Update: Skoda has launched Fabia now. The car is available in 5-8 lakh price range. Two engines (1.4L MPI petrol, 1.4L PD TDI diesel) are offered in a total of four trim levels i.e. Active, Classic, Ambiente and Elegance. Dealers are provided the prices of three diesel (Classic, Ambiente and Elegance) and one petrol version (Elegance) only.
For more information, please visit Skoda Fabia research page.
Posted on 31st October 2007: 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.
Posted on 16th February 2007:
When to expect: September-November 2007
Estimated Price: Rs.5-6.75 Lakh
In 2002, first time I heard about Skoda Fabia's Indian launch. Since then Skoda has been postponing its launch year by year. 2007 has just started and so have the dreams of Fabia's arrival in India. Latest news is, Fabia can be launched in India anytime after first half of the year.
New Skoda Fabia has got seven engine options, however, India will get maximum three i.e. 1.2L Petrol, 1.4L Petrol and 1.4L Diesel. Among these three too, 1.4L Petrol is very unlikely. 1.2L (1198cc), 3-cylinder, 12V Petrol engine produces 70ps of power and 123Nm of torque. 1.4L (1422cc), 3-cylinder, 12V TDI Diesel engine produces 80ps of power and 195Nm of torque. Though neither of the engine is class-leading in power/performance, they are powerful enough to give you wonderful drive. Diesel engine is 3-cylinder version of Laura's engine and is a little noisy like its bigger sibling. Last but not least, both Petrol and Diesel engines are quite fuel efficient.
Skoda Fabia is far bigger than any hatchback in India hence is hugely spacious in cabin as well as in boot. Standard boot is of 300 liters, if rear seat is folded, it can be extended to 1100+ liters. Fabia has ample legroom at front, knee-room at rear and head-room at front/rear. Goodies available as standard will be more than adequate too. Overall, a highly desirable hatch.
Well, if Fabia really comes to India, consider it as revolution in Indian B+ car segment. No car in India is able to match what Skoda Fabia is about to offer. It can be considered as India's first truly premium hatchback. With Fabia, India is bound to have world-class styling, luxury, technology and safety features. If rightly priced, this highly sturdy, hot hatch will sell like hot cakes.
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Quick Facts
Car Segment/Body style: Small Car/Premium Hatchback
Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
Engine: 1.2L (1198cc), 3-cylinder, 12V Petrol/1.4L (1422cc) Diesel
Max Power/Torque: Petrol - 70ps/123Nm. Diesel - 80ps/195Nm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 3992x1642x1498 mm
Carwale Expects: A very well-built, highly fuel-efficient, spacious premium hatchback. Car and spares price may be slightly higher than expectations.
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