Next-gen Skoda Fabia revealed with bolder looks and more tech

KUALA LUMPUR: After much teasing, Skoda finally pulled the wraps off the all-new fourth generation 2021 Fabia in the Czech Republic recently. And, we tell you this generational update is really big. The hatchback has grown in size, received more stunning looks, loaded with increased creature comforts, much-advanced safety, and driver-assistance systems, and whatnot.

"The latest generation has everything it needs, and even more, to build on the success of its predecessors without hindrance. The new Fabia offers more space than the competition, great connectivity, advanced security systems, and an emotional design,” said Thomas Schaefer, CEO at Skoda Auto.

Based on Volkswagen Group’s modular architecture, the MQB-A0, the hatchback is now longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor. The wheelbase has also grown which allows more space for passengers inside the cabin. Even the boot space is now 50 litres more at 380 litres, which is expandable up to 1,190 litres.

Speaking about the exterior design, the new Fabia front fascia now has a more prominent butterfly grille flanked by LED headlight units and prominent character lines. At the rear lies a new set of LED tail lights with the signature crystalline effect and a bigger roof spoiler. The hatchback now runs on uniquely designed alloy wheels, with sizes ranging from 14 to 18-inches. 

Getting inside the overhauled Fabia cabin, it is decked up with an all-black theme having a nice touch of contrast with a chrome bar running across the dash and copper accents around the central console and door armrests. There is a 9.2-inch infotainment system in the centre and circular AC vents on either side of the dashboard. Included in the list of creature comforts are 

• 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital driver’s display
• Heated steering wheel and heated windshield
• LED ambient lighting
• Dual-zone climate control
• Panoramic glass roof with a sun visor
• Skoda Connect connected car tech and wireless hotspot
• USB-C socket to power the dashcam and cup holder

On the mechanical front, Skoda offers the all-new Fabia in several engine options. including different tunes of 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated gasoline, a 1.0-litre TSI, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol mill. On the transmission front also, there are multiple options viz. 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and 7-speed DSG. For detailed specifications, have a look at the following table.

Engine	1.0-litre naturally-aspirated gasoline	1.0-litre turbocharged petrol	1.5-litre turbo petrol
Max. Power	65 PS / 80 PS	95 PS / 110 PS	150 PS
Peak Torque	93 Nm	175 Nm / 200 Nm	250 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual/ 6-speed manual, 7-speed DSG	7-speed DSG

As for safety, the Skoda Fabia specs sheet includes nine airbags, ISOFIX anchors for child safety, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, parking assist, traffic sign recognition, and travel assist. 

The all-new Skoda Fabia is set to go on sale in the European market soon, and as far as the price is concerned, the automaker has not yet announced it.

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