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Skoda Fabia 2021

2021

The 2021 Škoda Fabia Base belongs to the fourth generation of the Czech city car, introduced in spring 2021. It was the first Fabia to use Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 modular platform, already employed by several compact models within the group. Compared with its predecessor, the new car grew in size and gained more interior room, equipment possibilities and safety technology. Its role remained that of a practical, accessible small car, built as a five-door hatchback for everyday use. The word “Base” should be treated carefully, however, because trim names and standard equipment varied between markets and national price lists. Without a confirmed market specification, the designation does not identify one universal engine or equipment package. (skoda-storyboard.com)

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History

The Škoda Fabia was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 14 September 1999. It replaced the Felicia in Škoda’s range and quickly became one of the company’s important models. The second generation arrived in 2007, followed by a third generation in 2014. By the launch of the 2021 car, the Fabia family had passed 4.5 million vehicles delivered since its introduction, according to Škoda. The fourth generation represented a more substantial technical change than its predecessors because it adopted the MQB-A0 platform. This architecture allowed Škoda to revise the car’s proportions, interior space, assistance systems and connectivity features. The new Fabia was unveiled on 4 May 2021 and production later began at the company’s plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. It retained the model’s practical character while moving closer to the latest Volkswagen Group superminis in terms of size and technology. (skoda-storyboard.com)

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Technical data

Fabia is presented here with its key technical data: 54 - 177 ch, 93 - 250 Nm, 7.3 - 18.6 s, 151 - 225 km/h. The recorded setup is Traction / Manuelle, 5 rapports.

Power

54 - 177 ch

Torque

93 - 250 Nm

0-100 km/h

7.3 - 18.6 s

Top speed

151 - 225 km/h

Displacement

999 - 1984 cm3

Weight

1086 - 1243 kg

Dimensions

3998 x 1732 x 1468 mm

Consumption

4.5 - 7.7 L/100 km

Fuel types

Essence, Diesel

Gearboxes

Manuelle, 5 rapports, Manuelle, 6 rapports, DCT, 7 rapports, Manuelle

Drivetrain

Traction

Matched engine options
Version	Power	Torque	Gearbox	Drivetrain
1.0L MPI 5MT FWD (60 HP)	59 ch	95 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction
1.0L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)	74 ch	95 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction
1.0L MPI EVO 5MT (65 HP)	64 ch	93 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction
1.0L MPI EVO 5MT (80 HP)	79 ch	93 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction
1.0L TSI 5MT FWD (95 HP)	94 ch	95 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction
1.0L TSI 6MT FWD (110 HP)	108 ch	200 Nm	Manuelle, 6 rapports	Traction
1.0L TSI 7AT FWD (110 HP)	108 ch	200 Nm	DCT, 7 rapports	Traction
1.0L TSI EVO 5MT (95 HP)	94 ch	175 Nm	Manuelle, 5 rapports	Traction

1.0L MPI 5MT FWD (60 HP)

Power: 59 ch
Torque: 95 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Power: 74 ch
Torque: 95 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L MPI EVO 5MT (65 HP)

Power: 64 ch
Torque: 93 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L MPI EVO 5MT (80 HP)

Power: 79 ch
Torque: 93 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L TSI 5MT FWD (95 HP)

Power: 94 ch
Torque: 95 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L TSI 6MT FWD (110 HP)

Power: 108 ch
Torque: 200 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L TSI 7AT FWD (110 HP)

Power: 108 ch
Torque: 200 Nm
Gearbox: DCT, 7 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

1.0L TSI EVO 5MT (95 HP)

Power: 94 ch
Torque: 175 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain: Traction

Source: CarData.wiki

Anecdotes

The Fabia also has a sporting side. Škoda entered the model in competition with the Fabia WRC from 2003, later developing the Fabia Super 2000 and Fabia Rally2. The company presents this motorsport continuity as part of the model’s broader history, although a standard Fabia Base remains primarily an everyday road car rather than a performance derivative. (skoda-storyboard.com)

Production

Production of the fourth-generation Fabia began on 12 July 2021 at Škoda’s plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The company invested 110 million euros to modify the production lines for the new generation, which used the MQB-A0 platform for the first time in the Fabia range. This establishes the model’s industrial production start, not a separate production total for the Base trim. The sources consulted do not provide a worldwide figure specifically identifying Base versions built during the 2021 model year. (cdn.skoda-storyboard.com)

Press reception

Early road tests generally highlighted the fourth-generation Fabia’s improvements in interior space, comfort and perceived quality. Auto Express regarded it as a strong competitor in the supermini class, praising its roominess, cabin finish and comfortable driving character while noting some road-noise limitations. The French consumer publication Que Choisir also described progress in equipment, handling, passenger space and build quality. These comments apply to the 2021 Fabia range as a whole rather than to one universal Base configuration, because equipment and powertrain combinations differed between national markets. (autoexpress.co.uk)

Evolution

Compared with the third generation, the 2021 Fabia changed in almost every major area. The MQB-A0 platform increased its overall proportions and wheelbase, creating more room inside the cabin. Škoda also announced a 50-litre increase in boot capacity. The styling became sharper and more closely aligned with the brand’s newer models, while available equipment expanded to include additional connectivity, driver-assistance technology and practical “Simply Clever” features. The 2021 range was focused on petrol engines, although the precise engine, gearbox and equipment combination depended on the country and trim level. The Base designation therefore cannot be used to assign one universal technical specification. (skoda-storyboard.com)

Variants

The 2021 Fabia was sold with several trim levels, including an entry-level version referred to as Base, Active or an equivalent market-specific name. These commercial labels were not fully identical between countries. Differences could include wheel design, displays, air-conditioning equipment, driver-assistance systems, interior details and the available engine or gearbox. The fourth generation also received better-equipped versions and sportier derivatives, including the Monte Carlo in selected markets. As a result, identifying a Fabia Base accurately requires checking the country of sale, order date and equipment code. The trim name alone is not sufficient to establish one exact specification for every 2021 car carrying the Base designation. (skoda-storyboard.com)

References

The new ŠKODA FABIA: larger, safer and more efficientŠkoda Storyboard
Supports the fourth-generation launch, MQB-A0 platform, increased boot capacity, safety and practicality claims.
ŠKODA offers first glimpse of the new FABIAŠkoda Storyboard
Supports the 2021 introduction, first use of MQB-A0 in the Fabia and petrol-engine range context.
Start of production of the new ŠKODA FABIA at main plant in Mladá BoleslavŠkoda Storyboard
Supports the 12 July 2021 production start, Mladá Boleslav location, 110-million-euro investment and more than 4.5 million Fabias delivered since 1999.
25 Years of the Škoda Fabia: Sustained success over four generationsŠkoda Storyboard
Supports the 14 September 1999 debut, four-generation history, cumulative deliveries and motorsport lineage.
New Skoda Fabia 2021 reviewAuto Express
Supports contemporary press comments on space, comfort, refinement, MQB-A0 and overall competitive positioning.
Skoda Fabia - Premières impressionsQue Choisir
Supports French press observations on the fourth-generation car’s dimensions, handling, equipment, space and perceived quality.
The new ŠKODA FABIA: cleverer than everŠkoda Storyboard
Supports the availability of Simply Clever features depending on trim level.
https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-releases/skoda-storyboard-presents-fabia-design-over-time/skoda-storyboard.com
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