Skoda Fabia RS

**Jake02** · 02-03-2010, 04:27 PM

Here's a link:

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/03...ith-180hp.html

Offered in both Hatch and Wagon bodystyles.132kW 1.4 TSI with 7-DSG (only).
0-100 in 7.3 secs (which is the same as the RS TSI manual I might add), top whack of 225km/h (227km/h for the wagon). Best part is the combined 6.4L/100km fuel economy. Apparently the new VW chassis system (XDS?) is standard equipment. Can't wait to see it in the flesh (hint hint nudge nudge Skoda Australia...)

It'd be nice if they did a Roomster RS too (or something in the Roomster range with at least 30 more kWs) ...

**woofy** · 02-03-2010, 10:08 PM

They have been trying to get the Fabia here full stop. Apparently Skoda CZ won't sell it to them cheap enough to compete here.

**Frufru** · 03-03-2010, 07:30 AM

New FL Fabia is now available in Europe. Again it is amazing that how cheaper it is there. 1.2 TSI/63kW Fabia (slightly detuned version) starts at like AU$17,000 when current exchange rate is aplied. Surely, it does not cost that much for cars to be transported here??

Also I have heard though that Fabia RS is only available with DSG. No manual yet.

**bobski** · 03-03-2010, 09:13 AM

Wow - the hatch looks terrific. And that performance is hard to complain about!

The wagon version looks very awkward from the rear

**K1W1** · 03-03-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Frufru

Again it is amazing that how cheaper it is there. 1.2 TSI/63kW Fabia (slightly detuned version) starts at like AU$17,000 when current exchange rate is aplied.

You need to keep in mind that base model cars in Europe have way less equipment than here they don't even have spare wheels. When you spec up a European base car to the level of trim that an Australian model has the gap narrows considerably.

**RSwag** · 01-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Frufru

New FL Fabia is now available in Europe. Again it is amazing that how cheaper it is there. 1.2 TSI/63kW Fabia (slightly detuned version) starts at like AU$17,000 when current exchange rate is aplied. Surely, it does not cost that much for cars to be transported here??

Also I have heard though that Fabia RS is only available with DSG. No manual yet.

It's funny that we are almost 12 months on and a significantly stronger $Aud and Skoda Oz are not even close to releasing this car.

I have been shouted down and belittled on this forum on several occasions in relation to 'negative feedback' but surely even the die hards can see the holes on this story?!

I also see that the overall 2010 figures are down 30% odd over 2009, something I predicted mid year and got shouted down for.

It is truly dissappointing to see a brand with soooo much potential remain stale and stagnent in what was one of the most plentiful years the Euro products gave ever seen. It is clear the current trajectory is off course, whether the Skoda Oz hierachy realise or not they are on a hiding to nothing as it stands.

**Jake02** · 01-01-2011, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by RSwag

I also see that the overall 2010 figures are down 30% odd over 2009, something I predicted mid year and got shouted down for.

Figures please.

**RSwag** · 02-01-2011, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jake02

Figures please.

You and I both know it's rubbish Jake, I've tried to have normal conversations on here but no one interacts unless I am being antagonistic, I think younay have proved my point

I'm glad I was proven wrong but I am honestly shocked they haven't done better, the price reductions plus the additional added features e.g. Superb Elegance getting leather and Nav as standard, Octavia getting TSi and price reductions should have seen the sales at leaast double to 2400 units annually but there's hope for 2011.

I do think my comments about the Fabia and Yeti are valid, our dollar is $1.03 against the green back and the highest it has ever been against the Euro. If you can't justify bringing these models now (and this us ledgitamately the real reason) then I dare say they NEVER have these models in Oz. I feel that VW Oz are restricting the brands growth here, they do not want a meteoric ruse from Skoda so it is being muzzled so big brother can keep growing. We get the rubbish story that Skoda are working very hard to get these models here but in reality they have no say, they are controlled by VW in every aspect. Before I cancelled the RS I spoke to HQ and the guy was telling me they are Skoda but worf for, and still have roles within VW, it was clear they were not independant in anyway.

A year in new cars is a long time , hopefully 2011 will see them kick a few more goals?!