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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 Monte Carlo 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Monte Carlo
Price	£25,630
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	137 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	4125 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1461 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1165 kg

Driver Convenience

Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth connection
Electromechanical power steering
Exterior temperature gauge
Service interval indicator
Traffic sign recognition
Virtual cockpit with 10.25" colour display
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Entertainment

6 Speakers (4 in front and 2 in rear)
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black radiator grille
Body coloured bumpers
Door mirror integrated indicators
Front and rear electric windows
Front window wiper intermittent control
Headlight range control - Automatic
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
LED rear lights
Monte Carlo badging
Privacy glass
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper with washing nozzles
Roof mounted spoiler
SKODA tailgate lettering in black
Sports bumpers
Third brake light

Interior Features

2 reading lights in front and 2 reading lights in rear
3 rear headrests
Aluminium pedals
Backrest split and folding
Black headlining
Central console with removable cup holder and storage box
Chrome handbrake release button
Door sills with fabia badging
Dual zone air conditioning with climatronic electronic control
Fabric/artificial leather upholstery
Front centre armrest
Front sports seats
Gearshift knob/handle in leather
Hand brake lever handle in leather
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable front seats
Height adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX and TopTether anchorage points to the outer rear seats
ISOFIX and TopTether on the front passenger seat
Luggage compartment lighting
Manually adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Metallic painted red central console cover
Metallic red interior door handles
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on passenger side
Textile floor mats
Ticket holder
Umbrella in drivers door

Passive Safety

3-point height adjustable front seats belts with pretensioner and force limiter
Automatic warning lights in case of crash
Driver and passengers airbag with switch off function
e-Call+
ESC including ABS, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA and XDS
Front and rear seat belt warning
FRONT ASSIST (AEB City and AEB Inter Urban)
Front side airbags
Head airbags
Hill hold control
One tone horn
Pedestrian protection
Three rear 3-points safety seat belts with pretensioner and force limiter including stop function for outer rear seat belts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti-theft alarm system including immobiliser, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Central locking with radio remote control, interior controls, SAFE function and 2 foldable keys

Trim

Carbon effect door and side trim panels
Carbon effect lower decorative trim with white stitching
Monte carlo air vents
Red metallic upper decorative trim

Wheels

Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
Super-low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	120

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	49.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	59.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	62.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	38.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	40
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	53

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	70
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R17
Wheel Style	PROCYON BLACK
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1461 mm
Length	4125 mm
Wheelbase	2564 mm
Width	1780 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1954 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	620
Minimum Kerbweight	1165 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 Monte Carlo 5dr DSG

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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