The Skoda Fabia Combi offers a modular luggage compartment with 530 liters of capacity. Refined dynamics with enhanced suspension and damping. 90 hp 1.4 TDI engine announces mixed consumption of 3.6 l/100 km.
The third generation Skoda Fabia, whose original model was launched in 1999, represents a profound technological upgrade served up with a new design for both the exterior and the cabin. Skoda is betting on its Break version to emphasize the familiar vocation of this utility that adapts to everyday use in cities and on road trips.
The new generation of the Skoda Fabia Combi incorporates a new range of more efficient engines and a set of safety, entertainment and comfort equipment that aim to improve the quality of life on board and safety while traveling.
The redesigned bodywork, especially obvious in the front section and tailgate, now measures 4.26 meters in length and offers a luggage compartment with a capacity of 530 liters, which Skoda claims is the largest in its segment. The luggage compartment's modularity and functionality is one of the strengths that Skoda presents in its new Fabia Combi. The new Skoda Fabia, proposed in five-door and family (van) bodywork, remains committed to offering excellent levels of room and space on board for five passengers.
To power this family-oriented city, Skoda uses, as usual, a new generation of engines from the Volkswagen Group, announcing greater efficiency without sacrificing performance. “With new, more efficient gasoline (1.0 and 1.2 TSI) and diesel (1.4 TDI) engines, and with new MQB platform technology, the new Fabia are lighter, more dynamic and with improvements of up to 17% in consumption and emissions. "
The version that Skoda submits to competition in the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy assembles a 90 hp 1.4 TDI three-cylinder block with diesel that promises frugal consumption – announced averages of 3.6 l/100 km.
Depending on the version chosen, the Skoda Fabia offers different types of transmission – two 5-speed and 6-speed gearboxes or DSG dual-clutch automatic.
With regard to equipment, the new generation of the Fabia includes a set of new safety and driving aid technologies and an evolved infotainment system that benefits from Smartgate and MirrorLink connectivity solutions.
The new Skoda Fabia also competes in the Van of the Year class where it faces the following competitors: Audi A4 Avant, Hyundai i40 SW and Skoda Superb Break.
Text: Essilor Car of the Year Award / Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy
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