Twenty- years after the Å KODA FABIA made its debut, the Czech vehicle producer is lining up the fourth era of its famous small vehicle. It is now primarily based totally on Volkswagen Groups modular MQB-A0 platform and is the maximum spacious vehicle inside its section, boasting similarly stepped forward consolation functions and severa superior protection and help structures. Classic and attractive logo qualities, inclusive of price for money, excessive ranges of functionality, and a plethora of Simply Clever functions, make the brand new FABIA a real Å KODA.
For the primary time, the Å KODA FABIA is primarily based totally at the modular MQB-A0 platform from Volkswagen Group, which made it feasible to make the indoors even bigger. Now exceeding the 4-metre mark, at four,108 mm, the brand new FABIA is drastically longer than its predecessor. The boot - which at 330 l changed into already the most important withinside the section - has received a further 50 l to a capacious 380 l. Being primarily based totally at the MQB-A0, the brand new FABIA now additionally boasts many help structures that had been formerly reserved for higher-tier motors. In conjunction with the even stiffer frame, the small vehicle gives notable lively and passive protection.
Emotive layout, best-in-magnificence aerodynamics and a variety of extra than 900 km.Its emotive layout and self-confident proportions make the brand new Å KODA FABIA very attractive. Razor-sharp headlights, in addition to tail lighting fixtures with cutting-edge LED generation and crystalline systems, emphasise its dynamic appearance. The redesigned indoors functions a symmetrical dashboard with a loose status primary show, an non-compulsory virtual device cluster and horizontal ornamental strips. From marketplace launch, the Active, Ambition and Style trim ranges could be to be had. The sporty MONTE CARLO variation will comply with later. Five petrol engines from Volkswagen Groups contemporary-day EVO era supply strength outputs starting from forty eight kW (sixty five PS) to one hundred ten kW (one hundred fifty PS). With a drag coefficient (cd) of zero.28, the FABIA is the maximum aerodynamic vehicle in its section, which - collectively with an non-compulsory 50-litre gas tank - lets in for a variety of extra than 900 km withinside the WLTP cycle. Five new Simply Clever functions are celebrating their Å KODA finest.
Larger, extra superior and extra emotive: the fourth era Å KODA FABIA has grown and keeps the contemporary-day layout language. With athletic proportions, sculptural strains and sharply drawn headlights and tail lighting fixtures the use of LED generation, the contemporary FABIA seems in particular dynamic and emotive. Based on Volkswagen Groups modular MQB-A0 platform, the auto is greater internal and out. Thanks to state-of-the-art information, inclusive of aerodynamically optimised wheels and actively adjustable cooling shutters withinside the the front bumpers decrease air inlet, the brand new FABIA achieves a drag coefficient (cd) of zero.28, putting a brand new report withinside the small vehicle section.
Sculptural strains, for instance at the bonnet, dynamic proportions and cutting-edge mild devices with LED generation and the Å KODA-regular crystalline systems create a in particular emotive look. A small layout spotlight may be located at the the front doors: there, frame strains stylise the function triangle of the Czech flag. The uncomplicated headlights providing LED generation as preferred amplify to the Å KODA grille. The full-LED variations offer extra mild-in depth low beam and excessive beam, in addition to cornering and adaptive mild capabilities. Full-LED tail lighting fixtures are some other non-compulsory more.Compared to the primary 3 version generations, the contemporary Å KODA FABIA is greater each internal and out, at the same time as its weight stays actually unchanged. At a duration of four,108 mm, it exceeds the 4 metre mark for the primary time. Compared to its predecessor, the brand new FABIA is 111 mm longer; its wheelbase has improved via way of means of ninety four mm to 2,564 mm, and at 1,780 mm, it's far forty eight mm wider. The improved average dimensions make it feasible to provide a fair extra spacious indoors. Å KODA has additionally extensively improved the FABIAs boot, which changed into already the most important withinside the section for the predecessor. The new FABIA now gives 380 l of garage area, that is some other 50 l extra than before. By folding down the rear seats, the capability of the boot may be improved to 1.one hundred ninety l.
