It’s confirmed; in an Autocar India report Skoda has confirmed the launch of Fabia, premium hatchback car. The Fabia was expected in India quite some time ago, but then Skoda were working on the pricing of the car, until I guess they decided to slate it as a premium segment hatch, a notch above Swift. The car to be priced at around 5-6 lacs, shall be powered by 1.2L petrol and a 1.4L diesel. Expect some parts to be shared between the Fabia and other Skoda cars probably Octavia. The production shall begin somewhere in Oct 2007. Read excerpt,
According to Skoda chairman Detlef Wittig, production of the Fabia will commence at the Aurangabad plant from October 2007. Skoda also clarified that it plans to continue making the current Octavia in India, even though it has been replaced by the Laura (called the New Octavia) in many global markets.
The Fabia right now does not have the competition in India (Getz would be a league lesser), but the soon to be launched Honda Jazz, is most likely to be pitted in the same league. The Fabia is expected to provide the same handling and ride quality as on an Octavia. So Skoda not compromising on that has offered it as a premium hatch. The only car that around the mark is the Getz from Hyundai, but then I reckon the Fabia to be a lot better.
Pictures posted are from this year’s Geneva Motor Show, where the car was globally launched.
Sources:
Pictures Source: Official Website of the Geneva Motor Show.
Info: Autocar India
Update: (16/10/2007)
Skoda Fabia has high expectations to meet, read here to know what engine options, specifications and what safety and comfort features can be expected from the Skoda Fabia, with respect to the model that has been recently launched globally.
good, but late may be, was waiting for it, Till Ford Fusion diesel came out.
By: brainstuck on October 14, 2007
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I want to know about the Skoda Fabia launching in India about their features, exact price,
can u send some pics of Indian Fabia
By: shikher on October 18, 2007
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Shikher,
These Fabia in India will look the same as in these pics. For more details on engine options, safety, etc check out this post of mine.
By: Maltesh Ashrit on October 18, 2007
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its a cool hatch..please inform me when fabia is goin to be launch??? So i can do my bookings…
By: ANKKUSH on November 15, 2007
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looks cool. pl inform when it is launching in india so i can make my booking.
By: surendra on December 13, 2007
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By: Auto Expo 08 - cars on show - Page 3 - Team-BHP on December 15, 2007
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Fabia seems to be good car as per the available information. But it should be priced competetively also
By: Prashanth on December 20, 2007
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hhhmmm……looks cool in photos but cant say anuthing unless it launches …..
By: mohit on December 22, 2007
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let me know the price of Fabia In Aurangabad(m.s.)
By: Atul P. Muley on December 22, 2007
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wat will be the price for skoda fabia 1.4lts diesel..planning to book swift diesel
By: mitul shah on December 23, 2007
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Awesome.please let me know the price of diesel version and hte launching date of petrol version.
By: sivakumar on December 28, 2007
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price band is betn 5 to 7.5 lakhs, shud take care of a range of different buyers. for me info on features visit http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
By: ravi ramteke on December 28, 2007
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Are they providing a variant with automatic transmission ?
By: abubakar mansoor on December 28, 2007
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Needs some previews on Skoda Fabia
By: Manjunath on December 28, 2007
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It really exceelent feature car in this catagiory. I am waiting from last one year. But what about the price?
By: SATISH on December 28, 2007
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let me know the price of Fabia in bangalore…………Exact price
By: ram on December 28, 2007
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Someone suggested http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
Looks great. I am little old fashioned. I go for quality stuff even if it costs more. In this case Skoda is main reassurance abt the product. somewhere i raed in one of the blogs rtaht price band is 5 to 7.5 lacs. This is fine.
By: Deven Srimali on December 29, 2007
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Genetic pool of Skoda, user pool of 1.5 million europeans, features of interantional class hatchback, variants to match needs, price band suitable for all pockets, gud leg space, head space for all four, flexi-boot box, parking sensors, climate, automatic ORVMs………Its endless. If you have the heart (Skoda lovers have), no stopping you.
By: vikram chanana on December 29, 2007
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Skoda’s premium hatch Fabia shall soon be launched in India at the Auto Expo in 2008. The car, as Autocar says is expected with a 1.4L diesel and 1.2L petrol. The new, second generation of the car
By: antonio pacini on December 29, 2007
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New Skoda Fabia has got seven engine options, however, India will get maximum three i.e. 1.2L Petrol, 1.4L Petrol and 1.4L Diesel. 1.2L (1198cc), 3-cylinder, 12V Petrol engine produces 70ps of power and 123Nm of torque. 1.4L (1422cc), 3-cylinder, 12V TDI Diesel engine produces 80ps of power and 195Nm of torque. They are powerful enough to give you wonderful drive. Diesel engine is 3-cylinder version of Laura’s engine and is a little noisy like its bigger sibling. Last but not least, both Petrol and Diesel engines are quite fuel efficient.
