Reviews and reviews of the owners of Skoda Fabia most fully reveal all the advantages and disadvantages of this car. When choosing a vehicle, the potential buyer must know exactly the technical specifications, possible malfunctions and the behavior of the car on the highway. Such nuances, as a rule, are indicated in the reviews by the owners of Skoda Fabia 2013.
First generation Skoda Fabia
The first generation Skoda Fabia was created exclusively for travel on city roads. The compact car is presented in three body styles:
- sedan;
- hatchback;
- station wagon.
To date, the cost of Skoda Fabia 2013 is 470 thousand rubles.
The model was first released in 1999 in three trim levels:
- Comfort.
- Elegance.
- Classic.
Later, the line was supplemented by two more versions - Basic and Junior.
In reviews of Skoda Fabia 2006, it is noted that the latter two options are several times cheaper, since they do not include power steering, a glove box lid and a shelf above the luggage compartment.
The Classic version is equipped with ventilation with a filter, an audible indicator and a warning function about the need to turn on the head light and a heating system.
Comfort package includes side mirrors, fog lights, an on-board computer, a driver's seat with adjustable height, side moldings, an alarm system, central locking, power windows for the front windows.
According to reviews of the Skoda Fabia 2008, the most expensive version is Elegance. It is equipped with heated seats, full power accessories, climate control and chrome trim trim. Air-conditioned compartments are designed to store cold drinks.
Second generation fabia
The release of the second generation of the car, also called the Skoda Fabia New, was carried out from 2007 to 2010. The development of a restyled version of the popular model began back in 2006, which did not prevent the manufacturer from distributing the new version to all dealerships immediately after the world presentation.
A new version of the Skoda Fabia was assembled on the previous VW Group platform, but the exterior of the car underwent significant changes: experts noted the design of the new Roomster in the design. The most serious adjustments were made to the dimensions of the machine. The second generation has maintained an affordable cost and was most remembered by motorists because a sedan disappeared from the line of available body versions.
Repeated restyling of the car was carried out in 2010: Skoda Fabia received clearer bumper lines, narrowed headlights and an updated steering wheel. The car security system has also changed, having acquired new elements:
- Safety blinds. In the event of a collision, a kind of protective “wall” is created along the side of the car, which protects the driver and passengers from injury.
- Adaptive headlights. By analogy with the xenon headlights, special diffusing lenses began to be used in the spotlights. The lamp here can be rotated depending on the position of the wheels of the car.
- The new Fabia version meets EU pedestrian protection requirements. The changed distance between the hood and parts of the engine compartment reduces the likelihood of injuring a pedestrian in the event of a collision with him.
Specifications
The Skoda auto concern offers a wide range of engines for Fabia, consisting of 12 power units.
Among them are four 1.4-liter engines, two of which have a capacity of 60 and 68 horsepower and are redesigned eight-valve units installed on outdated versions of Skoda Favorit and Felicia. The other two engines are equipped with a sixteen-valve system and have a power of 75 and 101 horsepower, respectively. They were created by specialists from the Volkswagen concern.
Power units more modest in volume - 1 and 1.2 liters - depending on the specific version, have a capacity of 50, 54 and 64 horsepower.
The automaker in reviews of Skoda Fabia noted that the most powerful and dynamic gasoline engine for this model is a two-liter power unit with a capacity of 116 horsepower.
The range of engines installed on the Skoda Fabia also includes diesel engines:
- The basic version - 1.9 displacement and a capacity of 64 horsepower.
- More powerful (101 horsepower) and a dynamic unit with a similar volume - 1.9 liters.
- 1.4-liter engine with 75 horsepower.
- The most powerful version of the engine is 130 horses and 1.9 liters in volume.
With the exception of the Scout version, all cars of this model for the Russian car market are produced at the concern's plant in Kaluga, which, however, in no way affects the build quality, which, incidentally, is confirmed by car owners in their reviews of Skoda Fabia 1st and 2nd generation.
Exterior Fabia
The car body design is really original and unique. Motorists in reviews of the Skoda Fabia 2012 note that it is impossible to confuse the car with other brands or models. On the hood there is a stamping, which goes to the emblem and a large grille.
Interior
The Fabia interior is simple and ergonomic: all the necessary controls are at hand. The interior is much like the interior of a Volkswagen.
In reviews, Skoda Fabia is often called a female car, which is to some extent true. The pedals on the pedal block are very close together. Many motorists say that you can easily simultaneously press two pedals at once.
According to reviews, there are several drawbacks in terms of cabin comfort: there is no armrest for the driver’s right hand, the joystick is inconvenient to adjust the position of the mirrors, and its travel is too hard.
Despite the fact that the Skoda Fabia is considered a compact car, the cabin has a lot of free space. The dimensions of the model are as follows:
- body length - 4000 mm;
- height - 1498 mm;
- width - 1642 mm.
Very good sound insulation absorbs almost all sounds, but only with the windows closed. If the speed exceeds 50 km / h, a whistle of the oncoming air stream is heard. The presence of a sufficiently powerful climate control system allows you to be in a car with closed windows even in the most intense heat. The air conditioning adjustment system is simple and straightforward.
Test drive and management
Car enthusiasts in reviews of Skoda Fabia note the confident behavior of the car on the highway and its dynamism. Almost all versions of the model are equipped with mechanical five-speed transmissions. Switching speeds is fast and smooth, without failures. The on-board computer displays prompts for switching speeds and choosing a specific one. The dynamism and excellent handling make it possible not only to easily maneuver in the city traffic of cars, but also to drive fans of high speeds.
Fabia is equipped with high-quality and reliable suspension of medium stiffness, absorbing various bumps in the road. Many car owners Skoda Fabia in the reviews note that speed bumps can be used to drive a car without slowing down - there is no jolting in the cabin.
The luggage compartment of the model is quite roomy: its volume is 300 liters. When the rear seats are folded, it increases to 1163 liters, in addition, the trunk is equipped with additional partitions and niches.
Advantages and disadvantages of a car
Owners in reviews of Skoda Fabia note the advantages and disadvantages of the model. Among the latter, there is only one minus - a poor level of sound insulation, which is fixed by experts during test drives and is easily eliminated through additional soundproofing of the cabin.
Skoda Fabia has many more advantages, especially when compared with cars of other brands and models:
- Convenient, ergonomic and comfortable lounge.
- Compact dimensions.
- Reliable and high-quality pendants.
- A line of powerful and dynamic engines.
Summary
Skoda Fabia is an original and compact car, which, despite its modest dimensions, has a very spacious, cozy and comfortable interior with an ergonomic arrangement of controls and a large amount of free space. This allows passengers to comfortably accommodate passengers of any height and build.
Fabia has proven itself both on city roads and on country roads: dynamic engines and a reliable suspension allow it to easily overcome various obstacles. An additional advantage can be called a combination of high quality and affordable cost.