Fabia facelift official photos and info

[RapidRonnie]

In addition to the normal colour options, Skoda are offering a range of "special coatings" on the facelift Fabia. This was found on the Czech site so not sure they will be available in the UK but they look nice!: http://www.skoda-auto.cz/cze/model/newfabia/gallery/colours_fleet/Pages/colours_fleet.aspx

[Dmac1969]

In addition to the normal colour options, Skoda are offering a range of "special coatings" on the facelift Fabia. This was found on the Czech site so not sure they will be available in the UK but they look nice!: http://www.skoda-auto.cz/cze/model/newfabia/gallery/colours_fleet/Pages/colours_fleet.aspx

I like Orbit Blue (Modra Orbit)

[fabia55]

The deadline to order a FL model is fast approaching, anyone seen the new brochure or have info on specs?

Is it a case of ordering a particular trim and hoping/guessing what you're gonna get. what if they move some of the things to the optional extras list, then the FL won't be so much of a bargain.

[benwiddowson]

according to the dealer im dealing with nothing has been removed from the original pre fl model so the fabia 2 spec will be the same on the new model if that makes sense etc etc. There are just a couple of additions. What these are however is anyones guess ????

[Dmac1969]

Ive just noticed that the pics earlier on in the thread from a site in CZ , theres a hatch with roofbars (not a scout) , never seen a hatch with them fitted before.

[fabia55]

according to the dealer im dealing with nothing has been removed from the original pre fl model so the fabia 2 spec will be the same on the new model if that makes sense etc etc. There are just a couple of additions. What these are however is anyones guess ????

I think (but can't remember too well) someone on the octavia II forum said they ordered an Elegance trim only to find that something was missing when they actualy got the car even though it was stated in the brochure. If you look at the small print, the specs are valid at time of print, etc.

it's gonna be difficult to argue if Skoda suddenly decide to drop, say remote locking, to the options list.

[fabia55]

Just studying the pic and it looks like they have changed the rear headrest design so that you don't need to remove them when folding the back seats.

JON

It looks like the back head rests are small ones built into the seats and not proper ones like the front head rests :(

[RapidRonnie]

It looks like the back head rests are small ones built into the seats and not proper ones like the front head rests :(

They rise up out of the seat backs, they're not a problem

[lemonvrs]

They are a brilliant design, youve no need to remove them when folding the seats flat unlike the pre FLs.

[benwiddowson]

I think (but can't remember too well) someone on the octavia II forum said they ordered an Elegance trim only to find that something was missing when they actualy got the car even though it was stated in the brochure. If you look at the small print, the specs are valid at time of print, etc.

it's gonna be difficult to argue if Skoda suddenly decide to drop, say remote locking, to the options list.

if it was something big they'll be left with an unsold fabia fl on their forecourt

[fabia55]

if it was something big they'll be left with an unsold fabia fl on their forecourt

then what are you gonna do? get your money back and your old car back?

and won't you have to pay for the delivery charge because it has already been delivered.

[benwiddowson]

then what are you gonna do? get your money back and your old car back?

and won't you have to pay for the delivery charge because it has already been delivered.

I'm sure it'll be fine but if it wasn't as i expected (and by that i mean something daft missing) then i'll just walk, i'll still have the keys to the vrs in my hands and i'll of lost the £100 i put down. I had a similar issue with Vauxhall with a corsa VXR i ordered a few years back and when that arrived it wasnt right. Thats why with a bit of arguing i only put a very small deposit down with skoda rather than the 350 they wanted.

[Dmac1969]

Are the brochures and pricelists for the facelift due at dealers anytime soon??

[RapidRonnie]

A short advert for the facelift Fabia range: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FBYIwDkIcc

[Dmac1969]

A short advert for the facelift Fabia range: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FBYIwDkIcc

I wonder is thats going to be the UK advert? I would have thought the ad would be on now , since the FL is now on sale.

[RapidRonnie]

I wonder is thats going to be the UK advert? I would have thought the ad would be on now , since the FL is now on sale.

Doubt they'll bother advertising the facelift. Might see the RS advert I posted in the other thread though!

[kino]

This advert is simply sublime. I had seen storyboards and descriptions of it on Skoda marketing documents, but the execution is spot on. Love it!

[RapidRonnie]

Looking at the interior pics of the facelift cars, Skoda have changed the lid for the upper glovebox - good move as that was about the cheapest feeling bit of the Fabia2 interior

[dibujo]

The glovebox lid in my 08 58 roomster had already been changed to one without the plastic catch.

[virgo17]

There is a slight discrepancy in the FL Fabia non metalic colours available, setting aside Sprint Yellow which attracts the metallic extra charge.

In the brochure I recently downloaded, the only two non surcharged colours are Candy White and Corrida Red. However, on skoda.co.uk 'The Outside -> Colours' also shows that Pacific Blue is available as a non metallic colour.

Just a small point.

Edited 5 April, 2010 by virgo17

[Dmac1969]

There is a slight discrepancy in the FL Fabia non metalic colours available, setting aside Sprint Yellow which attracts the metallic extra charge.

In the brochure I recently downloaded, the only two non surcharged colours are Candy White and Corrida Red. However, on skoda.co.uk 'The Outside -> Colours' also shows that Pacific Blue is available as a non metallic colour.

Just a small point.

I think Pacific Blue has replaced Dynamic Blue in the range , but you are right its not in the brouchure I've seen either. BTW why is Sprint Yellow a cost option , is it a Pearl paint? I thought it was just a solid Yellow?

[virgo17]

I think Pacific Blue has replaced Dynamic Blue in the range , but you are right its not in the brouchure I've seen either. BTW why is Sprint Yellow a cost option , is it a Pearl paint? I thought it was just a solid Yellow?

I think you are right about the blue.

In the brochure the additional paint cost applies to 'Metallic / Pearl effect paint / Sprint Yellow', and it is a bit confusing. There is a black magic pearl effect and I can't see any other colour that would apply to. Although the layout in the price listing is ambiguous.

Edited 5 April, 2010 by virgo17

[Mike Austin]

I think Pacific Blue has replaced Dynamic Blue in the range , but you are right its not in the brochure I've seen either. BTW why is Sprint Yellow a cost option , is it a Pearl paint? I thought it was just a solid Yellow?

I fancy metallic Storm Blue because it seems the nearest to the last two Fabia Mk1's I have had (Deep Sea Dark Blue metallic). Is there anywhere where one can see a photograph of a real Skoda in these colours? The website and the brochure don't look convincing to me.

[Mike Austin]

Is there anywhere where one can see a photograph of a real Skoda in these colours?

Aha. Just found one here:

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That'll do nicely!

[Dmac1969]

I fancy metallic Storm Blue because it seems the nearest to the last two Fabia Mk1's I have had (Deep Sea Dark Blue metallic). Is there anywhere where one can see a photograph of a real Skoda in these colours? The website and the brochure don't look convincing to me.

Heres a Superb II in Storm Blue