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Fabia R5 Comes With Full Force

The fearful and highest authority in motorsport, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) gives Skoda Fabia R5 the green light. The innovative rally car is based on the Super 2000 model, which, as we all know, is the most successful rally car Skoda ever built. In fact, with the Fabia R5, Skoda marks its 114th year on the rally road.

The Fabia R5 is really a heaven for the high-tech maniacs. The model is geared with a 1.6-Liter turbo engine, which is a big difference, compared to the 2.0-Liter at the Super 2000 model. The redesigned powerplant works in full harmony with the five-speed sequential transmission to bring boosted performance for the four-wheel drive machine.

Since the start of the project, the Skoda team invested more than a year time, 15 months, to be precise, to bring a fine-tuned and redesigned proud heir of the Super 2000 model, that, with a lot of hard work is finally approved by FIA.

In fact, the Fabia R5 is already tested by some of the best rally drivers, and went throughout 10,000 kilometers and different road conditions and locations, that include Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy, France and many more. The Skoda team now can proudly say that the R5 machine has passed every single test.

We remember the successful 2014 season for Skoda and now, with a vehicle like the R5 we expect even better coming up season.

Source: Skoda

April 9, 2015

Graffiti Skoda: Looks Worse Than a Picture Painted with Two Left Hands

Arriving with a simple and plain design on the outside, the new Skoda Fabia gives a venue for different possible customizations, modifications and interpretations. But there are times of doing it right and times of doing it not-so-right. The Art Version of the Fabia is an example of how it should not be looking.

If the goal was delivering a form of… “Art” which is emotional, touching, effective and pleasing, weeeell, the car is going slightly pass that line. Maybe I know nothing about this expression of human creativity called graffiti. Or maybe, this expression of human creativity called graffiti knows nothing about cars and just does not fit in the automotive world. Apart when there is an already rotting rusty vehicle sent to its death in a scrapyard and in order to look less dreadful, there is a graffiti-made flower painted on what is left of the car.

It is true that the Skoda Fabia Street Art receives a sort of individuality. But I bet that no other car would like to be punished like this. A life in a junkyard would be a life in heaven compared to a life with such bodywork.

This Skoda, the creation of the hardest to comprehend fine art, was completed in several stages. Firstly, Armando Gomes, the artist, laid the groundwork by applying the lines and geometrical shapes to the body of the car. After that, the surfaces were sprayed in different colors.

The art project took place in Lisbon at the end of October as part of the new Skoda Fabia’s international presentation to the press.

Source: Skoda

January 16, 2015

Skoda Fabia R 5 Concept Makes World Premiere at Essen Motor Show

Skoda Fabia R 5 Concept is company’s new rally car that is to be exhibited at this year’s Essen Motor Show in Germany, Europe. The event is the largest trade fair for tuning, motorsport and sporty production vehicles in the country. It takes place from 29^th of November to 7^th of December. Other Skoda cars that are to be on display there are the Fabia Estate, Octavia RS, Rapid Spaceback Monte Carlo special editions, Yeti and Citigo, as well as the Yeti Xtreme, CitiJet and Rapid Spaceback Red & Grey Collection.

Fabia R 5 Concept gives a first insight of the future rally plans of the brand. At least in terms of design. It is based on the new Fabia, which was already revealed in its hatchback and estate versions. A number of top drivers were involved in the development of the concept.

In addition, the company revealed that the car is scheduled to be homologated by mid-2015. What has to be mentioned about it is that it includes a lot of high-grade technology. According to FIA regulations, it is driven by a 1.6-litre turbo unit mated to a five-speed sequential gearbox and including MacPherson struts. The weight is around 1230 kilograms.

Next, the new Fabia Estate that was launched two months ago in Paris is making its first appearance in Germany. It features expressive design with angular appearance, innovative technology and high functionality. At the same time, the car is loaded with a lot of safety, comfort and infotainment systems. It is spacious and includes the largest boot in the compact car class.

The other Skoda models on display in Essen is the ŠKODA Octavia RS, which is the fastest production Octavia with top speed of 248 km/h, the; the Monte Carlo special editions of the Citigo, Yeti and Rapid Spaceback.

Furthermore, the Yeti Xtreme show car includes the following design highlights: matt-grey paint, 17-inch alloys, dark discs, big bumper, LED headlights, striking mudguards, powerful rocker panels and rear bumper, and broad tailpipes on the dual exhaust.

