Škoda Fabia From £9,880

Škoda Fabia
Škoda Fabia
Škoda Fabia
Škoda Fabia

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The Fabia is roomy and well made, but its interior is dull.

Škoda Fabia

From £9,880

Small, nimble, and a pleasure to drive, the Fabia delivers everything you need, and without having to break the bank.  

The Fabia is a small city car that offers you the space and versatility required for everyday life. With space for 5 people and still with enough room in the back for your luggage, the Fabia is the ideal small family car. It’s as happy doing 30mph through town on the school run as it is doing 70mph on the motorway, so it can handle every type of journey you can throw at it. And of course, at its core is the traditional Škoda offer of value for money and that legendary “extra bit of car”.

The Fabia continues to impress even in the boot where, with the seats up, the hatch offers 315 litres of space while the estate offers a whopping 505 litres. With the seats down, the hatch and estate have 1,180 litres and 1,485 litres of space respectively.

So regardless of whether it’s the weekly shop, the annual holiday, or a trip to the garden centre, the Fabia’s boot won’t be lacking the space you need.

 

ŠkodaGreenLine II Technology
A combination of innovative technology and practical design features ensure that the Fabia GreenLine II is highly efficient and environmentally friendly. Below is an explanation of the technology present in the Fabia GreenLine II and how it works to keep fuel costs down and environmental impact low.

 

1.2 TDI CR 75PS DPF

 

The economical three cylinder 1.2 TDI diesel engine in the GreenLine II produces just 89 g/km CO2 which means road tax is totally free!
The Fabia GreenLine II has a combined fuel economy of 83.1 mpg, making the Fabia GreenLine II the most frugal Skoda ever made!

 

Energy Recuperation
Energy recuperation is the process of converting kinetic energy (energy created through movement) back into usable electricity, which is either stored in the battery, or immediately used again by electrical components on the vehicle.
Depending on driving style, electrical energy is supplied to the vehicle by the alternator or directly by the battery. The principle of energy recovery is to reduce the load on the engine and therefore contribute to lower emissions and reduced fuel consumption.

 

Aerodynamics
One of the simplest ways to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, is to create a more aero-dynamic vehicle. The Fabia GreenLine II model has changes to the rear spoiler that improve the car’s efficiency without compromising on style.
The Fabia has slightly lowered suspension to facilitate better airflow.
To keep the weight and drag of the GreenLine II models down to a minimum and thus ensure the model is as efficient as possible, there is a reduced list of options available.
However, the comfort and safety of all occupants has not been compromised and so important features like airbags and air conditioning have been retained.

 

Low profile tyres
The Fabia GreenLine II has 15” Antares alloys (6Jx15” 185/60 R15 84T) these lighter alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres have a higher prescribed air pressure to reduce friction.

 

Stop/start System
This innovative system turns off the engine when it is not needed, for example when the driver is stopped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.
When a normal car is stationary, the engine will idle, which in turn consumes fuel and generates emissions. The Stop/start system cleverly cuts out this unnecessary work by stopping the engine automatically when the car is stationary, in neutral and the clutch pedal is released. The Stop/start system does not inhibit a quick getaway either. As soon as the driver presses the clutch to put the vehicle in gear, the engine immediately starts up so acceleration is as instant as if the car had been idling.

 

Gear change recommendations
The recommended gear feature on the trip computer or Maxi-dot display shows the driver whether the gear they are in is appropriate or whether they need to change up or down.
The aim is to help the driver achieve optimum engine speed and reduce fuel consumption.