Model reviewed: 1.0-litre (110hp) petrol manual Monte Carlo
“The Skoda Fabia has broad appeal, though solos and couples will find it easier to live with than small families – unless it’s just you and the dog. In that case, it’s perfect.” (Cat Dow)
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic Monte Carlo
Score: 8 / 10
“In all forms, the latest Skoda Fabia is a challenger to the very best superminis. Some will certainly see a benefit to the extra power of this 1.5-litre engine over the existing 1.0-litre unit, but don’t let the looks of the Monte Carlo fool you; this is not a remotely sporty hatchback.” (Alex Ingram)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“If you’re after an affordable supermini that delivers plenty of space, comfort and on-board technology, the Skoda Fabia won’t disappoint”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“If you’re after an affordable supermini that delivers plenty of space, comfort and on-board technology, then the Skoda Fabia won’t disappoint.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE L hatch
Score: 9 / 10
“The new Skoda Fabia has all the credentials to challenge the very best in the supermini class.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Design changes are minimal but it offers the most space inside, clever storage solutions and a quiet drive. There are four trim levels and five petrol engines on offer.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic Monte Carlo
Score: 6 / 10
“There are plenty of places you could spend this kind of money, then, and get a compact hatchback with a genuinely engaging driving experience to match the visual performance seasoning (Ford Fiesta ST Line, Mini Cooper, Hyundai i20 N, etc.). If you really only want the latter, and you like the Fabia’s practicality, functionality, easy livability and value, this car is clearly worth considering.” (Matt Saunders)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Fabia excels in some important areas: the ride quality is exemplary, it’s the most spacious car in its class and it makes the most of that space with useful storage solutions. Furthermore, the interior looks modern and is supremely easy to use because Skoda has resisted the temptation to replace buttons with touch-sensitive panels.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE L
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s much to recommend the Skoda Fabia, especially if you think of it not as a supermini but as a cut-price family car. It has space, comfort and refinement on its side, plus it handles with satisfying poise, while even at the price asked for this flagship SE L, it’s still decent value compared with larger rivals.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Fabia is another Skoda which beats its VW and SEAT stablemates at their own game. It’s roomy, handsome, well-built, easy to use and should be cheap to run. Your trade-off is ho-hum dynamics. But that last part isn’t really the point, is it?”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Fabia is just about everything expected from a modern-day supermini. It’s pleasant and easy to drive, decently equipped and has a well-built interior. It’s also smart to look at, while impressively practical for a small car. It’s largely very good value for money, too, providing you don’t go too wild with additional extras.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“A size increase serves the Skoda Fabia well, making it an ideal supermini for families.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“As small hatchbacks go, the Skoda Fabia is a very solid option. But it doesn’t feel as nice as alternatives, or offer an electric version.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic SEL
“For a brand that has built its name on value for money, the Skoda Fabia is getting proper posh, and is not always that cheap.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE L
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Fabia SE-L five-door hatchback has more legroom in the back, the boot can now hold 380 litres of luggage, it has USB sockets in clever places and the quality of the interior materials has been improved.”
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Model reviewed: Fabia SE L
“Where the new Fabia has moved on considerably is with its build quality and finish and the cockpit is smart, well designed and very comfortable.”
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Model reviewed: Fabia Monte Carlo
“What the Fabia Monte Carlo does do very well is offer a polished and relaxed driving experience. You might not be able to attack bends as you would do in a proper hot hatch, but the Fabia Monte Carlo is assured through corners and the steering nicely weighted. It’s comfortable too, while motorway driving is nice and refined.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Skoda Fabia has ditched its boxy appearance in favour of a far more sleek and stylish look. Yet it’s as practical and comfortable as ever. Good to drive and with a quality interior, we think it’s one of the best small hatchbacks around. Still want that Volkswagen Polo?”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The latest Skoda Fabia is a perfect example of how to make the ideal small hatchback. It does everything incredibly well, is cheap to run and even looks good. With cheaper prices than a Volkswagen Polo, this is where the smart money goes.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“It’s bigger, more refined and still up there with the best.”
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Model reviewed: Fabia Monte Carlo
Score: 8 / 10
“It looks the business but underneath there aren’t enough changes from the likeable standard Fabia to make it involving.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Soft and spacious with much-improved cabin quality and an economical, if rather plodding, range of engines. Skoda’s smallest car is a big step up, but adding options and more powerful engines will likely cost a lot and that roly-poly handling might put a few off.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re not quite ready to go electric yet then you could do a lot worse than the baby Skoda.”
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Model reviewed: Fabia Monte Carlo
“If you’re after something sportier, top-spec Monte Carlo trim will do the trick. Disappointingly, unlike SE L trim, Monte Carlo trim doesn’t come with built-in sat-nav as standard.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A practical, comfortable and good value for money car. One of the best small cars on sale today.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“While the Skoda Fabia may not hold a candle to the class-leading Honda Jazz in terms of cabin space, it’s certainly one of the roomiest small hatchbacks on the market, with a good-sized boot as well. It drives nicely and has strong safety credentials. It’s not the plushest or best-equipped car in its class, though.”
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