New Skoda Fabia Scout Pre-Geneva Release

2010 Skoda Fabia Scout

Set to go on sale in May

By Michael Gauthier
February 19, 2009 7:01 PM
Filed Under: European, Geneva Motor Show, Skoda

Skoda has released the first official images and details regarding their new Fabia Scout which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

The exterior wears Skoda's trademark grille and blackened A-pillars, this clever design trick helps to minimize their appearance by making them blend into the car's greenhouse giving the windscreen a wraparound look. However the biggest design aspect (and the one most likely to draw criticism) is the wagon's plastic body cladding. Skoda considers it to be a sign of ruggedness, but cheapness might be more correct. Despite that minor detail, the new model also features lightweight 16-inch ‘Arktos' alloy wheels, fog lights, and tinted windows.

A total of four engines will be available, two each for petrol and diesel applications. The base petrol model features a 1.4-liter engine that produces 63 kW (85bhp) and offers a fuel consumption rating of 6.5L/100km (43.5mpg). Should that fail to peak your interest, a 1.6-liter petrol unit will also be offered and it cranks out 77 kW (105bhp) and averages 6.9L/100km (40.9mpg). On the diesel side there is a 1.4-liter engine with 59 kW (80bhp) that consumes fuel at a rate of 4.6L/100km (61.4mpg) as well as a 1.9-liter engine producing 77 kW (105bhp) that is rated at 4.9L/100km (57.7mpg).

Although the company failed to release pictures of the interior, Skoda says that it will offer Scout-specific upholstery, floor mats with the Scout logo and stainless steel pedals.

Look for the new Fabia Scout to start appearing in dealerships this May with prices expected to be announced closer to launch.

Source: Skoda

Press Release (Click to expand)

NEW Škoda Fabia Scout BREAKS COVER

* First official photographs of Fabia Scout released
* Fabia Scout to make its world debut at Geneva Motor Show

Škoda has unveiled the first official photographs of the Fabia Scout. The new addition to the Scout family will make its world debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

The design of the brand new Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions. A uniquely-shaped bumper and plastic cladding give this new version of Škoda's popular estate enhanced, robust features. In addition, protective elements on the sides of the body and a silver roof-rails underline the Fabia Scout's bold shape.

Four engines will be available for the new Fabia Scout - two petrol and two diesel units. The petrol engines will consist of a 1.4 litre, 63 kW (85bhp) engine with fuel consumption of 6.5L/100km (43.5mpg) and 1.6 litre, 77 kW (105bhp) with a fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km (40.9mpg), available with a six-speed transmission.

The two diesel engines are a 1.4 litre, 59 kW (80bhp) engine with fuel consumption of 4.6L/100km (61.4mpg) and the top-of-the-range 1.9-litre engine offering 77 kW (105bhp) and fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km (57.7mpg).

Scout-specific upholstery brings the Scout styling to the interior along with floor mats bearing the Scout logo. The Scout logo also appears on the vehicle's tailgate. Other Scout features include the pedals with stainless steel surfaces and anti-slip, heavy-duty rubber elements.

The Fabia Scout is fitted with lightweight ‘Arktos' alloy wheels designed especially for this model. It is fitted with sixteen-inch alloy wheels as standard and customers can choose seventeen-inch wheels of the same design as an option. Other distinctive features of the Fabia Scout include fog lamps (with corner design) and tinted windows.

Extending the very popular Scout portfolio, the vehicle will be available from late May this year.

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Tags: Skoda Fabia Scout, Skoda, 2009 Gevena Motor Show, Fabia Scout, Fabia

Comments

pole_mccoy

February 19, 2009 9:24 PM

Hum...quite good looking car, at least not uglier than the Octavia scout, and as usual with Skoda it will be very well priced on the market. I'm surprised to find no clue about the transmission in the article. Is it going to be offered only with FWD configuration?

Snark21883

February 20, 2009 12:17 AM

I love cars like this, as I drive on a lot of badly maintained roads and a little extra ground clearance and body protection can come in handy.

This, however, doesn't do a damn thing for me, because all it is is an appearance package. Skoda did it right with the Octavia Scout, so why not give this a bit more clearance and some skid plates, if not AWD? A small, nimble subcompact wagon with a little ground clearance would be very compelling....

DieselDog

February 20, 2009 1:18 AM

YIKES! *NOT* a good-looking vehicle. BMW should LOVE it, as parking one next to a 5 Series GT will make the GT's side view look sexy and svelte. Yeah, yeah - I know, "different target market," but that's my opinion.

BabyMilo

February 20, 2009 8:13 AM

these cars are pretty darn cool, maybe not this one but they are cool, we have one (Holden Adventra lease is running out soon though, might get another crossover like this) and it is great