2015 Skoda Fabia

Raise the curtain for the new Škoda Fabia: at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the newly developed small car from Mladá Boleslav celebrates a double world premiere: as a hatchback and an estate. Modern, dynamic and full of emotion, the new Škoda Fabia rolls onto the catwalk. The third-generation model also comes with innovative safety, comfort and infotainment systems that are usually featured in higher vehicle classes, and is more environmentally friendly than ever before. The boot boasts an impressive 330 litre capacity, making it the biggest within its segment. The new Škoda Fabia will be available in Europe as early as November; the Fabia Combi will follow in early 2015. With this double hit, the Czech manufacturer is powerfully advancing the biggest model campaign of its company history.

​After the Škoda Octavia, the Škoda Fabia is the bestselling Škoda model with a total of almost 3.5 million units sold since 1999. Its outstanding qualities make it one of the most popular vehicles of its class. With the completely new third generation, the 'crisp' small car again sets standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com) 'The new Škoda Fabia is, in every respect, simply more car and offers both innovative technology and emotionally-charged design,' says Škoda CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. 'A great car for heart and mind, ideal for the modern, urban mobility of today. We are very confident that the new Fabia will write another chapter in the model's success story, win over new customer groups and, as an important pillar of our growth strategy, further strengthen the brand's shine within international markets,' says Prof. Vahland.

The new Škoda Fabia is the first Škoda production model showing how the brand's design language has developed into a more expressive, more emotionally-rich design. For the first time, Škoda designers have realised design elements from the spectacular 'VisionC' show car in series production. At the same time, elements from Škoda Motorsport can also be seen. The significantly sharpened appearance of the hatchback and the estate versions emphasises crystalline shapes, clear-cut lines and a high level of precision and detail. The Fabia and Fabia Combi feature balanced, smoother proportions and are 90 mm wider and 31 mm lower than their predecessors. In addition, they impress with a wide range of customisable features – both for the exterior and the interior.

Small car – big on technology. For the first time at Škoda, the new Fabia allows smartphones to be easily paired to the car via MirrorLink™ technology and with the new SmartGate function. Škoda are bringing the intelligence of the smartphone into the car – easily and at a reasonable price. Thanks to new engines (four petrol and three diesel), a targeted weight reduction – down to 980 kg at its leanest – and improved aerodynamics, consumption and emission values of the new Škoda Fabia are up to 17 per cent lower. The most efficient Škoda Fabia will be available in 2015: the 55 kW (75 PS) 1.4 TDI Škoda Fabia GreenLine. It has a diesel consumption of only 3.1 l/100km, corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 82 g/km.

The new Škoda Fabia also has innovative safety and comfort systems that were more likely to be seen in higher vehicle classes. Available for the first time in a Fabia is the Front Assistant with integrated City Emergency Braking Function and the Multi-Collision Brake. The Front Assistant uses a radar sensor to continually measure the distance to the traffic ahead. Whenever the distance is too small, the Assistant intervenes at the necessary intensity level in order to prevent a collision – from optical and acoustic warnings to a short brake jolt and automatic emergency stop. The Multi-Collision Brake reduces the risk of the vehicle becoming involved in a subsequent collision following an accident. The system automatically engages the brakes if it detects a primary collision.

The new Fabia also has other safety systems: Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection), Speedlimiter, Hill-Hold Control and an electronic tyre pressure monitor. For increased comfort, optional features include KESSY (Keyless Entry Start and exit SYstem), front and rear parking sensors, the new electro-mechanical power steering and a large panoramic glass roof. At the same time, the new Fabia impresses with plenty of space, even more functionality and 19 'Simply Clever' features.

Source - Skoda

Emotions on the Seine: New ŠKODA Fabia and Fabia Combi celebrate world premieres

Mladá Boleslav/Paris, 2 October 2014 – Emotive ŠKODA appearance in Paris: the new ŠKODA Fabia and the new ŠKODA Fabia Combi celebrated their acclaimed world premieres today at this year's Paris Motor Show. Completely redesigned, the two versions of the small car rolled onto the automotive catwalk more sporty, modern and innovative than ever before. There is no question that the new ŠKODA Fabia and the new ŠKODA Fabia Combi are among the stars of the show in the French capital.

​'The new ŠKODA Fabia is yet another milestone for ŠKODA, and demonstrates the emotive and technical power of the brand,' says ŠKODA CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. 'Both the hatchback and estate versions of the Fabia simply offer more car. A car for the heart and mind, ideal for modern, urban mobility today. We are very confident that the new Fabia will win over new customer groups. More than 3.5 million customers have opted for our Fabia to date. The Fabia Combi became the market leader in its segment from the outset,' says Prof. Vahland. 'We plan to continue this success with the latest generation Fabia.'

The third generation of this model is a complete redevelopment of its predecessor. At first glance, the most visible expression of this is the significantly sharper design. ŠKODA has tailored an expressive design to the new Fabia, taking inspiration from elements of the ŠKODA VisionC show car.

'With its sporty proportions, the ŠKODA Fabia looks fresh and modern. We have also taken our rallying genes and created the most emotive Fabia of all time,' says Dr. Frank Welsch, ŠKODA Board Member for Technical Development. Other new aspects of the design concept include the young, fresh vehicle interior and the rich variety of colours and customization options.'

'We have designed the latest generation Fabia with tighter proportions. The new ŠKODA Fabia is lower and wider, holding closer to the road. The contours are also sharper, with clear lines and crystalline elements. It is through this that we have created more contrast and a very strong interplay between light and shadow. Everything comes together to give the car its own confident character,' explains ŠKODA Chief Designer, Jozef Kabaň.

The technology featured in the new ŠKODA Fabia is sure to meet all the demands of a state-of-the-art vehicle. This is the first time that the brand has released a model that can connect your smartphone to the car's infotainment system, using the MirrorLink™ and SmartGate functions. With new engines and lower weight, consumption and emissions are significantly reduced by up to 17% in the new Fabia. Innovative assistance systems, normally only seen in higher vehicle classes, ensure increased safety and higher comfort. In addition, the new ŠKODA Fabia and the new ŠKODA Fabia Combi are real champions of utility, with diverse applications and the largest boot in their class.

Source - Skoda