Skoda Fabia 2000 test drive - 2007 -

Fabia, double three

The Czech small -leaf became a sedan

More recently, we looked closely at the relatively inexpensive Fabia with the Hatchback body (see ZR, 2001, No. 1), then tested the station wagon (ZR, 2001, No. 10), and then, finally, the model range of modern Skoda was replenished with a car with traditionally popular in our the country with a body sedan.
 
If you evaluate the appearance of Fabia, then the most elegant we would call the station wagon or in the cobblestone - combi. A slender, dynamic silhouette and a falling line of the roof give it noble outlines. Nevertheless, it is Fabia and the trunk that more often than others indulge in attention. Here you feel the tribute to both Russian traditions and a slightly more respectable appearance, emphasizing the weight and seriousness of the sedan in comparison with a shorter and playful hatchback.
 
In fact, the three -bobber differs from the counterparts only by the body. Otherwise, the same three degrees of equipment: classic, comfort, eleganes and a similar engines family. Only the cheapest version is not available to our consumer-Fabia-Beisik, almost devoid of any benefits of civilization.
And now the details. The assets of the novelty - the handle of remote opening of the trunk. However, the cargo compartment cover itself is quite heavy and reluctantly lets in inside. But having overcome its resistance, you will appreciate the rational configuration of the compartment and the convenience of the opening. An additional 26 cm of length laid down in the design of the sedan and station wagon is very well felt here.
 
And yet they are different. The third -bobber has better visibility back - thanks to the full -sized opening of the rear window. In another way, the energy -absorbing abilities of suspension adapted to Russian conditions are perceived. The sedan is tougher and more sporty on all types of irregularities, it repeats in more detail the profile of the roadway, sometimes rewarding the riders with very tangible shocks. I remember that the station wagon in such situations was somewhat more friendly. But there is no thin one without good. The density of the suspensions positively affected the running qualities. The car is well steamed not only in everyday situations, it is not devoid of some sophistication of control, which he is happy to demonstrate in quick turns. I remember that Fabia-Combot has distinguished much more ordinary behavior with extreme driving. So the consumer had a small one, but the possibility of choosing.
 
Skoda-Fabia with a sedan body is already on sale. In an inexpensive configuration with a 1.4 liter engine with a capacity of 68 liters. With. The car costs $ 10 800.

The editors thanks the Pelican Auto LLC company for the car provided.
 
Text / Sergey Voskresensky
Photo / Alexander Polunin
 

 
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"