Škoda Fabia

The Škoda Fabia is a car produced by Škoda Auto in two generations since 1999. It is currently in its third generation which launched in late 2014.

First generation (1999–2007)

The first generation launched in late 1999 and launched in the UK in Spring 2000 with estate and saloon versions added in 2001 and got a facelift in 2004.

Models

• 
  5-door hatchback
  (Fabia)
• 
  4-door saloon
  (Fabia Sedan)
• 
  5-door station wagon
  (Fabia Combi)
• 
  5-door panel van
  (Fabia Praktik)

Engines

Petrol engines

• 1.0 37 kW (50 hp)
• 1.2 HTP 40 kW (54 hp) and 47 kW (64 hp)
• 1.4 MPI 44 kW (60 hp) and 50 kW (68 hp)
• 1.4 16V 55 kW (75 hp), 59 kW (80 hp) and 74 kW (101 hp)
• 2.0 MPI 85 kW (116 hp) and 88 kW (120 hp)

Diesel engines

• 1.4 TDI 51 kW (69 hp), 55 kW (75 hp) and 59 kW (80 hp)
• 1.9 SDI 47 kW (64 hp)
• 1.9 TDI 74 kW (101 hp)
• 1.9 TDI RS 96 kW (131 hp)

Second generation (2007–2014)

The second generation model launched in Spring 2007 and continued with hatchback and estate models, the saloon was dropped due to poor sales, it was facelifted in 2010 and got a minor update in 2013. The car was launched in the UK with a memorable advert with the car made entirely of cake and used the song My Favourite Things from The Sound Of Music.

Models

• 
  5-door hatchback
  (Fabia)
• 
  5-door station wagon
  (Fabia Combi)

Engines

Petrol engines

• 1.2 HTP 44 kW (60 hp) and 51 kW (69 hp)
• 1.2 TSI 63 kW (86 hp) and 77 kW (105 hp)
• 1.4 16V 63 kW (86 hp)
• 1.4 TSI RS 132 kW (180 hp)
• 1.6 16V 77 kW (105 hp)

Diesel engines

• 1.2 TDI 55 kW (75 hp)
• 1.4 TDI 51 kW (69 hp) and 59 kW (80 hp)
• 1.6 TDI 55 kW (75 hp), 66 kW (90 hp) and 77 kW (105 hp)
• 1.9 TDI 77 kW (105 hp)

Fourth generation (2021-present)

The Fabia IIII which will be unveiled in spring 2021 will be a little longer than the current generation. Based on the technical platform of the Volkswagen Polo and the Skoda Scala, it will have, according to Skoda, an additional 50 liters of trunk, bringing the capacity to a total of 380 liters, In its press release, Skoda also mentions the fact that the car will no longer be offered with gasoline powered mechanics. These will be paired with a manual gearbox or the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.