2021 Skoda Fabia Gets Octavia-Inspired Interior With Tablet-Like Infotainment System

Skoda has given us a first look of what the new generation Fabia will look like inside by releasing a sketch of the interior.

The Czech supermini has an overall design inspired by the Octavia and a two-spoke steering wheel that appears to be identical to that of its bigger brother.

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The dashboard panel integrates two round air vents on each side, a standard 6.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system or optional 9.2-inch display, 10.2-inch digital dials, new HVAC controls, a center console with buttons on each side of the gear selector and a traditional handbrake lever.

Shifting to the MQB-A0 platform means that the fourth generation Fabia is now more spacious inside. Moreover, the new architecture makes it compatible with more modern powertrains, and as Skoda has already announced, it will launch with a naturally aspirated 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine in two outputs, 65 and 80 PS (64-79 HP / 48-59 kW), linked to a five-speed manual transmission. The 95 and 110 PS (94-109 HP / 70-81 kW) 1.0-liter turbo-three will get a five-speed manual in the lesser version and six-speed manual or the optional seven-speed DSG in the more powerful variant. The 150 PS (147 HP / 110 kW) 1.5-liter unit, coupled to a seven-speed DSG, will sit at the top of the range.

The 2021 Fabia will also feature semi-autonomous driving functions and a more generous assortment of safety systems. Its unveiling will take place on May 4 and it will go on sale later this year.