FABIA VARIANTS (DIESEL)
Price Break Up CLASSIC AMBIENTE ELEGANCE
1.4 PD 1.4 PD 1.4 PD
Ex-Showroom 651773 733296 787355
Insurance 21475 24032 25727
Road Tax (12.1%) 78865 88729 95270
On Road Price 752113 846057 908352

By VC on Jan 11, 2008

Price are from bangalore

By VC on Jan 11, 2008

Don’t believe the artificially created demand by the Skoda Dealers. You can ask for the car for any day and they will give you the same day. At this price it is easy to get one any day.

By Satish on Jan 12, 2008

Again SKODA has done the monumental mistake of taking the Indian car user for a jovial ride. It is a really crude joke of pricing a hatchback at such a fantastic price beyond the reach of a normal car buyer who wants to upgrade.
Like Most European /luxury car makers SKODA wants to serve the affluent & elite and is scared to think of upper middle class to have in its cliental. , who are now the main target of most carmakers here. Skoda will be happy with its FABIA being grabbed by the rich businessmen’s college going sons & our politician’s grandsons (sons already driving scorpia, crv, endeavor , Pajero XTRAIL & like).

All said & done, I bow to the beauty & awesome sight of Fabia (sans airbag that is pushing up prices) , but if they had also brought in the 1.2 petrol & showcased it, all of my anger & frustration wouldn’t been there. Also note how SKODA has carefully fed the all popular media with its one page color ad & how the media is singing in chorus that prices start from Rs 4.99 to Rs 7.99. Take it, the 1.2 Petrol will never come out. If anybody is dreaming 1.2 Pet will appear, please wake up & look elsewhere.

By RAKSWAMY on Jan 12, 2008

PLz Plz don’t put price tag of skoda fabia as lot of peoples who were waiting for fabia are increasing their Blood pressure and cursing Skoda management.

I unable to understand what they have done. India is the major hub of small car and fabia small car with sedan price. Wow what a thought and believe me it will remain a show piece in show rooms as FORD FUSION.

When you are competing with small car than compete it with having same or little more price not with double price. Simple thing whenever we buy anything always looks the price tag and when it is worth with that price then we goes ahead, otherwise next option.

Anyway All the best. I have cancelled my booking as skoda dealer NO NO NO aacha fool banaya mera (Fooled me lot). Thanx for this as my awareness increased now.(I think most of the people faced this problem)

By sanjeev sharma on Jan 12, 2008

I have really enjoyed all the hype created by Fabia

By Tejas Tolia on Jan 12, 2008

Boys,sorry but skoda fabia is no where a small car.I guess all this too much price talk has started bcause of the all the cheap small cars coming down.Its time we start paying for good features.

By Junaid Khan on Jan 12, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAPPuch_PA

catch the new fabia commercial

By nishant on Jan 12, 2008

Thanx nishant a really nice ad.

By jiah on Jan 12, 2008

Fabia proves that Skoda is gud in whatever it does including the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com & now TVC(link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAPPuch_PA)

By john almeda on Jan 13, 2008

Fully agree with junaid khan.

By vinit chadhha on Jan 13, 2008

he! he! he! he! 1.2l petrol coming not coming cause me losing me bearings.should have booked getz or swift atleast i would have got my four wheels.
SKODA AUTO OBSESSED WITH INSANITY.

SINCE THE GERMANS LEARNED ENGLISH.

By karan on Jan 13, 2008

will the devils advocate please reply?

By karan on Jan 13, 2008

havent heard anything about the 1.2 l engine not coming out. atleast the dealer aint denying its arrival.

By Jinisha patel on Jan 13, 2008

Guys those who dont wanna book the fabia,please dont so that i get an early delivery of mine..thank u

By rajnath desai on Jan 13, 2008

Am still confused

By manish agarwal on Jan 13, 2008

I am not looking forward to buy a car but i loved the fabia tv commercial.

