The all new Skoda Fabia has been launched in Ireland today, and the good news is that it picks up just where the old one left off.
The better news is that even though interior space, economy and performance have all improved, prices are still looking distinctly Skoda-shaped. The basic 60bhp 1.2-litre petrol Fabia will retail at €14,250, which is about a grand short of what Ford asks for the cheapest 5-door Fiesta.
Other engines are a 70bhp 1.2, an 85bhp 1.4 and a 105bhp 1.6. Diesel Fabias come in 1.4 70bhp, 1.4 80bhp and 1.9 105bhp flavours. Standard and optional features available across the range (depending on choice of model and trim level) include electronically controlled Climatronic air conditioning, six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic function, tyre pressure monitor, cruise control, on-board trip computer, front fog lights with ‘corner’ function, radio with CD/MP3 and
iPOD socket, white top roof and a sports package that includes alloys and a leather bound steering wheel, gear shift and brake lever.
Safety features include ABS, front and side airbags with roof airbags on Sport and Elegance models, passenger airbag switch-off function, pedestrian impact protection and seat belt warning for driver and front passenger.
We had a big place in our hearts for the old Fabia, and from what we've seen of the new one, we don't expect that to change much. A full road test will be up on the main Drive site shortly.
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