Skoda Fabia GreenLine II
Skoda is releasing an even more economical version of the strong selling Fabia and Roomster vehicles – with the launch of GreenLine II technology.
The new model Fabia and Roomster’s have been facelifted and fitted with new technology designed to further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels. The most important innovations include a new engine (1.2 TDI CR DPF/75bhp DPF) with Common Rail (high-pressure direct injection), start-stop technology, energy recuperation and gear recommendation (on a Maxi DOT display).
One of the biggest technological changes in the second-generation GreenLine version is a new three-cylinder supercharged engine (1.2 TDI CR DPF/55 kW) with a consumption of just 83.1 mpg and CO2 emissions of 89 g/km for the Fabia Estate GreenLine II, and 67.3 and 109 g/km for the Roomster GreenLine II.
Probably the biggest benefit will come to those who drive in the city – the stop-start technology is completely automatic and allows for a seamless engine restart by depressing the clutch. Easy to operate and it could potentially save you up to 7.7 miles per gallon.
Energy recuperation is another state-of-the-art technology introduced on the new Fabia Estate i GreenLine II and Roomster GreenLine II. Effective utilisation of the vehicle’s kinetic energy for battery recharging is a simple system that helps to save fuel continuously. The two systems – Start-Stop and Braking energy recovery work in partnership and, along with other measures, help to make the operation of these new models as environmentally-friendly as possible. The application of the energy recovery system has helped to reduce the CO2 emissions by 2 – 4 g/km.
Other technologies Škoda is introducing on the Greenline II models to improve economy are the gear recommendation system, which helps the driver make optimum use of the engine’s potential, a lowered and aerodynamically-covered chassis and, last but not least, low rolling resistance tyres.
More information can be found by visiting www.skoda.co.uk.
David Bateman says
June 17, 2010 at 7:45 pmWhat are the prices likely to be? There really shouldn’t be SUCH a large premium on VW’s and Ford’s new economy cars.