No ABS

[GlacierNR]

I am looking at replacing my 2006 Combi Elegance with a new combi "Special Line" - think its a 2, comes with a 1.6 and manual trans (Its the higest spec in Colombia right now).

Apparently, the car does not have ABS.

Does anyone here have a New Fabia without ABS, and (if so) what is braking like without ABS in it?

Thanks,

Nate

[irfant]

Fabia 2 has ABS, except some trim level 1 models with 1.2 engine.....

[GeneralPurpose]

Glacier, as irfant says, they mostly all have ABS over here in the UK. I've not driven a Skoda without ABS. All I can say is the brakes on the European cars are brilliant. Plenty of feel and loads of stopping power. Not having ABS shouldn't affect normal braking in any way. It's only on a slippery surface you might notice a difference if you stand on the pedal, and you shouldn't be doing that anyway!

If you get a test drive in a non ABS car, do let us all know what you think. I shouldn't think it's a problem though. Good luck!

[GlacierNR]

If I test drive one, I will let you know.

Thanks!

[GlacierNR]

I test drove a New Fabia Combi Full (between a 1 and 2) without ABS - disk/drum. I wasn't driving in the rain or on any slippery surfaces, but it felt very firm and direct. I would have no problems driving on of these cars here in Colombia. In fact, it might be better without ABS because with so many rough roads here, the ABS always wants to kick in too soon.