The 1.2-litre 60PS engine available for the Fabia S will change from a 6v to a 12v unit from week 45. We can now confirm the improvements this will bring to the car’s performance:

1.2 6v 60PS MPI

Compression ratio from 10.3:1 to 10.5:1

Urban (mpg) From 37.7 to 38.7

Extra urban (mpg) from 60.1 to 62.8

Combined (mpg)from 49.6 to 51.4

CO2 emissions from 132g/km to 128g/km

Fewer CO2 emissions mean customers will save £115 on the first 12 months’ road tax and pay less benefit-in–kind (BIK) tax.

Revised prices for the Fabia 1.2 12v 60PS:

Basic VAT RRP OTR

£7,666.67 £1,533.33 £9,200.00 £9,765.00

Edited 26 October, 201114 yr by Kie

so will it still have 60ps, it like the current 12v will it deliver an extra 10bhp more?

Just wondering, does the S spec can have front winders or electric windows, other than PAS there the only creature comforts i would expect in a base spec supermini nowadays.

things like aircon, alloys, cd player, electric wings, esp, auto dimming rear view mirror etc etc are all luxuries.

i'm happy with a radio, some PAS and a heater. but i would rue getting a brand new car albeit a sub 10k one without front electric windows.

Just wondering, does the S spec can have front winders or electric windows, other than PAS there the only creature comforts i would expect in a base spec supermini nowadays.

things like aircon, alloys, cd player, electric wings, esp, auto dimming rear view mirror etc etc are all luxuries.

i'm happy with a radio, some PAS and a heater. but i would rue getting a brand new car albeit a sub 10k one without front electric windows.

Even the S has electric front windows.

• Exterior
• Body-colored bumpers
• Components without special surface appearance
• Left exterior mirror: convex
• Nameplate set in base trim
• Right exterior mirror: convex
• Steel wheels 6J x 15 offset 43 (five-hole)
• Tires 195/55 R15 85H
• Without spare wheel
• Full wheel covers
• Interior
• Plastic gearshift knob/handle
• Plastic hand brake lever handle
• Standard pedal cluster
• Steering wheel
• Safety, functionality, comfort
• 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
• 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
• 4 speakers (passive)
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Breakdown set
• Child seat anchor
• Clear glass windshield
• Dipping breakaway interior rear view mirror
• Driver's and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
• Drum brakes, rear
• Electronic vehicle immobilization device
• Exterior mirrors: adjustable from inside
• Foldable trunk cover
• Halogen headlight for driving on the left
• Headlight-range adjustment
• High-sounding horn
• Installation of audio connection
• Interior light with switch-off delay and door pillar switch
• Key for locking system with remote control
• Manual height adjustment for right front seat
• Manually controlled heating system
• Outdoor temperature gage
• Power steering electro-hydraulic
• Power windows front, mechanical window regulators rear
• Preparation for roof load rack
• Radio
• Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
• Rear headrests
• Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding
• Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
• Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna
• Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle
• Side air bag front
• Side and rear windows in clear glass
• Standard glove compartment
• Vanity mirror left
• Vanity mirror, right
• Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds)
• Without screen for rear window
• Without top carrier
• Woven fabric seat covering
• Without washer fluid level indicator

so will it still have 60ps, it like the current 12v will it deliver an extra 10bhp more?

The vehicle will still retain its 60ps but the running performance is what has been the initial focus, both for running costs and meeting (as you probably already know) new emissions regulations in 2014

Even the S has electric front windows.

