Skoda Fabia – Hatchback Can’t Be Better Than This

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The Czech automaker, Skoda launched the first super hatch in the name of Skoda Fabia way back in 2008. One of the most successful hatchbacks in overseas market, Fabia was able to lure car enthusiasts of the country with its rich looks and awesome space. The five door premium small car was the first hatch from the Volkswagen subsidy and of course the lowest costing model at that point of time. Skoda name is synonymous with luxury and its entry into the most populated segment of the Indian auto market was a commendable effort from the company. A rugged and sporty variant of Fabia tagged as Fabia Scout has been unleashed by the auto maker in this part of the world recently on 24th April, 2012.
Appearance of Skoda Fabia is dynamic with stretched halogen headlamps, chromed front grill, elegant fog lamps and superb lines & curves on its bonnet. Not only the front looks are distinct and appealing even the side profile and the rear end are equally adorable. Scout variant though possess some off roader kind of styling with cladding on bumpers, wheel arches & door sill. Sporty roof rails and the dual colored body on Scout ...
... make it appear ready for off roading challenge.
Outfit luxury travels inside as well with Skoda Fabia having one of the most comfortable & regal cabins in its segment. Inspite of its compact looks, there is no compromise on the space front with the vehicle having enough of head and leg room for both rows of seats. Best-in-class cabin with top quality material employed is the safest cabin in its segment. Interiors boast of dual toned styling with multi textured seats, remote keyless entry for one touch lock, height adjustable seats, electronically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, Bounce-back system (for electrically adjustable windows), rear AC vents, adjustable steering column, tachometer and glove compartment.
Skoda Fabia is available in 1.2 litre, MPI, 1198cc, DOHC, In line 3 cylinder engine and 1.2 litre, TDI CR, 3 cylinder, DOHC, turbocharged engine options. The petrol one belts out 75 bhp of top power and 110 Nm of peak torque while the diesel one churns 75 bhp of max power and 180 Nm of max torque.
Protective gadgets installed in the Skoda Fabia include ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), High level third brake light, MSR (Motor Speed Regulation) / EBC (Engine Braking Control), Front passenger front airbag, Dual Rate brake assist, Driver front airbag, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Two three-point outer seatbelts and centre lap belt at rear, Fuel supply cut-off in a crash, Child-proof rear window, Height adjustable head restraints at front and rear, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment and many more.

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