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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 Design Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Design Edition
Price	£25,655
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	137 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	4108 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1157 kg

Driver Convenience

Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth connection
Driver alert system
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

Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamps
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 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights with coming and leaving home feature
LED rear lights
Privacy glass
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper with washing nozzles
Roof mounted spoiler
SKODA tailgate lettering in chrome
Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels

Interior Features

2 reading lights in front and 2 reading lights in rear
3 rear headrests
Backrest split and folding
Central console with removable cup holder and storage box
Chrome handbrake release button
Dual zone air conditioning with climatronic electronic control
Fabric upholstery
Front centre armrest
Gearshift knob/handle in leather
Grain satin black interior door handles
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
Pollen filter
Rear seat bench unsplit
Single front passenger seat
Skoda lettering on steering wheel
Storm grey headlining
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on passenger side
Textile floor mats
Ticket holder
Umbrella in drivers door

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - Fabia Hatchback

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

Colour Edition air vents
Grain satin black central console cover
Metallic grey upper decorative trim
Satin black door and side trim panel in front
Textile Kota grey lower decorative inserts

Wheels

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

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	121

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	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	53.3

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	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Wheel Style	CANIS
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1459 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1464 mm
Length	4108 mm
Wheelbase	2564 mm
Width	1780 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1954 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1670 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1190 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	509 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	610
Minimum Kerbweight	1157 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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