Skoda fabia
Do you know how the “feathered” Indian appeared on the Skoda emblem? The legend, cultivated by the company, says: Emil Skoda, the founder of the Plzen factory, loved to travel. In one of his voyages across America, he made friendship with an Indian, whom he took home to the Czech Republic and left in the family.
Stepping to the ground, where literally every stone is shrouded in a halo of mystery, one involuntarily recalls legends. What about car myths? For example, this: it is impossible to manage with little blood when trying to make an already produced model much more attractive to the buyer. At first, I’m not trying to challenge him. Change the image of restyling? Yes, the redrawn hood, fenders, headlights and grille visually make the Fabia more squat, as the company’s designers promised. But after all, in profile and behind the Skoda has not changed at all …
Skoda fabia
Inside, a new four-spoke steering wheel with audio control buttons. Climatronic climate control has been improved (on expensive versions). Inside, a new four-spoke steering wheel with audio control buttons. Climatronic climate control has been improved (on expensive versions).
What is it? Among the usual "fabies" - a car with a protective plastic body kit. From now on, the Scout option is offered not only on the basis of the Roomster and the Octavia station wagon, but also on the basis of the younger Skoda. A simple and inexpensive solution can attract fans of the off-road style and just practical consumers who previously did not pay attention to this model. On a trip to the environs of Athens, I went precisely to the “Fabia Scout”.
Skoda fabia
A hint indicator is displayed on the display between the speedometer and the tachometer to select an economical gear. A hint indicator is displayed on the display between the speedometer and the tachometer to select an economical gear.
The myth that you and I are always offered only the newest will also have to be destroyed. In Russia, under the hoods of the “Fabius” will remain the familiar engines: gasoline 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liters (60, 86, 105 hp). Neither diesel engines nor the latest TSI series turbo engines have yet to wait. The reasons are prosaic: these units are significantly more expensive to manufacture, and all the salt of volume reduction, combined with turbocharging, is that the engine meets the requirements of Euro V standards. In Russia, they are still being talked about. Nevertheless, I decided to try the Fabia precisely with the 1.2 TSI turbo engine with 105 hp. It is interesting to compare it with a unit of a similar capacity - atmospheric, 1.6 liter, which will be sold with us.
Skoda fabia
Amutdsen navigation with a five-inch touch screen in Russia, unfortunately, will not be yet. Amutdsen navigation with a five-inch touch screen in Russia, unfortunately, will not be yet.
“A small motor is not able to carry on the bottoms,” another myth revolves in my head. Mistake! Exactly, almost without voltage, 1, 200 turbo-cubes accelerate the car from almost idle speed. The “shelf” of torque is in the range of 1550–4100 rpm, so if you want to “Fabia” you can do with a minimum of switching. On narrow coastal serpentines, I was able to appreciate the balanced combination of a high-torque motor and a clear mechanical gearbox with a well-trained chassis of this type of road. At high speeds, traction, of course, worsens, overtaking becomes lingering. But fuel consumption is less than 6 liters (after a run of several hundred kilometers).
Skoda fabia
The very popular Rumster in Europe has undergone the same changes as the Fabia. The very popular Rumster in Europe has undergone the same changes as the Fabia.
Frankly, a little envied the Europeans. They get an environmentally friendly, economical and very convenient motor in the city. We will not get some other benefits as well, for example, the DSG 7-speed robot combined only with turbo engines, as well as the latest Amundsen navigation system.
Skoda fabia
For the first time, roof rails are installed on the roof of a hatchback. For the first time, roof rails are installed on the roof of a hatchback.
But we will be optimistic. The first updated “fabies” of the Kaluga assembly will appear on sale in June, and the Scout version will be available immediately after the debut at the Moscow motor show in August. As the representatives of Skoda assured, the prices will remain the same. So the last myth is, they say, the new model is inevitably more expensive than its predecessor - the Skoda is also ready to debunk. And glory to the car gods!
Skoda fabia
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In Europe, “Fabia” is offered seven gasoline (60–180 hp) and three diesel (75–105 hp) engines. It is noteworthy that the volume of the most powerful, 180-horsepower RS version motor is only 1.4 liters. The secret is a combination of mechanical boost and a turbocharger with an overflow valve. The 1.2-liter three-cylinder engines, which we will see in Russia, are also modernized: instead of a roller chain, a timing chain with three-component links is used in the gas distribution mechanism drive. Thus, the noise level at high speeds is significantly reduced.