Skoda's New Citigo Rally Car Concept in the Flesh from Wörthersee

Czech carmaker Skoda secured an exhibition area of more than 600 square meters at the world's largest gathering of Volkswagen Group enthusiasts at Lake Wörthersee in Austria to display a number of its models.

Following the impressive Fabia RS Convertible Rally Car Concept at last year's Wörthersee festival, Skoda once again opted for a race-inspired study to spearhead its presentation.

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Ultra Frugal Skoda Fabia Greenline Available in the UK

Skoda’s UK network is now taking orders for the frugal 1.4 TDI Fabia GreenLine with the first customer deliveries expected from the 21st of April. Thanks to the additional aerodynamic panels being fitted to the underside of the chassis, the replacement of the spare tyre with a puncture repair kit and the raising of the front bumper by 35mm, the diesel-powered Fabia 1.4 TDI Greenline boast an avg. fuel consumption of 57.4 MPG US (69 MPG UK or 4.1-liters per 100 km) on the combined cycle and CO₂ figures of 109g/km. -Continued

That means that on a single tank of diesel a Fabia GreenLine driver can expect to cover an incredible 689 miles or 75 miles more than the stanbard Fabia 1.4 TDI. Buyers can opt for either hatchback or estate versions of this latest addition to the Fabia family, which cost £11,490 and £12,140 respectively.

New Skoda Fabia Sport

Czech carmaker Skoda unveiled a new addition to its U.K. Fabia line-up, the Sport which will sit atop the supermini range alongside the current Fabia 3 flagship. Compared to the standard versions, the Fabia Sport gets a new front spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, boot spoiler, a chrome exhaust pipe and rear diffuser. Prices start at £10,660 and £11,735 respectively for the 1.2 12V (70bhp) and 1.6 16V (105bhp) petrols. The diesel duo cost £12,115 for the 1.4 TDI (80bhp) and £12,795 for the larger 1.9TDI (105bhp). The first deliveries are expected at the end of January 2008.

Frankfurt Show: Skoda Fabia Scout Study

We gathered up a few pictures of the Fabia Scout concept that is expected to go into production by mid-2008. Basically a Fabia Combi in off-road trim, the Scout features large cladding sections in the bodywork and slightly raised ground clearance. There’s no all-wheel-drive system but if we were forced with a gun in our head to buy a Combi, the Scout would definitely be the one we’d choose. -More pictures after the jump

Frankfurt Review: Skoda Fabia Greenline

Eco-badges were a “must” at this year’s Frankfurt show and VW’s highly successful Czech subsidiary was no exception baptizing its most eco-friendly and frugal models as “Greenline”. The first vehicles of this new line-up are the Fabia GreenLine and the Fabia Combi GreenLine both of which are equipped with a 79Hp 1.4 TDI turbo-diesel engine. According to Skoda, although the choice of extras has not been limited substantially, the new cars' CO₂ emissions do not exceed 110 g/km. Too bad the Czechs were similarly “frugal” when it came to choosing babes for their stand… -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

2008 Skoda Fabia Combi / Estate: New Images & Details Released

Czech carmaker Skoda finally decided to share with us details and images of the uninspiringly designed if you ask us, Fabia Estate which will be called Combi in several European markets. At 4,239mm long and 1,642mm wide, the new Fabia SW is s 7mm longer and 46mm higher than its predecessor. Most importantly it features a 480 liters boot capacity which is 54 liters more than the previous model. As expected, the Fabia Combi – Estate will be offered with the same engine line-up featured in the Fabia hatch. -Details after the jump

PRESS RELEASE: NEW SKODA FABIA ESTATE

Skoda is set to unveil the new Fabia Estate at September’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

The latest edition to the Czech firm’s line-up is larger in every respect than its predecessor. Skoda’s new load-lugger is 7mm longer and 46mm higher than the model it replaces. Its enhanced dimensions (4,239mm long, 1,642mm wide and 1,498mm tall) not only give the car a more imposing road stance, but also allow for a far larger interior.

Boot capacity has grown by an impressive 54 litres (up to 480 litres). With the rear seats folded flat a total of 1,460 litres stowage space is offered (235 litres more than before). This impressive figure is not only class-leading in its own segment, but even gives similar models from the class above food for thought.

Buyers will have the choice of six engines altogether (three petrol and three diesel). The range starts with the 1.2 12V HTP (70bhp). The 1.4 16V (85bhp) and 1.6 16V (105bhp) are also offered. The diesel line-up consists of the 1.4 TDI PD (70bhp), 1.4 TDI PD (80bhp) and 1.9 TDI PD (105bhp). All of the powerplants are mated to a five-speed manual transmission, but the 1.6 16V version is also available with a six-speed auto (Tiptronic) as an option. Trim designators, as with the Fabia hatchback, will be simply 1, 2 and 3.

Besides its fresh new ‘Skoda family’ design, the latest Fabia Estate also offers a number of clever features deigned to enhance convenience and make the lives of passengers and drivers more comfortable. Key strengths include the impressive boot capacity, the roomy passenger space, an abundance of storage trays, hooks and cubby holes to keep possessions secure and a boot roller cover with automatic quick release - with one touch the cover is retracted making loading and unloading quick and easy.

Skoda has sold over 630,000 first-generation Fabia Estate worldwide (production of this model will continue until the end of this year).