By: Vishal Mahadevan on December 29, 2007
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If you r lookin more info goto http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com
Hilites are:
Large boot with a capacity of from 300 to 1163 litres
Above-average legroom for all passengers
The best headroom for rear passengers in the small car class
Choice of different engines
Two-tier boot cover-which can be installed at two different heights increasing the flexibility and functionality of the boot.
Curve halogen projector headlights (option)
Cornering front fog-lights (option)
Diesel particle filter for the 1.4 TDI PD/59 kW and 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW diesel engines
Attractive rear lights in Skoda trademark C-shape
Higher seat positions for driver and front passenger that afford a better view and more comfortable access
Will tell more as i find out
By: Tapas Barua on December 29, 2007
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We were waiting for this car since so long. hope it is competitively priced. looks like a cool one though.
By: prasanna on December 29, 2007
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i want to know the price of skoda fabia (petrol and diesel) in all segments i.e. from lower segment to upper segment, plz let me know.
By: ankur on December 30, 2007
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Sir,
People are more interested in skoda-fabia, how will you coupe up their requirement, how many vehicle are supplied monthly, be prepare for mass production to capture the market. Skoda has good market in India. I middle east it is not so good.
Mustafa kamal.
(Advocate)
By: Mustafa Kamal on January 1, 2008
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It looks so much like SWIFT, who copied whom? Front, sides, back, dashboard, arm rests on doors ….
Why 3 cylinder engine? Does TDI uses common rail fuel injection? Will they have more service network to take it to mass market.
I was waiting for good diesel car in 6-7 lakhs. Was more inclined towards SWIFT diesel because of its right pricing, very good build, responsive and latest diesel technology but finally dropped because of its cramped back seats and almost no luggage space. Finally going with Logan though its interiors are mediocre but gains in space, fuel economy and reasonable price for a sedan with near latest engine technology.
By: Sreeni on January 5, 2008
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50,000/- for booking the fabia,deliveries start jan
By: suman sarkar on January 6, 2008
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any details on the active variant of fabia..is it the same 1 called fabia sport in UK?
By: Jayant Jadhav on January 6, 2008
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I am surprised why still people are making guesses about the engine specs. In one of the posts above on Dec 29th somebody mentioned there is a 1.9 TDI PD/77 kW diesel engine but I don’t think they have that offering in India based on the brochure already published and made available on the http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com website for India.
By: Satish M on January 7, 2008
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Safety features in India came almost as afterthoughts. Heavy taxation coupled with limited purchasing power was the restraining factor. Actually we have one of the heighest ratio of accidents. Even today there are no regualtions. Fabia has done its bit in improving safety norms. Commendable.
By: Aishwarya Aturkar on January 7, 2008
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Fabia has airbags for front seat passengers. Even a belt for child safety in the rear.
By: Lavany Bajaj on January 7, 2008
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Indian economy is racing ahead majestically. Car scene is keeping pace with it. Launch of premium hatchback in Fabia is symbol of that march
By: Aavishkar Srivastava on January 7, 2008
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After reading all these blogs i understand that the price varies in between 5 and 7.5. May i have the exact price of the car in Bangalore with all variants
By: Pranay Katta on January 7, 2008
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i just read about fabia in newspaper and posepond
my plan to buy a new car. please give me the detail and price in delhi
By: pankaj arora on January 8, 2008
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I think it looks like swift nut MST wait before any road test. Are done. People who think this will be a low cost car to run. Think again.it doesnt have ample service centres.
By: ankit on January 12, 2008
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Pl give me de rates for bangalore on road of all de variants.Thx
By: Benji on January 12, 2008
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What will be the on road price of 1.4l Diesel Variant. Thx
By: Sreenath on January 12, 2008
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What will be the on road price of 1.4l Diesel Variant in Chennai. Thx
By: Sreenath on January 12, 2008
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Fabia once again gives win-win situation to Skoda
By: harmesh chopra on January 13, 2008
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Skoda Fabia makes a mark with the car that makes you feelspecial
By: Darpan Davda on January 13, 2008
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Ridiculous price tag for a small car. Looks boxy. May be little more spacious than swift. Interiors are disappointing. Not huge improvement from Swift. Low ground clearance. Combined with poor service network & costly spares of Skoda, Fabia will be a huge flop.
By: Sooraj on January 15, 2008
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Over – priced… will disappoint like the Ford Fusion… needs a price review…
By: Dickson on January 16, 2008
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what will be the price and milage?will be same like sx4,fiesta or verna?
By: dhaval on January 30, 2008
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plz tell that what are the key features which makes Fabia different from its segement cars?
By: Sudhanshu on March 13, 2008
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