Škoda Auto is unveiling the new-look Fabia and Roomster at this year's Geneva Motorshow.  Škoda's compact cars have been given an exciting exterior redesign, plus a fresh range of engines, packed with new technology.

The new design accentuates the cars' width, with a totally redesigned face that gives both cars a more dynamic look, increasing their road presence.  Scout models have also been redesigned, with a new Fabia hatch version making its debut in Geneva.

The new look is most evident in the redesigned radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps, which have been considerably widened, highlighting the stronger horizontal line of the cars' faces.  This gives both Fabia and Roomster a more dynamic look, while losing none of the cars' elegance and appeal.  Both vehicles now look more confident, mature and expressive.

The Fabia, Fabia Estate and Roomster also receive a number of technological improvements including state-of-the-art engines.  This new engine portfolio is at the very core of the changes, with the entire front structure being redesigned to accommodate them.

Škoda will offer four petrol engines and two diesel units in the UK, with power ranging from 60bhp to 105bhp in the Fabia and from 70bhp to 105bhp in the Roomster.  All engines comply with the EU5 standard and deliver exceptionally low fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels.

Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift (2011)
Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift (2011) - picture 1 of 2
Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift (2011) - picture 2 of 2

But Škoda's development efforts weren't only aimed at improving efficiency – improved performance was also a key goal.  Nowhere is this more apparent than when the new 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine is combined with the optimised, two-clutch seven-speed DSG transmission.  This delivers impressive power with excellent combined fuel consumption of just 53.3 mpg.  The four-cylinder 1.2 TSI engine is available in two power levels – 85 bhp and 105bhp.  Both of these will also be available with a five-speed manual transmission.

Both diesel units are fitted with high-pressure Common Rail injection, with a pressure of up to 1,600 bar combined with fast-responding piezoelectric injectors that are able to perform as many as five injections within one beat, resulting in improved engine refinement. Both diesel engines feature particulate filters as standard and CO2 emissions are under 110g/km.

The Fabia engine line-up consists of:

  • 1.2 6V 60 bhp
  • 1.2 12V 70 bhp
  • 1.2 TSI 85 bhp
  • 1.2 TSI 105bhp (manual and DSG)
  • 1.6 TDI CR DPF 90 bhp
  • 1.6 TDI CR DPF 105 bhp

The Roomster is available with the following engines:

  • 1.2 12V 70 bhp
  • 1.2 TSI 85 bhp
  • 1.2 TSI 105bhp  (manual and DSG)
  • 1.6 TDI CR DPF 90 bhp
  • 1.6 TDI CR DPF 105 bhp

The Škoda stand will be located in Hall 2, stand 2160. The press conference will take place on March 2nd 2010 at 12.45 at the Škoda Auto stand.