By arif khan on Jan 13, 2008

I liked the comment by Rajnath Desai. Should make him chairman of Fabia lovers’ club

By chhavi tijori on Jan 14, 2008

one corporate is negotiating with a dealer for Fabia as house car. Identical cars for executives would reduce maintenance costs

By sharad tiwari on Jan 14, 2008

Looks like Skoda is not going to launch 1.2l Variant so soon in the market. i am disappointed with Skoda’s strategy.

By Pankaj on Jan 14, 2008

if they launch 1.2l now probably not many will by the 1.4l petrol or even the diesel.this is the reason i believe the 1.2 will not be launched for a long time.
you see skoda does not really cater to the mass market so anyone who thinks they have made a mistake should keep this in mind.

By karan on Jan 14, 2008

Yeah Karan…
you are right. This is Skoda’s strategy at the moment.

By Pankaj on Jan 15, 2008

Pay for Quality?? Look at Hondy City or Swift - These are top Quality Cars priced correctly. 9 Lacs for a Hatchback??????? Ludicrous

By Ajay on Jan 15, 2008

should i say i am excited that the car that i have been waiting for so long, has finally arrived?
or should i, instead, say that i am grossly disappointed that its priced a little too higher than my wallet?
or should i say, that, besides all that, ill still buy a fabia?

i dont know. its a fabia afterall. its my first love.

By stanley mendonca on Jan 16, 2008

I m deeply disappointed by the skoda’s lethargic attitude for this great car ,the dealers don’t know the pricing ,they are not promising any delivery dates (delivery around may)moreover the are not sure when the petrol version will be available.a long wait will lead to losses in terms of customers.i mean who’s going to wait for 5 months.
Its not possible for a dealer in mumbai to deliver in feb.

By chetan on Jan 16, 2008

Guys here is some great news for those who still wants to buy Fabia.
Petrol 1.2L variant is on its way to the market. It is going to come in next one or one and half month. There will be three variants. the starting price is 5.5L to 7 L
But they also dont know the exact time of delivery

Disappoint continueous

Happy driving

By Pankaj on Jan 17, 2008

i cant wait any longer friends can you tell me which of these cars is a better choice
swift vxi
getz gvs1.1 or
uva ls,the only thing that concerns me about the swift are its odd looks specially from the back and also i have learnt its body is weak and most parts start vibrating after a few thousand kilometers.

By karan on Jan 17, 2008

i took a test drive of fabia 1.4 .after spending 8 lacks all u get is a noisy diessel engine.

By john on Jan 18, 2008

when is the 1.2 petrol expected……

By anshu on Jan 19, 2008

i want to purchase skoda febia pls. send me broshure and performance details

By nitin on Jan 19, 2008

When the petrol 1.2 L is coming?

By Ranjeet on Jan 23, 2008

After a lot of research and brainstorming,I hv finally taken Ambient 1.4 TDI PD Diesel Version, Biege color and Red Classic for my brother-in-law. Will surely update on performance soon.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Jan 30, 2008

wise decision sanjay.am looking fwd to get one for self soon.

By sharad tiwari on Jan 31, 2008

Supermini hatch with exclusive features and intelligent engine option…will buy Skoda Fabia soon

By Geet on Jan 31, 2008

where is the nearest showroom in mumbai for fabia cars?

By ashay on Jan 31, 2008

I am realy surpriced with the pricing of the car that is the disel 1.4 its very noisy engine with no cover at idle it becomes so desturn=bing that you can not even listen to the music on the front seats with is its very noisy and highly priced car
scoda peole should do something to NAV levels in side as well as out side the car by putting some cover on the engine if and also give some good pricing. people are ready to pay for but with a subjectively good buy not for such low powered noisy engine. for the time being improvements are must for the engine. for now not a good option to buy

By CHETAN S K on Feb 2, 2008

Fabia is undoubtably most appropriate option for Hatchback lovers. Engine is slightly noisy, but not so much that it distracts. Prize is adequate due to features. For both of your problems, you may look for Petrol Version, wherein costing will be low and no noise engine option will be there.
I have been using Fabia for few days now.And to tell u, not only i like driving it, but it is catching attention of everyone daily. I get lots of queries by strangers about it. I am loving it!!

