While this is not the first teaser image of the upcoming Skoda Fabia, it is the first photo that shows a portion of the actual car. One headlight to be more exact, which doesn’t look surprising at all if you are familiar with the rest of Skoda’s current lineup.
The rectangular shape of the headlight obviously draws inspiration from the Octavia and Rapid – one could also say it looks similar to the VW Jetta’s headlights and nobody could argue with that. Anyway, the headlights appear to have LED daytime running lights and integrated turn signals.
The only other detail the photo allows us to see is a portion of the grille, which has a chrome frame and glossy black trim inside. Although Skoda did not say it specifically, the all-new Fabia may debut at the Paris Auto Show in October.
The new supermini will feature an all-new engine lineup, consisting of four petrol and three diesel engines, all compliant with the Euro 6 emissions standard. The petrol engines available are new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder and 1.2-liter 4-cylinder units with power outputs ranging between 60PS (59hp) and 110PS (108 hp). The 3-cylinder 1.4-liter diesel engine will be available in three states of tune, from 75PS (74hp) to 105PS (104hp).
All engines will be fitted as standard with start-stop system and kinetic energy recuperation, with transmissions options including a manual or a DSG double-clutch gearbox. In late 2015, Skoda will launch the most fuel-efficient model of the range, the GreenLine version with a 75PS (74hp) 1.4 TDI engine, which is expected to return 3.1 l/100 km (75.9 mpg US), equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 82 g/km.
The all-new Fabia will be up to 65 kg (143 lbs) lighter than the current generation, with the base 1.0 MPI model having a dry weight of 980 kg (2,160 lbs), without the driver.
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