Skoda
is now giving its Fabia a light refresh with the addition of the familiar
1.0-litre TSI engine. The updates are not exactly what one would call
a 'facelift' with its appearance remaining largely untouched, with the new
1.0-liter TSI petrol engine replacing for the old 1.2-liter unit.
It's basically the same lump used by the tweaked
Rapid, and comes in the exact same versions: an entry-level 95 PS and
160 Nm of torque, and a more powerful 110 PS and 200 Nm of torque.
Working in conjunction with a 5-speed manual gearbox
or an optional 7-speed DSG, the three-pot engine provides a faster 0-100 km/h acceleration time to both the hatch and Combi versions of the car
while improving fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The 'tweaked' Fabia will also offer as an option
Skoda's Connect Services, with Infotainment Online and Care Connect, online
info about traffic jams, available parking spaces, petrol stations, news,
weather, Emergency Call, and Breakdown Call. Drivers can also find out remotely
whether the windows, doors, and sunroof are closed, as well as seeing the
remaining fuel level, with the Skoda Connect App.
Tthe 2017 Skoda
Fabia can be had with an XDS+ electronic differential lock, ESC, Front Assist
with City Emergency Braking function, Adaptive Cruise Control, Multi-Collision
Brake, Driver Alert fatigue detection, Speed Limited, Hill-Hold Control, and
electronic tire pressure monitor.
Part of the brand's 'Simply Clever' features are the
umbrella that sits under the passenger's seat, an ice scraper in the fuel
filler flap, and a multimedia cradle in the center console's cup holder that
provides space for a smartphone, among others.
The 2017 Skoda Fabia will make its public debut at
the Geneva Motor Show.
