Riding on the success of its recently launched Fabia, ŠkodaIndia, a fully owned subsidiary of ŠkodaAuto a.s. Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in Europe, today unveiled its new Fabia 1.2 petrol version in three variants – Active, Classic and Ambiente, attractively priced from Rs 4,86,795 lakh to Rs 5,80,174 lakh (ex-showroom Thane.)

The new Fabia comes with 1198 cc petrol engine with High Torque Performance (HTP), which notably enhances fuel economy & ensures low emissions. It sports a 1.2 litre engine with 4-valves per cylinder and a double overhead cam (DOHC). The vehicle will have dual airbags, rear wash & wipe and collapsible steering wheel as standard features. The Fabia 1.2 MPI is engineered to deliver high standards of performance, drivability and ride comfort to meet growing customer expectations in the market.

Presenting the Fabia 1.2 MPI, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Member, Board of Directors (Sales & Marketing), ŠkodaIndia said, “With the introduction of Fabia 1.2 MPI, we are expanding the opportunities for ŠkodaIndia to be a meaningful part of our modern customers’ lifestyle. It carries all the attributes of the Fabia range, which have been so well appreciated in the market place. I am delighted to present the Fabia 1.2 MPI with HTP engine that significantly enhances drivability & fuel efficiency of the car to our Indian customers.”

The new Fabia 1.2 MPI has been strategically added to the Fabia range & complements it with value added features that Indian customers have come to associate with the ŠkodaIndia badge - commitment to quality, durability and advanced technology. It is available in eye-catching candy white, cappuccino beige, brilliant silver, magic black, satin grey, corrida red, tangerine orange colours.

The lowest priced variant of the Fabia 1.2 MPI is also fitted with fully adjustable steering wheel, adjustable rear head restraints, height adjustable front seat-belts, rear wash-wipe, rear fog lamp, rear defogger, and many such features that are usually present only on top versions of other premium hatchbacks in the market. Effortless inter-city travel, smooth engine performance and less engine stress at high speeds reflects the company’s unwavering focus to technical superiority and elegance.

The Fabia has been well accepted in the Indian market and has sold over 3500 units till April 2008. The target sales of Fabia product line is 10,000 units for 2008 wherein the share of Fabia 1.2 MPI is slated at 40%. ŠkodaIndia is confident to surpass the annual target of 25000 units.

As a leading player in the premium segment of Indian automobile industry, ŠkodaIndia boasts a wide product range, extensive sales and a support network of 54 dealerships across the country.

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