Newโข ล koda Fabiaโฃ Confirmed, โBut performanceโข Variant Unlikely
Aโค new ล koda Fabiaโ hasโค been spotted testing in the Czech Republic, โขsignaling the imminent arrival of the fourth โgeneration of theโค popular supermini. Though, โdespite enthusiast anticipation, sources โindicate a high-performance “RS” variant is not currently planned. This newsโค followsโ a decade since โthe โlast Fabia RS, leaving fans of theโ sporty hatchback possibly disappointed.
The previous Fabia RS,discontinuedโค in 2014,was offered as both a โhatchback and station wagon,powered by โaโ 132 kW turbocharged four-cylinder engine pairedโข with a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission. The โoriginal RS, launched โin โค2003, uniquely โคfeatured a 96 kWโ 1.9-liter turbocharged diesel โคengine, achieving โฃa โฃ0-100 โkm/h time of approximately 7 seconds despite official figures of 9.6 seconds. While the third generation Fabia lacked a full RS model, a limited โEdition R5โ – โขof which 300 units wereโค allocated too the Czech republic – offered a 92 kW turbocharged petrol โengine and โa 0-100 km/h time of 8.8 seconds.
The discontinuation of โthe RS badge for the third โฃgeneration and the current outlook forโ the fourth suggest ล koda is โขprioritizing other aspects of the Fabia’s advancement,potentially focusing on fuel efficiency,technology,and broader market appeal.
Source:โข Auto.cz, Drive.com.au, โVideo Source: auto.cz
