2011 Skoda Fabia at Australian International Motor Show 2011

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By Brett Davis | July 01st, 2011

Skoda has debuted the new Skoda Fabia at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. This is the first time the Fabia has been shown Down Under and it will be Skoda Australia’s new entry-level model.

The Fabia showcases various fuel-efficient Volkswagen-derived engine options and trim levels. Starting with the 1.2-litre 77TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 77kW of power. This engine variant is matched to a five-speed manual transmission and comes standard with electronic stability control, six airbags, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution.

Fuel consumption for the manual variant is rated at a 5.5L/100km. A six-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission will be available in 2012.

The next model in the range is the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 77TSI. This features much the same specifications as the entry-level model outlined above, but it comes with a smattering of sporty options and details. These include ‘smoked’ 16-inch alloy wheels, with matching headlights and a black grille.

The black theme is extended over to the roof and rear spoiler and trimming down the side of the car. The theme also exists in the interior, where piano black details cover the door trims and aspects of the dashboard. The interior is further complimented by black leather with red stitching.

Topping out the range is the Skoda Fabis RS. This is the sports version and comes with a 1.4-litre 132TSI supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine producing 132kW of power and 175Nm of torque. The model comes with a DSG dual-clutch transmission. It’s not all about the engine though as the car also comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, RS brakes, a sporty interior, a bodykit and twin exhausts.

The Skoda Fabia range will go on sale later this year, with prices as follows (excluding on-road costs).

Fabia 77TSI Hatchback                                                                                      $18,990*
Fabia Monte Carlo 77TSI                                                                                  $21,990*
Fabia RS 132TSI                                                           Pricing not available until launch in 2012

Rex

I’m really looking forward to seeing how they price the VRS. I hope Skoda actually get their hands on a decent allocation as well, to avoid the usual VW black hole of a waiting list.
save it for the track

But they look so… Ugky. Even the old Roomster looked better than these. A Roomster RS would have been something different..
save it for the track

Ugly even…
FrugalOne

What a really stupid price!

Might as well buy the superior similar priced/based Polo by VW

FAIL!

Leyianart

Polo superior in what? They are VW Group!

Also for you information 3 Skoda’s have ranked top 3 most reliable cars in the UK.

This is a great little car pity once more the DSG gearbox or better saying the lack of manual transmission.
http://nil canlova

You twit.. the Polo is a great car, and a winner in the looks department – but it’s a different segment car. The fabia is more closely aligned with the Golf.

J

No….the Fabia is more aligned with the Polo. They’re based on the same platform.

Skoda’s Golf equivalet = think Octavia.

ryan bane

a couple of errors to correct in article?

The DSG is 7 speed not 6, and the Fabia vRS has 250Nm of torque (the 1.2 TSi has 175Nm)
Able

How is that a stupid price? Not only is this 5-door Fabia 1.2TSI the same price as the 3-door Polo 1.4FSI but it also comes with more kit as standard (eg Bluetooth) and the Polo is regarded as the best small car and the Fabia is a cheaper, yet more practical version. Win, win for some people!

The Monte Carlo comes with even more and it’s only $22k (a Polo with the same equipment would be a lot more). When the RS is released at the predicted $26k, and you don’t have to wait a minimum of a year for it (Polo GTI) I’d say it’ll be a hot hatch bargain. Now if the Yeti was priced as generously…

bangel

You will be able to negotiate at least 10% off these prices .

Hung Low

Must have a great personality then!

Suzuki wants their kidnapped Swift designer back as well!
delux

So 5 speed manual and 6 DSG? Is CA sure about this?
Michael

I’ll be hanging on to my MY11 Polo GTI (yes, I’m one of a handful of people in the country who actually have one!)

Leyian

The same thing Polo GTI or Fabia vRS, would choose the Fabia thou looks wierd I guess.
Let’s not forget that the Fabia is used in the WRC so it’s a quality chassis.
Aussie bender

Happy for you – so the warranty ends when? Might be a good idea to sell it before that TSI destroys itself.

Jerry

Funny listening to people here say the VW is superior, go to Europe where they have been competing for more than a handful of years and you’ll find demand for Skoda’s much higher than VW. Last year when I was last there I read in the paper that the Skoda factories in the Czech Republic are actually hiring more, staying open longer and on weekends whilst VW factories are running well under capacity with Germans losing their jobs (This causes tension at the top of VW given the ownership structure of Skoda). The Skoda Supurb is so successful in Central Europe Passat sales are dying. In years to come we’ll see Skoda outperform VW here too. Just wait and see
Ezzagun

I’d have to agree with Jerry, VW has done an excellent job of convincing aussies that the price premium they charge here is justified, when in Europe VW is up there with Toyota and Ford as simply another mainstream alternative. Would I go a Skoda over a VW? Yes, same tech, engines, trannies, handling (arguably better ride comfort) but if you can live with Skoda’s slightly quirky styling (which let’s face it is no more confronting than the totally bland generic ‘family face’ favoured by VW at the moment) then what’s to lose by going Skoda? As Europeans have found out, absolutely nothing! Skoda would seem to be the smart shopper’s choice, leaving the badge-buying ego-strokers to the VW showrooms.