Skoda has officially launched the Fabia hatchback at the Auto Expo 2008. (we reported: New Fabia Launching at Auto Expo 2008).
The Fabia is being branded as a ‘super hatch’ by Skoda to place it at a premium over other B segment hatchbacks in the market. The Fabia has been intitially lauched with a 1.4 petrol (85 bhp) and a 1.4 diesel (69 bhp) engine with a 1.2 litre petrol unit expected to come in later part of 2008. The power seems on the lower side expecially in the diesel considering that the Fabia is going to be heavier than the Swift which has 87 bhp in petrol and 75 bhp in diesel form. If we pit this motor against the one in the Hyundai Getz diesel which has a 110 bhp 1.5 litre diesel motor Skoda clearly has lost the plot here. Skoda would be banking on the discerning customer who would appreciate the build, fit and finish and quality levels and not bother all that much about performance.
The price range is wide and varies betweenRs. 4.99 to 7.68 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra) depending on engine type and variant and is the highest in the premium hatchbatch category (excluding the Optra SRV and the Ford Fusion). To validate this pricing equipment levels are very lavish for a hatchback thereby getting rid of the notion that all hatchbacks are for the budget oriented buyer. The top end variant ‘Elegance’ has goodies like ABS, EBD, dual front airbags, sunroof, 2 din sound system, alloy wheels, parkatronic, projector headlamps etc. The diesel variant is likely to sell the most in the Indian market so here are the expected performance figures of the Fabia 1.4 Tdi:
Top Speed: 168 kmph
Mileage: 16-17 kmpl
Acceleration: 0-100kmph in 15 seconds
It’s clear from these figures that the Fabia is beat on performance by many other hatchbacks including the Swift, Getz & even the Palio 1.6, but urban buyers are likely to lap up the Fabia for the upmarket feel & quality in a hatchback which is convenient for in city driving. Lets see how fabulous are the Fabia’s sales.
View the Fabia India Website
SKODA FABIA PICTURES FROM THE NEW DELHI AUTO EXPO 2008
heated ORVMs, PARKTRONICS & ROUGH ROAD
PACKAGE…I am sure fabia scores over most
of its competitors.for more details on
features its worthwhile goin to
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
vishal did visit the website,really cool.
thanx bro.
Sir,
Much awaited Skoda-Fabia is on the way. After a week in DElhi Auto Expo, this may be available to us.
Thanks,
Mustafa Kamal.
(Advocate)
Yes, fabia bookings are on. Corrida Red &
Magic Black are in demand alongwith usual
grey & silver. My wife selected Satin Grey which she feels is different hue from all other shades
I am so happy about fabia having parking
sensors. Even after drving for six years my
parking instincts are primitive. Fabia
thanks. I am booking one very soon.
I have driven most of the hatchbacks on
scene. Very sight of fabia on the website
http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com excited me. Will take the test drive with my husband tomorrow.
dhvani has said exactly wat was in my mind.
with parking sensor women like me will
breathe easy
Our wish full fill if we get a chance to buy Skoda Fabia.
has any 1 uploaded their special videos on http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com???
Fabia is excellent choice for even private
taxis.
Performance of Fabia disel was gud. With increasing fuel rpices it is choice car
Ati sundar Fabia has won my heart after just one test drive
Can any one tell about Active Variant of
Fabia? Wonder if it is being launched simultaneously.
I am always runing around as dresser for
brides. I carry lot of stuff with me. Fabia looks like rite choice
Used a fabia for two years in switzerland.It has smooth run up, gives good mileage and is comfortable. In India it would be a roaring success
Most of the comments on cyberspace are from
people in Europe. Many are Indians. Their comments are more relevent. Fabia must be good
My friends are awaiting my comments on Fabia.
Thumbs up is my message
Customer always wins in brand wars. Fabia
is improvement on all existing hatchbacks
Crasto clan at Khar is Skoda loyalist.No wonder already Fabias have been booked
Read the blog about Fabia & Mumbai marathon Connection. Touching story of children gifting a Fabia to father on 5th marathon run coinciding with 60th Birthday
Well done Skoda. Fabia is coming to India at the right time
booking amount is 50,000/- for the fabia.deliveries start in jan.
visit http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com for more.
happy new year and special gift for in the form of skoda fabia
Hatchbacks are too many on Indian roads. New ones would sell only if there is something extra
on offer. Fabia has more sapce
Spaciousness in fabia is evident from larger legroom for all passengers making it true travelling comfort.
