Skoda Fabia Review: Smarter, Sharper And Lots Of Gear
What’s Hot: New smartphone mirroring tech, AEB standard, great to drive
What’s Not: No cruise control in 66TSI, hard cabin plastics, auto is expensive
X-FACTOR: Sharper style, impressive equipment levels and solid on-road performance elevate the Fabia - and the Skoda brand - to new heights.
Vehicle Style: Light hatchback
Price: $15,990 (66TSI hatch drive away) to $21,440 (81TSI wagon drive-away)
Engine/trans:
- 66TSI: 66kW/160Nm 1.2 petrol turbo 4cyl | 5sp manual
- 81TSI: 81kW/175Nm 1.2 petrol turbo 4cyl | 7sp dual-clutch automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 4.8 l/100km (both models) | tested: 6.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Remember the Fabia? That rather homely light hatch made by Czech brand Skoda? You could be forgiven for knowing little about it, because it hasn't sold terribly well.
But there’s a new Fabia in town, and it deserves your attention.
The frumpy lines of the old car have gone. The new car brings a more chiselled style, and, inside, the presentation is neat and with an upmarket feel.
But style is not the only area where the Fabia has improved.
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