The CitiJet show car which is a convertible based on the Citigo, features special metallic paintwork in blue/white and racy, blue 16-inch alloy wheels, hand-made rear spoiler and two tailpipes, 300-watt sound system and blue LED interior lighting that reacts to the music.

At last, the visitors of the event will see the Rapid Spaceback Red & Grey. This is a sporty edition of Skoda’s first compact hatchback model.

Source: Skoda

November 26, 2014

2015 Skoda Fabia Estate Goes on Sale

2015 Skoda Fabia Estate is the third generation of its kind and is currently going on sale in the United Kingdom. For this region there will be three trim grades and four engine options. The car will offer to its customers the convenience of 530-litre boot, maximum load volume of 1,395 litres and high equipment levels. The model was unveiled at this year’s Paris Motor Show in September and will debut on the market in spring 2015.

The Fabia Estate will be offered in three trim grades: S, SE and SE-L. The first, entry-level S, gets six airbags, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, Stop/Start and electric front windows as standard. SE models builds on it and add manual air-conditioning, alloy wheels, Front assist, Arkamys surround sound package and Bolero radio with telephone control, Mirror Link, USB and SD card connections.

In addition, there are also available options for the SE trim: three-spoke leather steering wheel, height adjustable driver and passenger seat, Maxi-DOT trip computer and black roof rails. At the top of the range stands the Elegance model which adds 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control air-conditioning, Light assistant, cruise control and KESSY (keyless entry system).

Furthermore, the 2015 model is based on Skoda’s advanced MQB platform architecture. The result is impressive: 65kg reduction in weight and 17 per more efficiency. Despite this fact, the car has kept the 960mm loading floor.

The tailgate opens to 1,900 mm and is 1,028 mm wide, while the loading sill is only 611mm high. Passenger’s area is also wider by +21 mm, and longer by +8mm, and there’s more headroom for the driver and front seat passengers.

Orders for 2015 Skoda Fabia Estate will open in December. First deliveries are expected in March next year.

Source: Skoda

November 13, 2014

The New Skoda Fabia Ensures Top-level Safety

Recently the new Skoda Fabia has been praised with the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests which are based on results for occupant protection for adults and children, pedestrian protection and safety assistance systems. Demonstrating high efficiency and top-notch safety performance, the new small car highlights its great qualities of a highly reliable vehicle in the market.

Undergoing a number of tests by Euro NCAP in order to see how this hatchback will perform in case of an accident, Skoda Fabia scores remarkably high results in relation to its protection of 18-month-old and the protection of three-year-old children. Of course, such astonishing achievements would not have been possible without its safety features.

For example, the new Skoda Fabia features Front Assistant with integrated Emergency Braking Function which uses a radar sensor to measure the distance to the traffic ahead. If the distance is too small, the Assistant interferes and it switches from warnings to a full automatic emergency stop. Moreover, in the car available is the Multi-Collision Brake which is part of the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. The key role of the Multi-Collision Brake is to lower the chances of risk of the vehicle when becoming involved in a secondary collision following an accident.

Things get even better and more secured for Skoda Fabia is supplied with an optional Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection). Additionally, other safety systems include Speedlimiter (standard from SE), Hill-Hold Control and an electronic tyre-pressure monitor. The comprehensive safety package of Fabia includes six airbags (front, side and head airbags) as well. There are also five three-point seat belts which protect the occupants of the car in case of a collision.

Skoda Fabia is going to be launched in the first European markets in the next couple of days.

Source: Skoda

November 6, 2014

2015 Skoda Fabia Interior Revealed

2015 Skoda Fabia not only has incredibly good looks but it is also more practical than ever before. The new model offers just enough space for five occupants and their luggage. The boot is the largest within the small car segment. In addition, the 2015 Fabia also offers 17 ‘Simply Clever’ features, nine of which are entirely new. To go further into details, the interior passenger space of the car is slightly longer and larger than this of the previous model year. In addition, the headroom for the driver and passengers was increased.

Despite the fact that the new Fabia is 8 mm shorter than its predecessor, the length of the interior has grown by 8 mm to 1,674 mm. Elbow room is also 21 mm longer (1,401 mm) at the front and 2 mm longer (1,386 mm) at the rear.