Very little is written about safety aspects.
Fabia has airbags for front. In the rear special child belt. It has ABS.
It is time people having taken a test drive start posting. My dealer can give ride only after 10Th
right sangram..i guess there is a lot of excitement on this 1.hope skoda lives up to it.
are they really giving test rides right now?have just registered myself for a preview at http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
I pray that this one does not disappoint me like the other hatchbacks.
Calcutta may react slowly to new car arrivals. But I have made up my mind about Fabia whether hubby dear approves or not
Several bloggers from european countries have fullsome praise for performance of Fabia. As a Skoda car it should be good. Indians have to only think whether it is within their budget
right said harihar.but i guess its time we start appreciating quality and pay a price for it.
really cool website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
must visit for fabia lovers
when are the deliveries being promised by the dealers?
Fabia Dealers are saying all four variants will launched simultaneously
Wat kind of competition will Fabia have? It
is the only premium car.
Deliverise of Fabia will start end of Jan
I have read a lot about the skoda fabia…waiting for the test drive. Have registered for a
preview. All comments Ihave read are
positive… It should turnout to be one of the best hatch backs in India !
Its superb ! Physical looks match the digital photos. I am loving it !!!!!
All is well that ends well. Fabia comes to
India at fabulous price of 4.99 lacs.
think many guys did not book fabia only for the fear of high pricing. order books will fill fast now.
i agree with khan the pictures on the website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com are the actual photos of the car and not used for representaional purposes.
guys please dont book the fabia because u fear the pricing..atleast i get my fabia delivery early…thank u
why are people comparing the fabia with the mini cooper?
I thought Fabia is very exciting car
Fabia has a kind of exclusivity that other
cars lack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAPPuch_PA
the new tv commercial for the fabia
makes you feel extra special
the one with the contrast roof really looks cool
Thank u shilpa.saw the fabia commercial.loved it.
Fabia pictures from Auto Expo are stuning.
Looks the most desireable car.
Fabia has promises to keep and those who buy it know, it will
Ridiculous price tag for a small car. Looks boxy. May be little more spacious than swift. Interiors are disappointing. Not huge improvement from Swift. Low ground clearance. Combined with poor service network & costly spares of Skoda India, Fabia will be a huge flop.
Skoda makes agret cars and part of the Volkswagen Group really helps….great value for money car….long term product..with great market potential….have the Laura so speak from expereince
that`s agood ones
It is a nice cute car suited for city driving, i believe
right lovely colours and feel good site.
The fabiafeelspecial.com website is crap. No information is available to help customer buy the car. And, the dealerships do not return the call even after registering several times. the interior 360degree calls for a 20MB download! I think this entire blog is fabricated.
Drive the Fabia and the experience is no better. The interiors are luxury, but the diesel engine and its performance leave a lot to be desired. What os super about this super hatch?
The car as a whole is overpriced and underperforming. I had a look and the interior space is nothing to write home about.. my Palio seems to be more spacious, esp if you are 6 foot plus.
And as far as the dummy feel special website and contest goes, no results have been posted more than 18 days after the competition website rules say they should have been made public.
The skoda website itself has no mention of the Fabia.
The dealership I visited does not even have the car on display but is parked out in the back, and the sales rep urged me to invest 4 lakhs more and buy a regular octavia instead, which seems to definitely make more sense!
Seems to be a con job operating on more than one level here. Bad, Skoda, bad.
Hehe, I prefer this Skoda
Fabia 1.2 Ltr is fantastic car,
Skoda mean Quality car.
When I drive first time fabia elegance model that to be desil model it is very smooth it is some thing very special i decided to buy petrol version by 1O OF MARCH – 09 THANKYOU SKODA HAS GIVIN FANTASTIC PRODUCT
Very good post. Fabia has got decent looks with neat finish and great pick up. Sharing my personal experience – Most of the time i find people giving a definite glare at my car.