Skoda launches new Fabia in India

Skoda India, the country's one of the leading auto maker, has launched the brand new facelift of Skoda Fabia in the Indian auto market. The most popular car has been blessed with a new powerful engine along with some cosmetic changes. This all new Skoda Fabia now comes with a 1.2 L Petrol engine, which already powers Volkswagen Polo. The press conference at the launch venue was preceded over by Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Director and Board member sales and marketing, Skoda Auto India. The car has been launched in three engine options, each of which comes in three variants. The engines powering the variants include 1.2L, 3 Cylinder, 75bhp, MPI petrol engine (Same engine that comes in Polo petrol),1.6 MPI, 105 bhp petrol engine (same engine that comes in Polo sports and Vento petrol) and 1.2L, 3 Cylinder, 75 bhp, TDI diesel engine (Polo diesel's engine). The refurbished engine in the car has left a drastic effect on the performance of the car.



The existing model of Fabia is available in both options of the diesel and petrol engines. The petrol engine comes with a three-cylinder 1.2 HTP engine along with a power output of 51 kW, while the diesel one is equipped with a three-cylinder 1.4 turbo engine with a power output of 51 kW. This one also offers high-pressure direct injection system, OHC and transverse in front. The Skoda Fabia with a new facelift has got some aggressive and attractive cosmetic features and other attributes as well.



The car is blessed with a great design and style. The other features include a New Tail lamp Wider tyre, larger fog lamp, Dash (Center console) same like Polo and Vento, dual tone dashboard, manual AC, MP3 cd player, Dual Front Airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake Syatem), Motor speed regulation (MSR), Engine Braking Control (EBC), Dual Rate Brake Assist, 14 alloy wheels in elegance (top end variant), height and reach adjustable steering wheel. The all new variants of Skoda Fabia comes at an attractive price tag at Rs. 4.19 lacs (Base Variant).

Skoda Auto celebrates World Environment Day

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of Skoda Auto a.s. Czech Republic and one of the most promising automobile companies in India, today announced a two day long ‘Free Pollution Check Up’ campaign on the occasion of ‘World Environment Day’. The ‘Free Pollution Check Up’ campaign aimed at spreading awareness about environment, will be held on 5th and 6th June at all Skoda dealerships across India. Skoda Auto India is the first automobile company to initiate a “Free Pollution Check” camp for all customers across India celebrating the World Environment Day.



Speaking about the initiative Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto India said “Skoda Auto’s environment friendly approach to development and production of new vehicles and after sales services are an integral part company’s business strategy. The ‘Free Pollution Check Up’ campaign is in sync with our commitment towards caring for the environment.”



Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ashutosh Dixit, Sr. General Manager, Sales and Marketing Skoda Auto India said “At Skoda Auto, it is our endeavour to enhance public awareness towards key environmental issues. The ‘Free Pollution Check Up’ campaign is our way of contributing towards this commitment. All Skoda vehicles are in compliance with the strictest environment-friendly criteria.”



The ‘Free Pollution Check Up’ will incorporate emission checking equipment and devices to clean the engine. The customers availing of the unique initiative will be assisted by technical personnel at the Skoda Auto dealerships across India. All Skoda dealers have pledged to actively participate by giving their valuable tips on car maintenance and longevity. Skoda customers visiting the “Free Pollution Check Up” camp will be entitled to a free PUC certificate by the Skoda Auto dealers in association with SIAM.