2021 Skoda Fabia Officially Revealed

Skoda unveiled the fourth-generation Fabia which is built on the Group's modular MQB-A0 architecture on which new polo is also based upon. The Polo has just received a facelift, but its Skoda brother is half a decade behind, so the Fabia is now catching up and joining the family. The Fabia Mk4 is a significant improvement over its predecessor in any way. It is larger than its platform-sharing predecessors, as expected for a Skoda, allowing for a comfortable interior and best-in-class practicality.With Slim headlights, modern foglights, and a reshaped bumper, the current Fabia looks particularly dynamic and promising. The most noticeable improvements are the sculptural lines and sharply drawn headlights and taillights that use all LED technology.The new-look rear also takes inspiration from the current Skodas, with the brand's name written out over the boot lid, optional LED brake lights, and a larger spoiler. By reducing visual bulk at the rear end, the new bumper reshaped door mirrors, and ‘side finlets' add to increased performance. For increased airflow, there are also newly built plastic wheel trims and added underbody panels.The interior has been completely redesigned and it too has a strong Kamiq inspiration. Its three familiar trim tiers (S, SE, and SE L) each have a different style for the dashboard trim strips, whereas higher-end models have a fabric-covered dashboard with color matching stitching. Skoda's distinctive modern circular air vents and multifunction steering wheel are standard on all models, and ambient LED lighting and dual-zone climate control are available as options for the first time.The updated dashboard features an infotainment display, Internet radio, real-time traffic alerts, and a Wi-Fi hotspot for passengers' smartphones, as well as wireless mobile access, motion control, and the launch of Skoda's voice-control assistant, Laura. In the new Fabia, Skoda offers three infotainment systems: Swing, with a 6.2in touchscreen, a DAB radio, and four front speakers; Bolero, with an 8.2in screen, Bluetooth, and surround sound audio; and Amundsen, with a 9.0in screen and the majority of the new features, including Skoda's eCall emergency alert system and remote vehicle control. Optional features include a 10.25in the digital instrument cluster, as well as “other options making their Fabia debut,” such as a heated windscreen and steering wheel.It also has a radar fixed on the grille for the protection and assistance systems, as well as sensors for Park Assist, which runs at up to 40 km/h and handles the steering. Since the current platform allows for both active and passive systems, it is safer. On top-spec models, there are nine airbags including more features such as Travel Assist and Manoeuvre Assist, as well as a stiffer body than the previous generation. With a "robust body construction" and a "high degree of torsional stiffness," the current Fabia is claimed to be more rigid than the outgoing model.The engine lineup contains the usual suspects, beginning with a naturally aspirated 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine. There will be five engine choices available globally, all of which will be members of the VW Group's new EVO generation. That translates to two 1.0-liter, three-cylinder multi-point injection petrol engines producing 64 bhp and 79 bhp, respectively, as well as two direct-injection 1.0 TSI engines producing 94 bhp and 109 bhp.The top specification includes a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 148bhp, a 7-speed DSG transmission, and ‘active cylinder technology,' which shuts down two cylinders when engine load is minimal. Skoda has announced that a sportier Monte Carlo version will be available shortly. This baseline Fabia takes its time reaching 62 mph (100 km/h), taking 15.5 seconds with the less powerful MPI engine before reaching 107 mph (172 km/h) and 15.1 seconds with the somewhat more powerful engine before reaching 111 mph (179 km/h). The diesel engine was removed from the Fabia with the facelift for the third generation model and will not be returned with the Mk4. There is still no electrification, but those looking for a moderate hybrid, complete hybrid, or plug-in hybrid configuration must look elsewhere.