Next, the boot is the largest within the car’s segment. Precisely, the luggage compartment has the capacity of 330 litres. When one compares this to the previous model, this makes 15 litres more. When the rear seats of the car are folded down, the loading capacity increases to up to 1,150 litres. The rear is spacious with width of 1,098 mm. The loading area is 960 mm wide, which is 2 cm wider than the previous generation.

Nine entirely new ‘Simply Clever’ features are available with 2015 Skoda Fabia. These include MirrorLink technology, which allows smartphone apps to be displayed on the screen of the infotainment system, an ice scraper in the fuel filler cap, a high-vis vest in the driver’s door, a rubbish bin for the side door, 0.5-litre bottle and a 1.0-litre bottle glove compartment in the rear doors.

Other ‘Simply Clever’ features are well known, including the standard parking ticket holder on the inside of the left-hand A-pillar and the two optional bag hooks in the boot. There are also two storage nets available for the boot to keep the area tidy. Another interesting ‘clever’ feature is the corner light function of the fog lamps.

Source: Skoda

August 27, 2014

2015 Skoda Fabia

Skoda has officially presented the new 2015 Fabia which will make its public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October. The new model is based on the popular Volkswagen PQ26 platform, which was introduced earlier this year in the 2014 Polo.

2015 Skoda Fabia is significantly lighter than its predecessor (-65 kg), so the overall weight is just 980 kg (2,160 lbs).

The engine range includes Euro 6-compliant three- and four-cylinder engines. The petrol range features a 3-cylinder direct-injection 1.0 liter MPI – 60HP (44 kW) and a 1.2 liter TSI – 110HP (81 kW). The diesel side includes a new 3-cylinder 1.4 liter common-rail power unit with different outputs – from 75HP (55 kW) to 105HP (77 kW).

Sometime in 2015, the range will be joined by a 1.4 TDI with 75HP (55 kW) featuring Start-Stop and kinetic energy recuperation technology.

For now, Skoda doesn’t plan a powerful vRS Fabia, but it will eventually happen. The vRS Fabia will have around 200HP (147 kW) and will compete versus Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS.

Stay tuned for full information and pricing!

Source: Skoda

August 19, 2014

Skoda Extends Monte Carlo Line-up

Skoda has unveiled an extended line-up of Monte Carlo Special Editions. Due to high customer demands, the automaker will include Citigo Monte Carlo, Yeti Monte Carlo, Rapid Spaceback Monte Carlo, which are expected to hit the market in autumn 2014.

The small Citigo special edition model comes with new body graphics, some black exterior accents and a set of 15” alloy wheels fitted with corresponding tires. There are also tinted windows and a sport-tuned suspension reducing the ride height by 15 mm.

The interior boasts a leather sports steering wheel and a black roof liner. A set of new Monte Carlo seat covers and special trim elements are also available. Last, but not least are the two-tone floor mats.

The Yeti Monte Carlo boasts bi-xenon headlights, modified front and rear bumpers and 17” alloy wheels. There are also sport seats, stainless steel pedals and Monte Carlo trim elements. The special edition Yeti is based on the Ambition trim level and is available with three petrol and three diesel engines.

The Rapid Monte Carlo is coming with similar upgrades to the Citigo.

Source: Skoda

August 4, 2014

Skoda Teases 2015 Fabia With Design Sketch

Skoda has just teased the new appearance of the future Fabia model and it has done this with a design sketch. As you can see the car takes on design elements from the Skoda VisionC show car exuding modernism and dynamism. The image shows that the Fabia is well balanced, has added width and flatter body thus creating harmonious proportions. This also contributes to the individuality of the car. Skoda also promises that the new model will feature fresh interior design.

The first design sketch also shows the youthful character of the new Fabia. The crisp and urban small car has the typical for the brand design cues. Skoda revealed that for the first time in a series production vehicle the designers have incorporated elements from a concept model, namely – the VisionC.

In addition, in the final stages of the design, Skoda motorsport has also took part. In this way, the car is even more dynamic, passionate and sharp. The image shows how in the new Fabia are mixed crystalline shapes and sharp lines.

Furthemore, the hatchback is characterized by balanced and tight proportions. The company has also revealed that the car will be nine centimetres wider in comparison to its predecessor. What is more – it will stand three centimeters lower. Inside, the interior will be entirely new and versatile and will also feature options for customization.