Aerodynamics: cd of zero.28 units benchmark inside small vehicle section.Å KODA has decreased the brand new FABIAs drag coefficient to zero.28 (preceding era: zero.32), putting a report withinside the small vehicle section. During the improvement of the aerodynamics, Å KODA predominately used what's called CFD simulations (Computational Fluid Dynamics). Within about 3 and a 1/2 of years, the Å KODA engineers computed extra than 3,000 of those fluid dynamics simulations.Cooling shutters lessen gas intake via way of means of as much as zero.2 l according to one hundred km at one hundred twenty km/h.Optimised drag on the rear and FABIA debut for aerodynamically optimised wheels.Approximately one 0.33 of a motors average drag is due to turbulence on the rear. The new Å KODA FABIA has a bigger roof spoiler and facet finlets that optimise the air float on the rear. Smaller and particularly designed aerodynamic wing reflect housings moreover lessen drag and direct the air float to the rear in a centered way. At the the front, the air is guided to float thru vents withinside the the front bumper, called air curtains, in a in particular aerodynamic way near the facet of the frame and the wheels. As about 25% of the drag is generated via way of means of the wheels alone, Å KODA has now additionally outfitted unique plastic trims withinside the FABIA to enhance the alloys aerodynamics - that is a first. These trims are appropriate for the Proxima and Procyon wheels. Twelve panels now cowl a bigger a part of the underbody in place of 3, in particular withinside the regions which might be critical for aerodynamics, inclusive of the engine bay and the axles.
During the improvement of the FABIA, Å KODA used new aero-acoustic simulation techniques for the primary time to lessen wind noise. Using computations primarily based totally on CFD simulations, air turbulence and air float at the frame, in addition to vibrations at the facet windows, may be detected, that may purpose whistling noises and improved noise ranges withinside the indoors. This lets in the reassets of noise to be localised and eliminated, for instance via way of means of adjusting the site of the wing mirrors.There is a desire of 9 frame colorations for the brand new Å KODA FABIA, with the 2 metal paint finishes Phoenix Orange and Graphite Grey making their debut for the logo and the variety respectively. Metallic Graphite Grey and pearl-impact Black Magic also can be selected as contrasting paintwork for the roof, wing reflect caps and the Å KODA grille surround. The alternatives for the wheels encompass 14-inch and 15-inch metal wheels, in addition to 9 unique alloys starting from 15 to 18 inches. The non-compulsory, burnished 18-inch Libra alloy wheels in black are the variety-topping variation.The Å KODA FABIAs indoors moves an ideal stability among emotiveness and ergonomics. Visually, it's far characterized via way of means of the loose-status infotainment show measuring as much as 9.2 inches. In addition to modern infotainment structures, the FABIA also can be outfitted with a 10.25-inch virtual device cluster for the primary time. Comfort functions as located in higher-tier motors, inclusive of a heated windscreen and heated guidance wheel, are different alternatives making their FABIA debut. The Å KODA FABIA will to start with be released with 3 trim ranges.
Owing to the ninety four-mm-longer wheelbase as compared to its predecessor, the brand new Å KODA FABIA gives even extra area for passengers, in particular withinside the rear. At now 2,564 mm, the small automobiles wheelbase is even more than that of the primary-era Å KODA OCTAVIA (released in 1996) which measured simply 2,512 mm. The new indoors layout similarly improves the FABIAs feeling of spaciousness, and could be to be had withinside the 3 acquainted trim ranges - Active, Ambition and Style - at marketplace launch.
