A name – a commitment!
Automobile development has been a
ŠKODA commitment since 1905.
Even in those days, the trade press wrote enthusiastically above the Laurin & Klement Model A: “Solidly built, dependable and fast!”
These are the criteria which have characterized the development of dependable “everyday cars” up to the present time.
The Škoda Fabia is the first brand in
the VW Group to be produced on the new subcompact platform A04, and seamlessly carries on the proven
ŠKODA tradition.
Škoda Fabia
– modern and yet timeless – compact and yet spacious – sporty and elegant
– rugged, solid and yet attractive ŠKODA FABIA
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We should like to present the engineering of this new model to you in this booklet and provide you with an overview of the new features.
LAURIN & KLEMENT
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The Fabia
7 engines available from start of production
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A new generation of power steering systems
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Front suspension featuring McPherson struts and disc
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Safety steering column – adjustable for height and
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In terms of safety, quality, engines, running gear and equipment, the small one from Mladá Boleslav is a match for its big brothers.
A first look
Safety body, belt tensioners and airbags offer a high level of safety
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Decentralised vehicle network – new components for
electrical system, CAN-BUS, on board diagnosis
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New heating/ventilation system, with optional automatic air conditioning
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Rear suspension – torsion beam axle, disc brakes in combination with more powerful engine
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The Fabia
Vehicle safety
Passive safety elements
– passenger cell made of high-strength materials
– fullsize driver airbag
– passenger airbag available from Comfort equipment level
– optional side airbags
– front seat belts adjustable for height, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters – rear 3-point seat belts, 2-point lap belt for
5th seat
– front and rear head restraints, front adjustable for height and angle, rear adjustable for height
– anchorage points for Isofix child seat system
– lashing eyes in boot
– automatic interruption to fuel supply if airbag deployed
Active safety elements
– an optimised running gear offers high level of stability
– powerful engines
– dependable, adequately dimensioned brakes
– optional ABS
– good all-round vision through large windows, heated rear window, window wipers with intermittent setting, adjustable exterior mirrors
– balanced light concept – see and be seen – ergonomically positioned controls, driver
seat and steering wheel individually adjustable, power-assisted steering – child safety locks on rear doors
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The vehicle complies with all the requirements of the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) of present and future
The coefficient of aerodynamic drag cd is the measure for the aerodynamic quality of a shape.
The Fabia is able to boast a cd of 0.31, which is
an excellent achievement compared to its rival models.
Close detailing work on the aerodynamics has made it possible to achieve an optimum figure
of 0.60 m2 for the product of cd x A, which is
critical for the aerodynamic drag. An aerodynamically styled body shape has an
enormous impact on fuel consumption. In addition, it also has a positive influence on ride comfort by reducing wind noise! That is why particular emphasis has been placed on the aerodynamic development of the body.
This challenging objective has been achieved by adopting a number of features, including: – aerodynamically shaped front and rear
bumpers and front integrated spoiler lip – narrow body gaps and joints
– flush-mounted windows and headlamps – the flattest possible underfloor
– bottom engine compartment panel – tailgate with integrated spoiler lip
A* = projected vehicle area
c = 0,31
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The Fabia
Body structure
Safety cell
as rigid passenger (safety) cell offers a structurally stable survival space.
Deformation zones
as defined, deformed soft zones absorb the energy of the impact.
Direct bonded windscreen and rear window
integrated into the body, flush on the outside, form-fit design, enhanced dynamic stability.
Corrosion protection
thanks to fully zinc-coated body panels and water-based paintwork, make it possible to provide a 10-year warranty against body perforation.
All requirements for new vehicles met
Safety cell +
Deformation zones +
Direct bonded windscreen and rear window +
Corrosion protection
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Applicable safety standards =
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– Longitudinal and transverse members in the rear area transmit the forces impacting on the rear end in the event of a crash, to the front. The persons seated in the rear are protected. The floor area and fuel tank remain practically free of deformations. – The B pillar is widely integrated into the
door sill.
– Recessed rain channel.
– Large and well-rounded body outer panels. – Seamless transition of bonnet –
windscreen – roof.
The crashes for verification of the
international applicable safety standards were conducted at an impact speed of 64 km/ h, whereas the standard lays down a speed of 50 km/h.
The deformation-resistant passenger cell is the result of the combination of steel members of varying cross-section and stiffeners and reinforcements.
The illustration shows the principal cross-sections of the basic body structure. The focal points in designing the body structure were:
– Continuous front longitudinal member structure up to the middle of the body. – Transverse and diagonal stiffeners in the
door shell to protect the occupants in the event of a side impact.
– The footwell cross member – is designed to transmit on the forces in the event of a side impact.
The Fabia
The restraint system and the
airbags
A passenger airbag, with a volume of about 100 litres, is standard equipment as from the Comfort equipment line.
Side airbags with a volume of 12 litres, are available as optional equipment.
Driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags and belt tensioners are deployed electrically by airbag control unit.
For the side airbags, acceleration sensors are fitted on the right and left below the seats. The deceleration for the deployment of the airbags is detected in the airbag control unit. If the airbags are deployed, the fuel supply to the engine is automatically interrupted.
The standard equipment includes:
– Driver airbag, volume about 60 litres. – Front 3-point seat belts with belt tensioners
and belt force limiters, adjustable for height.
– Belt tensioners in conjunction with side airbag are ignited electrically; or
mechanically if side airbag is not deployed. – Rear 3-point seat belts; 2-point lap belt for
5th seat.
– 3-point seat belts designed as inertia reel belts.
– Front head restraints adjustable for height and angle, rear restraints adjustable for height.
– Anchorage points on rear seat bench for Isofix child seat.
The airbags are deployed on the basis of the deceleration which occurs, the angle of the impact and the side on which the impact occurs. The belt tensioners are activated in the event of a frontal collision.
Frontal collision
The driver and front passenger airbags are deployed.
The seat belt tensioners take up the belt slack. The fuel supply is automatically interrupted, the hazard warning light system and the interior lights are switched on.
The doors are unlocked automatically.
Side impact
Only the side airbag on the side on which the impact occurs, is deployed.
This considerably reduces the repair costs for eliminating the accident damage.
The fuel supply is automatically interrupted, the hazard warning light system and the interior lights are switched on.
The doors are unlocked automatically.
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