Source: Skoda

July 18, 2014

Skoda Adds Fabia Special Edition To Its Line-up

2014 Skoda Fabia Special Edition has just gone on sale. The lucky ones to buy the car will get a wide range of extra standard equipment at no cost. The new model has some design optimizations and redefined proportions. It is slightly wider and lower, or in other words it is very compact car perfect for urban utilization. For the creation of this model, Skoda has used its latest design language that was established by the Vision D car. The latter was introduced in 2011 during the Geneva Motor Show.

2014 Fabia Special Edition gets most of the Vision D and features new wide front grille, angular headlights and LED tail-lamps, but it keeps the C-pillar from its predecessor. The car is undoubtedly recognisable part of the range but it is also more expressive.

It will be powered by company’s popular 1.2-litre petrol engine, which produces 69 hp (51 kW). The car will be offered in any of the Fabia’s full range of colours, including metallic paint option. As a standard, the car will run on 15-inch alloy wheels. At last, over the standard production Fabia, this special edition will also get extra rear speakers, manual air conditioning, tinted glass, electric door mirrors and remote central locking.

Source: Skoda

July 11, 2014

Skoda Celebrates 40 Years At Rally Bohemia With Two Special Fabia Super 2000s

Two Skoda Fabia Super 2000 in 1974 race livery are getting prepared for the Rally Bohemia. This is where the company will celebrate its 40 years presence at the Rally Bohemia. The two vehicles that will race on the track are to carry the same livery as sported by the historic Skoda 180 RS and Skoda 200 RS rally cars. The cars will be driven by Jan Kopecký and Sepp Wiegand. Rally Bohemia will take place this weekend in the region around the city of Mladá Boleslav.

In fact, it is exactly the 40th birthday of the historic Skoda 180 RS and 200 RS. The two spectacular rally cars raced for the first time in June 1974. Their debut came at the Rally Skoda; ad exactly 40 years later, the current Fabia Super 2000s will feature the same livery as theirs.

180 RS and 200 RS are considered to be the founders of company’s successful RS history. Since 2000, the manufacturer has resurrected this tradition with RS versions for end user models.The RS stands for ‘Rally Sport’ and the fastest and most powerful production Octavia is Octavia RS.

Rally Bohemia has not only a historic significance for Skoda, but also it is important to it in terms of the brand’s future motorsport activities. For the first time, the European Championship leader Esapekka Lappi will test the new 1.6-litre turbo engine for the new Fabia R5 under race conditions. R5 will be equipped with the aforementioned engine in accordance with FIA regulations. This is the car will be used for competition in the R5 category at international rallies as of 2015.

Rally Bohemia will happen this weekend. There will be twelve special stages over an entire distance of exactly 150.66 kilometres. In fact, the Rally Bohemia is part of the International Czech Championship and Skoda is the main sponsor of the event.

Source: Skoda

July 8, 2014

Skoda MissionL Concept Targets Qatar Motor Show

SKODA-MissionL-concept-thumg Last year, Skoda have delivered 879,200 vehicles to budget oriented, sensible customers. That’s 15% more in comparison with 2010 sales. Today Skoda are planing to keep up that pace by expanding to the East. The Qatar Motor Show will see the Skoda MissionL concept for the first time outside European land.

Just for the record, when we say concept we do actually mean an almost-ready-production-car. The MissionL goes on sale in late 2012 and it is designed to fill in the gap between the Fabia and Octavia (a sort of a small family saloon segment). Skoda say that the design features on the MissionL act as a definitive of the company’s future approach on aesthetics. For starters, this concept is among the first proud wearers of the new Skoda badge. The outside lines of the saloon are more simple yet sharper which gives an overall athletic feel. The grille is framed in chrome while consisting of vertical plate fins that attribute to the depth of the whole front end. Daytime running lights and blinkers are mere luminescent bands positioned at the edges of the main headlights as fog lights frame the lower grille. The party piece however, is the tinted yet transparent glass roof that spans over the whole cabin. The interior is a feast of sensibility, neatness and efficiency seasoned with a bit of luxury thanks to the bichrome wheel, control panel and seat covers.

Skoda has already started its offense on the market with the launch of the Citigo in the Czech Republic and the introduction of the Rapid in India and feedback seems positive. The company’s plan within the near 5 years is to get those annual sales up to 1,5 million. In addition to the MissionL, ŠKODA is displaying Fabia, Octavia, Yeti and Superb at the Qatar Motor Show, all models are available in the local market.

Source: Skoda

January 26, 2012

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