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.

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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
1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG

Fabia vRS Estate
1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG

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

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

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

+

-