Skoda Fabia 2019 review: appearance of the car, interior design, technical characteristics, safety, equipment and their cost. At the end of the article - test drive the Skoda Fabia 2019!
Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- Features Skoda Fabia 2019
- Security systems
- The cost and configuration of the Skoda Fabia 2019
In 2014, Skoda introduced the world to the third generation of the Skoda Fabia compact hatchback., which almost immediately went on sale in the countries of the Old World. To date, Fabia is one of the main "locomotives" of the company's sales, as evidenced by more than 500 thousand sold copies of the model.
In March 2018, in Geneva, the Czech company showed a restyling modification of the hatchback (and with it the station wagon), which received a more expressive appearance, a better interior and a significantly increased list of standard and optional equipment.
It came as a surprise that Skoda decided to abandon diesel engines, so from now on the hatchback is available exclusively with 1-liter MPI and TSI petrol engines. Be that as it may, the model has been and remains one of the best choices in its price range, offering customers more cars for less money.
Fabius's appearance
The general style of the restyled Skoda Fabia remained untouched. Frontal part of the body received a slightly modified complex false radiator grille, a corrected head optics pattern and a new front bumper, which received a different air intake grille pattern and a different design of the front foglights.
Rear updates were limited to the installation of a new rear bumper, while the relief lid of the luggage compartment, a small spoiler and large lampshades of the side lights with a C-shaped pattern remained in place.
Vehicle profile has not changed at all: heavily littered front pillars, circular wheel arches, a slightly sloping roofline and stylish "ribs" on the sidewalls. From the new - an expanded selection of light-alloy wheels, including 18-inch "rollers".
It is also worth mentioning that for a surcharge, the car is available with fully LED head and rear optics.
The outer dimensions of the hatchback remain the same:
| Length, mm | 3992 |
| Width, mm | 1732 |
| Height, mm | 1468 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2470 |
As in the case of its predecessor, the car offers a wide range of body colors, the total number of which reaches 14. Among them, in our opinion, the most interesting are the colors Maple-Brown, Race-Blue and Rally Green.
Interior design Skoda Fabia
The updates to the car's interior mainly affected the list of available equipment. This means that the interior design has retained the same conservatism, high-quality, albeit not first-class, finishing materials and first-class ergonomics in German.
In particular, visibility from the driver's seat was improved, the central dashboard was corrected and the gearbox selector was slightly moved, which made its use more convenient.
In front of the driver is a well-readable dashboard and a well-tailored three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The central panel contains: a duct unit, a Swing multimedia system with a 6.5-inch "TV" (top-end version), a block of auxiliary buttons and a laconic control console for the car's climate system, complemented by a small monochrome screen.
For front passengers the manufacturer offers high-quality and comfortable chairs that are not devoid of lateral support and have a sufficient number of adjustments. Depending on the version, customers are offered several finishes.
Between the front seats there is a small armrest, a parking brake "poker" and a small "lip" on which the gearbox selector and a pair of cup holders are located.
Rear passengers offers a comfortable sofa that can accommodate up to three passengers. True, only two people will feel as comfortable as possible here. Amenities for rear riders include only a small niche for small items and a pair of USB ports installed in the ledge above the transmission tunnel.
Trunk volume the car is 330 liters in the standard cabin layout and 1150 liters - with the rear sofa down. In the underground luggage compartment, the manufacturer has placed a small repair kit and a stowaway, which is indispensable during long journeys.
Specifications Skoda Fabia 2019
As noted earlier, the restyled version of the Skoda Fabia has lost diesel engines, so from now on, hatchback buyers will have to be content with exclusively with gasoline units:
- 3-cylinder 1-liter petrol MPI, generating 60 or 75 hp. (95 Nm) and paired with a 5-speed "mechanics". With it, acceleration from 0 to 100 requires 14.9 seconds, and the maximum declared speed is 168 km / h. At the same time, the average fuel consumption does not exceed 5 l / 100 km.
