Skoda has released the first teaser image of the new Fabia and announced that the subcompact model will make its world premiere this spring.
A replacement of the third-gen, which entered production in 2014, the 2021 Fabia will be positioned under the compact Scala, which, along with the 2018 Vision RS concept, are expected to influence its design.
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While the current Fabia is based on the old PQ26 platform, its successor will transition to the MQB A0 architecture which also underpins the VW Polo and T-Cross, Seat Ibiza and Arona, Audi A1 and Skoda Kamiq, to name a few. It will be available with an assortment of low-emissions petrol engines from the VW Group’s EVO range, which will be coupled to manual and seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmissions.
The shift to the new architecture will make it compatible with all sorts of modern technology gear and driver assistance systems. It will also have a larger overall footprint, which will translate into improved leg- and headroom for backseat passengers, and a boot capacity that, according to Skoda, has increased by 50 liters (1.8 cu-ft).
The five-door hatchback will reportedly be joined by the Fabia Combi. The wagon accounted for 34 percent of the Fabia’s total sales, so as long as it is seen as a moneymaker, it should be a member of the lineup.
