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Skoda Fabia launches in Pune

January 1, 2008 · 42 Comments

The buzz in town is that the hot little Skoda Fabia is about to step out into the big world right here in Pune in 7 days from now.

What is this post doing here? It only started out as a tribute to a great looking car I aspire to own. However, the comments have been insightful, from people arguing about the price to the delivery schedule (apparently, deliveries start in June 2008).

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42 responses so far ↓

  • tinu tanna // January 2, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    am up for a test drive this weekend.get urs @ http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com

  • robert tisco // January 2, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    wishing all fabia lovers a full speed 2008

  • naman menon // January 5, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    Classic, Ambiente, Excellence & Active the sport variant are expected to be launched during auto expo

  • Karun Awasthi // January 5, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Naman is not well informed. Immediate launch is 1.4L Diesel(Classic) & 1.2 L petrol (Ambiente).
    Elegance & Activ will follow.

  • Rajan Khanna // January 5, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    Some useful info on Fabia that I got it:
    the 1.4L diesel TDI engine and the 1.2L petrol engine (with a single power option), and with manual transmission is likely to be offered in disel & petrol classic/ambiente. under 4m in length at 3992mm to qualify for the excise norms of the small car. Wide at 1642mm and tall at 1498 mm, the car has a ground clearance of 146mm

  • Ajinkya Haldule // January 5, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    Fabia is doing everything in style. Their website http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com is unique and personalised. You enter your name and take a conducted tour along the fabia exteriors, interiors, attractions & technicalities. It kind of pampers you already.

  • Murali Iyengar // January 5, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    I am told by someone who has taken a test drive that engine response is very good even with diesel.

  • Hasmukh Mehta // January 6, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    When driving Fabia, one of the first things you notice is just how comfortable the seats are, and how good the ride quality is. This is one comfy, relaxing car to drive.

  • Sajan Pawar // January 6, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    The fabia interior is well laid out and the quality of plastics used seems to be quite high.

    There is plenty of space in the back for adult passengers and even with four adults on board the performance doesn’t seem overly blunted.

  • Abubakar Mansoor // January 6, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    The fabia interior is well laid out and the quality of plastics used seems to be quite high.

    There is plenty of space in the back for adult passengers and even with four adults on board the performance doesn’t seem overly blunted.

  • Trishla Abhyankar // January 7, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    One can never undermine safety aspects with bad drviing culture in India. Fabia has done good job. It has even provided a belt for protecting child in the rear seat

  • naman menon // January 7, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Fabia is poised to become a leader of premium hatchback segment of India. Dynamic looks and fresh design of Fabia gives it outstanding presence on road. Skoda Fabia will guarantee world-class luxury, with smart technology and state-of-the-art safety features

  • Vardhman Chiulkar // January 7, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Hatchback users should thank Fabia for raising the bar. Other makes will have to follow the suit.

  • pashi patnaik // January 8, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    http://www.fabiafeelspecial.com what a site what a car!!!!!!

  • papa poncho // January 8, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    fabia..jus what my heart recommended

  • RP // January 9, 2008 at 10:40 am

    But, where is the car??? not yet in Hyderabad…. any latest news anybody has?

  • vasanti kumpta // January 9, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Hi RP! By tomorrow the dealers all over india should have Fabia

  • Kala Kurle // January 9, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Its a highly competitive car market . Each model has to stand up to the rivals. Likes of Fabia have Skoda backup

  • Sajjan Chimanrao // January 9, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Fabia has features which no comparable car offers

  • Minoo Keskar // January 10, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    What a day?What a price? Fabia for 4.99 lacs. pinching myself.

  • Sangeet Ahuja // January 10, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    i am seeing pinchers all around. Fabia lovers can not believe the pricing

  • kamana khanna // January 10, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    Now that rabbit of Fabia pricing is out lets not waste time in booking

  • Soman Bager // January 11, 2008 at 9:47 am

    4.99 Lakhs?? What have you been smoking?

  • Chandra Kute // January 11, 2008 at 9:51 am

    The reverse gear on the Fabia is top left, next to the first. Is there a safety lock on this so that you do not engage reverse when you want to shift in the first gear? Any One knows?

    if you do, please post your comments…thanks in advance.