• Exterior
• Body-colored bumpers
• Components without special surface appearance
• Left exterior mirror: convex
• Nameplate set in base trim
• Right exterior mirror: convex
• Steel wheels 6J x 15 offset 43 (five-hole)
• Tires 195/55 R15 85H
• Without spare wheel
• Full wheel covers
• Interior
• Plastic gearshift knob/handle
• Plastic hand brake lever handle
• Standard pedal cluster
• Steering wheel
• Safety, functionality, comfort
• 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
• 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
• 4 speakers (passive)
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Breakdown set
• Child seat anchor
• Clear glass windshield
• Dipping breakaway interior rear view mirror
• Driver's and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
• Drum brakes, rear
• Electronic vehicle immobilization device
• Exterior mirrors: adjustable from inside
• Foldable trunk cover
• Halogen headlight for driving on the left
• Headlight-range adjustment
• High-sounding horn
• Installation of audio connection
• Interior light with switch-off delay and door pillar switch
• Key for locking system with remote control
• Manual height adjustment for right front seat
• Manually controlled heating system
• Outdoor temperature gage
• Power steering electro-hydraulic
• Power windows front, mechanical window regulators rear
• Preparation for roof load rack
• Radio
• Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
• Rear headrests
• Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding
• Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
• Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna
• Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle
• Side air bag front
• Side and rear windows in clear glass
• Standard glove compartment
• Vanity mirror left
• Vanity mirror, right
• Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds)
• Without screen for rear window
• Without top carrier
• Woven fabric seat covering
• Without washer fluid level indicator

I havnt been made awear of any trim or extras being added as of yet sorry

Just wondering, does the S spec can have front winders or electric windows, other than PAS there the only creature comforts i would expect in a base spec supermini nowadays.

things like aircon, alloys, cd player, electric wings, esp, auto dimming rear view mirror etc etc are all luxuries.

i'm happy with a radio, some PAS and a heater. but i would rue getting a brand new car albeit a sub 10k one without front electric windows.

I believe the base spec S does come with MP3/CD front speakers, electric front windows and air con as standard?

I could be wrong though...

I believe the base spec S does come with MP3/CD front speakers, electric front windows and air con as standard?

I could be wrong though...

What I put above is copied from the SUK website as of today. A/c is £550 extra on the S.

Not sure I see the point of offering a "de-tuned" version of the 1.2 HTP 70Bhp engine. Why not just delete the naff 1.2 60-horse version from the range and continue with the better 70hp unit?

Not sure I see the point of offering a "de-tuned" version of the 1.2 HTP 70Bhp engine. Why not just delete the naff 1.2 60-horse version from the range and continue with the better 70hp unit?

Fewer CO2 emissions mean customers will save £115 on the first 12 months’ road tax and pay less benefit-in–kind (BIK) tax.

Maybe something to do with that?

Fewer CO2 emissions mean customers will save £115 on the first 12 months’ road tax and pay less benefit-in–kind (BIK) tax.

Maybe something to do with that?

But the 1.2 70Bhp engine already has a lower C02 figure (128) than the 1.2 6v 60Bhp version so nope I don't think that is a reason to get one....

Just a marketing ploy so they can offer a lower entry price point.

Is the 60ps lower insurance?

Rover did something similar and offered two power outputs on their 1.4 82bhp and 103bhp. Only difference between the two was the lower powered version had a plastic insert in the throttle body. Remove the insert and fit a new throttle cable and hey presto another 21bhp.

Not sure if the 1.2 12V will have smaller throttle body or other mechanical mods, could be they build one engine and do the restriction in the ecu.

Cheers

Lee

I thought it was 60ps and 70ps and 59bhp and 69bhp respectively, not 70bhp?

But the 1.2 70Bhp engine already has a lower C02 figure (128) than the 1.2 6v 60Bhp version so nope I don't think that is a reason to get one....

It could be to tempt young drivers with lower insurance maybe although 10ps i wouldnt have thought would make alot of difference, skoda do some strange things somethimes, :wonder: Also we are bringing out a new skoda citigo the 1.0 60ps and 75ps 3 cylinder engine's in 2012 aiming towards young drivers, which i was going to post the new pictures released and the official stats on this forum but i didnt think it would be of any interest to anyone owning fabia II'S

which i was going to post the new pictures released and the official stats on this forum but i didnt think it would be of any interest to anyone owning fabia II'S

I think both the citigo and A-Entry/MissionL will take Fabia customers.

Cheers

Lee

I think both the citigo and A-Entry/MissionL will take Fabia customers.

Cheers

Lee

Well i certianly wont be swapping my Fabia for one :no:

Citigo wouldn't be on my shopping list but the MissionL might be, especially if they have improved high speed refinement over the Fabia.

Saying that the Fabia 3 can't be too far away, the current model is getting on a bit in model lifetime terms and as Skoda plan to announce a new model every 6 months I wouldn't be suprised if the new model is announced soon.

Cheers

Lee