Skoda Fabia much awaited premium hatch is finally here!!!

GTO · 27th December 2007, 10:00

Its evident that they are aiming at a small (read premium) segment of the hatch market, and in all probability, this will be a 2nd or 3rd car of a typical buyer. Will be interesting to see how the totally unpredictable Indian consumer reacts to a 7 lakh hatchback.

But by God, does it look weird!

vkochar · 27th December 2007, 10:13

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Originally Posted by GTO

But by God, does it look weird!

Especially the Back which looks least impressive.

But the Interiors are Impressive. Looks better than the Yeti however.

BUSA · 27th December 2007, 10:27

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Especially the Back which looks least impressive.

The whole car looks so lazed out, i also found it weird. The car doesnot feel muscular and the blak side moulding looks like a after thought.

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But the Interiors are Impressive. Looks better than the Yeti however.

Have you seen the Yetis interiors. I have as yet just seen a Yeti with a tatoo on one of its wheels.

And whats the comparission between the two. Both are different types of models.

Just look at them

NIP · 27th December 2007, 10:32

the more i look at it the more it looks like a desperate attempt to copy the mini and swift. more swift than mini actually...only uglier. only saving grace is the decent interiors.

ownerofazkaban · 27th December 2007, 10:37

In today's business line, there is a ad which asks to visit .. The new Skoda Fabia - Feel Special

gunjan · 27th December 2007, 12:02

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Originally Posted by vkochar

Why has someone mentioned the Price of the Top End Diesel Model to be around 8.5 Lacs OTR ???????

I just got off the dealer in Agra - Pricing is 5 Lacs upto 6.5 Lacs !!!

6.5 Lacs Ex Showroom for Top end Diesel ( Incl SunRoof / Airbags / Alloys )

So it really is a VFM from Skoda this time.

it was me. i was told its that much. if what you are saying is true, awesome. it should sell like hot pancakes.

speedzak · 27th December 2007, 12:06

@BUSA. Are you sure you aren't trying not to avoid an unavoidable joke? And are you aware of the consequences?

BTW, your YETI looks far decent than the Skoda YETI and the FABIA put together.

rev up.. · 27th December 2007, 12:21

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Aaaaaaahhhhh!

That website again!

Please, Noooooo......

oh come on..its an awesome site with all the possible details required. you have a photo parade, an interior 360 degree, comparison chart, dealer contacts all over india....why the disdain?

in all fairness, it is one of the better sites made these days, much much better than the skoda india site.

skmami · 27th December 2007, 12:28

Does anyone know if the Skoda Fabia is offering Alloy Wheels and Tubeless tires ?

The reason I am asking this question is because I don't see them being listed in the comparison chart at the following URL:

The new Skoda Fabia - Feel Special

Is it because everyone they are trying to compare have these as a standard on their models ?

Also another question on the Swift breaks: Does Swift offer the disk breaks on all four wheels ? Or is it only on the front wheels ? I heard Fabia comes with front disk breaks and rear drum breaks.

ac 427 · 27th December 2007, 12:31

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Originally Posted by NIP

the more i look at it the more it looks like a desperate attempt to copy the mini and swift. more swift than mini actually...only uglier. only saving grace is the decent interiors.

its no where close to a swift except for maybe if you look at it sideways.

skmami · 27th December 2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by ac 427

its no where close to a swift except for maybe if you look at it sideways.

The only place where it looks little bit similar to Swift is between A Pillar and B Pillar. Everything else is different.

I read the above statement in many European reviews.

faskback · 27th December 2007, 12:44

http://http://www.fabiafeelspecial.c...skodafabia.pdf

THe quality of interior/feature is comparable to Laura;

rev up.. · 27th December 2007, 12:50

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Originally Posted by NIP

the more i look at it the more it looks like a desperate attempt to copy the mini and swift. more swift than mini actually...only uglier. only saving grace is the decent interiors.

like the swift?
is that meant to incur a good laugh?
it does NOT look like a swift at all.
UGLY?
are you trying to tell me that these many people are busy discussing how ugly the fabia looks.

khanak · 27th December 2007, 12:50

Some more info from the ACI test

Mileage - 14.1 kmpl city / 18.5 highway
Tyres - 185/60/R14

Acceleration 0-100 - 14.95

vkochar · 27th December 2007, 13:00

@BUSA - Kya Bhai ? Why you comparing the 2 Yeti's ?

I saw the Fabia's Interiors on the website - I thought they looked pretty good. Never seen the Yeti's Interiors ( Not too interested also

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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,518 Thanked: 300,704 Times View My Garage	Its evident that they are aiming at a small (read premium) segment of the hatch market, and in all probability, this will be a 2nd or 3rd car of a typical buyer. Will be interesting to see how the totally unpredictable Indian consumer reacts to a 7 lakh hatchback. But by God, does it look weird!
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NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	the more i look at it the more it looks like a desperate attempt to copy the mini and swift. more swift than mini actually...only uglier. only saving grace is the decent interiors.
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27th December 2007, 10:37	#185
ownerofazkaban BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 456 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	feel special In today's business line, there is a ad which asks to visit .. The new Skoda Fabia - Feel Special
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	@BUSA. Are you sure you aren't trying not to avoid an unavoidable joke? And are you aware of the consequences? BTW, your YETI looks far decent than the Skoda YETI and the FABIA put together.
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skmami BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 152 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Does anyone know if the Skoda Fabia is offering Alloy Wheels and Tubeless tires ? The reason I am asking this question is because I don't see them being listed in the comparison chart at the following URL: The new Skoda Fabia - Feel Special Is it because everyone they are trying to compare have these as a standard on their models ? Also another question on the Swift breaks: Does Swift offer the disk breaks on all four wheels ? Or is it only on the front wheels ? I heard Fabia comes with front disk breaks and rear drum breaks.
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27th December 2007, 12:44	#192
faskback Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	http://http://www.fabiafeelspecial.c...skodafabia.pdf THe quality of interior/feature is comparable to Laura;
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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Some more info from the ACI test Mileage - 14.1 kmpl city / 18.5 highway Tyres - 185/60/R14 Acceleration 0-100 - 14.95
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vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	@BUSA - Kya Bhai ? Why you comparing the 2 Yeti's ? I saw the Fabia's Interiors on the website - I thought they looked pretty good. Never seen the Yeti's Interiors ( Not too interested also ) Last edited by vkochar : 27th December 2007 at 13:01.
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