By Sanjay Khimesara on Feb 2, 2008

Excellent performance and unbeatable quality makes Fabia, the car of the year

By Geet on Feb 3, 2008

Fabia is absolutely an awesome car, I have had opportunity to test drive it. In Ahmedabad the basic model cost is about 6.67lakhs which is Rs20,000= less than Honda City. Anyday I would definitely prefer Honda City over Fabia for value for money. Fabia has been listed as small car in India, I don’t think the price speaks for it. This year the introduction of Fiat Grande Punto, Maruti Splash and Honda Jazz would definately make the competition stipper.

By Maharshi on Feb 15, 2008

Hello All,

I have been reading this thread for a long time now and should really thank Carwale for making this happening

I took delivery of my Fabia base model a week before and have driven it for about 400km now, thought I should write to you guys about the feel of it…Must say to start with Fabia is a fantastic car to drive. Had a Swift petrol before I got the Fabia and when compared to the pick up there is a very little bit of turbo lag for about a second and the turbo kicks in and you actually get pushed back to your seat..Thats a good feel trust me. The engine was noisy as most of you have written but it has quitened down, It is usually more noisy in the morning when I start it for the first time after about 10 min of driving its fine but there is one thing I must talk about here is the viberation…Friends there is nothing called as viberation in this car…In fact even at 140 km/hr (which I touched yesterday) there is NIL viberation…in fact its quiet.
Comming to what most of you people are speaking of…wWhy buy a car paying 7.5 Lacs (thats how much I paid in Bangalore for the base model) when you can get a 3 box car…Hell NO!!! The base version of any diesel car Fiesta or a Verna is 8 Lacs plus..thats a what U will pay for the boot of a car only…there is no air bag…no music system no rear wiper, defoger etc, I would say its not Fabia/ Skoda which is taking Indian customers for a ride its the other car manufactures…And for all who thought of it as a small car….Please visit the dealer again and sit in the rear seat….The space is good even comparable to a 3 box car…Trust me on this one…The boot is something ull luv for sure too. Milage I am getting is about 18kpl…Thats in city!!
OK folks Happy Motoring…Do post if there is any thing I can help you with

Regards
V

By Vishnu on Feb 18, 2008

Vishnu,
Nice to note your review. Well I ‘m also driving Ambient Biege for almost 20+ days now. Its gem of a Car…Sturdy, No Viberations, Smooth ride, ease in handling..Compact yet spacious and above all having the state-of-the-art features not even offered by Sedan makers.

By Sanjay Khimesara on Feb 18, 2008

Well the best by SKODA
true european
but will this beast be high to maintain?

By aki on Mar 3, 2008

well, the car as a whole is overpriced. I had a look and the interior space is nothing to write home about.. my Palio seems to be more spacious.
And as far as the dummy feel special website and contest goes, no results have been posted more than 18 days after the competition website rules say they should have been made public.
Seems to be a con job operating on more than one level here. Bad, Skoda, bad.

By rahul on Mar 18, 2008

I’am your fan

By Professor on Nov 2, 2008

Good work guy!

By Professor on Nov 2, 2008

can any body tell me how much fabia sold in last year

By saket khandelwal on May 26, 2009

Hi,

Don’t compare the Fabia with palio or Swift.Both are different Segments.

By PVSR on Jun 10, 2009

Skoda’s new car is launched in india it’s name is Fabia
This car seems to be an gr8 and good looking.Fabia gives guarantee world-class luxury, with smart technology and state-of-the-art safety features. Check for yourself. Do not blindly believe.

By r4 revolution on Nov 4, 2009