A lot of car in a small space!

 

Exterior I have been an auto-buff all through out my life. Reading auto magazines, relishing each write up, looking at the wonderful page spreads and changing cars at regular intervals has been my hobby. I have driven Marutis, Fiats,Chevys, Hondas and Mercs and had always fancied Skodas. This April I got my Skoda. I had decided to go for manual, diesel version of the smaller hatchback White in colour, elegance variant. stunning looks, very neat,compact front end Adequate touch of chrome, backward sloping headlights. The funniest thing is the elegance variant comes with base lights which remain ON even in the daylight and you can't switch them off!

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The seats are very comfy. The dash is neat. Indicators are simple but illustrative and informative. Back seat space is very good. You can push the front pilot seat right in front and stretch your legs in the backseat. This is undoubtedly the roomiest of the hatch.2 air bags, very neat covered storage bins in the front, locking and unlocking buttons handy and wide door pockets . You can't really ask for more. If I miss anything from my previous Honda city....it is a front hand rest!

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The 1.2 lts engine is noisy when you start the car. It settles in a nice rhyme and rhythum once you put the vehicle in 4th and 5th gear overdrive. There are however no vibrations felt inside. Pick up is excellent and the car zooms past others as you press the paddle. A dead paddle at the left is a very thoughtful addition which I had experienced in my Chevy. Fuel economy is excellent and I keep on getting 18 to 20 kms per liter in Mumbai city.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Just superb, very safe and secure! Handling is like a big car!

 

Final Words I would strongly recommend Fabia  Elegance Diesel variant to a prospective buyer.

 

Areas of improvement Rear end of the car needs to be aesthetically redesigned!

 

Front facia, fuel economy, solid feel, pick upRear,abrupt end, noise in Ist gear.