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Skoda Fabia RS Wagon (2013)
by Barry Green,reviewed February 2013
‘HOT’ OR ‘WARM’ hatchbacks are very much part of the motoring landscape, but much thinner on the ground are small wagons exuding the same sporty factor. Enter the Skoda Fabia RS, available in both body styles.
Under the bonnet is a 132 kW, 1.4-litre twin-charged (supercharged and turbocharged)engine and a slick, seven-speed DSG transmission, the same combination employed in Volkswagen’s Polo GTi pocket rocket.
Response and urge is nearly a match for its illustrious stablemate (of sorts), with the 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds being just a few tenths slower.
The RS is packed with much of the same technology and safety features, which includes a tyre pressure monitoring system and extended electronic diff lock.
RS badging, red brake callipers, dual exhaust with chrome tips, front and rear spoiler and black rear diffuser underscore the Skoda’s sporty personality, while inside the theme continues with front sports seats in grey or red, paddle (gear) shifters and sports pedals.
The suspension has been tweaked with lower, firmer springs and different shock absorber calibration, which makes for a firm ride, but highly-competent handling. In fact, the wagon loses none of the hatch’s dynamics, while at the same time offering increased load carrying practicality.
For
Practicality, sportiness
Against
Ride is on firm side
Key features
Remote central locking, climate-control airconditioning, tilt/reach steering, powered and heated wing mirrors, 17” alloys, sports suspension, cruise control, front sports seats, bluetooth, CD player with MP3 compatibility
Safety
Dual front/side/curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, electronic stability traction control
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Skoda |
| Vehicle model |
Fabia RS Wagon |
| Vehicle type |
Sports Under $80,000 |
| Year |
2013 |
| Price when new |
$29,990 MLP |
| Current price range |
$ - $
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| ANCAP crash rating |
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| Insurance |
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| Technical advice |
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| Engine |
1.4-litre twin-charged petrol 4-cyl |
| Max power |
132 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Max torque |
250 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h |
7.3 sec (claimed) |
| Economy ADR |
6.2-litres/100 km |
| Emissions rating |
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