From the outside, the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo boasts a dynamic look, underlined by the introduction of piano-black body trim, which extend over the wheel arches and down the full length of the car, a black roof, black door mirror covers, a black radiator grille top, smoked headlamps and black 17″ lightweight Trinity alloy wheels.

Inside the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo, customers can choose between all black or, red and black sports seats which boast additional side support. Both versions come with black roof lining, a perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching, leather handbrake and gearstick gaiter with red stitching (with the red-black interior option). To complete the enhanced sporty appeal silver kick plates and steel pedals are fitted as standard.

The new Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is set to make its first public appearance at Rallye Monte Carlo (19th – 22nd January 2011), where Skoda’s current all-conquering IRC championship winning rally car, the Skoda Fabia S2000, finished fourth (in class) on its first outing at this legendary rally in 2009. In 2010, Skoda Motorsport finished second, third and fifth (in class) with Hanninen, Vouilloz and Kopecky, respectively.

Available as hatchback only, the car’s trim is based on the current Skoda Fabia SE version, and the new Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo will be available with a wide range of engines.

All of the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo models will be fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission and will be available to order from 24th January 2011.

The special edition model is fitted with a 1.4 TSI 180bhp turbocharged and supercharged engine, which provides a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 139mph.  The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox which can operate in two modes – fully automated and manual Tiptronic.

Production is limited to only 200 vehicles worldwide with 20 cars allocated for the UK.  Offered in Rallye Green, with a white roof, white 17” ‘Gigaro’ alloy wheels and race livery – similar to those which adorn the IRC championship winning Fabia S2000.

Škoda took part in 11 of this year’s 12 IRC events and celebrated victory at seven of them. Besides these wins, Škoda crews achieved a further 17 podium positions.

The Fabia vRS S2000 arrives in the UK in January 2011. Prices to be finalised soon.

The 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti and Skoda Superb) and 1.2 TDI CR 55 kW (Skoda Fabia and Skoda Roomster) engines are top-quality technology focused on making cars as economical and environmentally-friendly as possible. Like all other diesel engines offered by Skoda Auto, they are equipped with particle filters. Both drive units offer smooth, quiet running and dynamic handling. The engine units are economical and flexible thanks to supercharging and direct fuel injection; the harmonious torque curve enables both a sporty and a comfortable ride. Maximum torque of 250 Nm is available from 1,500 min to 2,500 min for the 1.6 TDI CR engine, for the 1.2 TDI CR engine the torque reaches a maximum of 180 Nm at 2000 min.

Design measures in second-generation GreenLine versions lead to marked fuel savings and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. The Skoda Fabia GreenLine and the Skoda Fabia Combi GreenLine have combined consumption of only 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 89g/km. The Skoda Roomster, a compact MPV, has a consumption of 4.2 litres per 100 kilometres, a record in its category. CO2 emissions are 109g/km, which is also a top parameter in this class.

The Skoda Octavia GreenLine is supplied as a hatchback and a combi. The hatchback version has combined consumption of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 99g/km; the combi will travel 100km for 4.2l with CO2 emissions at 109g/km. This therefore makes the Skoda Octavia GreenLine one of the most environmentally-friendly cars in its segment. The Skoda Yeti proves that SUV-category cars can be economical and environmental-friendly. Despite the larger front area, the GreenLine version offers combined consumption of only 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres (119g/km of CO2). Even with these low values, the Skoda Yeti GreenLine remains a very agile car. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in only 12.1 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 176km/h.

GreenLine versions are also offered for the top-of-the-range Skoda Auto cars, the Skoda Superb and now the Skoda Superb Combi. Both versions have combined consumption of only 4.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 114g/km.

With the GreenLine models Skoda Auto has created a highly modern range of cars with extraordinarily low consumption, even in classes to which almost no attention has been paid until now in terms of consumption. There are eight different versions with at least one car in each model series.

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Škoda Auto has a long association with motor sport. At the beginning of the year, the competition car is derived Mladá Boleslav in the rally racing circuit and the world. Last car RS assume that this sport tradition, which provides second-generation Skoda Fabia RS one step ahead of the competition. And now for the first time there are two versions of the RS in the Škoda Fabia range: a hatchback and the estate continues Bodystyle Hospital changed its name a combination of athletic performance with fuel efficiency and exceptional environmental performance.

