Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform

Fabia_TDI · 11-07-2008, 18:42

Howdy,

This article in Autocar seems to have sparked a bit of a debate as to whether the new Fabia is based on the VAG PQ24 platform (current Fabia, Ibiza and Polo) or the new PQ25 platform (new Ibiza and forthcoming new Polo). Common sense and everything I have read about the new Fabia up to now suggests it's the PQ25, but Autocar's Industry Editor said the new Fabia is actually based on the PQ24 platform (see the blog section attached to the article). So which is it?

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Babs · 11-07-2008, 18:45

I thought it was based on the Mk1's platform?

youngsyd · 11-07-2008, 19:06

After been under one id say mk1.

Lummox · 11-07-2008, 19:25

Yep its based on the old Fabia platform. From what I understand the new Ibiza is the first one to use the new platform.

dxg · 11-07-2008, 19:25

skodayouth · 11-07-2008, 19:26

I have had alot of conflicting information with the New Fabia's platform. Iv'e seen reviews of the New Ibiza claiming that it's on the new chassis that the Audi A1 and the next Skoda Fabia will use,

However I am pretty sure the MKII 2007> Fabia (5J) is based on the New PQ25 platform shared with the New Ibiza, but even then I beleive the PQ25 is just a revision of the older A04 (or now PQ24 under the new scheme)

irfant · 12-07-2008, 10:35

Volkswagen Group A0 platform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PQ25 is a development of the PQ24 platform, informally known as A05.
Škoda Fabia (Typ 5J, 2007-on)
SEAT Ibiza (Typ 6J, 2008-on)

Fabia_TDI · 16-07-2008, 18:52

Thanks irfant. I did see that but had seen conflicting info elsewhere. I think that article is probably correct though.

Just read the Autocar test of the new Ibiza and it's reasonable to conclude that WHATEVER underpinnings the Ibiza uses, they aren't significantly better than the ones the Fabia uses, anyway. So no worries there.

cheezemonkhai · 18-07-2008, 00:58

I'd take what Ross says as correct.

IIRC the MK II Fabia is part MK I fabia, part MK I octy.

irfant · 18-07-2008, 06:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

I'd take what Ross says as correct.

IIRC the MK II Fabia is part MK I fabia, part MK I octy.

I guess it is Roomster...

skisbp · 18-07-2008, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

IIRC the MK II Fabia is part MK I fabia, part MK I octy.

Kind of doubt that! The Octy. is wider, it's rear axle is used on the Roomster as mentioned. If I recall correctly the PQ24 platform received donor parts from the pre PQ34(Octy.I/GolfIV) PQ33(GolfIII)...

cheezemonkhai · 18-07-2008, 10:16

That could be it, like i said i'll go with what Ross says.

JonA · 18-07-2008, 16:17

I am fairly sure that the new Fabia is made on the PQ24 platform. The new Ibiza is the first to be based on the new PQ25 platform.

Wikipedia is not always correct

Enjoy!

11-07-2008, 18:42	#1
Fabia_TDI Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 104 Thanks: 19 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform Howdy, This article in Autocar seems to have sparked a bit of a debate as to whether the new Fabia is based on the VAG PQ24 platform (current Fabia, Ibiza and Polo) or the new PQ25 platform (new Ibiza and forthcoming new Polo). Common sense and everything I have read about the new Fabia up to now suggests it's the PQ25, but Autocar's Industry Editor said the new Fabia is actually based on the PQ24 platform (see the blog section attached to the article). So which is it? Seat Ibiza SportCoupe 1.4 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk __________________ "It's only a hypothetical situation until it actually happens"

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skodayouth Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 756 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform I have had alot of conflicting information with the New Fabia's platform. Iv'e seen reviews of the New Ibiza claiming that it's on the new chassis that the Audi A1 and the next Skoda Fabia will use, However I am pretty sure the MKII 2007> Fabia (5J) is based on the New PQ25 platform shared with the New Ibiza, but even then I beleive the PQ25 is just a revision of the older A04 (or now PQ24 under the new scheme) __________________ Skoda Octava II Estate 1.9DSG Elegance Anthracite Grey Skoda Fabia 3 1.6 Tiptronic Storm Blue

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irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 438 Thanks: 107 Thanked 58 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform Volkswagen Group A0 platform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PQ25 is a development of the PQ24 platform, informally known as A05. Škoda Fabia (Typ 5J, 2007-on) SEAT Ibiza (Typ 6J, 2008-on) __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

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Fabia_TDI Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 104 Thanks: 19 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform Thanks irfant. I did see that but had seen conflicting info elsewhere. I think that article is probably correct though. Just read the Autocar test of the new Ibiza and it's reasonable to conclude that WHATEVER underpinnings the Ibiza uses, they aren't significantly better than the ones the Fabia uses, anyway. So no worries there. __________________ "It's only a hypothetical situation until it actually happens"

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,470 Thanks: 105 Thanked 498 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform I'd take what Ross says as correct. IIRC the MK II Fabia is part MK I fabia, part MK I octy. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,470 Thanks: 105 Thanked 498 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform That could be it, like i said i'll go with what Ross says. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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JonA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norway, Sandvika Posts: 99 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fabia II - PQ24 or PQ25 platform I am fairly sure that the new Fabia is made on the PQ24 platform. The new Ibiza is the first to be based on the new PQ25 platform. Wikipedia is not always correct Enjoy!

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