The symmetrical dashboard with a loose-status primary show and the horizontal ornamental strips for which there's a desire of six unique versions (relying at the trim degree) emphasise the width of the indoors. From Ambition upwards, the the front segment of the dashboard is upholstered in cloth with contrasting stitching. Large round air vents at the proper and left - providing a chrome trim from Ambition upwards - in addition to the newly designed door handles, that are additionally chrome-plated, create new visible touches.Copper-colored and gray contrasting stitching, in addition to ornamental trims deliver new coloration accents to the indoors of the Å KODA FABIA. The new LED ambient lighting fixtures (preferred in Style) lets in the motive force to light up the ornamental trim at the dashboard in white or red. The centre console and the front door handles also can be lit up; furthermore, the ambient lighting fixtures consists of LED studying lighting fixtures withinside the the front and rear. Newly designed guidance wheels offer the completing touches withinside the FABIAs indoors. The multifunction guidance wheel is to be had in leather-based and in a 3-spoke sports activities fashion, with shift paddles for the DSG. A heated guidance wheel in addition to a heated windscreen for a clean view and stepped forward protection in iciness additionally make their debut withinside the variety. Such consolation functions should formerly simplest be located in higher-tier motors.
This is the primary-ever Å KODA FABIA this is optionally to be had with a virtual device cluster, which boasts a 10.25-inch virtual show. Drivers can select from unique layouts to fit their desires. These encompass the Classic layout, that is primarily based totally at the fashion of analogue spherical instruments, in addition to the Modern, Reduced and Extended layouts. As a part of the non-compulsory Dynamics pack, theres a 5th alternative - the Sport layout, wherein the rev counter takes centre stage. The Virtual Cockpit, because the virtual device cluster is likewise referred to, can show radio station emblems, covers of tune albums and saved photographs of callers, amongst different matters. Furthermore, the map can zoom in on junctions and show them in a separate window. As preferred, the FABIA comes with an analogue device panel and a 3.five-inch records screen.Å KODAs contemporary era of its small vehicle is the primary FABIA that may be ordered with a dual-area Climatronic, in addition to air vents at the rear of the centre console to hold rear passengers cool. When ready with this non-compulsory aircon machine, the centre console functions rotary knobs to permit the temperature to be regulated one after the other for the proper- and left-hand facets of the automobile. All of the structures capabilities may be intuitively operated the use of 8 buttons.
Å KODA has ready the brand new FABIA with infotainment structures that characteristic displays of as much as 9.2 inches. The small vehicle is continually on line way to a integrated eSIM. This makes it feasible to obtain net radio or to get right of entry to the extensive variety of Å KODA Connect cellular on line offerings and the contemporary infotainment apps. Smartphones may be related to the auto thru Wireless SmartLink with out the want of a cable and inductively charged withinside the Phone Box. Amundsen, the pinnacle-of-the-variety infotainment machine, also can be operated via way of means of gesture manipulate and the Laura virtual voice assistant.For the brand new Å KODA FABIA, there's a desire of 3 unique infotainment structures. Swing, the entry-degree machine, functions a cutting-edge 6.five-inch coloration touchscreen, a radio with virtual DAB receiver and 4 the front audio system as preferred. Bolero gives a radio, an 8-inch screen, a Bluetooth hands-loose machine and extra surround-sound audio system withinside the rear doors. A cellphone may be related with out the want of a cable thru Wireless SmartLink and Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, at the same time as the non-compulsory Phone Box allows inductive charging.
The Amundsen infotainment machine functions a customisable 9.2-inch show, and a navigation characteristic this is sponsored via way of means of on line data. This alternative additionally consists of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Music streaming offerings may be accessed thru a paired cellphone. Maps may be saved at the 64-GB SSD difficult power and up to date on line. The gesture manipulate characteristic comes as preferred, at the same time as on line-sponsored voice manipulate thru the Laura virtual voice assistant, who knows 15 languages, is non-compulsory. The new FABIA boasts as much as 5 USB-C sockets for charging similarly cellular devices - certainly considered one among which may be located at the rear-view reflect to fee a dashcam, for instance. The Å KODA Sound System, with a further amplifier and a subwoofer withinside the boot, is an non-compulsory more imparting even higher acoustics.