  • Ramesh Oak // January 11, 2008 at 9:53 am

    The delivery schedule on this is ridiculous…now booking June 2008 deliveries. I will be old and grey by then and need a walking stick.

    Some say I am already there.

  • Santosh // January 11, 2008 at 10:44 am

    LoL!

    unbelievable delivery schedule!

  • Santosh // January 11, 2008 at 10:48 am

    With the marketing and buzz around the car, I would have thought they would start delivery ASAP.

  • Ramesh Oak // January 11, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    If at all you are thinking of visitng the Baner road show room, don’t bother. They are selling dreams and not cars - with Rs. 50000/- for booking the car. They don’t really have the cars to sell. One salesman said I am new here, I don’t know anything. Another one said we have a lot of VIPs and VVIPs who have booked the cars, so we are not taking any more bookings, even if you pay the Rs. 50000/-

    Fabia was a dream. Fabia remains a dream.

  • Chindra Kute // January 11, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    yes, and who knows if they will actually deliver in June? They postponed the launch only three times. I wonder if they have their timelines in perspective. Marketting before manufacturing is not too smart. Why would they do this?

    Ramesh is right. When you are old you don’t need a hacht-back — you will be a hunch-back yourself!

  • Minoo Keskar // January 11, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    But I did read it in Times of India - 4.99 lacs for Fabia

  • Santosh // January 11, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Is the Hatchback idea really the key need?

  • Jerome Baxi // January 11, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    Have you noticed that only Fabia in its class provides parking sensors?

  • Yogesh Baxi // January 11, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    I vouch for Fabia, having used it for two years in Germany

  • Chandra Kute // January 11, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    least number of colors are avialable in the most expensive version…go figure

  • Ramesh Oak // January 11, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Ok, here are the ex-showroom prices at Pune.

    Classic 1.4 TDI 6.35 laks
    Ambiente 1.4 TDI 7.15 lakhs
    Elegence 1.4 TDI 7.68 lakhs
    Elegence 1.4MPI 6.8 lakhs

    Now you decide whether to trust newspaper reports…particularly, Times of India!

  • Santosh // January 11, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks Ramesh for the prices.

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  • Raghu // January 14, 2008 at 7:54 am

    Guys here is Price form Bangalore
    Active– Not available as of Now

    Classic 1.4 TDI - 7.5 Lakhs

    Elegence1.4 TDI 8.58 Lakhs

    Ambience 1.4 TDI 9.08 lakhs

    Now can you pay so much even if it’s premium Car, and at 9.08 only you get all the much taled options with basic 7,5 what you get is a car and engine, No pwoerwindow,No ABS, No parkotranic,No projector headlamps

    I am totally lost

  • Neminath Patil // January 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    I guess ABS, Parktronic are in all variants

  • Anil // January 15, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Classic(Basic Model) is also substantially loaded compared to its competition. It does have power windows and steering along with automatic climate control, CD player , comfy seats , dual airbags etc.. What it doesn’t have is ABS , alloy wheels and the like..

  • Aftab // January 23, 2008 at 5:54 am

    No doubt a great car. The high prices to a certain extent can be justified but the most disappointing /irritating is the engine noise both outside and inside the cabin. The bangalore showroom has been hesitant to start the engine and everyday a new story to start the test drive. I have booked it, but am giving a second thought because of the engine noise..

  • Aftab // January 23, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    I had a test drive today.

    1) What i noticed is that all SKODA vehicles does have higher levels of engine noise.. T
    2) The Brand new vehicle does give a lot of noise but with a few ‘000 kms it should soften is what i was told.
    3) I did a comparison of SWIFT VDI and LOGAN… Both of them are noisy but a little lesser than Fabia.
    4) Good news is that…SKODA is planning a KIT that will act as a cover to the engine and that will bring down the engine noise. Hope its true and it does reduce the noise.
    5) The power is good enough for the car. The features and the good quality material used is simply good.
    6) Please read the AUTOCAR - Jan 2008 —9 out of 10 is the rating.

    I think i will go for it.