Geneva motor show 2010: Revised Skoda Fabia revealed

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2 March 2010

Skoda has revealed facelifts for the Fabia, Fabia estate, Fabia Scout and Roomster at the Geneva motor show.

The Czech firm has redesigned the front end of all the models, adding new headlights, front bumper and front grille. The latter two elements have been widened to give the range a more 'dynamic' look.

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The engine range has also been tweaked; Skoda will offer four petrol units and two diesels across the range. Power ranges from 60bhp to 105bhp in the Fabia and from 70bhp to 105bhp in the Roomster.

Skoda says all engines are Euro5-compliant and all engines offer improved CO2 emissions and fuel economy over existing models.

All models will be available with Skoda’s 105bhp 1.2 TSI engine, which comes with a seven-speed DSG gearbox as an option. All diesel engines have direct-injection and offer CO2 emissions of no more than 110g/km.

Fabia range

- 1.2 6V 60 bhp- 1.2 12V 70 bhp- 1.2 TSI 85 bhp- 1.2 TSI 105bhp (manual and DSG)- 1.6 TDI CR DPF 90 bhp- 1.6 TDI CR DPF 105 bhp

Roomster range

- 1.2 12V 70 bhp- 1.2 TSI 85 bhp- 1.2 TSI 105bhp (manual and DSG)- 1.6 TDI CR DPF 90 bhp- 1.6 TDI CR DPF 105 bhp

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Anonymous 25 February 2010

Re: Revised Skoda Fabia revealed

jonfortwo wrote:
What is really sad is that the original Fabia was a very stylish, mature design that was instantly recognisible and did not date at all during its production cycle.

The 'new' Fabia has grown on me over time, and this facelift addresses my main gripe about the odd narrow appearance of the front; but I totally agree, the Mk I was just such a complete small car from day one, no need for nips and tucks.

james26 25 February 2010

I had a new Fabia (120miles on) basic out for a day when my Octavia was in for a service. The car was awful, slow, engine sounded like a hover, bad cheep trim that smelt and yes the car had a odd knocking sound when you hit the power. There are better small cars than this, only hope facelift solves this! James.

goodcarlover 25 February 2010

jonfortwo wrote:

Autocar wrote:
The Czech firm has redesigned the front end off all models

I am afraid this second generation Fabia needs more than a new front end to pull it out of the mire. it is a real mess of ideas with the high, squared off glass house at odds with the rest of the bodywork giving it a narrow overall look, the rear end too looks like the designer left it for his 10 year old child to finish off lacking any character at all.

What is really sad is that the original Fabia was a very stylish, mature design that was instantly recognisible and did not date at all during its production cycle.

So step forward Fabia Mk3 please, and quickly.

Quite agree,looks so bland,almost ugly.....no matter how many times i look at it!!!!

i want skoda to continue to do well, but one feels they must make them look more modern!!! saw a new superb this week and again just did not do it for me...altho they are terrific value.

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Geneva motor show 2010: Revised Skoda Fabia revealed