The Skoda Fabia will get a heart transplant later
this year, with the Czech company announcing its light car will get a new
1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo within the next six months. Replacing the
current 1.2 TSI four-cylinder turbo, the new three-pot matches its predecessor
in power while also offering more torque and improved fuel efficiency.
In Europe, the 1.0 TSI will be offered in two tunes
– 95 Hp/160 Nm and 110 Hp/200 Nm – with the lower tune offered with a
five-speed manual and the higher output motor available with both a six-speed
manual or an optional DSG dual-clutch transmission.
For the 95 Hp version, it features a 6 Hp power bump
over the old 1.2-litre, while torque remains unchanged at 160 Nm. Top speed
increases from 182 km/h to 185 km/h, while the 0-100 km/h time drops by 0.3
seconds to 10.6 seconds. Fuel consumption also drops from
4.6L/100km to 4.3L/100km.
Meanwhile, the higher-output 110 Hp version boosts
torque from 175 Nm in the old 1.2-litre to 200 Nm. The 0-100 km/h run takes the
same 9.5 seconds, while top speed is rated at 196 km/h as before. However,
manual versions improve fuel consumption by 0.3L/100km in manual versions
(4.4L/100km) while automatic models are 0.1L per 100km more efficient at 4.5L/100km.
The updated Skoda Fabia range will make its public
debut at the Geneva motor show. Skoda’s local arm has confirmed the revised
Fabia range will be available in Australia from around late July, with the
1.0-litre engine to replace both versions of the 1.2-litre unit currently sold
here.
