Skoda's Fabia line is about to be extended with the introduction of the Monte
Carlo, a new model with enhanced sports styling and bespoke interior. Launched
to celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally, and commemorate the 110 year
anniversary of the brand's motorsport efforts, this special edition model is a
nod towards Skoda's sporting pedigree.
From the outside, the 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
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 Fabia Monte Carlo is set to make
its first public appearance at Rallye Monte Carlo (19-22 January), where Skoda's
current all-conquering IRC championship winning rally car, the 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
Hänninen, Vouilloz and Kopecký, respectively.
Available as hatchback
only, the car's trim is based on the current Fabia SE version, and the new Monte
Carlo will be available with a wide range of engines.
All of the Fabia
Monte Carlo models will be fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission and will be
available to order from 24 January 2011 across the United Kingdom.