Skoda Fabia vRS goes on sale in the UK from 29 July
Skoda Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK on 29 July 2010. The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, which make the small car perfect value for money, what is more it has low running costs and high performance.
vRS is powered by 1.4TSI 180bhp engine combined with a 7-speed DSG transmission with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential System). The acceleration is astonishing for compact class – 0-100 km/h in 7.3 secs and top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
Skoda Fabia vRS stands on 17" Gigaro alloy wheels fitted with performance tires. The car features LED daylight running lights, sunset glass and vRS body kit giving it a sporty look.
White or black roof with a range of body colours are available as an option. The special Rallye Green colour is also available, it is inspired by the Škoda Fabia S2000 rally car.
The interior upgrades include vRS sports seats, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with radio controls and paddles for changing gear and MDI (Multi-Device Interface) for use with iPods and other mp3 players.
Skoda Fabia vRS offers unrivalled value for money – 180 bhp engine with DSG gearbox, LED lights and a lot of other equipment as standard only for £15,700 for the hatch and £16,495 for the estate version.
Pricing
Hatch |
Gearbox |
CO2 |
VED Band |
Recommended OTR |
Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG |
7spd |
148 |
F |
£15,700 |
Estate |
Gearbox |
CO2 |
VED Band |
Recommended OTR |
Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG |
7spd |
148 |
F |
£16,495 |
Standard specification
- 17" alloy wheels "GIGARO" 7J x 17"
- 3-spoke multi-function leather sports steering wheel w/ paddles & controls for radio
- Alarm with tilt sensor
- Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
- Electric front windows
- ESP (incl ABS, MSR and ASR)+HHC+TPM+XDS (ESP with Hill Hold Control, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Electonically Controlled Differential)
- Height adjustable driver's and passenger seat
- ISOFIX in outer rear seats
- LED daylight running lights
- Manual air conditioning
- Maxi-dot trip computer
- MDI (Multi-device interface and cable for connecting MP3 players)
- Radio ‘Swing' 2DIN CD and 8 speakers (can play MP3 recordings)
- Rear chrome double exhaust pipe
- Rear spoiler (painted in body colour or roof colour)
- Remote central locking
- Small leather pack (handbrake, gearknob and gaiter)
- Sport seats with vRS logo
- Sports suspension
- Stainless steel pedals and vRS logo on kickplates
- Sunset glass (from the B-pillar back)
Technical data
|
Fabia vRS Hatch |
Fabia vRS Estate |
Emissions |
|
|
CO2 (g/km) |
148 |
148 |
Standard Euro emissions |
EUV |
|
Engine and drive train |
||
CC |
1,390 |
|
Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
|
Fuel delivery |
Direct injection |
|
Number of gears |
7 |
|
Performance |
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0 to 62 mph (secs) |
7.3 |
7.3 |
Engine power (bhp/rpm) |
180/6,200 |
180/6,200 |
Engine torque (Nm) |
250/2,000-4,500 |
250/2,000-4,500 |
Top speed (mph) |
139 |
140 |
Fuel consumption |
||
EC urban (mpg) |
36.7 |
|
EC extra-urban (mpg) |
54.3 |
|
EC combined (mpg) |
45.6 |
|
Tyre size front/rear |
205/40 R17 84W |
205/40 R17 84W |
Weight and capacities |
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Gross vehicle weight |
1,718 |
1,713 |
Luggage capacity (seats down) |
1,163 |
1,460 |
Luggage capacity (seats up) |
300 |
480 |
Max loading weight |
400 |
400 |
Max roof load |
75 |
75 |
Max towing weight – braked |
- |
- |
Max towing weight – unbraked |
- |
- |
Kerbweight |
1,318 |
1,313 |
Colours
Fabia vRS will be available in a range of colours with optional black or white roofs. Estate is not available with a coloured roof.
|
Black roof |
White roof |
Rallye Green Metallic |
+ |
+ |
Race Blue Metallic |
- |
+ |
Black Magic Pearl Effect |
- |
+ |
Brilliant Silver Metallic |
+ |
- |
Sprint Yellow |
+ |
- |
Corrida Red |
+ |
- |
Candy White |
+ |
- |