ŠKODA SHOWS NEW FACES OF FABIA AND ROOMSTER

- complete facelift of the smallest product line

- thoroughly new design

- state of art engines and used technologies

Škoda Auto is presenting the first photos of its smallest product line that has now been completely facelifted. Made to all of the models of this line, the changes involve outside design, as well as technology and the portfolio of available engines. The vehicle's height has remained unchanged, but its new design “language” that stresses the vehicle's width and the brand new front make both the Fabia and the Roomster look more dynamic and self confident on the road than their predecessors. The facelift includes Scout model line which will also be presented in Geneva.

The facelifted look of the Fabia and the Roomster is underlined by a new radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps that have been considerably widened to highlight the horizontal line of the vehicle's front. Despite its more dynamic front part, the Fabia hasn't lost any of its elegance and the Roomster is still an eye-catcher. Both vehicles look more confident, mature and emotionally expressive. Some of the popular features, such as the shape of the glazed surfaces around the vehicle's cabin that resemble a helmet visor and are an important part of both the Roomster's and the Fabia's identity, have remained unchanged. Moreover, both of the modernised model lines feature new aluminium wheels, decorative hubcaps and paint colours.

Years ago, the Fabia line became the base for Škoda's portfolio of compact vehicles that is now made up of altogether five models. Just like the Fabia, the Fabia Combi and the Roomster (MPV) will get a number of technological improvements along with the new face, including state-of-the-art, mostly supercharged engines. The engine portfolio for the Fabia and the Roomster is actually the core of all the changes. The manufacturer offers altogether seven petrol engines and three diesel units whose power ranges from 44 kW to 77 kW in the Fabia and from 51 kW to 77 kW in the Roomster. All of the engines exported to EU countries comply with the EU 5 standard and have low fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels.

The objective of Škoda's development efforts was to improve the power of the engines and make them more environmentally friendly at the same time. Combined with an optimised two-clutch seven-speed DSG transmission, the new 1.2 TSI petrol engine (77 kW) has a consumption of 5.3 litres/100 km. The four-cylinder TSI engine is available in two power levels – 63 kW and 77 kW. Both of these versions will also be available in combination with a five-speed manual transmission.

The power of the 1.2- and 1.6-litre diesel engines ranges from 55 kW to 77 kW. All of the diesel units are fitted with a particulate filter. One of the main changes is high-pressure Common Rail injection - the injection pressure is as much as 1,600 bar and the fast-responding piezoelectric injectors are able to perform as many as five injections within one beat. As a result, all engines run is considerably smoother and the volume of emissions is under 110g/km of CO2 thorough the whole diesel range. The combustion gases in all of the diesel versions of the Fabia and the Roomster are cleaned in an oxidation catalyst and by means of exhaust gas recirculation.

Engine portfolio:

· 1.2 HTP/44 kW (60 k)

· 1.2 12V HTP/51 kW (70 PS)

· 1.4 16V/63 kW (86 PS)

· 1.2 TSI/63 kW (86 PS)

· 1.2 TSI/77 kW (105 PS)

· 1.6 16V/77 kW (105 PS)

· 1.6 16V/77 kW (105 PS) (A)

· 1.2 TDI CR DPF/55 kW (75 PS)

· 1.6 TDI CR DPF/66 kW (90 PS)

· 1.6 TDI CR DPF/77 kW (105 PS)

Still doesn't look right to me.

Sorry, and apologies to Fabia 2 owners, but it's still a munter ...imo.

Theyve ruined it IMHO, looks way too ordinary now. So glad I have the old model, even though itll have lost £££s now this ones coming

Why are they still keeping the 1.4 16v when the 1.2 TSI has the same power?

Still, rather have that than the frumpy old Mk1 Fab

Why are they still keeping the 1.4 16v when the 1.2 TSI has the same power?

For the stupid people who say "a 1.2 won't be enough"

I expect the 1.4 and 1.6 to also be discontinued in the near future when there is greater availability of the 1.2 TSI though.

I quite like the facelift, but want to see a few more pics first and also of the interior, Scout and RS versions.

Higher res picture with the whole range:

Estate looks alright in that colour as a facelift... but I would imagine without the fogs itll look very bland? With the current car they look OK without the fogs.

Hang on.....let nme get me specs....

hmmm......yes....i think i see.......hmm.......wheres that magnifying glass?....

:peek:....oh...yeah i see now....

a bit better.....emphasis on "bit"

Looks nice enough, a bit like a baby version of the F/L Octavia. Not sure what the point of the 1.4 16V/63 kW (86 PS) engine is though, it will no doubt be slower and less economical than the 1.2 TSI and likely cost the same.

Not sure what the point of the 1.4 16V/63 kW (86 PS) engine is though,

1. To offer to unsuspecting customers when they run out 1.2tsi allocation!

2. To get rid of the stack of 1.4 engines they have piled around the back of the factory!

1. To offer to unsuspecting customers when they run out 1.2tsi allocation!

2. To get rid of the stack of 1.4 engines they have piled around the back of the factory!

I've never seen a manufacturer do such a thing before.

Youd have to be mad to buy the 1.4 over the 1.2 tsi... but then some people are mad! TBH, only way to really decide if the facelift is any good is to put the cars side by side.

TBH, only way to really decide if the facelift is any good is to put the cars side by side.

Looks aside, the TSI engines should be a massive step forward in refinement, driveability and economy.

You guys have to understand that the press release is intended for global markets, not specifically for UK. In many countries, EU5 compliant engines like the 1.2TSI won't be offered at launch.

So yeah, the UK (or wherever you're from) importer won't HAVE to carry the 1.4. It's just nice to keep the most options for the global market.

Edited 23 February, 201016 yr by kino

Are they getting the changes to the 1.2 HTP lump, cambelt instead of chain?

Are they getting the changes to the 1.2 HTP lump, cambelt instead of chain?

I think yes, although they may have even started to filter through to the pre-facelift models already?

They should release more technical details next week.

I like

Looks a lot better, and wider than the pre FL, which was the main issue with it.

A 1.2 TDI CR 75PS? I guess this is replacing the 1.4 PD TDI. Is the 1.2 still a 3 cylinder?

There is no mention of the 1.4 TSI in the vRS.

I hope the vRS will be a surprise edition to the Geneva stand or we'll all be a little gutted!

I wonder if its the same engine that was in the Lupo 3L

Forgive me for being a bit dim but I can't see a difference1

I was assured by my dealer that it was just a remodelled bumper to the front, no other changes! I even saw an unpainted version, ages ago used to highlight this. :S

that wasn't cr though was it?

Sorry, didn't understand that!

I hope the vRS will be a surprise edition to the Geneva stand or we'll all be a little gutted!

The vRS will definitely be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Things have to be done in a certain order, Skoda wouldn't introduce the vRS before showing off the facelift of the basic model. It does say previously that they are the first pictures of the lower models in the range.

Car magazine confirmed to me by email after an enquiry that, the vRS will be shown!

Forgive me for being a bit dim but I can't see a difference1

Wider and lower front grille, new headlights and new front bumper.

Should be some changes to the inside too, as well as the engines of course.

The vRS will definitely be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Things have to be done in a certain order, Skoda wouldn't introduce the vRS before showing off the facelift of the basic model. It does say previously that they are the first pictures of the lower models in the range.

The facelifted Scout (including a hatchback version) should be shown at Geneva too.

VW are doing the same (a GTI and a 'CrossPolo') I actually prefer the CrossPolo to the GTI!