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Skoda has launched its much awaited Fabia in Auto Expo 2008 in Delhi today. With this hatch back, Skoda has also entered into India’s hot small car market. Skoda Fabia is priced (ex-showroom) in the range of Rs. 4.5 lac to Rs. 7.9 lac.

Fabia is quite good looking from outside. Interiors are also quite good.

Skoda Fabia is available in 5 versions:

1. Skoda Fabia Ambiente 1.4 MPI
2. Skoda Fabia Classic 1.4 MPI
3. Skoda Fabia Classic 1.4 PD TDI
4. Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4 MPI
5. Skoda Fabia Ambiente 1.4 PD TDI
6. Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4 PD TDI

Skoda Fabia Specifications: (Elegance 1.4 PD TDI)

Engine (for 1.4 PD TDI):

Engine Type/Model: 1.4 PD TDI
Displacement: 1422 cc
Power: 69 PS @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 155 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Valve Mechanism: SOHC
Bore: 79.5 mm
Stroke: 95.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 19.5:1
No of Cylinders: 3 cylinder
Cylinder Configuration: Inline
Valves per Cylender: 2 valve
Transmission Type: Manual
Gears/Speeds: 5 Gears

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 3992 mm
Overall Width: 1642 mm
Overall Height: 1513 mm
Wheel Base: 2462 mm
Ground Clearance: 146 mm
Front Track: 1436 mm
Rear Track: 1426 mm
Front Headroom: 989 mm
Rear Shoulder: 1384 mm
Boot Space: 300 liter
No of Doors 5 door

Other Specs:

Front Suspension: McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear Suspension: Compound link crank-axle
Steering Type: Rack and Pinion, Power-assisted
Front Brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes: Drums
Wheel Type: Alloy
Wheel Size: 14 inch
Tyres: 185/60 R 14 (tubeless)

Features (USP):

Min. Legroom (mm) : 621
Max. Legroom (mm) 864
Rear Fog Lamps: Yes
Rear parking Sensors: Yes
Projected Headlamps: Yes
Electrically adjustable OVRMs: Yes
Heated OVRMs: Yes
Rake Adustable Steering Wheel: Yes
Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel: Yes
Single CD MP3 Audio player: Yes
Parktronic Display: Yes
Electric Sunroof: Yes
Height Adjustable Driver seat: Yes
Height Adjustable Front passenger Seat: Yes
Adjustable Rear Head Rests: Yes
Rear Parcel Tray/Luggage Retension Net: Yes
Front and rear reading lamps: Yes
Rear Wash and Wipe: Yes
Front Seat Belt pretensioners: Yes
ABS: Yes
No. Of Airbags: 2