Skoda unveils new Fabia - Casanova Cars

Skoda unveils new Fabia

The world premier of the new generation Skoda Fabia will take place at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2007. This will be followed by its launch in the European markets. For a car in its class, the new Fabia boasts of offering the largest knee and headroom in the rear as well ample space for the front seat occupants. Its measurements are 3992 mm x 1642 mm x 1498 mm makes the Fabia one of the largest hatchback in the class.

The new Fabia is 22mm longer and 47mm taller than the model it replaces, making it one of the largest cars in class. Boot capacity is impressive too: 300 litres with the rear seats up and 1,163 litres when they're folded. A total of seven engines for the new Fabia! Four petrol and three diesel engines will be available. Both of the popular three-cylinder petrol engines now have increased performance and provide the car with more elasticity.

Petrol Engines:
- 1.2 HTP/44 kW
- 1.2 12V HTP/51 kW
- 1.4 16V/63 kW
- 1.6 16V/77 kW (also with automatic transmission).

Diesel Engines:
- 1.4 TDI PD/51 kW
- 1.4 TDI PD/59 kW
(also with DPF)
- 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW
(also with DPF)

For the first time a six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission is being made available as an option, while electronically controlled Climatronic air conditioning and an MP3/iPod compatible stereo also make their way onto the options list. Full UK specification details will be made available closer to the Fabia's UK launch date in May.

The world premiere of the new Skoda Fabia will take place at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. This will be followed by its UK launch in early May. Estate versions of the new car are due to come to Britain in January 2008. Until then production of current models will continue.

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