Transition to Euro 7 norms has started for diesel engine vehicles in Europe. With these new rules, Europe is in pursuit of bringing the end of internal combustion engine vehicles and directing users to cars that are completely harmless to nature. In this context, it began to be evident in the models affected by the transition to Euro 7 rules. After the Volkswagen Polo, the Skoda Fabia model of the VAG Group family is now saying goodbye. Here are the details…
Urban hatchbacks are saying goodbye one by one!
In fact, in November 2020, Volkswagen Brand CEO Thomas Schafer announced new decisions for the Skoda Fabia model family. According to these decisions, a Fabia Combi model, which is special for families, would be added to the Skoda Fabia model. However, the project was soon canceled and shelved.
Fabia’s cabin design
Now, new statements on the subject have emerged. According to these statements, there will be serious changes in the VAG Group family models. The statements of Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer support this situation. Zellmer said in a statement that changes will be made in the models and the future of Fabia is not very bright.
Why is the Skoda Fabia saying goodbye?
It is natural for you to make the following comments on the news: Why is Fabia ending up as one of the best-selling models? People love Fabia it’s ridiculous! But actually that is not the case. B segment hatchback cars such as Polo and Fabia are sold with an affordable price policy. In other words, it stands out with its affordable price compared to other cars in all countries where it is sold. However, Euro 7 norms prevent this.
Because it is very difficult to provide Euro 7 norms and limits. Euro 7, which has strict rules, is a system that requires serious engineering effort when you want to make your car suitable. So extra R&D, extra engineering and extra technology cost. This naturally increases the price of a model that will stand out with its “affordable price”.
The explanations for now are not fully clear. In other words, we cannot say that Fabia production is definitely over. However, the end of Volkswagen Polo and leaving its place to the ID.2 All electric model, and the fact that Audi’s A1 model, produced for the compact segment, will be finished in the next generation, supports that the Fabia model is also living its last days. Still, it’s hard to comment fully without an official statement.
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