The consumer can create a Å KODA Connect account or switch an current account to the FABIA immediately thru the Amundsen structures show. The new infotainment apps are simply as clean to download. They provide climate reviews and news, permit get right of entry to to a non-public Google calendar or warn of hazards. The Amundsen machine additionally allows a wealth of cellular on line offerings from Å KODA Connect to be used. These encompass eCall, which mechanically requires emergency help withinside the occasion of an accident, Proactive Service (breakdown call), and far flung automobile get right of entry to thru the MyÅ KODA app and the Å KODA Connect internet portal.Boasting as much as 9 airbags, the brand new Å KODA FABIA is one of the most secure small automobiles at the marketplace. As a end result of the FABIA now being constructed at the modular MQB A0 platform, its lively and passive protection functions were similarly stepped forward, which includes via way of means of help structures that had been formerly reserved solely for higher-tier motors. Travel Assist and Park Assist, for instance, make their FABIA debut.The carmaker is completely exploiting the opportunities Volkswagen Groups modular MQB-A0 platform has to provide, and has similarly optimised the small vehicle in phrases of lively and passive protection. A sturdy frame shape with excessive diploma of torsional stiffness gives the technical basis. A excessive share of excessive-electricity, ultra-excessive-electricity or specifically hardened hot-shaped steels guarantees super stability. In addition, the MQB-A0 makes it feasible to apply superior help structures from higher-tier motors.
This is the primary FABIA that may be ready with Travel Assist, which gives computerized help with longitudinal and lateral guidance. This may be activated on the contact of a button and combines numerous help structures on the equal time. Up to 210 km/h, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) mechanically adjusts the rate of the auto to that of motors ahead. Lane Assist, because the call suggests, enables to hold the FABIA in lane via way of means of appearing corrective guidance inputs if needed. Using Hands-on Detect, Travel Assist exams whether or not the motive force touches the guidance wheel consistently. The stepped forward Blind Spot Detect (Side Assist) is some other alternative. This warns the motive force of motors which might be as much as 70 m away and trying to overhaul or which might be withinside the automobiles blind spot. The FABIA can now additionally lend the motive force a hand whilst parking: Park Assist works at speeds of as much as forty km/h showing appropriate parallel and bay parking areas and, if desired, taking on the drivers guidance paintings whilst parking. Manoeuvre Assist makes use of sensors to stumble on an impediment in the front of or in the back of the auto for the duration of parking and applies the brakes mechanically. Traffic Sign Recognition and Front Assist with Predictive Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection also are new functions for the FABIA.The new FABIA comes with airbags for the motive force and the front passenger, curtain airbags, and the front facet airbags as preferred. A knee airbag for the motive force and rear facet airbags are non-compulsory extras to similarly decorate protection. ISOFIX anchors and pinnacle tether anchor factors at the returned seats are a part of the usual system and are non-compulsory at the the front passenger seat. The pinnacle tether eyelets at the the front passengers backrest and at the outer seats withinside the rear suggest that the FABIA can accommodate 3 securely mounted infant seats.
More desire and a more variety of strength outputs: there are a ways extra powertrain variations to select from withinside the fourth-era Å KODA FABIA than in its predecessor. Å KODA gives 5 engines from Volkswagen Groups contemporary EVO era for the small vehicle. All engines follow the stringent Euro 6d emissions preferred; the strength outputs variety from forty eight kW (sixty five PS) to one hundred ten kW (one hundred fifty PS). Four of the 5 engines, along with the non-compulsory 50-litre gas tank, can cowl extra than 900 km withinside the WLTP cycle.