- Three-cylinder turbo-petrol TSI with a volume of 1-liter, developing 95 or 110 "horses" at 160 and 200 Nm, respectively. The younger engine is paired with a 5MKPP, while the older one has a 6-range manual transmission or a 7-speed "robot" DSG. Dynamic characteristics of a 95-horsepower engine: acceleration to 100 - in 10.8 seconds, maximum speed of 184 km / h and average fuel consumption at around 4.6 l / 100 km. At the same time, a 110-horsepower engine replaces a “hundred” in 9.6 seconds, develops a maximum of 195 km / h and consumes about 4.7 l / 100 km in a combined cycle.
Like the pre-styling version, the new Fabia is based on a heavily redesigned hatchback bogie of the previous generation, although it was originally intended to be built on a shortened MQB-A bogie.
Car suspension It is represented by a front independent architecture with MacPherson struts and a rear semi-independent architecture, which is based on a torsion beam. Front ventilated "discs" are responsible for braking the hatchback, while the rear axle has to be content with drum-type brakes (simple configurations).
The steering received an electro-hydraulic amplifier, devoid of any additional functions and capabilities.
Safety of the new Skoda Fabia
The updated Skoda Fabia, as before, has in its arsenal a large number of modern assistants and systems designed to improve the safety of passengers and the driver. Among them:
- Anti-lock braking system;
- Frontal airbags + side curtains;
- Immobilizer;
- Central locking;
- MSR, ASR, EDS and HBA system;
- Automatic 3-point seat belts;
- The technology of keeping the car on the slope;
- Disc brakes front and rear;
- Fog lights front / rear;
- Heated exterior mirrors and rear window;
- ISOFIX child seat mounting system;
- Tracking technology for objects located in the "blind" zone;
- Lane Departure Information System;
- Parking assistant;
- Head optics control assistant;
- Cruise control and more.
It is also worth noting that when creating the car body, the manufacturer used high-strength steels, which also had a positive effect on the overall safety level of the hatchback.
Configurations and their cost Skoda Fabia 2019
It should be noted right away that the restyled Skoda Fabia, like its pre-styling version, is not officially presented in Russia, which is due to the low demand for the model among our compatriots.
On the European market, in particular in Germany, the novelty is available in 4 versions: Active, Ambition, Style and Monte Carlo, where the price for the basic version starts at 13.49 thousand euros (about 1.04 million rubles .).
The list of standard equipment offers:
- Halogen optics;
- LED daytime running lights;
- Three-spoke steering wheel, adjustable in 2 planes;
- Cloth salon;
- Systems: ABS, MSR, EBV, ESBS, ASR, EDS and HBA;
- TPM +, XDS +, EBP and RBS systems;
- Front disc and rear drum brakes;
- ISOFIX child seat mounting system;
- Central locking;
- "Start & Stop" system;
- Air conditioning;
- Power windows for front doors;
- Exterior mirrors with heating function and electric drive;
- Built-in radio with 4 speakers;
- Steel "rollers" R15.
In the Style configuration, the price for which starts at 16.55 thousand euros, the buyer additionally receives:
- Cruise control;
- Genuine leather multifunction steering wheel;
- Full power accessories;
- ESC system;
- Multimedia center with surround sound system;
- Rear disc brakes;
- Front center armrest;
- Tire pressure sensors;
- Seat heating system of the first row;
- Cast 15 "wheels;
- Remote control central locking and other equipment.
The special equipment "Monte Carlo" will cost customers a minimum of 18.49 thousand euros. She will suggest:
- Decorative carbon inserts in the cabin;
- 16-inch "rollers" Italia Black;
- Sports front seats;
- Sports multifunction steering wheel;
- Leather-trimmed gearshift lever;
- Panoramic roof;
- Fully LED lighting;
- Black "skirts" in a circle;
- Black false radiator grille.
In addition to standard equipment, all trim levels are offered a wide range of optional equipment designed to make the use of the car even more pleasant and comfortable.
Conclusion
The restyled version of the 3rd generation Skoda Fabia is an extremely stylish and modern car that offers its customers a rich list of basic equipment, a roomy and high-quality interior, economical engines and a lot of optional equipment.
In addition, thanks to the updated and more aggressive design, both representatives of the weaker and stronger sex will look equally harmonious while driving.
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