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 Škoda is set to unveil the
new Fabia Estate at September’s International Motor Show (IAA) in
Frankfurt.
The latest edition to the Czech firm’s line-up is larger in every respect than its predecessor. Škoda’s
new load-lugger is 7mm longer and 46mm higher than the model it replaces. Its
enhanced dimensions (4,239mm long, 1,642mm wide and 1,498mm tall) not only give
the car a more imposing road stance, but also allow for a far larger
interior.
Boot capacity has grown by
an impressive 54 litres (up to 480 litres). With the rear seats folded flat a
total of 1,460 litres stowage space is offered (235 litres more than before).
This impressive figure is not only class-leading in its own segment, but even
gives similar models from the class above food for thought.
Buyers will have the choice
of six engines altogether (three petrol and three diesel). The range starts
with the 1.2 12V HTP (70bhp). The 1.4 16V (85bhp) and 1.6 16V (105bhp) are also
offered. The diesel line-up consists of the 1.4 TDI PD (70bhp), 1.4 TDI PD
(80bhp) and 1.9 TDI PD (105bhp). All of the powerplants are mated to a
five-speed manual transmission, but the 1.6 16V version is also available with a
six-speed auto (Tiptronic) as an option. Trim designators, as with the Fabia
hatchback, will be simply 1, 2 and 3.
Besides its fresh new ‘Škoda
family’ design, the latest Fabia Estate also offers a number of clever features
deigned to enhance convenience and make the lives of passengers and drivers more
comfortable. Key strengths include the impressive boot capacity, the roomy
passenger space, an abundance of storage trays, hooks and cubby holes to keep
possessions secure and a boot roller cover with automatic quick release - with
one touch the cover is retracted making loading and unloading quick and
easy.
Škoda has sold over 630,000
first-generation Fabia Estate worldwide (production of this model will continue
until the end of this year).
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