Skoda Fabia - owner reviews and retrospective of manufacturers

The history of the Škoda company began in the Czech Republic in 1895 with the joint production of two bicycle masters from Laurina and Clement. Then they produced motorcycles and cars, and in 1925 they joined forces with engineer Emil Skoda. So they created a company that in the 21st century allowed the Czech Republic to become the first in terms of the number of cars produced per capita by the state in the world. Founding fathers gave Shkoda the foundation of a competent engineering and engineering school, and control of the German concern Volkswagen provided them with mass production technologies and access to the international market.

The parent company of the Volkswagen Group introduced a platform model into the "Scud" design and production. In 1999, a Skoda Fabia car was built, built on the A04 platform, which is also the basis for the Volkswagen Polo and SEAT Ibiza models .

The first generation of Skoda Fabia, whose characteristics were very advanced in this class for that time, lasted until 2007. It gave rise to a simplified model of Fabia Junior and the cargo-and-passenger model of Fabia Praktik. In 2003, even a sports version of the RS, which developed speeds up to 206 km / h, was released.

In 2007, a new generation of Skoda Fabia, built on the same platform A04, appeared. The car was expanded in size, with the body, sustained in the style of the model Roomster. In 2009, an attempt was made to produce a youth-tourism version of the Skoda Fabia Scout, but due to the fact that this car was not highly mobile, nor was it particularly adapted to travel, its production ceased.

Since 2002 Skoda Fabia is going to the Ukrainian enterprise Eurocar, and since 2007 it is produced in the Kaluga region of Russia. And before the beginning of the Russian and Ukrainian assemblies, and after them, many such imported cars were brought to Russia and the CIS countries. Therefore, the domestic owners of Skoda Fabia have accumulated a lot of practical experience of operating this brand of cars, they have something to say about this.

With regard to the engines of Skoda Fabia, the owners' reviews highlight their cost-effectiveness and reliability. On the special dynamics can not be counted, especially given the "environmental" settings of the on-board computer in the latest models. But there are no complaints about the lack of an opportunity to "sink" in the case of overtaking. The engines are set free in the frost, but they warm up for a long time. With respect to maintainability of engines with high mileage in Skoda Fabia - reviews praise its engines for the possibility of "pereguylivki" and the presence of a chain in the gas distribution system.

With regard to the handling of the Skoda Fabia, the reviews underscore the car's ability to keep pace at the road, even comparing it with impressions from the Subaru Outback. Excellent maneuverability, a small turning radius, sufficient ground clearance, a short base and overhangs and, as a result, good cross-country ability. Suspension, according to many, is harsh, the quality of its work depends heavily on the number of people in the cabin. The owners are happy with the brakes, but in critical situations they are not praised.

Concerning the ergonomics and comfort of the Skoda Fabia interior, the reviews highlight the excellent fit of door and torpedo parts, the comfort of the steering wheel and its adjustments, the good readability of the instruments, and sufficient visibility for any driver and front passenger. Of the shortcomings noted a small volume for the rear passengers, harshness and insufficient adjustment of seats, a small trunk.

In general, Skoda Fabia provides an opportunity for little money to feel the European quality and reliability of the car, which can for many years become a friend and assistant in any business or undertaking.