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Skoda Fabia Scout Variant Launched
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The new Fabia Scout variant primarily offers a far more rugged exterior and better ground clearance as compared to the standard Fabia model and will sell at a starting price of Rs. 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)
The Skoda Fabia can easily be regarded as being among the more stylish hatchback offerings in the country today. But that being said, the Fabia’s basic Mk4 (Volkswagen Group) platform has been stretched, raised and decked up over the decade of the supermini’s existence (globally) to create an array of distinct models like the Fabia vRS, the Monte Carlo Special Edition and the Urban.
But a rookie ‘off-road’ version of the Fabia has been on the cards for a while now, and after giving the country its first real look at the Scout at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Czech car maker has now launched this semi off-road version of its well recognized hatchback at a starting price of Rs 6.79 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).
The Skoda Fabia Scout differentiates itself from the standard hatchback mainly through its substantial scratch resistant protection at the front (bumper with spoiler), rear (bumper with diffuser) and protective cladding on the sides making the vehicle’s exterior body rugged enough to withstand any damage from loose gravel or rocks when pacing down poorly paved roads.
Despite a raised suspension offering better ground clearance, the Scout will only sell as a front-wheel drive model, and hence may still be quite under equipped to be considered a genuine off-roader. However it is built to comfortably take on broken roads and gravel paths that are unfortunately still in abundance in a lot of parts of our country.
Visually, Projector headlamps and a stainless steel pedal further reinforce the distinct elements that set the new Skoda Fabia Scout apart, while the small leather package will keep you conscious about the fact that this is indeed a pure-bred Skoda. Both the 1.2 litre petrol and diesel Fabia Scout models produce 75PS of power and are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Critical safety equipment on this ‘ready for adventure’ Fabia model now available in India include dual airbags, an integrated audio player, power windows, remote locking and tinted glass all over. With the Fiat Palio Adventure’s debut to this particular segment now a thing of the past, the question that would be on everybody’s mind is can Skoda’s thick skinned supermini re-attract solid buyers to this otherwise unexplored segment.
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Advait
Skoda Fabia's reviews are positive from experts. Those who think about German quality and can afford a pricy car, they can't resist to buy this car and also won't care about resale price.
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KD
1) Car has outstanding performance on the road2) Car is overpriced3) Poor resale4) In this range I-20 or Micra or Pulse will be better choice
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pradeep
People will run away bcz of overpricing ...
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nagendr
this car is highly overpriced and isnt a very intelligent choice!! the car has outstanding performance on the road but when it comes to selling they have very poor resale as well! so my advice to all who are considering this car is, give a thought i-20. micra and pulse
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RamS
A 1.4 L or 1.5 L petrol engine, with Automatic transmission would make more sense !
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Advait
There is a 1.6 L but with manual gears. This car was not success due to lack of marketing, or there would have a car with automatic transmission like the skoda vrs of australia which is a skoda fabia's version with lots of features.
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