All engines fulfil the Euro 6d emissions preferred. The 1.five TSI with a strength output of one hundred ten kW (one hundred fifty PS) and a 7-pace DSG as preferred is the contemporary pinnacle-of-the-variety powertrain variation. The fashions handing over as much as 70 kW (ninety five PS) are outfitted with a five-pace guide gearbox, at the same time as there's a desire of a 6-pace guide gearbox and an automated 7-pace DSG for the 1.zero TSI generating eighty one kW (one hundred ten PS).Å KODA gives multi-factor injection petrol engines to select from for the entry-degree FABIA, that is a the front-wheel power. These 1.zero MPI 3-cylinder engines have a displacement of 1 litre and generate forty eight kW (sixty five PS) and fifty nine kW (eighty PS) respectively. This is four kW (five PS) extra than the engines of the preceding era. Both engines had been advanced via way of means of Å KODA AUTO and are produced withinside the Czech Republic.
The direct-injection 1.zero TSI engines characteristic plasma-covered cylinder blocks that update the solid iron cylinder liners, which reduces inner friction withinside the 3 cylinders. This lowers gas intake, emissions and, via way of means of higher distribution and dissipation of warmth withinside the combustion chamber, the thermal load at the engine. The thin, powder-covered layer measures simply one hundred fifty μm (zero.15 mm).The 1.five TSI 4-cylinder, with a strength output of one hundred ten kW (one hundred fifty PS), is the brand new variety-topping engine for the FABIA. Its lively cylinder generation (ACT) reduces gas intake in addition to CO2 emissions. When engine load is low, the machine mechanically, and actually with out the motive force noticing, shuts down cylinders. All TSI engines to be had for the ŠKODA FABIA have a petroleum particulate filter.
In conjunction with the non-compulsory 50-litre gas tank in place of the usual forty-litre tank, the 3 cylinder engines can cowl extra than 900 km withinside the WLTP cycle.With 5 all-new functions and 8 making their FABIA debut, the Czech carmaker is persevering with its lifestyle of imparting logo-regular Simply Clever answers withinside the fourth era of its famous small vehicle. Depending at the specification, the brand new Å KODA FABIA gives a complete of as much as forty three sensible information that make the automobile simpler to apply in normal life - thats extra than ever before. The variety extends from Å KODA classics, inclusive of the ice scraper withinside the gas filler flap with a tyre tread intensity gauge, the auto park price price tag holder at the A-pillar and an umbrella withinside the drivers door, to all-new smart information that make the indoors and boot a whole lot tidier with little or no effort.
For many years, Å KODA has been making normal use of a vehicle that little bit simpler for its clients with a regular flow of recent and resourceful Simply Clever functions. The new FABIA gives no fewer than 5 new information making their Å KODA debut. In the garage compartment withinside the centre console, for instance, a brand new clip for a credit score card or vehicle park price price tag and an elastic band as a pen holder hold matters tidy. A detachable cup holder among the the front seats is an non-compulsory more to offer extra flexibility, at the same time as a field at the transmission tunnel gives rear passengers a smart garage alternative for small gadgets. The field simply desires to be located among the centre console and the rear seats after which locks itself into place. A bendy garage compartment for the boot is some other characteristic to select from. This saves area via way of means of being positioned at the facet wall, and may be pulled out to stable gadgets if required. The 5th option to finest is the solar visor, to be had as an accent for the non-compulsory panoramic roof. When now no longer in use, it effortlessly folds to a 3rd of its length and may be saved beneathneath the boot cowl.Some Simply Clever answers which might be already famous from different Å KODA fashions at the moment are additionally to be had for the FABIA. This consists of, for instance, a multifunction garage pocket that attaches beneathneath the boot cowl. This converts an in any other case basically unused area into an ideal garage vicinity for coats or jackets, and may accommodate gadgets weighing as much as 3.five kg. The clean-to-attain cellphone garage wallet at the the front seatbacks as located withinside the OCTAVIA and ENYAQ iV are similarly information to make their FABIA debut. The folding backrest of the the front passenger seat is some other addition to the variety, as is the USB-C socket at the rear-view reflect. This is to be had as an alternative for the Style trim degree and may be used to strength a dashcam, for instance, with out a hanging cable obstructing the drivers view.