Both versions of the new Škoda Fabia RS is firmly in front bumper thanks to the single integrated fog lights, which can also optionally provided with cornering function LED lights or walking during the day. Symbol RS stands proudly in the frame chrome grille, while the red brake calipers painted mention their potential performance on the shelves behind the custom-made 17-inch “aluminum wheels Gigaro. Like tinted windows, sport rear bumper, new design and pipe dual exhaust. Spoiler roof and back of the sedan is available in black, white and silver on request and depending on the color of the car body.

Roof spoiler in both hatchback and support the current arrangements at a higher speed, which when combined with the equipment and reviewed the progress of performance-based electronic driver aids – ESP, ABS, TCS, TPM and HGH – Škoda Fabia RS provides agile and safe handling. Meanwhile, far from improving standards of driving pleasure XDS by braking the front wheel in when accelerating around corners, to transfer torque to the wheels out. Side couples can attract Škoda Fabia RS cornering, increasing its ability to bend and provide the agility found in Škoda Athletic.
Inside, new sport seats feature of the RS symbols of their records, while the Škoda Fabia RS customers can also order the seat covers red and black floor mats with silver stitching or compensation in accordance with the color red carpet ‘furniture. Color Onyx dashboard has a leather three spoke steering wheel with optional multi-function version with manual shift control paddles standard seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. As with all versions of the Škoda Fabia, the steering wheel is adjustable for height and depth, with the driver’s seat height adjustment is also taken. Steering wheel, shifter and emergency brake handle are standard leather, while the pedals are fitted with the stainless steel tread. All Škoda Fabia RS Climate models equipped with air conditioning, an ‘put hospitals’ scoreboard and a system with four standard stereo speakers.

A sophisticated compressor-and-turbo combination increases the engine power smoothly and harmonically, and the maximum speed of 140 mph (141 mph in the estate version) and 0-62mph acceleration in just 7.3 seconds in both versions mean a sporty driving experience. With fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg, the Skoda Fabia vRS offers high power and maximum fuel efficiency as well as excellent environmental parameters.

Both versions boast an attractively designed front bumper and integrated fog lamps with integrated LED lights that can be fitted with cornering lights as an option. The vehicle’s unique position in the Skoda Fabia range is underlined by 17″ lightweight alloy Gigaro wheels developed specially for the vRS, red brake callipers, tinted windows, a new rear bumper with a diffuser and dual exhaust. Depending on the colour of the body, the roof, roof spoiler and wheels for the Skoda Fabia vRS hatchback will be available in a choice of black, white or silver.

The vehicle’s sports-tuned chassis – with ESP, ABS and ASR – is designed for powerful dynamic and safe driving performance. To enhance the driving experience, the new XDS electronic differential improves the car’s cornering ability. It brakes the inside front wheel electronically to increase the torque on the outside front wheel. Accelerating through corners, the resulting torque gives the vRS impressive agility. A tyre pressure monitor (TMP) and uphill start assistant are standard, providing greater comfort and safety.

Both the Skoda Fabia vRS hatch and estate are fitted with height-adjustable sports seats with vRS logos on the backrests. A height- and reach-adjustable, three-spoke leather-wrapped sports steering wheel has paddles for manual control of the seven-speed DSG gearbox. The purity of the interior design is underlined by an Onyx-shaded dashboard and stainless steel pedals with an anti-slip surface.

In connection with the new design of the Skoda Fabia vRS, Skoda has also adapted the design of its rally car, the Skoda Fabia Super 2000. Under new FIA regulations for the Super 2000 category, the vehicle has been widened to 1,820 mm. To improve the performance of the Fabia Super 2000 rally car, Skoda has also adapted the engine’s air intake and exhaust system.

At the interior, the Fabia Blue Line got the “Magic” upholstery, climate control air conditioning. Storage boxes under the front seats and a glasses storage space.

The car is produced in two versions, one powered by a 1.2 70HP petrol engine with a price of 9,990 pounds($17,345 or €12,820)and the other one gets the power from a 1.4 80 HP diesel and its cost reaches 11,450 pounds($19,800 or €14,700).

“The BlueLine is a great looking car at an incredibly good price which offers a touch of individuality in the crowded supermini market. The Fabia BlueLine will only be available for a short period and limited to just 500 cars, so anyone on a hunt for a stunning supermini should contact a Skoda retailer now”, Warren Richards, Product Marketing Manager concluded.

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