Skoda going to be launch new model " Fabia " hatchback

The new Fabia is not just nice to look at on the outside, it also offers some pretty interesting design cues — many of them borrowed from the Roomster MPV—in the interiors as well. It’s bigger than its earlier version and offer more bootspace too, all of which should go down well with its Indian customers. Given how well Skoda’s diesel models have done in India, the Fabia should give some serious competition to the Swift diesel.

Although there are no confirmations yet, it is likely that the Fabia will be priced in the Rs 5-6 lakh range, pitting it against not just the super mini brigade of Swift, Getz and U-VA but also the lower end of the mid-size sedan market where the Mahindra Renault Logan and Chevy Aveo are pegged.

Classic Diesel Ambiente Petrol

Engine Displacement 1,422 1,390

Cylinders 3 4

Valves (Per Cylinder) 2 4

Valve Config./Valvetrain SOHC DOHC

Fuel Supply System Direct Injection MPFI

Power 69 PS@4,000 RPM 85 PS@5,000 RPM

Torque 15.8 KGM@ 1,600-2,800 13.5 KGM@ 3,800

Bore & Stroke 79.5 X 95.5 76.5 X 75.6

Compression Ratio 19.5 : 1 10.5 : 1

Turbocharger Yes No

Gearbox 5 Speed 5 Speed