2021 SKODA FABIA, with more tech and updated powertrains, unveiled
What's the story
Czech automaker SKODA has unveiled its fourth-generation FABIA hatchback. It is offered in three variants: Active, Ambition, and Style. As for the highlights, the car has an eye-catching design and is bigger than its predecessor. It also has an upmarket cabin with several tech features and is offered with a choice of three petrol engines. Here are more details.
Exteriors
The car has a length of 4,108mm
The 2021 SKODA FABIA is based on the MQB AO platform. In the range-topping variant, a Black Magic or Graphite Grey finish is visible on the roof, front grille frame, and side mirror caps. The car has LED headlights, taillamps, a grille-mounted radar for safety and assistance systems, and 18-inch wheels. Dimensions-wise, it has a length of 4,108mm and a wheelbase of 2,564mm.
Interiors
The vehicle boasts of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
The 2021 SKODA FABIA has a spacious cabin with a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, central air vents for the rear seats, LED ambient lighting, a heated windshield, and a heated steering wheel. It houses a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment console with support for the latest connectivity facilities. All standard safety options, including multiple airbags, are also available.
Performance
It can attain a top-speed of 225km/h
The FABIA has a 1.0-liter petrol mill that makes 65hp/93Nm or 80hp/93Nm (depending on the variant) and a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol motor offered in two tunes: 95hp/175Nm and 110hp/200Nm. A 1.5-liter TSI unit that generates 150hp/250Nm is also available. The engines are linked to a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, or a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The car can clock a top-speed of 225km/h.
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2021 SKODA FABIA: Pricing and availability
The pricing and availability details of the 2021 SKODA FABIA will be revealed at the time of launch. However, it is expected to carry a starting price-tag of around £15,000 (approximately Rs. 15.35 lakh).