Following the launch of the facelifted Fabia and Roomster models, Czech manufacturer Skoda had just unveiled the environmentally friendly Fabia Estate GreenLine II and Roomster GreenLine II. According to Skoda, the new models feature innovations such as 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).
The new three-cylinder supercharged engine has a fuel consumption of 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.
The new engine complies with the EU 5 emission standard that, for diesel engines, has stricter regulations for nitrogen oxides and solid particles. The gear ratios of the car's five-speed transmission are identical to those of the ordinary Fabia and Roomster models fitted with the same engine.
Furthermore, the stop-start system operates automatically, directly after the engine starts. If, after some time, the driver stops the vehicle, engages neutral and releases the clutch pedal, the engine switches off automatically. As soon as the driver presses the clutch, the engine starts again immediately. Stop-start makes it is possible to save up to 4.2 mpg (on a combined cycle) or up to 7.7 mpg in city traffic.
“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,” a company statement reads.
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